Why gun control isn’t the top political issue in 2024 - al.com

The issue remains a top concern among Americans, but it trails the economy, reproductive rights and immigration. Here's why. Read More

The good news about gun control isn’t the bipartisan deal

People participate in the March for Our Lives rally in support of gun control near the Washington Monument on June 11. (Gemunu Amarasinghe/AP) There is good news about gun policy in America. Read More

How race permeates the politics of gun control - CNN

When Americans talk about guns, what’s arguably most interesting isn’t what we say about the devices themselves. It’s what we betray about whose voices – and lives – matter when it comes ... Read More

Why mass shootings don’t change the politics of gun control, in 1 ...

The reality is that for most conservatives and most gun owners, these mass shootings don’t move the needle on gun control because, for them, this isn’t about guns. It’s about mentally ill ... Read More

What Happened to the Young Voters Focused on Guns?

Gun control activists held a vigil for victims of gun violence in Richmond, Va., in January. Polls show that racial justice, the pandemic and the economic downturn far outpace guns as top issues ... Read More

Voters Say They Want Gun Control. Their Votes Say Something Different.

It’s one of the most puzzling questions for Democrats in American politics: Why is the political system so unresponsive to gun violence? Expanded background checks routinely receive more than 80 ... Read More

Allen massacre has many wondering: Why are gun control laws a non ...

While the gun rights lobby has been influential, Gov. Greg Abbott and GOP lawmakers are driven by a more powerful force: Republican primary voters. Read More

The American Political System Is Designed to Thwart Gun Control

But perhaps nowhere is it more plainly obvious than on gun-related legislation, where one side of the issue enjoys outsize influence in the American political system. Read More

Why Biden’s repeated call for an assault weapons ban could be a ...

President Biden has time and time again called for an assault weapons ban that can’t pass in Congress, but his efforts show that gun control is no longer an issue the Democratic Party is dodging ... Read More

Why Gavin Newsom’s Gun Control Constitutional Amendment Hasn’t Gone ...

As California’s extensive gun control framework is increasingly dismantled in the courts following a key ruling two years ago, critics say the proposed amendment is Newsom’s attempt to ... Read More