Thousands Protest at ALEC’s 40th Annual Meeting in Chicago
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) held its 40th annual meeting earlier this month at the Palmer House Hotel in […]
Gun violence
America’s Biggest Terrorist Threat? “Patriotic” Americans
Forget Muslims. In 2013, America’s biggest terrorist threat is from “Patriot” groups, those radical militias and anti-government groups whose members
Gun Maker Freaks Out, Retaliates Against Colorado Gun Safety Bill
Magpul Industries of Erie, Colorado, which makes and sells high-capacity ammunition magazines, has declared war on Colorado over a gun
They Said It Couldn’t Be Done: NY State Passes Comprehensive Gun Safety Bill
With lightening speed for a state legislature, New York became the first state to pass a comprehensive gun safety bill
Advertising, Corporations, Ethics, Gun violence, Lobbying, Media, politics, Propaganda, Safety, Security, Violence
NRA Puts President Obama’s Kids in the Political Crosshairs
The National Rifle Association (NRA) posted a 35 second Internet ad called “Stand and Fight” that takes aim at President
Consumer advocacy, Corruption, Ethics, Health, politics, Safety, Tobacco, Violence
NRA Blocks Data Collection on Public Health Impact of Guns
The U.S. government has invested billions to determine the causes behind traffic fatalities and used that information to make policies
Human rights, Lobbying, Safety, Security, Violence
Obama Takes on America’s Gun Violence Epidemic
In keeping with his track record of tackling tough political issues during his time in office, President Obama today took
Gun Backlash Gathers Steam
The National Rifle Association has gone dark, shutting down its Facebook page, going silent on Twitter and staying silent on
CO Gov. Hickenlooper Says the Time is Right to Talk About Gun Violence in U.S.
Op-Ed Last Thursday, ironically just one day before the latest tragic school massacre in Connecticut, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper became