Guns and Gun Control

Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?

Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder? Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?

Leading Catholic theologians, priests, nuns and former US ambassadors to the Vatican call on Ryan and others to back gun-safety legislation.

Jan 24, 2013 / John Nichols

NRA Debate Tips

NRA Debate Tips NRA Debate Tips

Afraid of big government taking away your guns? Here are six arguments you can use to defend yourself.

Jan 22, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

The Wrong Responses to Gun Violence

The Wrong Responses to Gun Violence The Wrong Responses to Gun Violence

Will Obama's order to increase "school resource officers" funnel more of our students through the school-to-prison pipeline?

Jan 18, 2013 / The Nation

Major Gun Company Begins Asking Customers to Fight Obama’s Proposed Reforms

Major Gun Company Begins Asking Customers to Fight Obama’s Proposed Reforms Major Gun Company Begins Asking Customers to Fight Obama’s Proposed Reforms

Strum, Ruger & Co., one of the largest gun companies in America and a major benefator to the NRA, is now asking customers to help fight gun control. 

Jan 18, 2013 / Lee Fang

It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns

It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns

Let's face the truth: anyone with a gun can be a "bad guy." What we need is fewer guns, period.

Jan 16, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Guns, Democracy and the Supreme Court

Guns, Democracy and the Supreme Court Guns, Democracy and the Supreme Court

The Roberts Court has shifted away from the very collective values and ideas that will be necessary to enact—and uphold—crucial policies on guns and mental health.

Jan 16, 2013 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Obama Goes Big on Gun Control

Obama Goes Big on Gun Control Obama Goes Big on Gun Control

In policy and rhetoric, the president laid out a strong opening gambit on reducing gun violence.

Jan 16, 2013 / George Zornick

Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences

Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences

Reforms could disproportionately impact those most affected by gun violence.

Jan 15, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Assault Weapons Ban Should Not Be a Partisan Issue

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Assault Weapons Ban Should Not Be a Partisan Issue Katrina vanden Heuvel: Assault Weapons Ban Should Not Be a Partisan Issue

Cracking down on high-powered guns is not a progressive issue but rather a “sanity issue” that Obama should take on now.

Jan 15, 2013 / Press Room

Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban?

Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban? Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban?

Key legislative leaders in the House and Senate are signaling pre-emptive surrender on an assault weapons ban. 

Jan 15, 2013 / George Zornick

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