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Opinion | MSU student: Want freedom? How about freedom from gun violence
‘In a country that idolizes freedom, I need freedom. I need freedom to go to my dining hall without checking over my shoulder for a gunman. I need freedom to tell those close to me I love them without fear it’ll be the last time I say it. I need freedom to get a violence free education.’
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Opinion | Want tougher gun laws? Here’s how to sway Michigan Legislature
Outrage over the MSU shootings combined with a Democratic majority in Lansing would suggest a clear path for gun reform. But history shows there will be hurdles. An MSU professor explains what gun safety advocates must do to win this time.
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Opinion | Oxford inspired me to seek office. MSU must inspire gun reform
Jennifer Conlin covered the 2021 shootings at Oxford High School for The New York Times. Now, as a freshman representative in a swing district, she said there is growing consensus even among gun owners that something must change.
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Michigan Democrats move to tighten gun rules after MSU shootings
Universal background checks, safe storage and red flag laws are introduced, following Monday’s mass shooting in East Lansing.
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Ex-prosecutor defends gun plea deal in Michigan State shooter case
Former prosecutor says plea bargains are common practice adding, ‘Most people charged with carrying a weapon don’t go on to commit murder.’
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‘We cannot keep living like this:’ Dems vow gun reform after MSU shooting
Legislative Democrats in Michigan promised quick action on gun reform bills in the aftermath of a shooting at Michigan State University where three were killed and five others wounded.
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Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’
Expect a fight as the Democratic governor pushes for universal background checks, red flag laws and safe storage mandates.
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Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: Tax cuts, gun reform, expand pre-K
The Democratic governor returns to the state Capitol for her annual address. She spoke for less than an hour. Here’s what to know, what obstacles loom and what potential programs cost.
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Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: How to watch and what to expect
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her first, in-person State of the State address since 2020, before the pandemic hit Michigan. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch it and what topics she is expected to cover.