gun control
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Stacy M. Brown
The Staggering Human and Economic Toll of Gun Violence
In a study commissioned by Democratic members of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, researchers found that gun violence in America has…
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Op-Ed
SIMMONS: The Time is Now to Help Prevent Gun Violence in Urban Neighborhoods
One of the things that I have done over the last 10 years – with the exception of 2018 –…
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Op-Ed
JESSE JACKSON: Can America Break Its Gun Addiction?
The only hope for sensible gun regulation is to challenge the corruption represented by the NRA by nonviolent demonstrations and…
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D Kevin McNeir
Texas Eases Gun Laws; Take Effect One Day after Latest Mass Shooting
A host of new firearm laws went into effect in the Lone Star State just hours after a 36-year-old white…
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National
Walmart to Stop Sale of Handgun Ammunition
Walmart will discontinue the sale of ammunition used in high-capacity magazines and military-style weapons, according to a statement issued Tuesday…
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Editorial
EDITORIAL: Clark Atlanta University Latest Scene of Our Deadly Addiction to Guns
No matter how you spin it, the truth of the matter is, guns do kill people and placing the blame…
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Editorial
EDITORIAL: Trump Says Guns Don’t Kill People — But Do Bullets Have Minds of Their Own?
While speaking to Americans about the recent mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, Donald Trump, refusing to lay the…
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Politics
Rep. Cummings Presses ATF on Gun Dealer Documents
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, has written the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,…
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National
Schumer, Democrats Call for Action After Mass Shootings
Democrats in Congress, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to call…
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