Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Tag: gun control

End the Dickey Amendment: Tell Congress to Allow Research on Gun...

Sign the petition now and tell Congress to take the first step

The American Shooting Gallery, With Americans as the Targets

The greatest blame lies with this government, from the president to the Congress, who should be working non-stop to come up with the solutions necessary to bring this problem under control.

“Pow, Pow, Yous Are Dead!”

Children, Toy Guns, and the Real Thing

Terror, Tennis Balls and Tamir Rice

Fatal inequality will continue to terrorize this nation until we genuinely commit to confronting racism and gun violence.

The U.S. Is Downright Weird When It Comes to Firearms

Do hunters really need semi-automatic AR-15 assault weapons? Is that how they roll in deer season? The US public doesn’t think so.

Why Black Lives Don’t Matter To The NRA

Two gun owners were killed this week, but don't expect outrage from the National Rifle Association.

John Lewis Stands Up for Human Dignity Once Again

A sit-in by the civil-rights icon on the floor of the House of Representatives is a powerful statement against gun violence.

A House Divided (On Gun Control) Cannot Vacation

This historic protest was demanding what can only be called a meager measure, delaying suspected terrorists from buying guns. What about restoring the assault-weapons ban?

BREAKING: Democrats Stage House Sit-In to Demand Action on Gun Control

Democrats are demanding a vote on new legislation that would close gun control loopholes.

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