Mass shootings

Dylan Baierlein, a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, speaks to protesters at a Call To Action Against Gun Violence rally by the Interfaith League and others in Delray Beach, Florida.

Support Young People Taking Action to End Gun Violence Support Young People Taking Action to End Gun Violence

You can also join a campaign to kick politicians beholden to the gun lobby out of office.

Feb 20, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

Parkland, Florida Shooting

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Speaks Out Against the NRA Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Speaks Out Against the NRA

Figures from the sports world are issuing calls to action in the wake of yesterday’s horrendous shooting.

Feb 15, 2018 / Dave Zirin

How Trump Is Undermining the Fight Against Mass Shootings

How Trump Is Undermining the Fight Against Mass Shootings How Trump Is Undermining the Fight Against Mass Shootings

Look at the budget numbers, not the press-conference rhetoric. 

Feb 15, 2018 / George Zornick

Paul Ryan

Let’s Talk About Paul Ryan’s Scorching Duplicity on Gun Violence, Mental Health, and, Well, Everything Let’s Talk About Paul Ryan’s Scorching Duplicity on Gun Violence, Mental Health, and, Well, Everything

Congressman Joe Kennedy III calls out the speaker of the House for bending the truth following Las Vegas massacre.

Oct 6, 2017 / John Nichols

Wayne LaPierre

Don’t Be Fooled: The NRA Doesn’t Want to Ban ‘Bump Stocks’ Don’t Be Fooled: The NRA Doesn’t Want to Ban ‘Bump Stocks’

Letting the ATF handle this decision probably means nothing will happen.

Oct 5, 2017 / George Zornick

Stephen Paddock Bought 33 Guns in 12 Months. That Should Be Illegal.

Stephen Paddock Bought 33 Guns in 12 Months. That Should Be Illegal. Stephen Paddock Bought 33 Guns in 12 Months. That Should Be Illegal.

How much lethal firepower should citizens be allowed to possess?

Oct 4, 2017 / Editorial / George Zornick

The Term ‘Terrorism’ Is a State Weapon

The Term ‘Terrorism’ Is a State Weapon The Term ‘Terrorism’ Is a State Weapon

We don’t fight racist double standards by labeling the Las Vegas attacker a terrorist.

Oct 4, 2017 / Natasha Lennard

Las Vegas shooting aftermath

The American Impulse to Equate Guns With Freedom and Masculinity With Violence Is Killing Us The American Impulse to Equate Guns With Freedom and Masculinity With Violence Is Killing Us

And Trump is exactly the wrong leader for this reality.

Oct 2, 2017 / Joan Walsh

The One Law That Could Have Prevented the Fort Lauderdale Shooting

The One Law That Could Have Prevented the Fort Lauderdale Shooting The One Law That Could Have Prevented the Fort Lauderdale Shooting

If Alaska had a gun-violence restraining order on the books, Esteban Santiago might never have made it to Florida with a deadly arsenal.

Jan 9, 2017 / Bruce Shapiro

Why Thousands of Texas Students Carried Dildos to Class This Week

Why Thousands of Texas Students Carried Dildos to Class This Week Why Thousands of Texas Students Carried Dildos to Class This Week

What’s the best weapon against a handgun? Sometimes, a dildo.

Aug 26, 2016 / Molly Stier

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