4 (Depressing) Ways in Which the Gun Debate is Like the Rest of Politics
Next week marks the anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre. After those tragic events, the NRA’s most memorable contribution was to suggest armed guards be placed in schools to deter future shooters....
View ArticleSpecial Feature: The Truth (and Doubts) about Gun Control
The issue of guns in America is mired in misinformation. Do guns make society safer or more dangerous? What's the relationship between gun ownership and violent crime? These are questions that produce...
View ArticleFollow-Up to Last Week’s Special Feature on Gun Control
By the modest standards of this blog, last week’s piece – The Truth (and Doubts) about Gun Control – has received a gratifying amount of traffic. I’m taking note and hoping to bring you more...
View ArticleThe American Debate on Guns Continues to Ignore the Facts
The latest high-profile American mass shooting has reignited the debate on gun control - and the frustration among gun control advocates is palpable. But despite the efforts of the statistically...
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