gun control – Page 16 – People's World

The Second Amendment and “insurrection”

February 6, 2013 By Rick Nagin

At the Congressional hearing on legislation to curb gun violence NRA spokesman Wayne LaPierre repeated the mantra of the right wing extremist movement.

Despite the NRA, most Americans favor gun control

February 4, 2013 By Thomas Riggins

Now is the time to bring about meaningful change and mobilize progressives to support those fighting for change.

Gun control battle opens in Senate

January 31, 2013 By Susan Webb

"Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important," Giffords told the senators. "Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying."

The woman whose name I carried on a cold winter day

January 28, 2013 By Jason Gooljar

Thousands of people traveled to Washington on Satuday, Jan. 26, for a national March for Gun Control. Here is one marcher's reflections on the day.

Philadelphia story: Terrible math of gun violence

January 22, 2013 By Diane Mohney

Since coming to Philadelphia in 1973, I personally have known at least six parents/grandparents who have lost a total of seven children and grandchildren to gun violence.