Tag: gun control

Gun ownership in the United States, largely criminalized for poor people of color, is a potent tool of oppression.

They are embracing one of the strongest currents in United States history: the tradition of youth activism. And they are credited with getting the nation to its tipping point.

"If the kids in Parkland are being brave enough to stand up and do this, we can be brave enough to stand up with them."

A moral movement is growing against the violence perpetrated by all of them, making it necessary for both government and business to take action.

Understand that pro-gun advocates almost never argue the merits of specific legislation.

Sign the petition and mandate Congress pass common sense gun control now.

Undeterred, the students are on the move. They are organizing a march on the nation's capital and in cities around the country, on March 24.

“So right now in the name of 17 people, you cannot ask the NRA to keep their money out of your campaign?”

Falling back on worn out ideology, bumper-sticker arguments, or self-serving strategizing likely won’t work. This is different.

Dwaine Caraway is asking the NRA to find another place to host this year's annual convention, as well as urging members to take a stand on the issue.