Gun Violence Archives - The Narrative Matters

Kayla Austin: Chicagoland Native’s Invention Protects Children from Gun Violence

by The Newsletter 05June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

At just 21 years old, Kayla Austin’s innovation, “My Gun’s Been Moved,” aims to enhance gun safety by monitoring firearms 24/7.

Johnathan Brown memorial portrait with angel wings and clouds.

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The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: 15-Year-Old Charged in Johnathan Brown’s Homicide Case

by The Evening Whirl - St. Louis Crime ChimeJanuary 17, 2026January 19, 2026

Long-exposure night shot of Washington D.C.'s Capitol Building with emergency vehicles and flashing lights on a wet street.

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Police Investigations Intensify Amid D.C.’s Gun Violence Spike: D.C.’s Week In Review

by dbeckfordDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Film

Compelling New Documentary ‘Put the Guns Down’ Highlights America’s Gun Violence Crisis

by The Newsletter 05July 11, 2024January 1, 2025

“Shocking, Undemocratic”: Tennessee Republicans Expel Two Black Senators

by Ariel KahanaApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023

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Exploring Why Guns Kill Thousands of Kids Each Year

by Ariel KahanaDecember 21, 2022December 21, 2022

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Dr. Fredrick Echols of Cure Violence Global

by Ariel KahanaAugust 6, 2022August 6, 2022

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Manufacturers are the only one’s Thriving Amidst Gun Violence Crisis

by Ariel KahanaJuly 31, 2022July 30, 2022

The Narrative Matters

Gun violence injuries cost victims and their families more than $1 billion each year in
initial direct medical costs alone.

by Ariel KahanaJuly 24, 2022July 23, 2022