Thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., Saturday to protest escalating gun violence in the nation. The crowd was joined by some lawmakers. Demonstrators inspired by recent tragedies, such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, carried signs with pictures of gun violence victims, and demanded stronger gun control laws. Several Newtown, Conn., residents joined as the [...]
Mass. Governor Patrick Seeks Gun Control Bill, Hike in Mental Health Funds
January 16, 2013 | Posted by
Following a trend set by President Barack Obama and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced plans for another set of gun laws that would restrict potential gun owners. Gun control legislation is at the forefront of American politics in the weeks since Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 children and 6 [...]
Obama to Fight Gun Violence With New Laws, Executive Orders
January 15, 2013 | Posted by
During the last press conference of his first term, President Barack Obama promised to push whatever measures he could to prevent the sort of gun violence seen in recent months. The conference was held exactly a month after the shooting in Newtown, Conn., which claimed the lives of 20 children and six adults. Vice President [...]
The Majority of Americans Support NRA, According to New Poll
December 28, 2012 | Posted by
America’s largest gun lobby has the support of the general public, according to a new poll. According to a USA Today/Gallup poll, 54 percent of Americans have a favorable view of the National Rifle Association, while just 38 percent do not. However, 61 percent of the people polled also said that the NRA reflects their [...]
LAPD Collects Over 1,000 Guns During Holiday Gun Buyback Event
December 27, 2012 | Posted by
The day after Christmas is prime day people to return unwanted gifts, but in Los Angeles, citizens were also able to return their guns for a little extra holiday cash. Cars swarmed into the parking lots of the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena and Van Nuys temple where police officers collected weapons in exchange for [...]
Philadelphia Mayor: NRA Armed Guard Solution “A Completely Dumbass Idea”
December 27, 2012 | Posted by
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter had some tough words for the National Rifle Association’s proposed solution to school shootings, calling NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre’s appeal for armed guards in every school a “completely dumbass idea.” Nutter appeared on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, where he laid into the NRA’s plan. “I guess, you know, out of last [...]
Cornel West Talks Race and Gun Control
December 26, 2012 | Posted by
As gun control talks fill the air, Americans must not forget that gun violence did not begin, and will not end in Newtown, CT. Tragedies like the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School are able to capture the attention of Washington and the media not only because of their scale, but because of their ability [...]
Debate Turns to Gun Control After Newtown, CT, Tragedy
December 16, 2012 | Posted by
As President Obama prepares to meet in Newtown, CT, with the families of the massacre victims, he is being inserted into the center of a renewed debate on the need for gun control in the U.S. It is the primary topic of the Sunday morning talk shows and it is the subject of conversation all [...]
