Actions Speak Louder Than “Thoughts and Prayers”
Kristin Millard, Impact Staff
February 22, 2018
With social media filled up with posts declaring "thoughts and prayers" is anyone actually taking action?
Remember Philando Castile: Will the NRA Defend POC Gun Owners?
Matt Reich, Associate Editor
January 16, 2018
Approaching two years since Castile's death. Over six months since the verdict on the events leading to Castile's death. Does the NRA care to comment?
OP/ED: What Will it Take To Wake Up About Gun Control?
Nora-Grayce Orosz, Managing Editor
November 7, 2017
What will it take to bring gun reform in America?
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