Gun Laws
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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
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Hawaii expands concealed carry permits, but prohibits firearms in most public places
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Why are mass shootings rare in other countries despite high levels of gun ownership?
In Depth Firearm laws are very different in Finland, Switzerland, and Australia
By Justin Klawans Published
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Do 'stand your ground' laws protect victims or promote violence?
Talking Point Two recent gun violence tragedies have cast renewed scrutiny on the controversial self-defense protections in several states
By Justin Klawans Published
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AR-15 used in Louisville bank murders will be auctioned off under Kentucky law, Louisville mayor laments
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By Peter Weber Published
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