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Gun Violence
Activists are hopeful ahead of Gun Violence Awareness Day
With the annual Gun Violence Awareness Day approaching on June 4, activists are hopeful the current Democratic leadership in Washington DC will bring gun regulation reform. “I think we have right now the strongest chance...
Different reactions to the gun violence in Boulder, CO
The suspect in Monday’s Boulder supermarket shootings bought the assault rifle six days before he allegedly shot and killed ten people. Investigators have not established a motive. On Tuesday President Biden reiterated his priorities for...
Sen. Annette Taddeo talks about Florida bills addressing gun violence
The Florida Legislative session begins Tuesday; Democrats have introduced several bills to try to reign in gun violence. On WMNF’s MidPoint Monday we speak with the sponsor of one of those bills, Miami-area state Senator...
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Gun and ammunition sales in Florida and elsewhere in the U.S. have spiked during the coronavirus emergency. That could be very dangerous for victims of domestic violence....
Highlands County rejects becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary
On Tuesday the Highlands County Commission considered — but voted against — a resolution to make the county a “Second Amendment sanctuary;” the 4-to-1 vote came after dozens of residents spoke for or against the...
Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 09/11/19 from the drop down menu https://staging.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ Intro: Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up—some practical ideas about how to reduce gun violence in the...
Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 08/16/19 from the drop down menu https://staging.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ Intro: Good morning- welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up—in the wake of recent mass shootings in Gilroy, California, El...
Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 08/06/19 from the drop down menu https://staging.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ Intro: Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. After another series of gun massacres shocked the country this past weekend-...
Mix of solemnity, frustration at St. Pete vigil for victims of gun violence
About three hundred people held candles, prayed and cheered during a vigil against gun violence Monday night in St. Petersburg. On stage, elected officials and activists made passionate speeches, some of them furious that mass...
President Trump blames El Paso shooting on “racist hate;” offers few solutions to gun violence
In two shootings over the weekend, in El Paso and in Dayton, 31 people died. President Trump spoke for about eight minutes Monday morning about the shootings. In part, the President said, “The shooter in...
Florida This Week From June 7th, 2019 On Radioactivity
Radioactivity Host Rob Lorei Plays Audio From Florida This Week on WEDU Listen Here: Select 06/10/19 from the drop down menu https://staging.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ This morning we’ll hear a replay of Florida This Week which is a...
Moms Demand Action will head to Florida’s capital to push for gun laws
A group advocating sensible gun safety laws wants the Florida Legislature to pass universal background checks on all firearms purchases. We continue the discussion on gun violence and gun safety. Both guests on MidPoint were...
