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How Tim Walz went from NRA favorite to ‘straight Fs’ on gun rights

In Congress, Walz was endorsed by gun rights advocates. But after the Parkland shooting, he changed his tone

The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2024

Biden gets campaign boost from coalition of youth voters

Endorsement from 15 groups marks launch of Students for Biden-Harris amid concerns over president’s age

The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2024

Gen Z grew up with school shootings – why do so many think guns keep them safe?

In the US, gun violence and shared trauma is normalized for young people – which could be why many are open to firearm ownership

The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2023

We asked 5 students: What inspired you to become a gun control activist?

NPR spoke with high school and college students who have been impacted by gun violence, and are now working to make sure others won't be.

WEKU · Jun 29, 2022

US tragedies from guns have often – but not always – spurred political responses

The nationwide call for stronger gun laws in the aftermath of mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde and the over 200 other places where such tragedies took place so far in 2022 is understandable.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2022

‘Frustrated, angry and heartbroken’: Shevrin Jones, Charlie Crist, Parkland parents voice rage at Sunrise gun control rally

SUNRISE, Fla. — As Florida State Sen. Shevrin Jones stood onstage in Sunrise, reading aloud the names of 31 victims gunned down May 14 at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, and Tuesday at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, he burst into tears. He blamed the influence of gun…

Tribune News Service · May 28, 2022