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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump administration is trying to make it harder for trans people to buy guns - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is working to prevent trans people from owning guns by altering ATF policies and forms to require sex assigned at birth.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on Trump and the Washington shooting: political violence and gun culture endanger all | Editorial

Violence has long been a tragic aspect of American politics, highlighted by recent assassination attempts and the need for improved security.
fromSherdog
21 hours ago

Sean Strickland gives Francis Ngannou hilarious reason for carrying gun

So Francis asked me once why I carry a gun. I told him, 'Look in the mirror.'
MMA
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 hour ago

School-shooting lawsuits accuse OpenAI of hiding violent ChatGPT users

OpenAI failed to report a ChatGPT user linked to a mass shooting, prioritizing privacy over safety, leading to multiple lawsuits.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

WHCD Suspect Urged Followers to Buy a Gun' as He Spiraled Into Anti-Trump Rage: KFile

Cole Allen attempted to assassinate President Trump, driven by escalating political rage and anti-Trump sentiments expressed on social media.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

George Clooney condemns Washington shooting and calls on citizens to truly make America great again'

George Clooney condemned violence and called for unity against hatred and corruption during his acceptance speech for the Chaplin award.
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Louisiana Needs to Figure Its Gun Laws Out Immediately

The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed at least 10 people are hurt, including two in critical condition, following a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana. The shooting is believed to have happened near the food court.
France news
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago
LGBT

House GOP introduces bills to out trans students to their parents & ban trans issues from schools - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

House GOP introduces bills to out trans students to their parents & ban trans issues from schools - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. House Republicans introduced bills requiring schools to inform parents about transgender students and banning discussions on transgender issues.
#gun-violence
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bxtimes.com
6 days ago

We have to demand accountability': Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet Bronx Times

Community leaders and residents demand accountability for gun violence following the death of 78-year-old Edgar Spence from a stray bullet.
SF parents
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Mike Johnson Can't Even Muster Up a Respectable Response for a Mass Shooting in His Own District

Mental health issues and easy access to firearms contributed to a tragic shooting of eight children in Louisiana by their father.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bxtimes.com
6 days ago

We have to demand accountability': Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet Bronx Times

Community leaders and residents demand accountability for gun violence following the death of 78-year-old Edgar Spence from a stray bullet.
SF parents
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Mike Johnson Can't Even Muster Up a Respectable Response for a Mass Shooting in His Own District

Mental health issues and easy access to firearms contributed to a tragic shooting of eight children in Louisiana by their father.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 week ago

In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control

Forbes introduced a prediction game feature alongside reporting on a mass shooting, allowing readers to bet faux coins on gun policy outcomes.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

No One Gives a Sh*t': House Democrat Unmoved by Trump's Post-Shooting Ballroom Defense

Rep. Menendez criticizes Trump's proposal for a White House ballroom amid an affordability crisis, stating it does not align with American people's needs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox's Doocy Straight-Up Asks Trump, Why Does This Keep Happening to You?' After WHCD Shooting

Trump attributes assassination attempts to being impactful and making a difference.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What does the US dinner shooting mean for Trump?

Gunshots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner caused chaos and raised concerns about security and President Trump's response.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Brennan Presses Todd Blanche On If Gun Law Failures Contributed to WHCD Shooting

The gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner targeted Trump officials, raising questions about gun laws and security protocols for train travel.
#gun-rights
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Lawmakers want to restrict 3D printing to stop ghost guns. Critics say it won't work

Intellectual property law
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Lawmakers want to restrict 3D printing to stop ghost guns. Critics say it won't work

Legislators are proposing regulations on 3D printers to prevent the production of firearm parts, raising concerns about technology misuse and user rights.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Rockland Gun Owner Takes Aim At Times Square Gun Ban

A lawsuit challenges New York's ban on carrying firearms in Times Square, claiming it violates the right to self-defense in public spaces.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Claims that a bullet test cleared the Charlie Kirk suspect are misleading - Poynter

When the results of a bullet fragment analysis come back as 'inconclusive,' that does not mean that the rifle did not fire the bullet. There just aren't enough marks on the fragment to make a conclusion one way or the other as to whether the bullet fragment was fired by the particular rifle.
Law
#gun-control
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

This isn't the time to change gun laws, acting AG Blanche says

The White House faces backlash from Trump's base after a shooting incident involving firearms transported by a teacher to a gala event.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

This isn't the time to change gun laws, acting AG Blanche says

The White House faces backlash from Trump's base after a shooting incident involving firearms transported by a teacher to a gala event.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

The Man Was Disarmed!' Tom Homan Grilled On Alex Pretti Shooting In Tense Exchange

Tom Homan addressed accountability concerns regarding ICE agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti, emphasizing ongoing investigations into the incident.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene

The ATF's bullet analysis report has been kept private, but attorneys have cited snippets in other public filings that say the results were inconclusive.
Law
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro Clear Proud Boy and Oath Keeper Terrorists to Rearm - emptywheel

DOJ seeks to dismiss cases of Oath Keepers, potentially allowing convicted terrorists to escape punishment and regain rights, including access to firearms.
#second-amendment
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump's DOJ reasons that 2nd Amendment could include nuclear weapons - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ argues that the definition of 'common use' weapons should be based on public habits, potentially allowing unusual arms if they become popular.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump DOJ Refuses to Rule Out Second Amendment Right to Nuclear Weapons

Trump's DOJ asserts broad Second Amendment rights, suggesting even dangerous weapons could be constitutionally protected if deemed 'common use'.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Good Guy With a Gun Takes Down a Bad Guy With a Gun': Fox's John Roberts Touts Second Amendment After Synagogue Shooter Taken Down

Armed civilians stopped an active shooter at a Michigan synagogue, illustrating the Second Amendment's role in self-defense when law enforcement response is delayed.
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump's DOJ reasons that 2nd Amendment could include nuclear weapons - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ argues that the definition of 'common use' weapons should be based on public habits, potentially allowing unusual arms if they become popular.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump DOJ Refuses to Rule Out Second Amendment Right to Nuclear Weapons

Trump's DOJ asserts broad Second Amendment rights, suggesting even dangerous weapons could be constitutionally protected if deemed 'common use'.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Good Guy With a Gun Takes Down a Bad Guy With a Gun': Fox's John Roberts Touts Second Amendment After Synagogue Shooter Taken Down

Armed civilians stopped an active shooter at a Michigan synagogue, illustrating the Second Amendment's role in self-defense when law enforcement response is delayed.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NY won't ask gun permit applicants for social media under court settlement

New Yorkers no longer need to share social media accounts for concealed carry permits due to a proposed federal court settlement.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Firearm Influencers' Are Targeting Kids on Social Media. What Parents Should Know

Children encounter significant gun-related content online via algorithms and targeted marketing while platforms lack transparency about minors' data and exposure.
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top Semi-Automatic Shotguns Chosen by American Shooters

Semi-automatic shotguns deliver reliable, low-recoil, fast-cycling performance and versatile use across hunting, sport shooting, competitive events, and home defense.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

He Gave His 14-Year-Old Son an AR-15. Now He's Guilty of Murder. Good.

The Georgia jury was not so forgiving of a parent who gave an AR-15 to a 14-year-old child. They are only the second jury in American history to find a parent guilty after their child went on a shooting spree at a school. It is an important step forward in what CNN calls a growing nationwide effort 'to hold more people accountable for a school shooting, including the shooter's parents and responding law enforcement officers.'
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Conservatives Are Terrified That People Like Me Are Buying Guns Now. Maybe They Should Be.

The scene was chaotic and joyful, with several young kids running around and scattering croissant crumbs on our sofa while their parents attempted adult conversation over mimosas. Inevitably, the moment arrived when a child knocked over a drink on our coffee table. It was an old West Elm design with a panel on top and a storage area underneath. The spilled beverage was dripping into the seams, so a crowd of parents rushed to open the table and mop up the liquid pooling within.
LGBT
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

More & more lesbians are getting guns and MAGA is sh*tting a brick over it - Queerty

Queer people increasingly view firearm ownership as a necessary means of self-defense amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ violence and hostile political climate.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Trump DOJ is giving guns back to felons, including one alleged fake elector

The Department of Justice restored federal gun rights to 22 individuals with decades-old felony convictions, including Republican Arizona State Senator Jake Hoffman who was pardoned by President Trump for fake elector charges.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for gun owners to use marijuana

The Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that because Hemani admitted to FBI agents that he used marijuana several times a week, he is a "persistent" drug user, thus rendering illegal the possession of the gun he bought legally and keeps securely in his home.
Law
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Real Reason Americans Love Guns

Power manifests differently across society, from personal gun ownership to governmental authority, shaped by individual circumstances, fears, and societal conditions.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Right-Wing Gun Enthusiasts and Extremists Are Working Overtime to Justify Alex Pretti's Killing

A prominent gun influencer blamed Pretti for his death, called it lawful but awful, and disparaged immigrants while defending armed civilians.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox's Lawrence Jones Argues Trans People Who 'Think They're Another Sex' Shouldn't Own Guns

If you are someone that just wants to identify as another sex, but you know deep down that you're not, but you just want to be called he' or she' that's one thing, said Jones. He continued: But if you, from a psychological standpoint, think that you are another sex, you should not have a gun. Something that has been diagnosed as gender dysphoria is a problem. And all of us know it. We all have to fill out the federal gun form that talks about mental you should have to check that box.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Liberty doesn't defend itself right now, it needs our help.

In the United States, we haven't yet seen rifles aimed at large crowds, but we do observe masked federal agents detaining protesters in unmarked vehicles, flashy ICE raids staged like military operations and pardons for political violence all clear warning signs. Ignoring this is the first step toward complacency, which can kill liberty. Fascism is often misunderstood. It is not just political oppression; it is a set of traits, as scholars and observers point out,
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Logical End Point of Trump Saying He Could Shoot Somebody on Fifth Avenue

Unbreakable partisan loyalty enabled actions and narratives that ignore facts, culminating in agents killing a disarmed man and labeling him a 'domestic terrorist'.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jeanine Pirro Infuriates Gun Rights Advocates With Moronic' Threat to Jail Anyone Bringing a Gun to DC: Come and Take It!'

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vows aggressive federal prosecutions in D.C., prioritizing arrests and gun seizures to reduce violent crime and hold offenders accountable.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Ghost gun legislation casts shadow over 3D printing

Buried in Part C is a provision requiring all 3D printers sold or delivered in New York to include 'blocking technology,' the company said in a blog post. This is defined as software or firmware that scans every print file through a 'firearms blueprint detection algorithm' and refuses to print anything it flags as a potential firearm or firearm component.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Americans skeptical of the Iran war, poll says. And, DOJ gives guns back to felons

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters day 12 with escalating strikes, internet blackouts across Iran, and Trump facing political backlash with only 36% approval for his war handling.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Freedoms Under Threat

Independent, progressive journalism holds the powerful accountable, centers marginalized communities, exposes distortions, and relies on reader support to sustain urgent coverage.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail"

Washington, D.C. enforces strict gun registration and bans AR-15–style rifles; federal prosecutors and national leaders clashed over enforcement and Second Amendment rhetoric.
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