Could Red Flag Laws Prevent the Next Massacre?
Erik Mcgregor/ZUMA When President Donald Trump addressed the nation Monday following a pair of mass shootings, he voiced support for “red flag” legislation that would allow law enforcement authorities to take firearms out of the hands of people who pose a threat to themselves or others. “We want to make sure those judged to pose…
The El Paso Manifesto: Where Racism and Eco-Facism Meet
Just look, as Dissent magazine did in May, at this spring’s European elections. Following the European Green Party’s historic gains, the far-right Alternative for Germany’s youth wing in Berlin urged party leaders to abandon the “difficult to understand statement that mankind does not influence the climate,” an issue that moves “more people than we thought.” In…
Trump Brags About His Administration’s Record in First Remarks After Twin Mass Shootings
Jacquelyn Martin/AP In the hours after two mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, President Donald Trump remained largely out of sight. He tweeted his support for the affected families and law enforcement; he issued a proclamation condemning violence. On Sunday afternoon, in his first spoken remarks following the devastating events that left at least 29…
Mass Shootings in America: The Unavoidable Facts
El Paso residents mourn victims of the mass shooting at a shopping center.John Locher/AP A weekend of mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio left at least 29 dead, dozens injured, and countless grieving Americans. In recent years, Mother Jones has made it a newsroom priority to investigate the scourge of gun violence and…
“Call the Senate Back”: America Responds to Its Second Shooting in 13 Hours
Dayton, Ohio residents await the names of victims of Sunday’s shooting.Julie Carr Smyth/AP Nine people were killed and at least 27 were injured during a shooting early Sunday morning in a popular nightlife district of downtown Dayton, Ohio. Police killed the suspect, who was wearing body armor and used an assault rifle, according to officials. Dayton…
20 People Killed in El Paso Shooting
At least 20 people were killed and 26 injured Saturday in a mass shooting in El Paso, according to reports. Police have said that a suspect has been taken into custody. From CBS News: Multiple people were killed and one person was in custody after a shooter went on a rampage Saturday at a shopping…