Guns and Gun Control

How to Think Like a Conservative About Mass Shootings and Gun Control

How to Think Like a Conservative About Mass Shootings and Gun Control How to Think Like a Conservative About Mass Shootings and Gun Control

When liberals experience the trauma of a mass shootings, they feel from the bottom of our hearts: we need more gun control. When conservatives do, they feel: we need less.

Sep 25, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Case for Gun Liability Laws

The Case for Gun Liability Laws The Case for Gun Liability Laws

When the government is worried that you might abuse that second bottle of NyQuil, it’s not unreasonable to put limits on gun purchases.

Sep 24, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Blaming Mass Shootings on Video Games Instead of Guns

Blaming Mass Shootings on Video Games Instead of Guns Blaming Mass Shootings on Video Games Instead of Guns

The NRA‘s biggest red herring.

Sep 24, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

When Mental Illness Meets US Gun Culture

When Mental Illness Meets US Gun Culture When Mental Illness Meets US Gun Culture

It’s time to do something about our national gun crisis.

Sep 23, 2013 / Marie Myung-Ok Lee

Navy Yard Shooting: A Jarring Reminder of America’s Gun Problem

Navy Yard Shooting: A Jarring Reminder of America’s Gun Problem Navy Yard Shooting: A Jarring Reminder of America’s Gun Problem

What will it take for Congress to finally act? Probably not another shooting, even in its backyard. 

Sep 16, 2013 / George Zornick

The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life

The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life

When one side of an election fight is led by conspiratorial maniacs with guns, it’s hard for the good guys to win.

Sep 13, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control

Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control

With vetoes, New Jersey’s governor indicates that he is looking out for himself in the 2016 primaries instead of his constituents. 

Aug 19, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills

Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills

National voices in the gun control debate are pressuring New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on gun control.

Aug 13, 2013 / George Zornick

Can Chris Christie Change the Gun Control Debate?

Can Chris Christie Change the Gun Control Debate? Can Chris Christie Change the Gun Control Debate?

A series of gun bills are sitting on the desk of the New Jersey governor, who likes to project a law-and-order image, but who is ever-mindful of national Republican politics as he ...

Aug 7, 2013 / George Zornick

Harry Reid Expects the Senate Will Take Up Background Checks Before Midterms

Harry Reid Expects the Senate Will Take Up Background Checks Before Midterms Harry Reid Expects the Senate Will Take Up Background Checks Before Midterms

As grassroots organizers mobilize across the country for stronger gun control, the Senate majority leader throws down a crucial marker. 

Aug 1, 2013 / George Zornick

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