Second Amendment

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Why Are Public Defenders Backing a Major Assault on Gun Control? Why Are Public Defenders Backing a Major Assault on Gun Control?

In the name of Black gun owners, a coalition of progressive attorneys has thrown its weight behind an explosive attempt to eviscerate gun regulations.

Jul 26, 2021 / Elie Mystal

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The Right To Bear Laser-Blasting Arms The Right To Bear Laser-Blasting Arms

Don’t tread on me, unless you’re in a mecha suit.

Mar 30, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow

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The Supreme Court May Be About to Blast Another Hole in Gun Control The Supreme Court May Be About to Blast Another Hole in Gun Control

As the country reels from two mass shootings in a single week, the Supreme Court is considering taking on a case that could vastly expand gun “rights.”

Mar 25, 2021 / Elie Mystal

We’re Raising a Generation That Views Mass Murder as Normal

We’re Raising a Generation That Views Mass Murder as Normal We’re Raising a Generation That Views Mass Murder as Normal

There was no mass shooting in Times Square on Tuesday evening, but thousands of people feared for their lives.

Aug 9, 2019 / Peter Dreier

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It’s Time to Repeal—and Replace—the Second Amendment It’s Time to Repeal—and Replace—the Second Amendment

The meaning of the amendment has been so badly mangled that our only choice is to start over with something that allows for real gun control.

Aug 7, 2019 / Elie Mystal

How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us

How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us

Stevens was precisely the kind of justice that neither side wants appointed: a pragmatist, skeptical of rigid doctrinal tests.

Jul 23, 2019 / David Cole

Initiative 1639 rally

Voters in Washington State Are Poised to Pass Some of the Country’s Toughest Gun-Safety Laws Voters in Washington State Are Poised to Pass Some of the Country’s Toughest Gun-Safety Laws

Organizers hope that Initiative 1639 will juice turnout in the midterms and show that gun-violence prevention is a winner at the ballot box.

Nov 2, 2018 / Joshua Holland

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We Are All Implicated in the Gun Industry We Are All Implicated in the Gun Industry

Since the industrial revolution, arms manufacturing has been central to our economy—changing that won’t be easy.

Apr 2, 2018 / Priya Satia

NRA Youth

Why Are Schools Still Accepting NRA Money? Why Are Schools Still Accepting NRA Money?

NRA Foundation grants to youth programs like Eddie Eagle help explain why guns are so popular in the US.

Mar 16, 2018 / StudentNation / Sophie Kasakove

Pittsburgh Parkland Protest

After Parkland, Students Across the Country Are Walking Out in Solidarity After Parkland, Students Across the Country Are Walking Out in Solidarity

Pittsburgh high-school students left school without permission and were punished for doing so. They say it was worth it.

Feb 26, 2018 / StudentNation / Jordana Rosenfeld

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