Guns and Gun Control

Join the ‘Not One More’ Campaign to End Gun Violence

Join the ‘Not One More’ Campaign to End Gun Violence Join the ‘Not One More’ Campaign to End Gun Violence

Just a day after his son was killed, Richard Martinez asked people across the country to send postcards to their elected representatives with the simple phrase “Not one more....

Jun 4, 2014 / Take Action / NationAction

Turn the NRA’s Weapon Against It

Turn the NRA’s Weapon Against It Turn the NRA’s Weapon Against It

The right’s long, assiduous and destructive march through the courts and the court of public opinion has, perversely, illuminated a path forward for their opponents.

Jun 3, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Misogyny, Guns and Their Lethal Confluence

Misogyny, Guns and Their Lethal Confluence Misogyny, Guns and Their Lethal Confluence

Unsurprisingly, men’s rights advocates learned nothing from the Isla Vista shooting.

Jun 3, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Guns: The Four-Letter Word of US Public Health Policy

Guns: The Four-Letter Word of US Public Health Policy Guns: The Four-Letter Word of US Public Health Policy

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on gun violence. 

May 29, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

How UC–Santa Barbara Can Turn Grief Into Action: Divest From Gun Manufacturers

How UC–Santa Barbara Can Turn Grief Into Action: Divest From Gun Manufacturers How UC–Santa Barbara Can Turn Grief Into Action: Divest From Gun Manufacturers

Our communities are bearing the brunt of gun violence while corporate executives reap the financial rewards.

May 27, 2014 / Peter Dreier and Jennifer Fiore

When Guns Are Everywhere, Only People With Guns Will Have Guns

When Guns Are Everywhere, Only People With Guns Will Have Guns When Guns Are Everywhere, Only People With Guns Will Have Guns

Fingers crossed they’re the good kind.

May 20, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

States Move to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers

States Move to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers States Move to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers

The NRA quietly approved bills that would prohibit convicted abusers from possessing firearms, after years of opposing such legislation.

May 8, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh

A Worshipper in Georgia Prepares for Church A Worshipper in Georgia Prepares for Church

I’m almost dressed in Sunday best. I’ve got my Bible. But I’m stressed: It’s getting late. It’s nine o’clock. Has anybody seen my Glock?

Apr 30, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee

Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee

It’s not about his record: it’s part of a longstanding effort to make discussion of gun violence taboo, and to keep the gun industry unregulated. 

Mar 18, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Staying Safe in a Dangerous World

Staying Safe in a Dangerous World Staying Safe in a Dangerous World

There's only one solution to the American obsession with personal safety: more guns.

Feb 25, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

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