Guns and Gun Control

The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life

The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life

When one side of an election fight is led by conspiratorial maniacs with guns, it’s hard for the good guys to win.

Sep 13, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control

Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control

With vetoes, New Jersey’s governor indicates that he is looking out for himself in the 2016 primaries instead of his constituents. 

Aug 19, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills

Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills

National voices in the gun control debate are pressuring New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on gun control.

Aug 13, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Can Chris Christie Change the Gun Control Debate?

Can Chris Christie Change the Gun Control Debate? Can Chris Christie Change the Gun Control Debate?

A series of gun bills are sitting on the desk of the New Jersey governor, who likes to project a law-and-order image, but who is ever-mindful of national Republican politics as he ...

Aug 7, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Harry Reid Expects the Senate Will Take Up Background Checks Before Midterms

Harry Reid Expects the Senate Will Take Up Background Checks Before Midterms Harry Reid Expects the Senate Will Take Up Background Checks Before Midterms

As grassroots organizers mobilize across the country for stronger gun control, the Senate majority leader throws down a crucial marker. 

Aug 1, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’

John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’ John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’

Pushing back against the NRA campaign to weaken gun control in states across the country. 

Jul 24, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Introducing Zimmerman Drones

Introducing Zimmerman Drones Introducing Zimmerman Drones

Standing your ground has never been so easy.

Jul 23, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right

Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right

Gun control advocates can take a page from Harry Truman’s long struggle for public health insurance. 

Jun 4, 2013 / Harold Pollack and James Morone

I Got Shot in New Orleans

I Got Shot in New Orleans I Got Shot in New Orleans

But I’m not giving up on this precious, important city. America shouldn’t either.

May 14, 2013 / Mark Hertsgaard

Guns Are a Right, Yes—but Do They Have to Be?

Guns Are a Right, Yes—but Do They Have to Be? Guns Are a Right, Yes—but Do They Have to Be?

The question we are avoiding: Is the right to bear arms worth all the death?

May 10, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

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