Guns and Gun Control

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

John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’

John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’ John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’

Pushing back against the NRA campaign to weaken gun control in states across the country. 

Jul 24, 2013 / Press Room

Introducing Zimmerman Drones

Introducing Zimmerman Drones Introducing Zimmerman Drones

Standing your ground has never been so easy.

Jul 23, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right

Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right

Gun control advocates can take a page from Harry Truman’s long struggle for public health insurance. 

Jun 4, 2013 / Harold Pollack and James Morone

I Got Shot in New Orleans

I Got Shot in New Orleans I Got Shot in New Orleans

But I’m not giving up on this precious, important city. America shouldn’t either.

May 14, 2013 / Mark Hertsgaard

Guns Are a Right, Yes—but Do They Have to Be?

Guns Are a Right, Yes—but Do They Have to Be? Guns Are a Right, Yes—but Do They Have to Be?

The question we are avoiding: Is the right to bear arms worth all the death?

May 10, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Lessons to Learn From Arizona’s New Gun Laws

Lessons to Learn From Arizona’s New Gun Laws Lessons to Learn From Arizona’s New Gun Laws

The state’s recent legislation turns its gun-buyback program into a recycling initiative and underscores the necessity for federal action. 

May 2, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

On MoDo

On MoDo On MoDo

The New York Times columnist chastises President Obama for his failure to deal with other pols, ignoring the huge flaws of a system based on silent filibusters and fundra...

Apr 25, 2013 / Eric Alterman

Boston, West, Newtown: For Whom the Bells Toll, For Whom the Alarms Ring

Boston, West, Newtown: For Whom the Bells Toll, For Whom the Alarms Ring Boston, West, Newtown: For Whom the Bells Toll, For Whom the Alarms Ring

There ought to be a response to violence besides callous indifference and total social warfare.

Apr 21, 2013 / Richard Kim

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