Courts & Law

Why Gun Stores Have Protection Against Bad Press

Vernal Coleman / ProPublica May 14, 2024 A 2003 law pushed by the gun industry shields gun shops from public scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

The Gun Shop Responsible for Hundreds of Chicago Guns

Vernal Coleman / ProPublica Dec 13, 2023 The story of one Indiana store demonstrates how the more than 60,000 gun retailers in America have little financial incentive to say no to questionable buyers. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Our Gang Problem Is Bigger Than We Think

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig May 30, 2015 The word "gang" has often been associated with groups of poor young men of color. But the recent deadly shootout in Waco, Texas, among five largely white motorcycle clubs has drawn attention to the fact that gangs come in a variety of forms and colors. Fraternities, sports fans and even the police and military bear many of the same hallmarks.The recent deadly shootout in Texas, among five largely white motorcycle clubs, has drawn attention to the fact that gangs come in a variety of forms and colors. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

This Man Just Fired the World’s First 3-D Printed Gun

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 6, 2013 Exhibiting no concern for the inevitably deadly consequences of his actions, 25-year-old Texas law student Cody Wilson hopes to bring about "a complete explosion of all available gun laws" with his designs for 3-D printable firearms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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What You Don’t Know About the ‘Fast and Furious’ Scandal

Staff / Truthdig Jun 27, 2012 Fortune magazine has dug into the Fast and Furious scandal to expose political distortions and popular misconceptions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

American Officials Enjoy Lives Without Shame

Derek Lazzaro / Truthdig Sep 3, 2011 Three recent news headlines illustrate how shameless some American officials have become when it comes to breaking the rules or messing up and pretending that everything is still OK. They also prove that in modern America, it’s possible for screwups to continue their lives and careers with hardly a blip.Three recent news headlines illustrate how, in modern America, it's possible for some well-placed screwups with the right connections to continue their lives and careers with hardly a blip. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

ATF Chief Reassigned Over Deadly Sting

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2011 The Obama administration is punishing top officials for the failed ATF operation that placed American guns in the hands of Mexican drug cartels (more)The Obama administration is <a href="http://www. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Skinheads Arrested in Obama Assassination Plot

Staff / Truthdig Oct 28, 2008 Authorities suspect two young white supremacists of planning to travel the country in white tuxedos and top hats murdering and beheading black people. The two Southerners allegedly included Barack Obama among their targets. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )