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How a local reporter sheds light on gun violence in her community
Some of the best reporting on gun violence is happening at the local level, like Alaina Bookman of AL.com’s Beyond…
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‘What We’ve Become’ explores limitations of public health approach to guns
In his 2024 book “What We’ve Become,” Jonathan Metzl, M.D., Ph.D., said that the public health approach to guns can’t…
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Gun violence rates decline in 2025, mirroring 2024’s drop
Gun violence deaths and injuries nationwide dropped for a third straight year in 2024 after reaching record levels during the…
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How to navigate the complex challenges and potential impact of reporting about domestic violence
At HJ25, panelists encouraged journalists to explore the full narrative of what domestic violence is and survivorship feels like.
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Has the public health framework failed in the fight against gun violence?
During his HJ25 book talk, Jonathan Metzl, M.D., Ph.D., said the public health approach to gun violence has to change…
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Philly-based organization republishes Surgeon General’s gun violence advisory after Trump admin removes it
The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting republished the former Surgeon General’s advisory after the Trump administration purged it from…
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New program helps gun violence survivors connect with journalists
The Survivor Connection, a program by the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, helps gun violence survivors connect with reporters.
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Reporters uncover overlooked red flags after a Tennessee school shooting
In the weeks following a deadly Nashville, Tenn., school shooting, reporters found several warning signs overlooked by authorities.
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Underreported twin health crises: Gun violence and maternal mortality
Murders are a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. — and maternal homicides are most often perpetrated with…
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12 harmful practices to avoid when covering gun violence
Journalists covering gun violence should be aware of these harmful practices and actively avoid engaging in them.