John Nichols: The Weakening of Gun Laws

John Nichols: The Weakening of Gun Laws

John Nichols: The Weakening of Gun Laws

Even after the massacre at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, gun laws are likely to remain lax. 

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After two deadly massacres in three weeks, it’s become abundantly clear that stricter gun laws are necessary. So why is reform “off the table?” Nation correspondent John NIchols speaks with Amy Goodman on Democracy Now! about how gun laws across the country have been systemically weakened, and the prospects of any substantial gun reform remains dim.

—Max Rivlin-Nadler

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