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After Newtown, Beware Fear-Driven Policymaking

After Newtown, Beware Fear-Driven Policymaking After Newtown, Beware Fear-Driven Policymaking

In crafting laws after the horrifying killings in Connecticut, it’s crucial that we recognize our own collective trauma before we rush to act.

Dec 19, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

John Nichols: Bridging the Gap on Gun Control John Nichols: Bridging the Gap on Gun Control

In the wake of a national tragedy, how do we have a productive conversation about how to keep our country safe?

Dec 19, 2012 / Press Room

Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything

Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything

Walmart hasn’t stopped the sale of a single gun in the wake of Sandy Hook, even though many other stores have. 

Dec 18, 2012 / George Zornick

The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic

The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic

For the gun lobby, Newtown was evidence that more guns are necessary.

Dec 18, 2012 / Todd Gitlin

Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism

Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism

The urge to pull children from schools and arm oneself may be understandable, but we need to come together for solutions.

Dec 18, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Fill-in-the-Blank Generic Gun Massacre Cartoon Fill-in-the-Blank Generic Gun Massacre Cartoon

For re-use, over and over and over again.

Dec 18, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

Walmart VP: When Workers Ask About Unions, Management Tells Them Benefits ‘Might Go Away’

Walmart VP: When Workers Ask About Unions, Management Tells Them Benefits ‘Might Go Away’ Walmart VP: When Workers Ask About Unions, Management Tells Them Benefits ‘Might Go Away’

Did a Walmart vice president just reveal illegal union-busting?

Dec 17, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record

After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record

There is an unusually large, organized drive for gun control after the murder at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Dec 17, 2012 / Ari Melber

Five Assault Weapons You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS]

Five Assault Weapons You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS] Five Assault Weapons You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS]

High-powered weapons you can buy with your groceries.

Dec 17, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and George Zornick

Newtown: Home of the Gun Nut Newtown: Home of the Gun Nut

The site of Friday’s massacre is also headquarters for a main gun lobbyist. 

Dec 17, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

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