Gun violence is something that concerns all of us. Over the years, different generations of Americans have different experiences dealing with each event. In this opinion piece, show host Khalil Ekulona and producer Elizabeth Burton connect their personal reactions to mass shootings and gun violence — a generation apart.
‘Kids are dying’: Elementary schoolers call on lawmakers to strengthen gun laws as session reconvenes
Five young children missed class Tuesday to call for stricter gun laws at Tennessee’s capitol.
What bipartisan interest in involuntary commitment means for the system’s most vulnerable
In a rare show of bipartisanship, Tennessee’s statehouse and Nashville’s city hall are pushing for a change to state law that would make it easier to detain people who are deemed a threat to themselves or others. But experts say that could leave the criminal justice system’s most vulnerable at greater risk.
Tennessee House Speaker blames Senate inaction during special session for death of Belmont student. The Senate disagrees.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says the Senate’s refusal to pass mental health legislation during special session played a factor in the fatal shooting of Belmont University student Jillian Ludwig. Senators on both sides of the aisle refute the claim and look to pass laws to prevent future tragedies.
Guitarist, singer, Beatles fan: Remembering Belmont University student killed by stray bullet
A Belmont University student who was struck by a stray bullet near campus on Tuesday afternoon has died from her injuries. The Metro Nashville Police Department announced her death Thursday morning.
Nashville DA calls for a change to Tennessee law after the shooting of a Belmont student
The man accused of fatally shooting a freshman near Belmont University’s campus Tuesday was tried earlier this year for aggravated assault.
Nashville government will bring violence interruption program in-house with $2M dollar DOJ grant
Nashville was awarded nearly $2 million by the Department of Justice to launch a violence intervention program. It will be the city’s first in-house effort.
The special session failed to yield gun reform. Now Tennessee democrats are looking to a new federal office for support.
Democratic senators and representatives from Tennessee will be present Friday at the White House when President Joe Biden is expected to announce a new office on gun violence prevention.
How Tennessee’s justice system allows dangerous people to keep guns — with deadly outcomes
Michaela Carter was one of at least 75 people killed in domestic violence shootings in Nashville since 2007. Nearly 40% were shot by people who were legally barred from having a gun.
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