Guns and Gun Control

How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops? How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops?

The hit BBC show Luther, not to mention real London police, are important reminders that you don't need a gun to be a good cop.  

Aug 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Cord Jefferson

Mission Failure: Afghanistan Mission Failure: Afghanistan

A message written in blood that no one wants to hear.

Jul 31, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws

A key Democratic senator seems to be embracing a new party line on gun laws. 

Jul 30, 2012 / George Zornick

From Aurora to Anaheim, Guns Are Going Off Everywhere

From Aurora to Anaheim, Guns Are Going Off Everywhere From Aurora to Anaheim, Guns Are Going Off Everywhere

Who is being killed by firearms, and in what numbers?

Jul 30, 2012 / Stephan Salisbury

Marchers Demand Justice for Ramarley Graham Marchers Demand Justice for Ramarley Graham

“We want a movement,” says the mother of the teen who was killed by cops.

Jul 26, 2012 / Lucy McKeon

Obama and Romney Talk Gun Control: Is It All Just Panders and Lies? Obama and Romney Talk Gun Control: Is It All Just Panders and Lies?

Obama and Romney are taking now-familiar approaches on the difficult issue of the day: gun control. 

Jul 26, 2012 / George Zornick

With Aurora, Another Mass Killing Shocks America. Why?

With Aurora, Another Mass Killing Shocks America. Why? With Aurora, Another Mass Killing Shocks America. Why?

James Holmes’s rampage was horrifying, but it was not unfathomable.

Jul 25, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge

Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws

Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws

Aurora isn’t likely to strengthen our gun laws. In fact, our existing gun laws are poised to get much weaker.

Jul 23, 2012 / George Zornick

Colorado Shooter Likely Got Guns With Ease

Colorado Shooter Likely Got Guns With Ease Colorado Shooter Likely Got Guns With Ease

Gun-rights groups have progressively weakened gun laws in Colorado and beyond, and the White House appears uninterested in fighting back. 

Jul 20, 2012 / George Zornick

Can Street Violence Be Fought Like a Virus? Can Street Violence Be Fought Like a Virus?

CeaseFire Chicago, pioneered by an infectious disease expert, has been heralded as an unprecedented success. Will a summer spike in homicides threaten the program in other cities w...

Jun 21, 2012 / Jeff Deeney

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