Gun politics in the United States

Debate on Gun Violence Limited by Either-Or Thinking

Debate on Gun Violence Limited by Either-Or Thinking

There have been 101 school shootings since Newtown. Obama said afteward, "the time is now." It is now well past…

9 years ago

Two Year-Old Walmart Shooter A Year-End Scream for Gun Law Reform

It's the end of an eventful year and the beginning of a new one. I had visions of a fresh…

9 years ago

Common Sense: Washington State Voters Approve Expanded Background Checks On Gun Sales

Voters in Washington overwhelmingly passed an initiative that would expand the state's background check laws. Initiative 594 calls for background…

9 years ago

NRA Says People Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Guns Since They’re Just Metal And Plastic

In a video released by the NRA Monday, commentator Billy Johnson asked people to be more tolerant of guns and…

10 years ago

After Tuesday’s Shootings, America Has Witnessed 86 School Shootings Since Sandy Hook

On Tuesday, not one but two shootings occurred at high schools in this nation. These two shootings represent the 85th…

10 years ago

NRA Reacts To Nine Year Old With Uzi Shooting Her Instructor: Kids Just Wanna Have Fun

Every day the headlines contain a few stories about gun related deaths.

10 years ago

Regarding Mass Shootings, The United States’ Motto Is ‘We’re Number One!’

We're number one. No, not in education, health or any other social programs, but in gun crimes. As of June…

10 years ago

‘Downright Weird’ Gun Nuts May Lead to NRA Finally Losing the Political Battle On Gun Laws

On Monday, a poll, conducted by Huffington Post and YouGov, was released. The poll asked Americans their feelings about open-carry…

10 years ago

Georgia Law Would Allow You to Stand Your Ground on Public Transportation

Sponsored by Rep. Rick Jasperse, R-Jasper, House Bill 875 would allow guns to be carried in churches, bars, and even…

10 years ago

Missouri Republicans Set to Arrest Federal Agents and Let Criminals Go Free

Missouri Republicans want to nullify federal gun laws with House Bill 436 and will vote today to override Democratic Gov.…

11 years ago

New Poll: 85% of Gun Owners Support the Background Checks in Senate Dems Bill

It turns out the"liberal extremists" that Wayne LaPierre warned were pushing background check legislation are 85% of U.S. gun owners.

11 years ago

Show Me State Republicans Need Somebody to Show them Reality on Gun Control

If any facet of the GOP's war on America has grown to lunatic proportions, it is gun control. The more…

11 years ago

The NRA’s American Dream: Another Child Dead, Woman Points a Gun at School Official

The Republican/NRA American dream is coming true. A 3-year-old is killed while playing with a loaded pink handgun and a…

11 years ago

The NRA Puts Pro Sports Teams In Its Crosshairs But Not the RNC

NRA has a very long 'enemies list' that includes sports teams, but they left the RNC off their list even…

11 years ago

After Accidental Shooting at The Dixie Gun Show, Organizers Warn No Personal Firearms

The Dixie Gun and Knife Show in Raleigh, North Carolina has been closed after an accidental gun shooting in the…

11 years ago

The President’s Gun Safety Plan and List of Executive Orders, Directives, and Memos

Read the President's Plan to protect our children and our communities by reducing gun violence and the list of executive…

11 years ago

The Second Amendment is Not an Unfettered Right

Gun owners say that any gun control restricts their 2nd Amendment rights. The result is an elevation of the 2nd…

11 years ago