Gun Violence Prevention Archives

Op-Ed/Commentary

Gun Violence PreventionInequalityPovertyUnited States Poverty Correlates with the Recent Increase in Gun Violence

Eliminating poverty will bring numerous social benefits to US society, and one of them might be a significant reduction in the country’s extremely high rate of gun violence.

Algernon Austin / September 26, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

Gun Violence PreventionInequalityUnited States Black People Need Better Options than the Morgue or Mass Incarceration

Rather than the gun lawlessness promoted by the extremists on the Supreme Court, Black Americans must insist on gun safety laws and an end to mass incarceration.

Algernon Austin / July 26, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

Gun Violence PreventionInequalityUnited States Black Children are Disproportionately Harmed by Extremist Gun Rights Policies in the US

The US is a toxic country as far as gun violence is concerned, particularly for Black people. Only when US politicians are committed to common sense gun safety policies will we see any change.

Algernon Austin / June 08, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

Gun Violence PreventionInequalityUnited StatesWorkers The Link Between Gun Violence and Economic Hardship in Black Communities

If the US wants to reduce gun violence, it is important that to address the profound jobs crisis among Black men.

Algernon Austin / February 08, 2022