The unfettered right to own and carry weapons has come to symbolize the Republican Party’s ideology of individual liberty. Lawmakers and activists have not been able to overcome Republican insistence on gun rights despite the mass shootings occurring with a greater frequency.
- August 7, 2020Millions missing and a Russian spy.
April 17, 2020Common Dreams Views
October 11, 2017The Washington Post reports on a number of federal rollbacks that are already underway and, largely, flying under the radar.
October 10, 2017The firearms lobby suggests that because morality can't be legislated, the evil of gun violence can only be controlled by... more guns.
October 4, 2017Someday, people will read about this moment in history books and wonder how we got to this level of insanity.
October 3, 2017A mental health professional talks about the emotional and mental fallout from the violence in Las Vegas.
October 2, 2017There comes a point where you feel like there's nothing more to say about gun violence that hasn't already been said.
July 7, 2017In response to hostile videos by gun lobby group, progressive activists announce march in nation's capital for next week.
June 29, 2017The gun lobby's new "recruitment ad" is really a call for white supremacy and armed insurrection, deliberately crafted to stir anger and fear.
