US gun control
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Gays Against Guns: can the LGBTQ community curb the power of the gun lobby?After the Orlando nightclub shootings, America’s queer community has the gun lobby firmly in its sights. Can they succeed where so many have failed, asks Rupert Neate
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Betsy DeVos suggests guns be allowed in schools threatened by grizzly bearsTrump’s education nominee cited Wyoming school that put up fence to protect children from ‘potential grizzlies’ in response to confirmation question on guns
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Tackling America's gun violence hotspots: where do we go from here?Federal gun control will not happen any time soon although local initiatives have shown a way forward. But does the rest of America care enough to support them?
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Grasping for change on America's most violent streets: 'We must stop killing'A four-mile stretch on Natural Bridge Avenue in St Louis – not in Chicago or Baltimore – is the place in America most plagued by gun violence
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Carson Wentz buys shotguns for Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineThe rookie quarterback has bought customized firearms for his team-mates as a Christmas gift
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Life after the Orlando massacre: ‘I have to brace myself every day’Patience Carter survived the homophobic mass shooting at Pulse nightclub that left 49 people dead. She talks about coping with her trauma while being trolled by conspiracy theorists
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Democrats' hope for gun control reform: appeal to Trump's 'unpredictable' natureSenator Richard Blumenthal said NRA-backed president-elect has chance to enact ‘commonsense measures’ despite lack of interest in ending gun violence
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Fans could bring guns into stadiums under proposed bill in Washington stateConservative state legislators have proposed a bill that would allow fans to bring guns into stadiums
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FBI runs more background checks than ever after gun sales soar on Black FridayThe FBI processed 185,713 background checks for gun transactions, more than any day since the system launched nearly two decades ago, defying expectations
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'I had to pull over and take half a Xanax': the toll of documenting US gun violenceAmid a deluge of documentaries and feature films on gun violence, directors discuss what it’s like to deal with the pain and pressure of the divisive topic
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'Our moment to go on offense': NRA makes big plans for Trump presidencyWith Republicans poised to control the White House and Congress, National Rifle Association sees chance to attack gun laws at the state and federal levels
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Gun rights group: US should appoint special 'second amendment' prosecutorWashington state-based organization hopes Trump justice department under Jeff Sessions will combat state laws to ‘make second amendment great again’
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Gun ownership is not a human rightBearing arms is something else: a privilege. And privileges are contingent on meeting reasonable standards of care and respect for others’ right to life
John Wick: Chapter 2 is a shameful example of Hollywood gun pornography