Gun Laws
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Precedent-setting lawsuit against Glock seeks gun industry accountability
The Explainer New Jersey and Minnesota are suing the gun company, and 16 states in total are joining forces to counter firearms
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Kamala Harris' muted support for gun restrictions
The Explainer How would the Glock-owning Democratic nominee approach America's contentious gun debate?
By David Faris Published
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Second Amendment enthusiast Donald Trump has little new to say on guns
The Explainer Trump opposes a ban on assault weapons and strengthening background checks, but supports teachers carrying weapons in school
By David Faris Published
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Alec Baldwin on trial over on-set Rust shooting death
In the Spotlight Hollywood actor denies involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Surgeon general calls gun violence a health crisis
Speed Read U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a first-of-its-kind advisory
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why the Hunter Biden verdict isn't the slam dunk Republicans have been calling for
Talking Points After years of targeting the President's family amidst claims of a rigged justice system, some conservatives still aren't satisfied with the younger Biden's three felony convictions.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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ATF finalizes rule to close 'gun show loophole'
Speed Read Biden moves to expand background checks for gun buyers
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Parents of school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years
Speed Read Jennifer and James Crumbley are the first parents to be convicted in a US mass shooting
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Unlicensed dealers and black market guns
Speed Read 68,000 illegally trafficked guns were sold in a five year period, said ATF
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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AI is recreating the voices of mass shooting victims
The Explainer The parents of these victims are using the AI to try and lobby Congress for gun control
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Mexico is suing US gunmakers in a bid to stop weapons trafficking
Under the Radar American guns regularly wind up in the hands of Mexican drug cartels
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Supreme Court may make guns easier for abusers to get
Talking Point But the Texas man at the center of the case has pledged to 'stay away from all firearms'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'It's time to talk seriously about Iran'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Why the New Mexico governor's gun ban backfired
Critics say the Constitution isn't the only reason to oppose a 30-day gun ban in the name of public health
By Harold Maass Published