Guns and Gun Control

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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 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 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 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 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 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

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