Marissa Edmund is the senior policy analyst for Gun Violence Prevention at American Progress. Prior to joining American Progress, she was the public policy coordinator at the National Network to End Domestic Violence, where she focused on data analysis, coalition engagement, and educating members of Congress and the public on the barriers faced by survivors of domestic violence.
Edmund holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Weak Gun Laws Are Harmful to Women and Survivors of Domestic Violence
States with weak gun violence prevention laws see significantly higher rates of female gun homicide, while states with strong guns laws have much lower rates.
Gun Violence Disproportionately and Overwhelmingly Hurts Communities of Color
The lack of investment in communities of color, coupled with weak gun laws, has resulted in devastatingly high rates of gun violence for Black and brown people.
What Counties and Cities Can Do To Curb Gun Violence in Texas
While intransigent elected officials in Texas impede action at the state level, city and county officials can take meaningful steps to prevent gun violence that do not require legislative action.
Gun Suicides Among Former and Current Military Members: A Summary of Key Challenges and Solutions
This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on gun suicides among former and current military members in the United States.
Delaware Will Benefit From a Permit-to-Purchase Law
While Delaware has already passed important bills to prevent gun violence, the state could take a major step forward by passing a permit-to-purchase law—a measure requiring a license to purchase a handgun.
Gender-based violence in the United States is fueled by unmitigated access to firearms, a lack of services for survivors, and dangerous narratives spread by the gun lobby.
