Gun Control Is Having a Moment in Philadelphia Gun Control Is Having a Moment in Philadelphia
“Gun control” was a dirty word at the DNC just four years ago.
Jul 26, 2016 / George Zornick
Want to Make America Safe? Here Are 5 Ways to Do That. Want to Make America Safe? Here Are 5 Ways to Do That.
Some advice from communities that really are facing violent crime.
Jul 21, 2016 / Spencer Overton and Kami Chavis
The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention
More guns in America means more women will be murdered.
Jul 19, 2016 / George Zornick
The Dangerous Militarization of the Cleveland Police Department The Dangerous Militarization of the Cleveland Police Department
Over $20 million in new equipment has arrived in the city, adding to the risk of escalated violence in the midst of a nationwide strain on police-community relations.
Jul 18, 2016 / George Zornick
If Wayne LaPierre Held a Press Conference If Wayne LaPierre Held a Press Conference
Half-answers, typical rhetoric, and diversions.
Jul 15, 2016 / Khalid Rahmaan
Don’t Forget: Someone Loved Philando Castile, Someone Loved Alton Sterling Don’t Forget: Someone Loved Philando Castile, Someone Loved Alton Sterling
Kai Wright on Black Lives Matter after Dallas, Harold Meyerson on Trump’s GOP, and Clara Bingham on remembering the sixties.
Jul 14, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
After a Week of Killings After a Week of Killings
The tensions are rising, and anger is, too. But Congress does not seem alarmed. Its leaders are confident. They’ve got a plan: Make certain that everyone’s armed.
Jul 14, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The One Thing That Unites All Americans The One Thing That Unites All Americans
Didn’t see that coming.
Jul 14, 2016 / Jen Sorensen
Black Lives Still Matter Black Lives Still Matter
In order to truly ensure that, we will have to confront the broader culture of violence that has long gripped this nation.
Jul 14, 2016 / Kai Wright
Congress Is Done Talking About Gun Control and Is Ready for Vacation Congress Is Done Talking About Gun Control and Is Ready for Vacation
An activist push for an assault-weapons ban fell on deaf ears in Congress on Tuesday.
Jul 13, 2016 / George Zornick