Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left
A strong set of reform proposals from an influential center-left think tank raises pressure on politicians to create real change.
Jan 14, 2013 / George Zornick
Beware Walmart’s Role in the Gun Control Debate Beware Walmart’s Role in the Gun Control Debate
Could the retail giant support some reforms in public, while quietly killing an assault weapons ban?
Jan 11, 2013 / George Zornick
Three Ways Sensible Gun Control Could Have Prevented Aurora Shootings Three Ways Sensible Gun Control Could Have Prevented Aurora Shootings
Details emerging this week in court about July’s mass shooting show multiple ways the tragedy could have been averted.
Jan 9, 2013 / George Zornick
Will the SEC Force More Campaign Finance Disclosure? Will the SEC Force More Campaign Finance Disclosure?
Publicly traded companies should have to disclose their political giving, for the good of investors and the campaign finance system.
Jan 8, 2013 / George Zornick
Gun Control and Congress Gun Control and Congress
Democrats introduced a gun control bill on the first day of the new Congress. But can they overcome the NRA?
Jan 2, 2013 / George Zornick
The Good and Bad of the Fiscal Cliff Deal The Good and Bad of the Fiscal Cliff Deal
Big wins on top-earner tax breaks and unemployment insurance set off by possibility of more cliffs and some harmful austerity measures.
Jan 2, 2013 / George Zornick
Over the Cliff: Liberals Fight Back Against Bad Deal Over the Cliff: Liberals Fight Back Against Bad Deal
The proposed bargain sets the stage for big entitlement cuts down the road.
Jan 1, 2013 / George Zornick
The Guide to Going Off the Cliff The Guide to Going Off the Cliff
We’re going off the cliff. What does it mean?
Dec 29, 2012 / George Zornick
Backfire: The Disgusting NRA Press Conference Backfire: The Disgusting NRA Press Conference
Wayne LaPierre failed to offer a reasonable alternative to gun control—and worse, made his opposition seem downright villainish.
Dec 21, 2012 / George Zornick
Boehner’s Choice Boehner’s Choice
The failure of Plan B has put the House Speaker in a tough position.
Dec 21, 2012 / George Zornick