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O’Rourke Crashes Abbott Press Conference, Blames GOP for Continued Gun Violence
“Somebody needs to stand up for the children of this state,” said O'Rourke, the Democratic Texas gubernatorial nominee.
Senate Set to Leave Washington for 10-Day Recess Without Action on Gun Violence
Sen. Bernie Sanders urged, “We must abolish the filibuster and pass gun safety legislation NOW.”
Manchin Backs Gun Legislation But Won’t Budge on Ending Filibuster
“You know where I stand,” Manchin told reporters who asked about his stance on the Senate rule.
AOC Tells Boebert to “Just Quit” After Tweet Rejecting Solutions to Gun Violence
“Why even be in Congress if you don’t believe in doing your job?"
Thanks to Republicans and Manchin, We May Get Only “Prayers” as Children Die
There have been more than 550 school shootings in the U.S. since Columbine. There are more guns than people in the U.S.
Proposals to Arm Teachers Are a Horrific Response to Gun Violence
In the wake of the Texas school massacre, Nicole Golden of Texas Gun Sense pleads for effective violence prevention.
NBA Coach Steve Kerr Slams McConnell and GOP Over Inaction on Shootings
Nineteen children and two adults were killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday.
In Response to Texas Massacre, Right-Wingers Want More Guns and Cops in Schools
The right continues to echo the baseless idea that “good guys” with guns will stop gun violence.
New Laws Make It Hard for Some Educators to Discuss Buffalo Shooting in Class
In some states, laws now limit how teachers can discuss race, “divisive concepts” or current events.
Noam Chomsky: The Supreme Court Is Wielding Illegitimate Authority in the US
The Supreme Court has returned to its ultra-reactionary roots, and effects of this turn will be “extreme,” Chomsky says.