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Posted on May 22, 2014

Harmful Gun Amendment Withdrawn

Rep Louie Gohmert (R-TX) withdrew an amendment that would have mandated expanded carrying of guns on military bases. Current law restricts service members from possessing weapons at military posts under most circumstances. This amendment was opposed by military leaders, who … read more

Posted on May 19, 2014

Women Combating Gun Violence Face Intimidation, Threats

A new article talks about how gun extremists have been threatening women who are working to prevent gun violence. Women have been spat upon, stalked, intimidated, and threatened with rape. The women of Moms Demand Action are a top target … read more

Posted on May 16, 2014

Judge Upholds Washington D.C.'s Gun Safety Law

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has just upheld a Washington D.C. law that bans assault weapons and large capacity magazines, and requires that handguns and long guns be registered. The judge ruled that the city is combating gun violence and … read more

Posted on May 16, 2014

School Board in Oregon Recommends Against Arming Teachers With Guns

A panel set up to advise a school board in southern Oregon has recommended against arming teachers with guns. http://www.katu.com/news/local/Southern-Oregon-school-board-says-no-to-a… … read more

Posted on May 13, 2014

What We Can Learn From Britain About Reducing Gun Violence

Heidi Yewman, a member of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, writes about the United Kingdom and what Americans can learn about reducing gun violence. http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/05/the_uk_could_teach_t… … read more

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