New York State Attorney General Letitia James Declares War on NRA, Files Lawsuit to Dissolve Organization

New York State’s Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit yesterday against the National Rifle Association, accusing the organization of embezzlement.

James says the NRA diverted millions of dollars of charitable donations to the organization and spent it on …

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The Massachusetts Education Board Voted Unanimously Against Arming Teachers in Classrooms

A school board in Massachusetts has voted against arming teachers in the classroom as a response to shootings on school campuses. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, an eleven-member board, voted unanimously against a proposal to arm teachers in …

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Thousands of Students Across the Nation Stage Walkout in Commemoration of One-Month Anniversary of Shooting in Parkland, FL

Students across the nation walked out of class yesterday demanding action on the part of lawmakers in Washington D.C., and in state capitals, to stem the tide of gun violence on school campuses across the country.

A 17-minute walkout began …

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Gun Legislation Stalls in Congress with Democrats Hoping for More Consequential Bills

Despite outcries from parents, students and lawmakers, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will not bring gun-control legislation to the floor of the Senate this week.  McConnell filed a motion to hold a procedural vote on banking reform, and after that …

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New Research Shows Firearms Purchased Without Background Checks closer to 13% than Previously-Thought 40%

Public outcry from parents, students and lawmakers is causing Congress to consider stricter gun laws such as expanding the nation’s background check system to include purchases made at gun shows and over the internet.

Proponents of expanded background checks have …

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NRA Officer Contends President Trump Doesn’t “Want Gun Control” After Meeting with Him

The Executive Director of the National Rifle Association’s legislative arm contended that neither the President nor the Vice President want gun control after meeting with them earlier this week.

Chris Cox, head of the organization’s lobbying unit, took to Twitter …

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Delta’s CEO, in Memo to Employees, Says Goal of Ending Relationship with NRA was to Remain Neutral

In a memo sent to employees this morning, Delta CEO Ed Bastian sought to clarify that the airline’s decision to end a popular discount program with the National Rifle Association was to remain neutral in the debate, rather pick a …

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President Trump Confuses Attendees with Calls for Expanded Background Checks, Comprehensive Gun-Control During White House Meeting

A meeting the President had on guns with members of Congress at the White House yesterday has left Democrats optimistic and Republican flummoxed, on what, if any legislative fixes Congress can pass to address gun violence.  The President flouted Republican …

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