Michael Boland, DePaul University

Mass shootings have seriously increased in recent years. It’s time that our politicians do something.

Abby Webb, Rice University

Texas staunchly defends its citizens’ Second Amendment rights, but its laws help enable mass shootings.

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The increase of mass shootings is changing Americans’ behaviors. Their deep-rooted fears are a cry for help to lawmakers to address their concerns.

Alex Johnson, New York University

Not only are businesses like Delta cutting ties with the NRA, critics have become vocal about the organization’s role in America’s gun-violence problem.

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

Bump stocks are more crucial to this debate than you may think.

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Preparation is the key to survival when a tragic moment occurs at a music event.