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John M. Crisp: Our gun problem is actually a governance problem

Was there a moment when it dawned on you that the Uvalde massacre of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers is not going to result in any meaningful change in our nation’s gun laws?

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Commentary: Why our response to school shootings is all wrong

“He shot and killed horrifically, incomprehensibly,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said, describing the actions of the 18-year-old gunman allegedly responsible for killing 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, last Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Cynthia M. Allen: Yes, we must address guns. But that’s far from the only solution after Uvalde shooting

In the aftermath of a tragedy like the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, when emotions and egos are running high, few of us have much wisdom to offer.

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Robin Abcarian: We don't have to live like this. Our children don't have to die like this

I've always wondered how vigorously gun-loving Americans would defend assault rifles if they were forced to see up close the damage the weapons inflict on human bodies.

Los Angeles Times

Video showing how to block classroom door with elementary school chair goes viral in wake of Uvalde shooting

‘Sad reality is tactical solutions like this one are a necessity until our lawmakers change gun control laws’

The Independent UK

Salvador Ramos’s family appeals for cash donations via GoFundMe: ‘We’ve been hit by all sides’

‘I know it will take time but we have to forgive those who have wronged us. We can not keep judging’

The Independent UK

Salvador Ramos: Everything we know about Texas school mass shooter

Eighteen-year-old Uvalde high school student shot his grandmother before driving to Robb Elementary School where he killed 21 people

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Texas shooting – latest: 911 footage raises questions about police response as Uvalde funeral services begin

Services are planned for 11 children and their teacher Irma Garcia this week

The Independent UK

Beto O’Rourke plans forum in Dallas to talk about protecting kids after Uvalde shooting

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke is set to mount a fresh attack on Gov. Greg Abbott by accusing the Republican incumbent of failing to protect the state’s children during a town hall in Dallas on Wednesday.

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'Very angry': Uvalde locals grapple with school chief's role

The blame for an excruciating delay in killing the gunman at a Texas elementary school _ even as parents outside begged police to rush in and panicked children called 911 from inside _ has been placed with the school district’s homegrown police chief

The Independent UK

Florida man, 18, arrested for threatening school shooting

Copycat threats are abounding in the wake of the deadly shooting barely a week ago in Uvalde, Texas – and at least two of them have come from Florida.

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Funerals to begin for Uvalde victims as Biden vows action on guns

Uvalde (United States) (AFP) - Grieving families were to hold the first funerals Tuesday for Texas shooting victims one week after a school massacre left 19 children and two teachers dead, with President Joe Biden vowing to push for stricter US gun regulation.

AFP

Hundreds pay respects in Uvalde at school, funeral homes as first victim visitations are held

Funeral for Amerie Jo Garza, 10, will be held Tuesday – the first of 21 – exactly one week after massacre

The Independent UK

Giants' Kapler suspends Uvalde anthem protest on Memorial Day

Los Angeles (AFP) - San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler stood on the field for the pre-game national anthem Sunday, suspending his protest of US gun violence for the Memorial Day holiday.

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Canada proposes national freeze on handgun sales and buying back assault rifles after Uvalde shooting

Country already has stronger gun laws than US

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Probe could shed light on police time lapse in Uvalde deaths

Since the Columbine High School massacre more than 20 years ago, police have been trained to quickly confront shooters in the horrific attacks that have followed

The Independent UK

Uvalde: Visitations, funerals and burials, one after another

It should have been the first day of a joyous week for Robb Elementary School students — the start of summer break

The Independent UK

Nine-year-old Uvalde survivor describes seeing gunman’s face as he hunted victims in school

Daniel’s cousin Ellie Garcia was one of the 19 students murdered in last week’s mass shooting

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More than $2.7 million has been raised for the children of a Uvalde teacher

Irma Garcia was one of two teachers killed at Robb Elementary last week. Then, two days later, her husband of 24 years died of a heart attack, leaving their four children without parents.

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Giants’ Kapler Says He Will Pause Anthem Protest for Memorial Day

The San Francisco manager has not been on the field during the anthem after last week’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Al Jazeera

Texas mass shooting could affect governor’s race

Beto O’Rourke’s outburst at Greg Abbott’s news conference highlighted starkly different approaches to gun control.

The Independent UK

Uvalde’s only paediatrician recounts racing to hospital to help shooting victims: ‘It was a complete madhouse’

The doctor said the shooting may become a ‘mental health crisis’ for his community

The Independent UK

A Michigan mother and children, a Memorial Day festival and a house party: 79 Americans in mass shootings in 6 days since Uvalde

Since 19 students and two teachers were shot dead in Robb Elementary School, 79 people have been killed or injured in 16 more mass shootings in America, reports Rachel Sharp

AFP

After Uvalde, Biden vows to keep up pressure for gun regulation

Washington (AFP) - Under pressure to act after the latest US mass shooting that left 21 people dead, President Joe Biden vowed Monday to push for stricter gun regulation, an uphill battle given the Democrats' narrow congressional majority.

The Independent UK

Texas school shooting: Who are Daniel Defense, the makers of Salvador Ramos’ AR-15?

Firearms manufacturer whose AR-15 semi-automatic rifle was reportedly used in Robb Elementary School massacre pledges to co-operate with law enforcement investigations into atrocity

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