Have Republicans and the NRA successfully stopped new regulations, or is there still a chance for success?
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Obama Pleads for Empathy on Guns
He may be doing it strategically, but it’s still worthwhile.
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Gun Control Moves to the States
For now, that’s where the momentum is.
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Why Politicians Aren’t Sensitive to Public Opinion on the Economy
Congress is making strides on same-sex marriage, immigration, and guns—but not on taxing the wealthy.
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The Dead End That Is Public Opinion
Public opinion doesn’t get you anywhere; action creates the conditions for change; and it’s fear that gets results.Â
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The IRS Threat to Turbo Tax
Why shouldn’t the government make it easier to file your taxes?
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Have the Politics of Gun Control Changed?
It may not seem like it, but yes.
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Battle of the Budgets
Now that Senate Democrats have passed their first budget since 2009, what does it all mean?
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Another Court Nominee Down
What were the “extraordinary circumstances” preventing Caitlin Halligan from being confirmed?
