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Biography

I'm a senior news writer and founding staffer at The Trace, a nonprofit outlet devoted to gun violence and policy. Before that I spent eight years at The New York Times, first as a news assistant on the Metro desk, then as a columnists' assistant in the Editorial department. In 2009 and 2010 I was the lead writer for the paper's annual Neediest Cases campaign. From January 2013 to June 2014 I wrote, edited and produced The Gun Report, a daily tally of gun violence victims in America, published by Opinion columnist Joe Nocera. My memoir, "Never Tell Our Business to Strangers," in which I explored my father's criminal past, was published in 2010 by Villard/Random House.

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Total articles 1406

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  What Generation Is Most Affected by Gun Violence?

  By Jennifer Mascia Verified, Chip Brownlee Verified

  Apr. 03, 2025

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  Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s Ghost Gun Rule

  By Chip Brownlee Verified, Jennifer Mascia Verified

  Mar. 26, 2025

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  How Disrupting the Department of Education Could Hurt Shooting Survivors

  By Fairriona Magee Verified, Sunny Sone Verified, Jennifer Mascia Verified

  Mar. 24, 2025

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The Trace

The Trace is an independent, nonprofit news organization based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to covering gun violence in the United States. Founded in 2015, it focuses on investigating and reporting the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to gun violence. The organization emphasizes data-driven reporting and collaborates with over 250 media outlets to amplify its reach. The Trace produces in-depth investigative reports, such as its analysis of police records related to gun theft and its examination of the influence of gun lobbyists. It employs data analysis tools to uncover trends in gun violence and engages with communities affected by these issues through digital outreach and surveys. The organization also publishes primary sources to support follow-up reporting by other journalists. By providing accessible reporting, The Trace aims to raise awareness and inform advocates, policymakers, and researchers about gun violence and its implications.