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Weekly Wrap 6.17.16: The 10 Best Stories You Missed This Week

1. How the Orlando Attack Could Mark a Shift for Gay Muslims
“ … many gay Muslims in the United States have long felt doubly ostracized – both by the wider national culture and by their co-religionists. But in the days since the massacre of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., there have been some signs of acceptance by Islamic organizations and religious institutions more often known for shying away from LGBT issues than for speaking forcefully in defense of gay people.”

2. What Happens After a Mass Shooting? Americans Buy More Guns
“Handgun sales are a good indication of how people feel about their personal safety, whereas long gun sales are more of an indication of fear of regulation."

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