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 / 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
The NRA quietly approved bills that would prohibit convicted abusers from possessing firearms, after years of opposing such legislation.
May 8, 2014 / 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
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 / Zoë Carpenter
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 / Tom Tomorrow
There Have Already Been At Least 11 School Shootings This School Year There Have Already Been At Least 11 School Shootings This School Year
Despite increased security programs, school shootings persist.
Feb 3, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Every 72 Minutes, a Kid Is Hospitalized for Gun Injuries Every 72 Minutes, a Kid Is Hospitalized for Gun Injuries
Gun violence is a public health issue.
Jan 27, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Culture of Fear: Miriam Carey’s Tragedy, and Our Own Culture of Fear: Miriam Carey’s Tragedy, and Our Own
A troubled person appeared to attack the White House, and was shot to death—in 1976. Back then, a less fearful time, it didn’t become a national obsession.
Oct 4, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Ohio Students Fight Back Against ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Ohio Students Fight Back Against ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
The battle against Stand Your Ground has migrated to the Midwest and students are in the trenches.
Oct 4, 2013 / StudentNation / Isabelle Nastasia and StudentNation
The Vast, Unregulated Online Gun Market The Vast, Unregulated Online Gun Market
What's the point of having a background check system if all you need to purchase a gun is an e-mail address?
Sep 27, 2013 / George Zornick