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Constitutional Law

Oct. 22, 2026

After the gunfire, the silence is deafening

The ongoing epidemic of gun violence in America, compounded by expanded gun rights and protections for firearm manufacturers, demands greater public engagement, political action and an end to the silence surrounding mass shootings.

William Slomanson

Email: bills@tjsl.edu

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After the gunfire, the silence is deafening
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The Bend, Oregon, shooting is the latest in hundreds of shootings recorded this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. According to CNN's tracking, there have been 52 school shootings in the United States in 2026. Every day, nearly 130 Americans are killed with guns, and mo...

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