Newtown: It Doesn’t Have to Happen Again Newtown: It Doesn’t Have to Happen Again
We have the ability to prevent another mass shooting. But do we have the will?
Dec 19, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
Roots of a Rampage Roots of a Rampage
It's still unclear what motivated the Newtown shooter, but the small towns where such deadly outbursts tend to occur have some things in common.
Dec 19, 2012 / Editorial / Katherine S. Newman
After Newtown, Beware Fear-Driven Policymaking After Newtown, Beware Fear-Driven Policymaking
In crafting laws after the horrifying killings in Connecticut, it’s crucial that we recognize our own collective trauma before we rush to act.
Dec 19, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
John Nichols: Bridging the Gap on Gun Control John Nichols: Bridging the Gap on Gun Control
In the wake of a national tragedy, how do we have a productive conversation about how to keep our country safe?
Dec 19, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything
Walmart hasn’t stopped the sale of a single gun in the wake of Sandy Hook, even though many other stores have.
Dec 18, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic
For the gun lobby, Newtown was evidence that more guns are necessary.
Dec 18, 2012 / Todd Gitlin
Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism
The urge to pull children from schools and arm oneself may be understandable, but we need to come together for solutions.
Dec 18, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert
Fill-in-the-Blank Generic Gun Massacre Cartoon Fill-in-the-Blank Generic Gun Massacre Cartoon
For re-use, over and over and over again.
Dec 18, 2012 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record
There is an unusually large, organized drive for gun control after the murder at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Dec 17, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber
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Five Assault Weapons You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS] Five Assault Weapons You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS]
High-powered weapons you can buy with your groceries.
Dec 17, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and George Zornick