Ellison’s Must Read of the Day
My must read of the day is “Guns and Alcohol,” in letters to the editor, in the New York Times.
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Five Totally McAuliffe Moves
The Macker is living up to his reputation
Terry McAuliffe has been Virginia’s governor for less than two months and things are beginning to shape up predictably.
The Five Big Gun Control Moments of 2013
Gun control advocates unable to exploit national tragedies, analysis shows
Following the December school shooting at Newton, Connecticut, that left 20 children dead, Democrats and advocacy groups vowed to pass new gun laws in 2013.
Murphy: Worst Part of NRA’s Strategy Is ‘It Worked’
McAuliffe Appoints Gun-Control Activist to Transition Team
McAuliffe earned a ‘F’ from the NRA in the race
Democratic Virginia Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe has appointed Lori Haas, the Virginia State Director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, to his 54-member bipartisan transition team.
NRA Launches Ad Supporting Ayotte
NRA will also engage in nationwide mailing campaign
The National Rifle Association launched a television ad Wednesday supporting Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R., N.H.), who has been the subject of withering attacks from gun-control groups and negative press coverage since voting against gun control legislation in April.
Vandalizing the NRA
Shepard Fairey introduces propaganda poster, ends gun control debate
Propaganda-influenced artist turned art-influenced propagandist Shepard Fairey introduced his latest poster at a protest against the National Rifle Association in downtown Washington, D.C., Thursday.
Strange Comparisons
Rep. Moran compares gun violence to 9/11, ‘domestic terrorism’
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Rep. Jim Moran (D., Va.) compared gun violence in America to “domestic terrorism” and 9/11 at a gun control rally Saturday.
Shielding Our Students
NRA-backed report supports armed guards, other measures to curtail gun violence
The National Rifle Association-backed National School Shield Task Force released a report today calling on schools and state policymakers to support armed personnel in schools to help prevent shootings like the recent attack at Sandy Hook Elementary.
