Warning Signs Weren’t Enough to Stop Suspect’s Gun Buy in Florida

RYAN J. FOLEY and DON THOMPSON / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2018 Only five states have laws allowing family, guardians or police to ask judges to temporarily strip gun rights from people showing signs of violence. Florida isn't one of them. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

In His Last Year, Can Obama Complete the Unfinished Business of Gun Control?

By G. Thomas Goodnight Jan 13, 2016 The president's recent executive actions—spurred by mass shootings that seem to be endless—promise to breathe new life into the debate on gun control. But will Congress act? Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

The Moment of Decision: Should We Kill Dzhokhar Tsarnaev?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 14, 2015 Unlike the guilt phase of the trial, the outcome of which was never in doubt, the penalty segment will be a slugfest pitting two diametrically opposed narratives of criminal justice. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Bush Defends NSA Surveillance, Romney Was Against Presidential Run, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 3, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly renewing their gun control push and why Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's catchy new campaign video against his Democratic Senate opponent is a big fail. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Koch Brothers Face Backlash, Colbert Reacts to Sister’s Loss, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 10, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama shifts his attention and Gabrielle Giffords' gun control group gears up to go head to head with the NRA. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Giffords ‘Furious’ Over Gun Vote, Stewart Mocks ‘Human Centipede’ CNN, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 19, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a setback for privacy rights advocates and the bizarre connection between the alleged sender of ricin-laced letters and one of the targets. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Holder on Prosecuting Big Banks, Nation’s Strictest Abortion Ban Enacted, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 7, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the House votes to avoid a government shutdown and Gabrielle Giffords makes a plea for gun control at the place where she was shot two years ago. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sen. Leahy Calls Out NRA’s LaPierre, Fox News’ Ratings Drop, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 31, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including John Kerry's Senate replacement named and the GOP's failing attempt to rig the 2016 presidential election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Watch: Gabrielle Giffords Speaks to the Senate on Gun Violence

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2013 The former Arizona congresswoman who survived a gunshot to the head said in her opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee, "Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gun Sanity Needs Bipartisanship

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jan 10, 2013 The first and most important victory for advocates of sensible gun laws would, on almost any other matter, seem trivial. But when it comes to firearms, it's huge: Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, attention to the issue has not waned and pressure for action has not diminished. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Everybody Hates John Boehner, Piers Morgan and Alex Jones Face Off, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 9, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Gabrielle Giffords' new PAC, Elizabeth Warren admonishing AIG and Nate Silver talking politics and data analysis on Reddit. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congress Rights a Wrong, Ann Coulter’s Epic Rant, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 5, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's reported pick for secretary of defense and why Joe Biden could be America's next reality TV star (or not). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )