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Inside the World of Leftist Gun Nuts
Alain Stephens, The Intercept
Graham Platner’s firearms trainings are only the most public example of the left’s efforts to arm themselves. The post Inside the World of Leftist Gun Nuts appeared first on The Intercept.
Nov 1, 2025, 3:12 PM
What is nihilistic violent extremism, blamed for most mass shootings in US?
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Prosecutors label crimes as 'nihilistic violent extremism', while experts caution against oversimplifying motivations.
Oct 15, 2025, 12:44 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning new Glock sales in California
Julie Watts, CBS News
Glocks are among the most popular handguns sold in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that bans Californians from buying new Glock guns in the state...
Oct 13, 2025, 5:59 PM
Black People Knew This Would Happen
Alain Stephens, The Intercept
Generational experience has taught us what happens when the state builds a weapon for someone else: Sooner or later, it finds a way back to us. The post Black People Knew This Would Happen appeared first on The Intercept.
Oct 8, 2025, 4:41 PM
The Supreme Court Could Make It Easier to Bring a Gun Everywhere
Matt Ford, The New Republic
The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it would review a Hawaii law that forbids gun owners from bringing firearms on private property without the property owner’s explicit permission. If the law falls, the court could make it significantly harder for sta…
Oct 4, 2025, 10:00 AM
Luigi Mangione Makes It Back into Jon Stewart's Monologue
Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com
Gun violence is so prevalent even late night can’t ignore it
Sep 30, 2025, 9:45 PM
Trump administration scraps Biden gun export restrictions
By Mike Stone, Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded Biden-era restrictions on civilian firearms exports, eliminating ...
Sep 29, 2025, 5:41 PM
The Data Shows Political Violence Is Actually Down
Alain Stephens, The Intercept
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, everyone was handwaving about rising political violence. But is it? The post The Data Shows Political Violence Is Actually Down appeared first on The Intercept.
Sep 17, 2025, 10:00 AM
'It's scary for us': Gun violence, safety concerns keep these visitors from the US
Nathan Diller and Ignacio Calderon, USA TODAY, USA Today
Some travelers are minimizing time spent in the U.S. or avoiding it altogether due to gun violence and other safety fears.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:01 AM
The American Right’s Self-Inflicted Gun Violence Crisis
Alain Stephens, The Intercept
Charlie Kirk’s killing in Utah fits a pattern of gun violence run amok in red states. The post The American Right’s Self-Inflicted Gun Violence Crisis appeared first on The Intercept.
Sep 12, 2025, 9:00 AM
We can’t “make American children healthy again” without tackling the gun crisis
Jessica Hamzelou, MIT Technology Review
Note for readers: This newsletter discusses gun violence, a raw and tragic issue in America. It was already in progress on Wednesday when a school shooting occurred at Evergreen High School in Colorado and Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley Unive…
Sep 11, 2025, 4:57 PM
RFK Jr.’s Latest Comments On School Shootings And Video Games Are Lethally Stupid
John Walker, Kotaku
The health secretary suggests that psychiatric meds and games cause mass shootings The post RFK Jr.’s Latest Comments On School Shootings And Video Games Are Lethally Stupid appeared first on Kotaku.
Sep 10, 2025, 4:39 PM
The Abundance Delusion
Mike Solana, The Atlantic
I mean, what even is a Democrat at this point?
Sep 8, 2025, 11:00 AM
Justice Department talks about banning transgender gun owners spark fury across political spectrum
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Yahoo Entertainment
The Justice Department is drawing swift condemnation from gun rights groups and LGBTQ advocates alike after floating that it was considering restricting...
Sep 5, 2025, 7:01 PM
Robin Westman Asked About Guns Before Church Shooting, Wrote In Journal
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Robin Westman -- the Minnesota catholic school mass shooter -- asked security guards at the dispensary where he worked about guns prior to his murderous attack -- and was also obsessed with playing super violent video games ... TMZ has learned. A…
Aug 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
Minneapolis Mass Shooter Was Armed To the Teeth, Wore Tactical Gear
TMZ Staff, TMZ
The Minneapolis mass shooter was armed with heavy artillery and wore tactical gear when they shot up a church, killing 2 children and injuring 18 other people, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. Robin Westman went on a bloody rampage…
Aug 30, 2025, 12:28 PM
Gun violence is an epidemic — and GOP transphobia won’t cure it
Nick Fulton, Salon
Fearmongering and scapegoating do nothing for community safety
Aug 30, 2025, 10:30 AM
RFK Jr. Suggests Antidepressants Could Be the Reason for Mass Shootings, Ignores Guns
Lauren Tousignant, Jezebel
The GOP will blame anything but the fucking gun.
Aug 28, 2025, 11:30 AM
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You can now carry rifles, shotguns in DC without facing charges...
FP News Desk, Firstpost
Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., will no longer seek felony charges for carrying rifles or shotguns. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro cites Supreme Court rulings and constitutional rights in line with Trump’s law enforcement push.
Aug 20, 2025, 12:19 PM
Gunman who attacked CDC aimed to send message against COVID-19 vaccine
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Investigators say the suspect blamed the COVID vaccine for his health issues ahead of a deadly shooting in Atlanta.
Aug 12, 2025, 5:28 PM
NYC mayor shares Midtown shooting surveillance footage details, calls for gun reform
Doc Louallen, ABC News
NYC Mayor Eric Adams shared new details about the deadly Midtown Manhattan office shooting, including a possible NFL connection and the gunman's cross-country journey.
Jul 30, 2025, 12:49 AM
Concealed Handguns Create a Climate of Fear, the Gun Industry’s Own Research Reveals
Kate Storey, Rolling Stone
The firearms industry has always argued that arming the public makes them feel safer — its own research shows that's not true.
Jul 28, 2025, 12:00 PM
Trump Jr.’s ‘Amazon for Guns’ Business Is Firing Blanks
AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com
The 'Amazon of guns' went public and immediately tanked.
Jul 17, 2025, 8:35 PM
The online gunseller with Donald Trump Jr. on its board makes its market debut. Shares plunge
MATT OTT, Yahoo Entertainment
Online firearms seller GrabAGun Digital Holdings, with the stock ticker “PEW,” made its market debut on Wednesday after board member and son of the U.S...
Jul 16, 2025, 3:59 PM