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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

    11 facts about gun violence in the United States
    There are more gun suicides than gun homicides in AmericaThere are more gun suicides than gun homicides in America
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States

    Nearly 23,000 people died by firearm suicide in 2016.

    By Dylan Matthews
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States
    Suicide is more common in places with more gunsSuicide is more common in places with more guns
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States

    This is America’s greatest gun problem.

    By Dylan Matthews
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States
    Living in a house with a gun increases your odds of deathLiving in a house with a gun increases your odds of death
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States

    It’s an unnecessary risk.

    By Dylan Matthews
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States
    Guns contribute to domestic violenceGuns contribute to domestic violence
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States

    They’re a major risk factor.

    By Dylan Matthews
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States
    Mass shootings represent a tiny share of all shooting deathsMass shootings represent a tiny share of all shooting deaths
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States

    Suicide is a much bigger deal.

    By Dylan Matthews
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States
    A tiny fraction of gun violence is committed by the mentally illA tiny fraction of gun violence is committed by the mentally ill
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States

    Drug and alcohol abuse are much more important factors than, say, schizophrenia.

    By Dylan Matthews
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States
    Gun control is generally popularGun control is generally popular
    11 facts about gun violence in the United States

    But there are some exceptions.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Future Perfect
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    Ikejime, a more humane method of fish slaughter, explained.

    By Dylan Matthews and Byrd Pinkerton
    Future Perfect
    How to save lives when Congress refuses to pass gun controlHow to save lives when Congress refuses to pass gun control
    Future Perfect

    Psychotherapy, antidepressants, summer jobs, and other non-gun control ways to prevent gun deaths.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Future Perfect
    Criminal profiling doesn’t work. TV shows should maybe stop celebrating it.Criminal profiling doesn’t work. TV shows should maybe stop celebrating it.
    Future Perfect

    Psychologists cannot, it turns out, catch criminals with the power of their minds.

    By Dylan Matthews

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