It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns
Let's face the truth: anyone with a gun can be a "bad guy." What we need is fewer guns, period.
Jan 16, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Guns, Democracy and the Supreme Court Guns, Democracy and the Supreme Court
The Roberts Court has shifted away from the very collective values and ideas that will be necessary to enact—and uphold—crucial policies on guns and mental health.
Jan 16, 2013 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
This Is ‘Roe’ at 40 This Is ‘Roe’ at 40
After taking some hits, the movement for abortion rights is pushing back—and has some new tricks up its sleeve.
Jan 16, 2013 / The Editors
Obama Goes Big on Gun Control Obama Goes Big on Gun Control
In policy and rhetoric, the president laid out a strong opening gambit on reducing gun violence.
Jan 16, 2013 / George Zornick
Lawrence Lessig: Aaron Swartz’s Life and Legacy Lawrence Lessig: Aaron Swartz’s Life and Legacy
Lawrence Lessig, a friend and mentor of Aaron Swartz, discusses the circumstances of Swartz's death and the government's culpability.
Jan 15, 2013 / Press Room
Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences
Reforms could disproportionately impact those most affected by gun violence.
Jan 15, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Assault Weapons Ban Should Not Be a Partisan Issue Katrina vanden Heuvel: Assault Weapons Ban Should Not Be a Partisan Issue
Cracking down on high-powered guns is not a progressive issue but rather a “sanity issue” that Obama should take on now.
Jan 15, 2013 / Press Room
Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban? Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban?
Key legislative leaders in the House and Senate are signaling pre-emptive surrender on an assault weapons ban.
Jan 15, 2013 / George Zornick
The NRA and GOP’s Fast and Furious Lies The NRA and GOP’s Fast and Furious Lies
With the right continuing to clamor against gun control, we should remember their greatest recent PR victory—keeping the ATF from stopping Mexican gun-trafficking.
Jan 15, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left
A strong set of reform proposals from an influential center-left think tank raises pressure on politicians to create real change.
Jan 14, 2013 / George Zornick