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Community Demands Change: Nashville Links Arms for Gun Reform One Year After Covenant School Shooting

Nashville, Tennessee – One year after the tragic mass shooting at Covenant School, the community continues to mourn the loss of three students and three staff members. The incident sparked calls for stricter gun control measures and prompted various events and demonstrations advocating for change. Despite efforts to address gun reform, the state legislative session did not result in significant action on the issue in Tennessee. Community members remain steadfast in their demand for change …

25th Anniversary of Amadou Diallo’s Death Brings Power Players in Police Reform to The Bronx for Vigil After His Untimely Death

SOUNDVIEW, The Bronx – The 25th anniversary of the death of Amadou Diallo at the hands of police brought together influential figures advocating for police reform in New York City for a vigil in the Bronx. On February 4, 1999, Diallo, an unarmed 23-year-old, was killed by plainclothes police officers in a tragic incident where 41 bullets were fired. His mother, joined by other mothers who lost their sons to police violence, including Gwen Carr, …

Widow of Shooting Victim Advocates for Deaf Community and Gun Reform

LEWISTON, Maine — Megan Vozzella cherishes the memories she made with her late husband Stephen. They met while he was living and working in the Boston area, but their relationship blossomed during a large camping trip near Bar Harbor. After 12 years together, they finally married in November 2022, only to have their happiness shattered when Stephen was tragically killed outside Schemengee’s Bar & Grille on October 25, 2023. Along with 17 others, Stephen was …

Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Nearly 4.8 Million, Prompting Urgent Calls for Criminal Justice Reform

LONDON, ENGLAND – The criminal justice system in England and Wales is facing a daunting challenge as nearly 4.8 million crimes remain unsolved, despite an increase in the number of police officers. This alarming statistic raises concerns about the effectiveness of the system and the impact on victims’ trust in law enforcement. Among the unsolved crimes, 2.3 million investigations were abandoned without identifying a suspect, and 1.6 million cases were terminated as victims withdrew their …

Bridgeport Mayor Calls for Regulatory Reform After Explosion at Tradebe Environmental Services

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Following a recent explosion at Tradebe Environmental Services on Cross Street, Mayor Joe Ganim is pushing for regulatory reform on certain types of facilities near residential areas. The explosion, which occurred on Friday, triggered a large blast after a driver opened a valve while delivering about 4,000 gallons of “low-grade oxidizer.” It led to several smaller explosions, leaving three people injured. Two of the injured have since been released from the hospital, …