/tags/newtown-shooting Newtown shooting en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:21:16 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-06-18/play-about-gun-violence-aims-to-heal-inspire-activism Drawing inspiration from a dark place, playwright Eric Ulloa created a theater production that highlights the issue of gun violence in the United… Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:21:16 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-06-18/play-about-gun-violence-aims-to-heal-inspire-activism Caitlin Lally /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-12-14/in-the-age-of-mass-shootings-like-sandy-hook-and-san-bernadino-how-do-local-institutions-prepare In 2015, on average there is more than one mass shooting per day in the United States—and the impact of that is felt across the country. From the terror… Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:17:31 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-12-14/in-the-age-of-mass-shootings-like-sandy-hook-and-san-bernadino-how-do-local-institutions-prepare Kelly Moffitt /government-politics-issues/2013-05-20/ill-senate-panel-endorses-ammunition-limit Updated 4:25 p.m. with vote results Parents of two Sandy Hook elementary students killed by a Connecticut gunman last fall testified in favor of limiting… Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:34 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-05-20/ill-senate-panel-endorses-ammunition-limit /government-politics-issues/2013-04-17/in-harsh-blow-to-gun-control-efforts-senate-defeats-key-amendments This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 17, 2013 - WASHINGTON – In a severe blow to efforts to tighten the nation’s gun control laws,… Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:23:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-04-17/in-harsh-blow-to-gun-control-efforts-senate-defeats-key-amendments Robert Koenig /government-politics-issues/2013-04-09/despite-gop-opposition-pressure-builds-for-action-on-gun-violence This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 9, 2013 - WASHINGTON – With speeches, ads and new vote ratings, advocates of new laws to stem… Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:40:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-04-09/despite-gop-opposition-pressure-builds-for-action-on-gun-violence Robert Koenig /government-politics-issues/2013-03-13/commentary-gun-regulation-is-a-battle-worth-joining This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 13, 2013 - “It’s an uphill battle. It’ll never pass.” That’s what is being said about… Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:36:06 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-03-13/commentary-gun-regulation-is-a-battle-worth-joining Lisa Bernstein /health-science-environment/2013-02-07/silver-lining-would-better-mental-health-services-help-lessen-gun-violence This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 7, 2013 - WASHINGTON – While efforts to restrict assault weapons have grabbed the headlines, a… Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:48:18 GMT /health-science-environment/2013-02-07/silver-lining-would-better-mental-health-services-help-lessen-gun-violence Robert Koenig /health-science-environment/2013-01-07/commentary-i-am-adam-lanzas-doctor This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 7, 2013 - We already have a safety net mental health care system in the United States.It’s… Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:08:57 GMT /health-science-environment/2013-01-07/commentary-i-am-adam-lanzas-doctor Fred Rottnek /government-politics-issues/2012-12-27/st-louis-county-lawmaker-to-propose-closing-gun-show-loophole-in-mo A St. Louis County lawmaker plans to file legislation that would require background checks on anyone who buys a firearm at a gun show.State Representative… Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:37:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-12-27/st-louis-county-lawmaker-to-propose-closing-gun-show-loophole-in-mo Marshall Griffin /2012-12-22/slay-dotson-dont-like-nra-proposal-for-armed-guards-in-schools St. Louis City Mayor, Francis Slay, has a crystal clear response to the National Rifle Association's position that armed guards should be placed in every… Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:26:09 GMT /2012-12-22/slay-dotson-dont-like-nra-proposal-for-armed-guards-in-schools Tim Lloyd