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John Nichols: Bridging the Gap on Gun Control John Nichols: Bridging the Gap on Gun Control

In the wake of a national tragedy, how do we have a productive conversation about how to keep our country safe?

Dec 19, 2012 / Press Room

Gun Violence In American Schools Is Nothing New

Gun Violence In American Schools Is Nothing New Gun Violence In American Schools Is Nothing New

We’re seeing suggestions from the right side of the political spectrum that events like the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school are novel in American history—a ...

Dec 18, 2012 / StudentNation / Angus Johnston

Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything

Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything

Walmart hasn’t stopped the sale of a single gun in the wake of Sandy Hook, even though many other stores have. 

Dec 18, 2012 / George Zornick

The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic

The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic

For the gun lobby, Newtown was evidence that more guns are necessary.

Dec 18, 2012 / Todd Gitlin

Elizabeth Royte: It’s Time to Talk about Food and Fracking

Elizabeth Royte: It’s Time to Talk about Food and Fracking Elizabeth Royte: It’s Time to Talk about Food and Fracking

Ranchers and farmers working the land near fracking sites are seeing their livestock suffer, and their own health deteriorate.

Dec 18, 2012 / WNYC

Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism

Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism

The urge to pull children from schools and arm oneself may be understandable, but we need to come together for solutions.

Dec 18, 2012 / Bryce Covert

In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks

In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks

The chained CPI proposal in Obama's fiscal cliff offer will hurt impoverished elderly women.

Dec 18, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Dan Inouye’s Epic Civil Rights Championship

Dan Inouye’s Epic Civil Rights Championship Dan Inouye’s Epic Civil Rights Championship

No senator fought longer and harder for the rights of people of color, people with disabilities, women and the LGBT community. 

Dec 18, 2012 / John Nichols

Fill-in-the-Blank Generic Gun Massacre Cartoon Fill-in-the-Blank Generic Gun Massacre Cartoon

For re-use, over and over and over again.

Dec 18, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

Walmart VP: When Workers Ask About Unions, Management Tells Them Benefits ‘Might Go Away’

Walmart VP: When Workers Ask About Unions, Management Tells Them Benefits ‘Might Go Away’ Walmart VP: When Workers Ask About Unions, Management Tells Them Benefits ‘Might Go Away’

Did a Walmart vice president just reveal illegal union-busting?

Dec 17, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

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