Gun violence crisis in America's cities
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Mayors Greg Fischer, Eric Garcetti, Lori Lightfoot and Brandon Scott write that to combat the surge of gun violence across US cities during the pandemic, local governments must work hand in hand with the federal government.
In January, the four of us ---- along with hundreds of other mayors ---- joined together virtually for the US Conference of Mayors winter meeting to discuss this tragic development, support each other and figure out ways to tackle our gun violence crisis. What we heard from our colleagues was deeply unsettling. Many cities are facing not one, but two public health crises at the same time: Covid-19 and increased gun violence.More Related News
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