Posts Tagged ‘Tampa Bay Times’

Truth Telling: The Media’s Role in the Conversation on Guns –
October 25th, 2012

Posted on Monday, October 29th, 2012

Did you miss our Truth Telling event? Watch this short video and get a little glimpse into the engaging discussion we had and flip through the photos below. There are more photos on Facebook – tag yourselves!

Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors and supporters for making our Truth Telling event such a success. We are so honored to have you in our corner.

The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence & Opus2 International
are pleased to present:

Truth Telling: The Media’s Role in the Conversation on Guns

 OCTOBER 25, 2012  

6-7 Reception | 7- 8:30 Program
UC Hastings College of the Law
Louis B. Mayer Lounge
198 McAllister Street | San Francisco

Following an hors d’oeuvres and wine reception, a diverse group of journalists from local and national news outlets will share their perspective on the role the media plays in the national conversation on guns, particularly in an election year.

As the “information age” has become incredibly fast-moving and complex, the media’s power to inform, educate, and persuade has also grown. Meanwhile, the topic of gun violence in America remains complicated and fueled by passionate beliefs from all sides.

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Trayvon Martin Case Puts Focus On 2005 “Stand Your Ground” Law

Posted on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Trayvon Martin Case Puts Focus On 2005 ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law
Tia Mitchell & Marc Caputo, Tampa Bay Times, Mar. 21, 2012

The Trayvon Martin shooting death is forcing lawmakers in Florida to reconsider how the state’s “shoot first” law operates and whether amendments are appropriate.