"“Like ‘injury-free days’ used in workplace safety programs to recognize stretches of time without accidents, these metrics capture the number of days in a year when shooting incidents do not occur."

"Strategic placement of this trauma center in an area with high rates of violent injury and limited trauma care access was associated with significantly reduced mortality within the service area."

This is what the 25th amendment is for.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, New York.

"The city’s suit opens by recounting a mass shooting on July Fourth last year that killed three people and injured nine others during a South Philadelphia block party."

Putin is helping Iran target American troops. Trump just shrugs about it. What could possibly explain that response? www.wsj.com/world/russia...

"Despite significant declines in firearm homicides during the 1990s, the relative racial gap in firearm homicide has persisted and grown, reflecting the unequal burden of violence borne by the Black population during both declines and surges of violence."

Feeling incredibly honored to be associated with this team and work:

“There’s no police officer I’ve ever met who is not, the minute they get home, safely storing their firearms... If you have a firearm, show it safely stored or show the consequences of failing to safely store it.”

"In an attention economy, what we look at and what we encourage others to look at are unavoidably consequential acts. Every time we draw attention to shooters, we help complete their performance."

"Innovative fiscal strategies—such as ammunition taxation—offer a pragmatic lever; represents a legally viable, public health strategy capable of generating resources for trauma care and prevention while complementing comprehensive efforts to reduce firearm-related harm."

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“What makes it particularly egregious to me is that they’re actually promoting this, knowing that disproportionately, this is going to affect black and brown communities who are suffering from gun violence."

We connect journalists working on gun violence to support, opportunities, and resources.

Intended to help those reporting on gun violence take a more informed approach by centering the survivor community.

By changing the way gun violence is covered, reporters can take an active role in minimizing harm to injured people, communities, and society—and even make an important contribution toward preventing gun violence.

Not winning the war and didn't win that ballgame either.

Gloria Cazares: “My daughter Jackie was 9 when she was killed in Uvalde. Her bedroom has been frozen in time. Jackie is more than just a headline. She is our light & life. Gun violence is now the #1 cause of death for kids & teens.” #AllTheEmptyRooms (From @bluegeorgia.bsky.social )

Why can’t Amtrak send the text first, then put it on the screen, and then mumble it over the PA system, instead of the opposite?

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Next session in free webinar series: Strategies to Address the Impacts of Gun Violence

Fully updated murder table for the 30 cities with the most murders in 2025 that have 2026 data through at least late Feb. Murder is down relative to 2025 in 24 of the 30 cities so far this year though it's obviously still quite early.

apnews.com/video/chinas... we are fighting a stupid and wasteful war while China is figuring out how to live in the 22nd Century.

An absolute pleasure to take part in the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day parade. ☘️ The strength and vibrancy of the Irish-American community here, and the welcome they’ve given, has been incredible. 🇮🇪🇺🇸

How can you tell what’s real from fake when your feed is flooded with images and videos that can easily be altered or imagined by AI? First, slow down. Next, check the source. Here are three tips from MediaWise to help you sort through the noise: www.poynter.org/fact-checkin...

"Sounds, smells and sights trigger adrenaline surges. The shooting haunts their dreams, interrupts daily life and strains relationships.... Deadly shootings ripple through communities and across time. For each person directly involved, another 10 people outside the incident can be affected."

"Incorporating shooting-free metrics into public dashboards can motivate communities, sharpen accountability, and guide interventions in US cities.

It’s crystal clear now that Trump has lost control of this war. He badly misjudged Iran’s ability to retaliate. The region is on fire. 1/ I’m going to explain to you in this🧵what I’ve learned - in part from closed door briefings - about the four biggest current crises.

"Fight the narrative that guns make us safer: Many people believe the myth that guns make us safer ― but the numbers show they do not."

Honestly being so good at everything is beginning to freak me out

The is the federal government telling news stations to provide favorable coverage of the war or their licenses will be pulled. A truly extraordinary moment. We aren't on the verge of a totalitarian takeover. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. Act like it.

"Experts say there are ways to prevent such violence — if planning begins now."

10 years of CJS. We're back in Philadelphia — where the summit first traveled beyond Montclair — for the 10th anniversary. May 14-15 at Temple University. ~150 seats. Register: summit.collaborativejournalism.org #CJS2026

"Over the past decade, the number of youth who died by firearm increased by 68%."

Glock pistol used in deadly shooting at Old Dominion University was illegally sold to shooter, a convicted felon under probation, by a man federal ATF agents knew was selling guns illegally. He previously received a "warning letter" & had to write an apology. It's time to enforce our gun laws

The SAVE America Act is a voter suppression scam. It would take away the rights of working people to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The Senate must reject this bill.

-A living wage -Guaranteed healthcare -The right to join a union -The right to vote -The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family -The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence Remember: These are the foundations of real freedom.

"Mississippi has become a hotspot for these deaths in large part because of lax gun laws and restrictive abortion access, both of which have been proven to increase violence against pregnant women. An intricate web of poverty, health policy and weak local justice systems have complicated the sta..."

"We are a nation eager to look for monsters in “otherness” — in race, in religion or in nationality... But the data tells a story we refuse to read: Mass shootings and gender-based violence are not separate problems. They are the same terminal illness at different stages."

"Even as overall violent crime declines, spikes in political violence show why it’s important to track specific types of violence separately."

“Office” view until Monday:

"Key public safety investments include: $25 million in FY27 for community-based anti-violence grants, supporting grassroots organizations working to prevent violence and support neighborhood safety."

“The only thing prohibiting swimming on Amity beach is the deadly shark. But it is completely open for swimming should the shark stop sharking.”

I don't know, but I guess it bothers me some that the President of the United States posted on social media that it is his great honor to be killing people. 🤷‍♂️

Only 1 in 5 Calif. news stories about domestic violence include a survivor voice. That gap matters for how the public understands the problem — and solutions. Lead researcher Pamela Mejia discusses our latest analysis and ways to improve coverage. www.bmsg.org/one-statisti...

“We can’t expect the public to fully understand the scope of the problem, let alone what solutions are possible, if we aren’t hearing from the people who are most directly affected."

"Directly discuss what is going on with social media and community violence, how we can begin to make sense of it, and how we can move toward solving it.”

It’s very strange that many headlines today are a about war making petroleum more expensive rather than war killing people, harming people, destroying the environment.

Survey results: "20% of parents have changed or considered changing child’s school to protect from gun violence.... 44% of parents report there is a gun in their home... 78% of these parents said a gun in their home is stored in the same location as ammunition, unlocked, or loaded... 26% of pare..."