Congress Will Fund Gun Violence Research for First Time in Two Decades
House and Senate appropriators struck an agreement that will inject $25 million into studying a problem long obscured by a dearth of government-backed research.
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Community Gun Violence Is Suddenly Getting a Lot of National Attention
Activists have long fought to make the most common form of firearm homicides an urgent, shared priority. Is their message finally breaking through?
How Can a President Tackle Gun Violence Via Executive Action?
Some 2020 Democrats vow to enact gun reforms by bypassing congressional gridlock. But there are limits on how much a White House can do solo.
Gun Reform Is on the Agenda. But Victims of Color Aren’t.
Priorities in Congress have given short shrift to community gun violence, activists say.
Democratic Bill Would Make Hate Crimes a Basis for Gun Bans
The Disarm Hate Act adds misdemeanor hate crimes convictions to the list of background check criteria that prohibit firearm sales.
These Senate Republicans Are Voicing Support for Universal Gun Background Checks
Universal background checks for gun purchases may be the most popular federal law that does…
The NRA Steps Into the Fight Against Direct Democracy
Voters in several states have gone to the polls to approve new gun reforms. Now the NRA is backing bills to constrain the ballot initiative process.
Where the 2020 Democratic Candidates Stand on Guns
We polled every campaign on an array of gun policies. Here’s what they said.
Documents Show NRA and GOP Candidates Coordinated Ads in Key Senate Races
The same media consultant purchased ads for the NRA and for Senate candidates in the Missouri, Montana, and North Carolina races.
Maria Butina Claimed to Have a ‘Signed Cooperation Agreement’ With the National Rifle Association
The confessed Russian agent told an Israeli audience in 2013 that her gun rights group had a deal with the NRA.
Maria Butina Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Russian Conspiracy Against the U.S.
She has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
NRA Ties to Russian Operatives Draw Growing Scrutiny From Congress
Plus: Mother Jones and The Trace uncovered more photos of Maria Butina’s boss with NRA leaders — including at an NRA fundraiser.