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School-to-Prison Pipeline: Wrong Lessons From Sandy Hook
While the Sandy Hook did little to sway the minds of Senate on gun control, it did convince parents to turn public schools into police states.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Foreclosure Fraud Victims Re-Victimized by Mishap With Long-Awaited Settlement Checks, and More
In today's On the News segment: Conflicting reports continue surrounding the Boston Marathon explosion, and more.
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Obama Condemns Senators After Defeat of Gun Buyer Background Checks Plan
86 percent of Americans support expanded background checks on gun buyers. But yesterday, the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan plan by a vote of 54-46, 6 votes …
Truthout TV With Mark Karlin on White Males and Guns
Mark Karlin argues that for some white males, a gun is a symbol and weapon of their power in society.
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Senate Poised to Debate Gun Control Measure
Legislation to curb gun violence gains enough support for a rare debate. Gun rights advocates plan maneuvers to undermine Democratic senators' support for controls.
The Common Denominator in Gun Massacres Is Military-Style Weapons Championed for Profit
Tom Diaz, former House Judiciary Committee specialist on firearms, speaks about his book,
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Mayors Against Illegal Guns Create Grading System to Score Lawmakers on Gun Safety, and More
In today's On the News segment: The former chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said that all 104 nuclear power plants in our nation should phased out for newer …
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How the Gun Industry Is Killing Americans
Excerpt from Tom Diaz's new text
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A 50-State Analysis of Gun Violence and Its Link to Weak State Gun Laws
A new report finds a clear link between high levels of gun violence and weak state gun laws.
Youth from Coast to Coast Join Effort to Oppose Calls for Guns and Police in Schools
During april fools week, students say no to foolish proposals from nra and others for armed guards and police in schools, instead call for positive approaches to school safety.