Skip to main content
Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source

We need your vote!

During this important election year, Bridge readers like you know that high-quality journalism like ours is more critical than ever. There’s a lot on the line, and we’re working daily to deliver the information you need to prepare you for November’s election. Can we count on your vote of confidence in our newsroom? Donate today!

Pay with VISA Pay with MasterCard Pay with American Express Pay with PayPal Donate

Watch our Bridge Lunch Break event about gun violence in Michigan

march lunch break

Bridge Michigan’s monthly Lunch Break series returned Friday with a discussion on gun violence in Michigan.

If you missed this live Zoom event, you can watch it on-demand below. The event also included a lively discussion and many resources shared via the Zoom chat feature. To read a transcript of the chat, click here.

Sponsor

Bridge Michigan reporters Isabel Lohman, Jonathan Oosting and Yue Stella Yu discussed the state of gun violence and legislation designed to stop mass shootings. Managing Editor Joel Kurth moderated the conversation.

Related:

Topics included security at colleges and universities in Michigan and in other states, breaking news related to the timeline of the shooting at Michigan State University, what we know about statistics related to gun violence in Michigan, proposed changes to gun policies, impact of mass shootings on student mental health and much more. Bridge’s coverage of gun violence is supported by the Joyce Foundation.

Bridge’s Lunch Break monthly series focuses on timely topics facing our state. Previous discussions have included examinations of Michigan’s November 2022 statewide election results, inflation’s impact in Michigan, teacher staffing challenges in K-12 schools, August’s primary election results, youth mental health in Michigan, Bridge’s 10th anniversary, Michigan’s elder caregiving crisis, and Michigan’s new redistricting maps.

Sponsor

Become a Bridge Club member today to regularly receive advance notification of what our nonprofit newsroom is planning and receive member-exclusive benefits — such as free Bridge event tickets, copies of our bimonthly Bridge Culture Club selections, and more. Member support allows us to offer engagement opportunities like this Lunch Break series.

To stay up-to-date on upcoming events and Bridge Michigan's political and policy reporting, sign up for Bridge Michigan's Politics Watch newsletter.

Our next Lunch Break event will take place in April. An announcement about the topic and time is coming soon.

How impactful was this article for you?

Only donate if we've informed you about important Michigan issues

See what new members are saying about why they donated to Bridge Michigan:

  • “In order for this information to be accurate and unbiased it must be underwritten by its readers, not by special interests.” - Larry S.
  • “Not many other media sources report on the topics Bridge does.” - Susan B.
  • “Your journalism is outstanding and rare these days.” - Mark S.

If you want to ensure the future of nonpartisan, nonprofit Michigan journalism, please become a member today. You, too, will be asked why you donated and maybe we'll feature your quote next time!

Pay with VISA Pay with MasterCard Pay with American Express Pay with PayPal Donate Now