“A decade after her son committed a massacre, Chin Rodger is on a quest to help prevent the next tragedy.”
gun violence
Lost at Parkland: ‘Peter Was Always My Translator’
For one family, grieving the child they lost in the Parkland, Fla., school shooting is complicated by differences in language and culture.
Shoot, Don’t Kill
“Weapons-maker Byrna is touting ‘less lethal’ guns for self-defense. Can the company find a market in a country dominated by gun lovers and gun haters?”
The Club No School Principal Wants to Join
“Each of these principals led a school traumatized by a shooting. Now they’re finding a way forward through a unique support group—an unlucky club—where they talk about recovery, courage, and healing.”
How Social Media Apps Could Be Fueling Homicides Among Young Americans
“Taunts that once could be forgotten now live on before large audiences, prompting people to take action.”
We Were Known For Our Rivers
“A grieving daughter channels family memories along the Nueces.”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week’s edition highlights stories by Skip Hollandsworth, Arielle Isack, J.R. Moehringer, Romina Cenisio, and Daniel Miller.
Amor Eterno
“One year ago, before the school shooting in Uvalde, Kimberly Mata-Rubio had never been on a plane or given a public speech or scolded a U.S. senator right there in his office. A year in the life of a grieving mother.”
Every Day I Worry My Kids Will Be Killed at School
“’Will I be okay?’ my children ask me as the mass shootings in America continue. None of us like my answer.”
Listen
“A story about what happens when the people and institutions that are supposed to protect, fail.”
