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I thought of this one day on Miami Beach, where the summer sun beat down like a Caribbean drum, a pat-a-bee-bee-bam. I was looking for my friends in the crowd but could not see a thing. The light was just too bright. Everyone was hiding in plain sight. Even squinting, I could not see them through the glare. A lantern, lighthouse or any kind of searchlight, I did not need. I needed a pair of sunglasses.

Rights and regulations in America. The nation is more armed than ever, with more guns allowed in schools, churches and other public places. A nation divided by guns. A look inside the data gathered from every state in the nation. Every day on average seven children are shot dead in America. An investigation of deaths shows at least 28,000 children and teens were killed with guns from 2002 through 2012.

Coming back to civilian life brings new challenges, new opportunities, and compelling stories of courage and accomplishment. Public media tells those stories so community members can better understand the veteran experience. And, through Veterans Coming Home, public media supports and engages veterans as they transition to civilian life. See how public media stations across the nation are honoring veterans.

Since the last presidential election, politicians in 20 states have passed dozens of new voting laws, which means millions of Americans will face unprecedented requirements to vote. These new laws were nine times more likely to be passed by Republican-led legislatures than those controlled by Democrats, a News21 analysis found. Republican politicians assert that voter fraud is a threat to democracy. At its most vulnerable in decades.

Check out our full coverage of Voting Wars. Salt Lake County Clerk focuses on young residents. Salt Lake County Clerk focuses on young residents in voter registration efforts.