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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet each other at the 2023 Phoenix Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sept. 23. The event was part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inNational

Biden-Harris Administration Launches White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to Tackle Epidemic

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

The Biden-Harris administration has established the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, to implement crucial executive and legislative measures to save lives and heal communities.

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Posted inOpinion

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: It’s Always the Guns

by Marian Wright Edelman April 26, 2023April 26, 2023
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MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Doing Something

by Marian Wright Edelman April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
D.C. Council member Zachary Parker expressed concerns that funds are often being spread too thinly across District public schools, much to the detriment of families living in Wards 5, 7 and 8. (Courtesy photo)
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D.C. Council Member Parker Targets Gun Manufacturers in New Legislation

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins April 12, 2023April 12, 2023
**FILE** Tennessee State Capitol Building (Andre Porter via Wikimedia Commons)
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In the Face of U.S. Gun Crisis, Tennessee GOP Uses Race to Push Agenda

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown April 11, 2023April 11, 2023
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Mass Shooting at Louisville Bank Heightens Gun Control Issue

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
**FILE** Tennessee State Capitol Building (Andre Porter via Wikimedia Commons)
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BROWN: American Democracy Dies in Tennessee

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown April 7, 2023April 7, 2023
A roll of police tape (police line) lies on the ground outside a home being foreclosed on in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2009.
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EDITORIAL: Nashville Shooting Another Tragic Reminder There’s a Need for Change

by WI Editorial Staff March 29, 2023March 29, 2023
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Amid More Mass Shootings, Senate Democrats Float Assault Weapons Ban

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
Guns collected at First Baptist Church of Glenarden on Nov. 18 (Courtesy of FBCOG Photo Ministry)
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Dozens of Guns Purchased at First Baptist’s 3rd Annual Gun Buyback Event

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