Mass shootings

A sign at a vigil for the victims of the shooting in Orlando

Demand That Congress Ban Assault Weapons Demand That Congress Ban Assault Weapons

America has virtually as many guns as people.

Jun 15, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Orlando Shooting Gun Control

Our Rage After Orlando Must Find Political Purpose Our Rage After Orlando Must Find Political Purpose

The slaughter was enabled by our own elected politicians, with an assist from the Supreme Court.

Jun 13, 2016 / Naked Democracy / William Greider

Please Don’t Stop the Music

Please Don’t Stop the Music Please Don’t Stop the Music

The Orlando shooter violated a sanctuary, but his desecration will not defeat us.

Jun 12, 2016 / Editorial / Richard Kim

Donald Trump addresses NRA members

This Will Be a Historic (and Terrifying) Election for Gun Control This Will Be a Historic (and Terrifying) Election for Gun Control

Donald Trump is willing to go where few other presidential candidates have gone when it comes to gun rights.

May 24, 2016 / George Zornick

Who Is Behind the Lie That More Guns Makes Us Safe?

Who Is Behind the Lie That More Guns Makes Us Safe? Who Is Behind the Lie That More Guns Makes Us Safe?

The NRA doesn’t need just cash to bully legislators—it needs bad information too.

Apr 20, 2016 / Ari Rabin-Havt

The Newtown Families Just Won a Big Victory in Their Fight Against Remington Guns

The Newtown Families Just Won a Big Victory in Their Fight Against Remington Guns The Newtown Families Just Won a Big Victory in Their Fight Against Remington Guns

Will the gunmaker have to pay the price for the Sandy Hook mass shooting?

Apr 14, 2016 / George Zornick

52 Women Are Shot to Death by Their Husbands and Boyfriends Every Month in the US

52 Women Are Shot to Death by Their Husbands and Boyfriends Every Month in the US 52 Women Are Shot to Death by Their Husbands and Boyfriends Every Month in the US

That is unacceptable.

Mar 28, 2016 / Take Action / Brave New Films

Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable?

Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable? Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable?

A lawsuit against Bushmaster threatens to expose the marketing practices of the consumer assault-weapons industry.

Feb 22, 2016 / George Zornick

School lockdown drill

When Your 3-Year-Old Son Asks, ‘Are They Going to Kill Me?’ When Your 3-Year-Old Son Asks, ‘Are They Going to Kill Me?’

We shouldn’t have to explain lockdown drills to preschoolers.

Dec 22, 2015 / Frida Berrigan

Tom Tomorrow toon

Close All the Mosques! Close All the Mosques!

And other practical solutions to gun violence.

Dec 8, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

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