Mass shootings

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War Is a Form of Terrorism War Is a Form of Terrorism

If we lack empathy for those who suffer in our wars, we endanger humanity’s future.

Jun 2, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino

“Let Beto Speak”: Texans Desperately Need an Alternative to NRA Republicans

“Let Beto Speak”: Texans Desperately Need an Alternative to NRA Republicans “Let Beto Speak”: Texans Desperately Need an Alternative to NRA Republicans

Beto O’Rourke interrupted the state’s gun apologists on Wednesday, showing he knows exactly how to run for governor of a state plagued by mass shootings.

May 27, 2022 / John Nichols

Ted Cruz standing in front of American flag

Time to Put the “Good Guy With a Gun” Delusion Out of Its Misery Time to Put the “Good Guy With a Gun” Delusion Out of Its Misery

In the wake of the Uvalde massacre, political evasion and lying only get more desperate.

May 27, 2022 / Jeet Heer

California Offers a Rare Alternative to the Pro-Gun Free-for-All

California Offers a Rare Alternative to the Pro-Gun Free-for-All California Offers a Rare Alternative to the Pro-Gun Free-for-All

While Texas and other states double down on the gun love, the Golden State has at least attempted to enact regulations that will keep kids safe.

May 27, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Blame Republicans for Uvalde? Yes, but Also Blame the Supreme Court.

Blame Republicans for Uvalde? Yes, but Also Blame the Supreme Court. Blame Republicans for Uvalde? Yes, but Also Blame the Supreme Court.

After radically expanding the definition of the Second Amendment, the Supreme Court is poised to give gunslingers yet another a big, wet kiss.

May 26, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Ruben Gallego’s Fury Over Uvalde Is Exactly Why He Must Challenge Sinema

Ruben Gallego’s Fury Over Uvalde Is Exactly Why He Must Challenge Sinema Ruben Gallego’s Fury Over Uvalde Is Exactly Why He Must Challenge Sinema

The Arizona Democrat spoke for a good many when he called out Republicans and Democrats after the massacre of 19 children and two teachers in Texas.

May 25, 2022 / John Nichols

The “Brutal Solidarity” Between Buffalo and Palestine

The “Brutal Solidarity” Between Buffalo and Palestine The “Brutal Solidarity” Between Buffalo and Palestine

The violence that has visited Buffalo’s Black community and the Palestinian mourners of Shireen Abu Akleh speaks to the commonality of their oppression.

May 17, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Police officer outside grocery store shooting site in Buffalo

The Ideas Behind the Buffalo Massacre Are Now Mainstream on the Right The Ideas Behind the Buffalo Massacre Are Now Mainstream on the Right

Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, Elise Stefanik: They’ve all revved-up loons who hate Jews, people of color, and immigrants, and some want to kill.

May 16, 2022 / Joan Walsh

National Guard

The US Is a Mass-Killing Machine The US Is a Mass-Killing Machine

What do you get when endless wars meet mass shootings? The United States of America.

Apr 14, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt

Migrant violence

The Media Must Stop Demonizing Immigrants The Media Must Stop Demonizing Immigrants

Before someone else “having a really bad day” decides to pick up a gun in response to their lies.

Mar 31, 2021 / Erika Andiola

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