There’s no simple path to stopping gun violence
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Banning AR-15s won’t end the killing. We have to dig deeper and courageously confront our society’s demons. Continue Reading
Gun control debate restarts in NM Legislature
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Even with Democrats holding a 46-24 majority in the House, any major gun control measures will face opposition — as well as wary moderates. Continue Reading
States passed 67 new gun control laws in 2018
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Before this year, such success in passing gun control legislation was not the trend in U.S. politics. Continue Reading
Gun control vs. mental health care: Debate after mass shootings obscures murky reality
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Post-shooting debates typically are painted in black and white — but research suggests that the truth is less clear-cut. Continue Reading
Health care tops economy, guns and immigration as voters’ top issue
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Seven in 10 people in a new survey list health care as ‘very important’ as they make their voting choices. Continue Reading
Giffords’ visit to NM puts preventing gun violence in the spotlight
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Students spoke about their experiences with gun violence at a roundtable in Albuquerque on Tuesday. Meanwhile, lawmakers discussed possible changes to gun regulations. Continue Reading
The First and Second amendments are both essential
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People sometimes debate whether the First or Second amendment to the U.S. Constitution is more important. The answer is they’re symbiotic. Continue Reading
The NRA has changed — and so have I
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It is far past time we take action to ensure we keep guns out of the hands of those that would turn them on our communities. Continue Reading
How political pessimism helps doom tougher gun laws
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Saying ‘nothing will change’ has empowered the NRA and ignores its declining punch. Continue Reading
I’m tired of kids dying. I don’t want to have to be a hero.
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Perhaps we teachers and school administrators should not be the only ones bearing the weight of protecting our children from mass shootings. Continue Reading
Teaching kids to solve problems with guns
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The responsibility lies with the parents to protect their children from these influences. Continue Reading
We are a Gun Nation
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If we want to end the violence, we can make it illegal to possess a firearm, with certain exceptions. Or we can shut the hell up about it and accept our status as a Gun Nation. Continue Reading
The Las Vegas massacre viewed through Mexican lenses
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Sunday’s massacre drew ample attention and widespread commentary in Mexico. Continue Reading
House rejects ban on openly carrying guns at Roundhouse
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New Mexicans will be free to continue walking the halls and galleries of their state Capitol with guns in hand or strapped to a hip. Continue Reading
Bill aimed to keep guns from domestic abusers heads to governor
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A bill that advocates say will keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers is headed to Gov. Susana Martinez. Continue Reading