A Tale of Two Joes: Biden Praises Scarborough on Gun Control A Tale of Two Joes: Biden Praises Scarborough on Gun Control
In a blast of blarney, Biden gives Scarborough an ego boost and a possible campaign ad.
Apr 12, 2013 / Leslie Savan
Here Comes the Gun Bill: What’s In It? Here Comes the Gun Bill: What’s In It?
Everything you need to know about the gun control package being debated this week, including what might get weakened.
Apr 9, 2013 / George Zornick
More Bullets Than Seconds: New Details from Tucson and Newtown More Bullets Than Seconds: New Details from Tucson and Newtown
Police respond very quickly to mass shootings, and bigger magazines means more deaths.
Mar 28, 2013 / George Zornick
Wayne LaPierre Is Winning Wayne LaPierre Is Winning
Deride the NRA's spokesman all you want, but his group is close to gutting gun control legislation in Congress.
Mar 27, 2013 / The Editors
Rahm on the Ropes Rahm on the Ropes
New polling suggests Rahm Emanuel isn't playing in Chicago. Here's why—and why the national media should pay attention.
Feb 27, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Voters Send a Loud Anti-NRA Message Voters Send a Loud Anti-NRA Message
Robin Kelly's resounding victory in Illinois' special election for US House is a blow to pro-gun hawks nationwide.
Feb 27, 2013 / John Nichols
Handcuffing 7-Year-Olds Won’t Make Schools Safer Handcuffing 7-Year-Olds Won’t Make Schools Safer
After Newtown, policy-makers are making schools more like prisons—at the expense of those they should be protecting.
Feb 26, 2013 / Chase Madar
Another Ad Attacks McConnell on Gun Control Another Ad Attacks McConnell on Gun Control
A progressive group’s message reminds viewers that the Kentucky senator is taking money from the industry.
Feb 25, 2013 / George Zornick
What Would Hitler and Stalin Do? What Would Hitler and Stalin Do?
Jack-booted thugs are here to take away your guns.
Feb 19, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
This Week: Obama Calls for Jobs Over Austerity This Week: Obama Calls for Jobs Over Austerity
Highlights from The Nation's coverage of the State of the Union Address.
Feb 17, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel