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Texas mass shooting could affect governor’s race

Beto O’Rourke’s outburst at Greg Abbott’s news conference highlighted starkly different approaches to gun control.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2022

NRA board reelects LaPierre 54-1 despite scandal

The National Rifle Association’s board of directors reelected its longtime leader Wayne LaPierre in Houston on Monday, despite the group’s deteriorating finances, claims he misused its funds and a challenge from a prominent Texas Republican.

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

Prankster crashes NRA conference and thanks leader Wayne LaPierre for his years of ‘thoughts and prayers’

‘Give your thoughts and your prayers, and your thoughts and your prayers, and your prayers and your thoughts,’ Jason Selvig urged NRA members

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Monday briefing: The protesters who want to intensify the US gun debate

In today’s newsletter: the gun control activists giving up on civility as they take on the American gun lobby

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

Days after the Uvalde shooting, the NRA convention went on as planned

Thousands gathered inside of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston for the NRA convention while swaths of others convened outside in protest, advocating for gun control legislation.

WEKU · May 29, 2022

Family of soul musician Isaac Hayes calls out Trump for using song during NRA speech

The family of Isaac Hayes said his song, ‘Hold On, I’m Comin’’, was used by the former US president without permission

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022

Why gun laws don't pass Congress

Since Sandy Hook, legislation introduced in response to mass killings has consistently failed to pass the Senate

Salon · May 29, 2022

After Uvalde, the father of a Columbine victim says Democrats can do better on gun messaging

’We have to work on those gun owners, responsible gun owners,’ Tom Mauser tells John Bowden

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022

Parenting programs better way to fight violence than curfews

Programs like ParentAble help break the cycle of unintentional harmful parenting and provides a foundational understanding of the developmental needs of children and evidence-based positive parenting practices.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2022

NRA leader Wayne LaPierre survives confidence vote as group’s board considers his future

Gun lobby group’s chief has been under severe pressure since New York authorities alleged that he and other leaders used millions in funds for personal purposes

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022