‘I will chain my body to it in protest if they try to reopen it.’ – Daughter of slain Sandy Hook Elementary School principal.
Newtown Panel Votes And It’s Unanimous: Tear Down Sandy Hook Elementary School And Start Over
by Lorraine Devon Wilke •
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Slimeball NRA Bombards Newtown Families With Robocalls And Postcards (Audio)
by T. Steelman •
‘The idea that this message could have been delivered to a sibling of one of the families who lost children at [Sandy Hook Elementary School] is just appalling.’
NRA Brags About Politicians In Their Pockets While Dismissing The ‘Connecticut Effect’ (AUDIO)
by Nathaniel Downes •
The NRA tells politicians that when it comes to gun regulations ‘No, we’re not going to do that’ according to their Wisconsin lobbyist, Bob Welsh.
Fox’s Chris Wallace Attacks Wayne LaPierre, Leaves Him Stuttering (VIDEO)
by Tiffany Willis •
Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association probably regrets accepting the invitation to appear on this morning’s Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace.
Blind Stevie Wonder Set To Buy A Gun – Cause He Can (VIDEO)
by Tiffany Willis •
A blind man with a gun? In the NRA’s vision of America as the Wild Wild West, why the heck not?
What To Do With Guns? Turn Them Into Jewelry Suggests Mayor Cory Booker (VIDEO)
by Tiffany Willis •
Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s doing everything he can to press for gun control, and now he’s offering a unique approach that encourages people to be a part of the change.
Bill Introduced – Turn In Your Guns For Tax Credit
by Tiffany Willis •
Democrats in Congress have introduced a bill which issues tax credits for surrendering guns. The GOP is balking. At a tax credit. A tax CREDIT. Oh, the irony.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio Sends Armed Volunteers To Schools With No Mental Health Checks
by Teeluck Sooknarine •
It should be noted that while some sort of background check is done on the volunteers, no mental health tests are done; they may be sending a crazy person into a school.
Connecticut Cops Step In To Give Newtown Officers Christmas Off
by Tiffany Willis •
‘When something like this happens … it’s a police thing. We’ll always try to help out neighboring towns. Any time there’s a tragedy, we’ll try our best to lend a helping hand.’
‘Pie Lady’ Drives Across Country To Bring Comfort To Newtown…With Apple Pies
by Lorraine Devon Wilke •
Director Of Gun Owners Of America Calls For Gun Owners To Take On The Government (VIDEO)
by Michael Hayne •
It never ceases to amaze me how consistently crazy the right can be, even immediately following a national tragedy that has the entire country feeling collectively depressed.
Libertarian Joe Scarborough Sees The Light On Gun Control (VIDEO)
by David K. Keene •
It represented a dramatic change of heart for someone who has been a strong advocate for the libertarian and conservative cause,
Better Mental Care, Anyone? One Mother Reveals all in Touching Letter on Mental Illness in America
by Michael Hayne •
Her name is Lisa Long and she’s a writer based in Boise. Talking about guns is like talking about the weather; everybody does it but nobody does anything about it. But while it’s easy to talk about guns, it’s not as easy to talk about mental illness. But Lisa hopes to change this complete and utter lack of conversation.
80,000 Already Signed Petition Demanding ‘Meaningful Action’ On Assault Weapons
by Michael Hayne •
It’s about time that President Obama starts making right-wing, gun-toting nut jobs hate him for a REAL reason.
Bryan Fisher Says CT Shooting Occurred Because ‘Prayer, Bible Not Taught In Public School’ (VIDEO)
by Michael Hayne •
For those considering Christianity, Fisher’s words should be taught by clergy as the worst example of opportunism ever.