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Obama's Insights on America's Divided Realities, Gun Ownership, and Marriage.
politics3 years ago

Obama's Insights on America's Divided Realities, Gun Ownership, and Marriage.

Former President Barack Obama expressed concern about the divided conversation in America due to the splintering of the media, making it difficult to agree on basic facts. He discussed his foundation's work, including the My Brother's Keeper program, which has launched a new initiative to expand impact by investing in four communities that have shown success in advancing educational outcomes and reducing violence. Obama also addressed the nation's gun violence epidemic, calling for a pragmatic approach to keeping children safe and highlighting the success of communities in reducing violence by dealing with access to guns and making sure young people feel heard.

Obama: Gun Ownership Now a Divisive Ideological Issue in America
politics3 years ago

Obama: Gun Ownership Now a Divisive Ideological Issue in America

Former President Barack Obama has called for a dialogue about gun violence in America, stating that gun ownership has become an "ideological" and "partisan" issue. Obama's comments come as the US recently surpassed 200 mass shootings so far this year. The Obama Foundation has announced an initiative called My Brother's Keeper to help young men of color and their communities "remain safe from violent crime." According to a recent CBS News poll, three in four Americans say mass shootings are something we could "prevent and stop if we really tried."