Social Justice Posts
Killing of Rayshard Brooks Incites Calls for Atlanta Police Reform
Brief #1—Policing In America
By Laura Plummer
On June 12, amid worldwide protests against police killings of Black people, 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks was shot in the back by an officer of the Atlanta Police Department (APD). His death has amplified the calls for police reform at the department.
Misinformation, Disinformation Cloud Legitimate Protests
Brief #1—Criminal Justice
By Ivan A Moore
Over a week after protests began in Minneapolis, demonstrations continue in dozens of cities. While these civil rights protests were intended to be peaceful, violence has erupted on a scale unheard of since the riots following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s assasination.
Gun Control: Increases in Gun Sales During the Pandemic Raise Moral Issues for Society
Brief #25—Gun Control
By Ivan Moore
Amid coronavirus panic, a new and unexpected debate has arisen: Are gun stores essential businesses?
Richmond Rally Demonstrates Increasingly Militarized Right-Wing Movement
Brief #24—Gun Control
By Ivan A Moore
Updates on Leading Gun Control Advocacy Organizations
Brief #23—Gun Control
By Ivan A. Moore
For the first time in two decades, Congress has approved spending for research on gun violence
Brief #22—Gun Control
By Ivan A. Moore
Hell yes we are going to take your AR-15:” Gun Control Ideas for 2020
Brief #21—Gun Control
By Amanda Richardson
Struggle to Pass Gun Control Policies Even in the Wake of New Mass Shootings
Brief #20—Gun Control
By Amanda Richardson
12 Dead in Virginia Beach Shooting
Brief #19—Gun Control
By Sarah Barton