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Noam Chomsky: Life Expectancy in the US Is Declining for a Reason
Economic stagnation due to neoliberal policies is causing “deaths of despair” in the U.S., says Chomsky.
Indiana Teachers Shot “Execution-Style” With Pellets in Shooting Drill
This outrageous drill comes as one school shooting after another takes place without action from Congress.
One Year After Parkland, 1,200 More Kids Are Dead by Gunfire
It’s been one year since the devastating Parkland massacre that turned a generation of youth into activists.
How the Second Amendment’s Militia Became Part of Today’s Standing Army
The primary premise behind the writing of the Second Amendment is no longer valid and it should be reassessed.
On Hanukkah, Let’s Challenge Militarized Security Responses to Anti-Semitism
The threat of anti-Semitic violence won't be stopped by armed guards or an increased police presence.
DeSantis’s Corporate Backers Hope His Racist Dog-Whistles Will Boost Profits
The private prison industry and gun lobby need racist rhetoric, like that used by DeSantis, to bolster their agenda.
“Punitive Discipline Policies Have Proven to Be Destructive to Children”
We need to think about “safety” in a holistic way.
Outcry Grows Over DeVos Plan to Divert Federal Funds and Put Guns in Schools
The proposal comes after requests from Oklahoma, Texas and other states to train and arm school marshals.
Donald Trump, Gunrunner for Hire
Trump’s proposal to make it easier for global gunrunners to operate from the US has been met with jubilation by the NRA.
Stand Your Ground Law Is Back in Spotlight After Parking Lot Shooting
There's a clear bias against people of color in the law's interpretation, say local racial and social justice groups.