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Texas Abortion Law Opens Door for Vast Array of Bounty Hunter-Type Legislation
Gavin Newsom’s bid to deputize private citizens to sue gun makers is one example, but copycats may take many directions.
Abolitionists Are Fighting Against the Surveillance State in Their Neighborhoods
The ShotSpotter system manufactures urgency for aggressive police deployments.
Gun Dealers Are Selling Accessories With “Let’s Go Brandon” Slogan on Them
The phrase is a not-so-secretive way for Trump supporters to voice their dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden.
Cinematographer’s Death by Prop Gun Is Not Just a Tragedy. It’s a Labor Issue.
Halyna Hutchins died because Hollywood bosses failed to ensure safe labor conditions for TV and film workers.
Gun Manufactures Quietly Target Young Boys Using Social Media
Companies like Smith & Wesson have “influencers” and “sponsored shooters” to connect with younger audiences.
Yom Kippur Is About Rejecting the Status Quo — and Vowing to Change It
On Yom Kippur, let’s vow to work toward abolishing white supremacy and misogyny.
CA Judge Says Mass Shooting Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturer Can Move Forward
A San Diego judge ruled that a lawsuit from families of gun victims does not violate federal protections for gunmakers.
The Constitutional Right to Bear Arms Carries a Racist History
A new book details how the Second Amendment was written to empower local militia groups to put down slave revolts.
Former NRA Head Tricked Into Giving Grad Speech to Chairs Symbolizing Gun Deaths
Keene, who served as head of the NRA from 2011-13, was joined by debunked gun rights author John Lott at the event.
The Second Amendment Was Created to Arm White People to Control Black People
Author Carol Anderson says the right to bear arms "wasn’t about guns. It was about the fear of Black people.”