Can mass shootings be prevented, and if so, how? Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus & Anthony Salvanto, CBS News Most Americans continue to favor stricter gun laws, but feel that getting them passed is stymied by big money and inaction by politicians. And Americans say the nation's gun debate — no matter where they stand on it — is influenced more by partisanship than public safety. Polling shows they're partly right.
Parents are scared about gun violence in schools, and so are their school-aged children Fred Backus, Anthony Salvanto & Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News The spate of gun violence seems to be taking its toll on parents and children alike. Parents are concerned about the safety of their children in schools and report feeling stressed, scared and angry — and many report that their children are feeling the same.