Active shooters, inactive politics: America’s latest school massacre
May 25, 2022
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LaVeya Chankova, The Economist's healthcare correspondent, shares her insights on the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in Texas, underscoring the urgent need for meaningful gun law reforms. The discussion reveals the gap between public sentiment and political action. Chankova also addresses the rise of monkeypox, easing concerns by comparing its severity to COVID-19 and discussing effective preventive measures. Additionally, explore the evolving narrative power in video games, featuring the collaboration between renowned creators.
After 19 children and two adults were gunned down in Texas, we ask why gun laws are actually loosening in many states and why even moderate gun controls do not get passed. The rapid spread of monkeypox has rattled a covid-weary world; how much cause for concern is there? And why teams of professional writers are getting involved in games development. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer