No new law can stop mass shootings, editorials say
The Gazette editorial argues that while banning certain weapons and improving mental health and school security may help, no policy can guarantee prevention of future massacres. It urges addressing systemic violence, noting Chicago’s gunfire toll and the persistent dangers faced by youth.
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Adam Lanza
Sandy Hook
After Newtown shooting the gun access issue dominates
The letter argues mass shootings stem from easy access to high capacity semi automatic rifles like the Bushmaster AR15. It notes the weapon’s military variant, rapid fire potential, and ongoing gun violence, warning more mass shootings will occur unless ownership is curbed.
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U.S
United States
Gun violence concerns and NRA support voiced by readers
A collection of letters discusses guns and safety, condemns toy Nerf guns that mimic firearms, urges stores to remove such items, defends gun ownership for protection, calls for addressing mental illness and poverty after Sandy Hook, and suggests DISH and KCRG TV9 resolve disputes with a proposed replacement anchor pair.
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Sandy Hook
NRA
Palmer Holden
Iowa City
Brave men and women who dare in 2012 hits end of year
Trudy Rubin honors Malala Yousafzai and other fighters for dignity justice and peace across Pakistan Afghanistan Syria and Russia. She highlights Malala shot for girls education Suraya Pahzad Maria Bashir and Afghan women leaders, nine Pakistani vaccination workers murdered, and Alexei Navalny challenging Putin. She urges U.S. support and public awareness.
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Malala Yousafzai
Taliban
Malala
England
Pakistan
Swat Valley
Swat
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Iran
Suraya Pahzad
Maria Bashir
Pakzad
Washington
U.S
Syria
Alexei Navalny
Moscow
Vladimir Putin
Navalny
Alexander Bastrykin
Russia
Putin
Cultivating a better food system in 2013
Danielle Nierenberg and Ellen Gustafson propose broad, long term food system reforms. They urge city farming, better access to healthy foods, reduced waste, cooking skills, and changing metrics toward nutrition and environment. They highlight Food Tank co founders and ongoing initiatives.
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Jamie Oliver
Alice Waters
Bill Telepan
Hartman
U.S
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Danielle Nierenberg
Chicago
Ellen Gustafson
San Diego
Food Tank the Food Think Tank
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