A host of measures—and proposed laws—meant to reduce gun violence and increase gun safety.
Jamelle Bouie
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How Boehner Can Bypass Tea Party Republicans, and Prevent Default
There exists a majority for action in the House, if Boehner wants to build it.
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How Much Reform Are We Seeing from GOP Governors?
So far, not much has changed about the GOP’s approach to policy.
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Bobby Jindal’s New Tax Plan Would Be a Huge Blow to Louisiana’s Poorest Residents
Jindal wants Louisiana to lead the nation in upwards redistribution.
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Lift the Limit on Gun Safety Research
That the limit even exists is, you know, ridiculous.
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Republicans Are Creating Their Worst Nightmare
In the short-term, at least, defaulting on our debt is way worse than accumulating it.
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The Public Supports Gun Control, But Gun Rights Proponents Are Way More Active
The basic asymmetry of the gun control landscape
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Is the South Really So Different?
It’s changing along with the country.
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Obama to Republicans: You Have No Choice but to Raise the Debt Ceiling
The president uses the final press conference of his first term to issue an ultimatum.
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What the Economy Needs Is Growth (But Washington Isn’t Talking About It)
Growth comes before deficit reduction, not the other way around.
