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Election 2016
Democrats hope the issue boosts their chances against Marco Rubio, while a big gun safety group looks to topple a congressman near Orlando.
Politics
Over the course of a presidency, the party has gone from ducking the issue to picking an epic fight with the NRA.
The Gunfighters
The "gunshine" state's most fearsome lobbyist says there is never a valid reason to vote against the Second Amendment.
Gun Policy
Unsurprisingly, they share characteristics with those opposing universal background checks.
Senator Susan Collins' bill began to pick up support from members of both parties after four gun bills failed in the Senate — but will it get enough?
Community Violence
Oakland peace activist Michael McBride says politicians need to support successful violence-reduction programs, like Ceasefire
Yesterday, a 15-hour filibuster focused on closing the loophole. Here are the three different ways Senators propose to do so.
Yesterday, a 15-hour filibuster focused on closing the loophole.
Mass Shooting
"We're not afraid."
Health Care
"This is something we have been planning for over 20 years, and unfortunately it occurred," said one surgeon.