NRA boss Wayne LaPierre lied under oath and strengthened NY Attorney General Letitia James's case to dissolve the gun lobby.
The NRA Could Be Toast As Wayne LaPierre Caught Lying Under Oath
NRA Sued For $35 Million In Illegal Contributions To Trump And Senate Republicans
The reeling National Rifle Association has been sued for $35 million in illegal campaign contributions to Trump and Senate Republicans.
Louisiana University Cancels Classes After Two Fatal Shootings Within a Week
Rick Gallot, the president of Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana, announced that the university would cancel classes and impose a curfew after the school experienced two fatal shootings within a week.
“Fox and Friends” Claims U.S. Is In a State of “Lawlessness,” Urges Viewers to Buy More Guns
The hosts of “Fox and Friends” are urging viewers to buy more guns following a spate of mass shootings over the last few days, painting a portrait of a country in the midst of collapse.
The Fourth of July weekend saw the highest number of mass shootings than in any weekend thus far in 2021, with at least 150 people killed by gun violence in more than 400 shootings, according to data collated by the Gun Violence Archive.
Former NRA President Tricked Into Appearing in Gun-Control Videos
While we seem to finally be gaining ground on the COVID-19 pandemic, there is one public health crisis to which we appear powerless.
That is the epidemic of gun violence.
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 305 mass shootings as of this writing.
Fred Guttenberg: “The GOP Has Checked Out of Governing”
Gun control advocate Fred Guttenberg, the father of Jamie Guttenberg, who died in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, says the Republican Party has “checked out of governing.”
Following Mass Shooting, Texas Republican Criticized for Promoting Measure That Makes It Easier for People to Carry Guns
Jared Patterson, a Republican Texas state representative, has been resoundingly criticized after he promoted a measure that makes it easier for individuals to carry guns in the wake of a mass shooting in Austin.
Poll: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Stricter Gun Control Measures
According to the latest Morning Consult-Politico tracking poll, two-thirds of Americans support stricter gun control measures. The poll was conducted following a spate of mass shootings in Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Colorado. Just 28% said they opposed tougher restrictions on gun ownership.
Biden Throws Down On Gun Violence, “Enough Prayers, Time For Some Action.”
President Biden called out Senate Republicans for offering just thoughts and prayers on gun violence and said that it was time for some action.
Romney Says He Won’t Support Gun Reform
Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) announced he would not support gun reform and will not vote for new federal gun laws.
“I made that commitment when I ran for office, and I intend to honor that commitment,” he said during a meeting with The Salt Lake Tribune’s editorial board. “So I will not be voting for new federal legislation related to guns and leave to the Legislature of Utah, closest to our people, any decisions they have in that regard.”
Harris Tells GOP to Stop Pushing “False Choice” That Dems Are Coming For People’s Guns
Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the Republican Party and politicians who’ve refused to consider gun reform in the wake of mass shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, and Boulder, Colorado, that have left a total of 18 people dead in the last week.
Senator Chris Murphy on Mass Shootings: “Congress Has Become Complicit in These Crimes”
Senator Chris Murphy criticized his colleagues for their inaction on gun reform measures just two days after a gunman killed 10 people at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.
“I have just come to the conclusion that Congress has become complicit in these crimes,” Murphy (D-Conn.) told MSNBC. “When Congress doesn’t act, it sends an unintentional but very real sign of endorsement to these would-be killers. It looks like we’re approving the way in which they are managing their grievances, because we don’t do anything year after year.”
Dick Durbin Says He “Can’t Keep Up With” Sheer Number of Mass Shootings
Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), who serves as the Senate Judiciary Chairman, called the recent mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, “devastating,” noting that he “can’t keep up with” the sheer number of mass shootings that happen in the United States annually.
Senate Republicans Respond To Boulder Shooting By Opposing Expanded Background Checks
It doesn't matter to Senate Republicans that the mass shooting in Boulder, CO was the seventh in seven days in the Us, they still oppose expanding background checks.
Colorado Congressman Jason Crow Calls for Gun Control in Wake of Mass Shooting
Representative Jason Crow (D-Co.) is calling for comprehensive gun control measures in the wake of yesterday’s mass shooting in Boulder, which resulted in ten deaths.
“There are common sense laws and legislation that we can pass that will help make our communities safer. We just have to get them done. It’s that simple,” he told CNN’s John Berman during an appearance on “New Day.”
Boebert Sent Email Encouraging Supporters to Say “Hell No” to Gun Control After Boulder Mass Shooting
Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Co.) sent an email blast to her supporters in the wake of yesterday’s mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, encouraging them to say “hell no” to gun control.”
Former ATF Special Agent Rips Open Carry Laws After Boulder, CO Mass Shooting
On The Rachel Maddow Show retired ATF Special Agent In Charge, Jim Cavanaugh ripped open carry laws that allowed a mass shooter to carry his gun into a Boulder, CO supermarket.
Gabrielle Giffords’s Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy Group Launches Ad Campaign Supporting Universal Background Checks
Giffords, the gun violence prevention advocacy group created by gun violence survivor and former Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), has launched a new ad campaign to pressure Republicans in the Senate to support a measure that would expand background checks on all firearms purchases.
House Set to Pass Measures to Expand Background Checks on All Firearms Purchases
The Democrat-led House of Representatives is set to pass two measures to expand background checks on all firearms purchases and transfers. It would also expand the review time for gun purchases to 10 days. The bills will advance to the Senate, though they require significant bipartisan support to pass.
Bill to Expand Federal Background Checks on All Gun Sales Reintroduced in the Senate
A bill to expand federal background checks on all gun sales has been reintroduced in the Senate by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). The bill, the Background Check Expansion Act, was also reintroduced in the House by Representative Mike Thompson (D-Calif.).