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An opinion from a veteran on gun suicide
"I’m a veteran who was suicidal. It’s a good thing I didn’t have access to a gun."
by Mike “Top” Washington, The Washington Post, September 17, 2020

A Veterans Day feature on a veterans work to reduce veteran suicide
"Out of Uniform. Still in the Fight. — Michael Washington"
by Karoun Demirjian and Alex Horton, The Washington Post, November 11, 2021

An opinion on open carry from a veteran
"I'm a licensed gun owner but I haven't carried in years. Why? I'm Black and I'm scared."
by Justin McFarlin, USA Today, September 9, 2020 †

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An opinion on the Catholic view on gun violence from a veteran
"This Easter, gun control and abortion need equal priority from pro-life Catholics"
by Michael Diamond, NBC.com, April 3, 2021

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An interactive media experience featuring veterans from the Everytown Veteran Advisory Council
"Guns in America"
Time Magazine, October 25, 2018

An opinion on veterans and the NRA
"I'm a Black Gun Owner. Dettelbach as ATF Director Will Make Us Safer"
by Justin McFarlin, Newsweek, May 10, 2022

A opinion on gun violence prevention and veterans
"I Fought in Afghanistan. The War on Coronavirus isn’t so Different"
by Chris Marvin, Newsweek, May 12, 2020

An opinion on veterans and the NRA
"Why Veterans Like Me are Leaving the NRA"
by Alonzo Neese, Newsweek, May 1, 2019

A listicle on the dangers of TikTok for veterans and military family members
"5 Reasons Veterans and Military Families Should Be Concerned About TikTok"
by Ellen Gustafson, Military.com, March 24, 2023 †

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An opinion on members of Congress denying the Parkland mass shooting
"Marjorie Taylor Green, guns and domestic terrorism"
by Thomas Hixon, The Hill, February 14, 2021 †

A guest blog on the role of veterans’ voices in national parks advocacy
"Finding Patriotism in National Parks"
by Chris Marvin, National Parks Conservation Association Blog, May 12, 2022

An interview about national parks with veterans
"What Does Veterans Day Mean to You?"
by Linda Coutant and Angela Gonzales, National Parks Conservation Association Blog, November 9, 2022

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An opinion from three veterans on the importance of news literacy
"To help properly inform, infuse modern journalism with more military veterans"
by Christa Sperling, John Silva, and Zack Baddorf, Stars and Stripes, February 2, 2023 †

An opinion from veteran gun-owners on federal background checks
"Take it from 2 veterans: Background check should precede every gun sale"
by Neil Hester & Shannon Klug, Stars and Stripes, June 10, 2021 †

An opinion on gun safety legislation in Virginia
"Column: Governor, support veterans by signing gun safety bills"
by Scott Cooper, The Virginian Pilot, March 18, 2024 †

An opinion on veterans as election poll workers
"How you can safeguard freedom with ‘Vet the Vote’"
by Ellen Gustafson, We Are the Mighty, November 11, 2022

An opinion from a veteran supporting a bipartisan gun safety bill
"Opinion: Sen. Cornyn, close the gun loophole as part of bipartisan deal"
by Amber Schleuning, Austin American Statesman, June 18, 2022 †

An opinion from a veteran who survived a mass shooting
"I survived the Fort Hood mass shooting. Now I work to stop gun violence"
by Kevin Johnston, Houston Chronicle, April 2, 2022 †

An opinion assault weapons legislation in New Mexico
"Assault rifles are the weapons of choice of mass murderers"
by Damon Martinez, Albuquerque Journal, January 21, 2024 †

An opinion on a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine
"Veterans’ gun rights amendment paves way for the next tragedy"
by Dan Lynch, Portland Press Herald, October 28, 2023 †

An opinion on a prohibition on gas-operated semiautomatic firearms in Maine
"Opinion: A combat veteran’s take on assault weapons"
by Garett Reppenhagen, Portland Press Herald, February 18, 2024 †

An opinion on a school shooting in Phoenix
"2 school shootings, 1 common problem: Teens had easy access to a firearm"
by Aaron Marquez, Arizona Republic, December 6, 2021 †

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An opinion on Juneteenth about Robert E. Lee’s legacy
"This Juneteenth, erase Robert E. Lee’s name, but not his history as this nation’s enemy"
by Justin McFarlin, Miami Herald, June 17, 2021 †

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An opinion about federal background checks on gun sales
"I am a combat veteran and I like my guns. I would also like stronger gun laws"
by Justin McFarlin, Tampa Bay Times, June 17, 2021 †

An Veterans Day opinion about gun violence prevention from a survivor
"My Navy veteran father died in the Parkland mass shooting"
by Thomas Hixon, Tampa Bay Times, November 11, 2021 †

An opinion about stand your ground laws in Florida
"‘Stand your ground’ is laxer than rules for combat"
by Justin McFarlin, Tampa Bay Times, March 7, 2022 †

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An opinion on the passage of Iowa gun laws that will diminish safety
"'Jarhead' author guest column: Gun law means that, as in combat, I won't feel safe in Iowa anymore"
by Anthony Swofford, Des Moines Register, April 11, 2021 †

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A report on veteran suicide by gun in Missouri
"Young vets in Missouri die by suicide at exceptionally high rate. Experts blame guns"
by Kaitlyn Washburn & Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, May 3, 2021

 

An opinion on the need to close the Charleston Loophole
"Blunt, Hawley: Listen to Missourians about gun loophole that led to my wife’s death"
by Kelly Clark, Kansas City Star, May 12, 2021 †

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An opinion on the need to close the Charleston Loophole
"Elected officials must close the gun loophole that killed my wife, a librarian in Natomas"
by Kelly Clark, Sacramento Bee, May 28, 2021 †

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An opinion from veteran on guns and the NRA
"Enlisting Veterans to Fight the NRA"
by Alonzo Neese, New York Daily News, May 30, 2018

An opinion from a veteran on gun safety and discipline
"McCloskeys' lack of weapons discipline underscores a gun-rights problem"
by Peter Lucier, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 8, 2020 †

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An opinion on permitless carry in Louisiana
"Guest column: Safety training vital for every user of firearms, military or civilian"
by Tammy Savoie, The Advocate, May 11, 2021 †

An opinion on veteran suicide
"This Memorial Day, let’s talk about ways to end the epidemic of veteran suicides"
by Shannon Klug, The Charlotte Observer, May 28, 2023 †

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An opinion about military service and gun violence prevention
"I’m a veteran who has spent my entire life around guns. Here’s why I’m advocating stricter regulations.”
by Becky Margiotta, The Lily, June 4, 2018

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An editorial board opinion about a biomass power plant in Hawai‘i
"Biomass Project Deserves Chance"
by Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board, July 9, 2017

 

An opinion from a former Hawai‘i governor on the benefit of renewable energy
"Hu Honua project will bring firm power, jobs to East Hawaii"
by Gov. John D. Waihe‘e III, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 26, 2017 †

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An opinion on the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior
"I am a Native Woman and a Combat Veteran and I Support Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary"
by Elizabeth Perez, Indian Country Today, February 21, 2021 †

An opinion on election integrity by a veteran in Arizona
"Veterans continue their service as poll workers" (p 25)
by Jeff Reich, Gilbert Sun News, December 11, 2022