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Matthew McConaughey recounts emotional stories from Uvalde victims from White House podium

The Uvaldo native also advocated for gun control and "responsible gun ownership."

Axios · Jun 7, 2022

Matthew McConaughey shows dead schoolgirl's shoes at White House in emotive plea for gun control after Uvalde shooting

The actor's voice trembled as he delivered a highly charged speech detailing the shocking extent of injuries inflicted on child victims of the latest school shooting

Wales Online · Jun 7, 2022

McConaughey calls for gun control action at White House

Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey offered an emotional call on Congress to “reach a higher ground” and pass gun control legislation

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

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After the South Street shooting, frustration mounts over the Pennsylvania law that keeps Philly from passing its own gun control

PHILADELPHIA — Calls for new laws to prevent gun violence, spurred nationwide in recent weeks by mass shootings, echoed in Philadelphia following Saturday’s mass shooting on South Street.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 7, 2022

Sansad Watch Ep 37: Does India have a gun problem?

Two incidents recently took place that reinvigorated the discussion on gun control. In the United States, it was a school shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead. In India, it was the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala.

Newslaundry · Jun 7, 2022

Democrats set up votes on gun legislation as Senate negotiates - Roll Call

House Democrats plan to press forward on voting on a series of gun control proposals starting Wednesday.

Roll Call · Jun 7, 2022

Mass shootings intensify reform efforts at grassroots level

Gun control and gun violence intervention advocates hope the mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, will convince federal and state governments to take action again

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

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Why America can't have gun control

White Americans cling to the gun as a symbol of strength and independence. They see its loss as a final, fatal blow

Salon · Jun 7, 2022

How a suicide in his family pushed a California congressman to fight for gun control

WASHINGTON — Salud Carbajal was 12, in his bedroom with his brother, when he heard a loud pop coming from another room.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 7, 2022

Revived gun control debate could roil Georgia Senate race

ATLANTA — In an emotional prime-time address, President Joe Biden implored Congress to “do something” to curb gun violence. This week, the House will vote on a package of gun control measures while, in the Senate, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has been working to find common ground.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Matthew McConaughey spotted in Congress as he joins gun control talks and sparks rumour frenzy over political ambitions

Oscar winner has previously considered running for governor of Texas

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Manchin open to "looking at" assault weapons ban, backs raising age for gun purchases

Manchin is a member of a bipartisan group of senators working to strike a deal on gun control .

Axios · Jun 6, 2022

Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey pens op-ed arguing to keep guns ‘out of the hands of dangerous people’

‘There is no constitutional barrier to gun responsibility’, said the actor

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Dems already "caved" in gun bill talks

"They gave up even before there was going to be a modicum of legislative fight or advocacy," ex-Senate aide says

Salon · Jun 6, 2022

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The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2022

Proud Boys leader charged with seditious conspiracy related to Capitol attack – as it happened

Rare charge against Enrique Tarrio builds on conspiracy charges filed earlier this year

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Senators ‘confident’ US gun control deal is within reach

But there are concerns that efforts could still collapse as talks are expected to continue this week

The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2022

‘Significant’ consequences if lawmakers fail to act on gun control, Democrat warns

Senator Chris Murphy says measures passed in Florida after Parkland shooting could attract Republican support

Axios · Jun 5, 2022

Poll: Americans overwhelmingly prioritize gun control over ownership rights

A large majority of respondents said they viewed gun violence as extremely or very important in the upcoming midterms.

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Salon · Jun 5, 2022

Gun control is crucial — but not enough

Of course this moment calls for gun reform. It also demands we dig deeper into the roots of American despair

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022

Tulsa shooting puts focus on waiting periods for gun buyers

The mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, are again putting the focus on gun control measures such as waiting periods to buy firearms

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2022

Chris Jacobs withdraws reelection bid amid GOP fire on his gun control stance

Republican congressman said he would support measures limiting access to highly lethal firearms used in recent mass shootings

Los Angeles Times · Jun 4, 2022

Jackie Calmes: Americans are living in fear of gun violence. And we don't have security like Ted Cruz

Spurred by rising violence with firearms, the nation began work to write into law "the strongest gun control measures in over 40 years."

WEKU · Jun 4, 2022

Buffalo-area GOP Rep. Jacobs won't run again after backlash for gun control support

After mass shootings in Buffalo and at a Texas school, Jacobs said he would vote for a federal assault weapons ban if he had a chance. His comments sparked a furious reaction from conservatives,

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Ohio grants teachers permission to be armed in schools as US marks Gun Violence Awareness Day

Ohio is set to enact a law that allows teachers and other staff to be armed with guns in schools once they have completed up to 24 hours of initial training as US marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 4, 2022

‘We don’t trust him’: Gun control advocates look past McConnell for action

WASHINGTON — Advocates seeking new restrictions on the ability to buy guns were inherently skeptical of Mitch McConnell’s initial step to greenlight the bipartisan brainstorming of solutions.

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