Guns Have Become Hollywood’s Biggest Stars
You’d be hard pressed to find a movie or TV show that doesn’t feature a cool guy with a gun. But does our pop-cultural obsession spill over to real life?
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Those Pretty White Little Liars
Women like Dana Loesch, Ivanka Trump, and Hope Hicks play the role of oppressed woman and white supremacist at once, making them perfect spokespeople for Donald Trump and the NRA.
Men Are Killing Thousands of Women a Year for Saying No
For every mass shooting on the national news, there are countless smaller gun-related murders the media overlooks perpetrated by angry men who can't bear rejection.
The One Thing That Won’t Actually End Gun Violence
After the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Republicans once again called for "mental health reform" in order to prevent future shootings. But statistics tell a different story.
Trump Will Always Be the NRA’s Guy
Don't believe the speculations that the Vegas shooting will prompt Trump to get together with Democrats on gun legislation. He's the first truly NRA-picked president in history.
There Is Nothing Pro-Life About the GOP
House Republicans claim to care about "life" with the 20-week abortion ban. But as they loosen gun control and take away kids' health care, they reveal their true, horrific agenda.
The Most Pernicious Form of Terrorism Threatening the U.S. Is the GOP
America has always condemned other nations for religion-based oppression of their citizenry. But are our evangelical lawmakers really so different from other political fundamentalists?
I Swore I’d Never Buy a Gun. And Then Trump Got Elected
Under Obama, people hoarded guns for fear he’d take them away. Since November 9, a new demographic is buying them—for protection against an administration that incites hate.
Can You Like Guns And Demand Gun Control?
The writer appreciates how powerful a gun can make her feel. But it is imperative we let go of the good guy with a gun fantasy if we want to live to see another day.
My High School Faked a Massacre
After Columbine, the writer participated in what was then a rare simulated shooter drill. Today, they're an all-too-common practice even preschoolers are subjected to.