The Las Vegas Shooter, Two Years Later

Greg Palast / Truthdig Oct 4, 2019 Why Steve Paddock killed dozens of innocent Las Vegas revelers two years ago isn’t as much of a mystery when you consider his roots.   Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gun Costs

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The Biggest Hurdle to Gun Control May Be the Supreme Court

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 19, 2019 A new Second Amendment appeal could radically expand the scope of District of Columbia v. Heller, handicapping Congress for years to come. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump-McConnell 2020? Senate Leader Glues Self to President

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Aug 9, 2019 As he runs for reelection, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is positioning himself as the president's wingman. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s America: Gun Violence and the War on Immigrants

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Aug 8, 2019 The president's response to the recent scourge of shootings was predictable and predictably insufficient. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Commonsense Gun Control, the U.S. Army Way

Jason Hug / Truthdig Aug 5, 2019 There already exists a proven protocol for the proper use of firearms. Why can’t it be implemented for civilians? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Target Demographic

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Family of Victim in Deadly Vegas Shooting Suing Gun-Makers

MICHELLE L. PRICE AND MICHAEL BALSAMO / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jul 3, 2019 The wrongful death lawsuit targets Colt and seven other gun manufacturers, along with gun shops in Nevada and Utah. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Undeniable Link Between Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 28, 2019 Those who promote loathing of Muslims among white people are creating an atmosphere in which, inevitably, Jews will also be attacked. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Oliver North Out as NRA President After Leadership Dispute

LISA MARIE PANE / The Associated Press Apr 27, 2019 His announcement comes after his failed attempt to force out National Rifle Association chief executive Wayne LaPierre. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Withdrawing From Global Arms Trade Treaty, Trump Says

The Associated Press Apr 26, 2019 The president makes his announcement during a speech to the National Rifle Association, which says the treaty threatens the Second Amendment. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Russian Agent Maria Butina Sentenced to 18 Months for Conspiracy

ASHRAF KHALIL and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Apr 26, 2019 U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says the prison term is meant "to reflect the seriousness of (Butina's actions) and to promote deterrence." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )