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Dora Drake: “Gun violence, I believe right now is the number one reason…”

Featuring: Dora Drake, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 4

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Diving into Democracy with Rep. Dora Drake

Published | Video Starts at 15:35

… wanted to do a call and respond to the will of the people, which was address gun violence. This isn't something that isn't new. It isn't in one local issue. Gun violence, I believe right now is the number one reason why for children's death in our country. It's not even just in one state. So it is an epidemic, especially, you know, especially to the shooting that happened in around Texas. I have friends nearby that are impacted by that. (15:35–15:42)

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Asserts that gun violence is currently the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.

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