Trump won’t move the needle on gun violence — but the fight isn’t over

 

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Even as the United States is besieged by political assassinations, attacks on schools, and everyday shootings, the Trump administration is tearing down the public safety infrastructure that helped the country achieve historic drops in gun violence. In lieu of funding violence prevention efforts, President Trump is sending the military to occupy American cities, a tactic experts say is likely to do little to reduce violent crime. In short, the federal government is unlikely to move the needle on America’s gun violence crisis in the right direction anytime soon.  But the federal government isn’t everything. States, cities, and community members across the country are still taking action to reduce shootings and hold the gun industry accountable, doing the kind of work that makes fewer headlines than it should.  Enter The Trajectory, a newsletter about the people, policies, and programs grappling with America’s gun violence epidemic. Sign up to receive stories that highlight the people and communities taking action to reduce gun violence, and the innovative programs and policies that are making a difference. Because America’s gun violence epidemic will never abate if we focus only on the problem — we have to look at potential solutions, too. Join the search for solutions The Trace PO Box 24532, Brooklyn, NY 11202

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