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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Parts of Normal Neighborhood Plan approved ... Pacific fisher sculpture dedicated in Ashland ... Techtoberfest has high-tech speakers and exhibits ... Parts of Normal Neighborhood Plan approved ... Pacific fisher sculpture dedicated in Ashland ... Techtoberfest has high-tech speakers and exhibits ... UCC SHOOTING In wake of Roseburg shooting, People magazine issues gun violence 'call to action' Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 7, 2015 at 3:39 PM By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 7, 2015 at 3:39 PM » Social News NEW YORK — In the aftermath of the Oregon school shooting, People magazine did something it always does: It covered the story at length and wrote about each victim. But the magazine also did something it hasn't done before. It issued a "call to action," asking readers to contact their representatives in Congress and find out what they're doing about gun violence. It printed the names and phone numbers of all 535 voting members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. "Ask your representatives about gun violence in America, and let them know what you think," says the accompanying message, which appears in the issue on newsstands Wednesday, and was posted on People.com . Jess Cagle, People's editorial director, said reaction so far has been "generally supportive." But he added that some people had immediately criticized the magazine for taking a political stand — which, he said, editors took pains not to do. "All we're saying is, 'Hold your representatives' feet to the fire,'" Cagle said. "'Let them know what you're thinking.' That's all. But everyone sort of projects their own baggage onto (the issue.)" "Who knows if this will help?" Cagle asked. "It's just so hard to read and write about these shootings and not want to do something about it." He added that the Oregon shooting, in which Christopher Harper-Mercer fatally shot nine people at Umpqua Community College before killing himself, had "caused a kind of a tipping point." "These mass shootings are so shocking, and there are so many of them," Cagle said. "And as we covered this one, it was just so horrifying to think how many times we've been doing it." In its coverage, the magazine also pays tribute to other victims of mass shootings in the United States over the past 12 months. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 7, 2015 at 3:39 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501