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Scared to show their faces? The NRA in hiding
Where in the world is Wayne LaPierre? The mass murder of 20 children in Connecticut has sent the head of the National Rifle Association into hiding. Read More
Top Links: Obama talks gun control, the right talks arming teachers and Benghazi conspiracy theories debunked
Time’s Person of the Year officially starts the gun control debate, while Speaker John Boehner tries to sell his own party on his fiscal cliff plan. That and more of what we'll be talking about at 4 p.m. Read More
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How the NRA used the worst mass shooting in U.S. history to help arm the mentally ill
Insight into how the NRA co-opts even the most bipartisan, "who-could-argue-with-that"legislation for its own ends. Read More
When it comes to state gun laws, the weak defeat the strong
What one chart can tell us about the effect of Connecticut's strong gun laws. Read More
President Obama, guns and the Newtown distinction
Sunday evening, President Obama issued a forceful call to action in the face of repeated mass shootings. Read More
A nation in mourning demands action
The call to action is loud and clear and the national response to Friday's events are undeniable. We, as a nation, will no longer tolerate the deafening sound of silence that has followed tragedies like this time and time again. Read More
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting: Newtown, Conn., Reporting Resources
With so much information coming in so quickly, a resource guide to the latest reporting on the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Read More
Top Links: Everything you always wanted to know about the failed Susan Rice nomination (but were afraid to ask)
The latest in our series “Everything you always wanted to know…” series. Today, we explore why and how the Susan Rice candidacy for Secretary of State failed. Read More
Top Links: GOP voters want compromise, Brewer gets some Adelson love and Buzzfeed got its party on last night
Even a majority of GOP voters want their party to compromise. That and more of what we’re talking about at 4 p.m. Read More
AG Holder: Time for Voting Reform
"It is important for national leaders, academic experts, and members of the public to engage in a frank, thorough, and inclusive discussion about how our election systems can be made stronger and more accessible," Holder said Tuesday. Read More
Gun control: A conversation often started, but never finished
In light of the recent mass shooting at a Portland mall, the topic of gun control arises once again. But when will the nation finish the conversation? Read More
Top Links: Bernanke talks fiscal cliff, ‘job creators’ back Obama, and Romney wins ‘Lie of the Year’
Read between the lines and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is expected to tell Republicans and Democrats to get their fiscal cliff act together. That and more of what we’re talking about today at 4 p.m. Read More
SCOTUS to take up same-sex marriage
Over the years, this country has consistently moved, albeit slowly, toward expanding civil liberties. And the latest announcement from the Supreme Court could be the culmination of yet another major shift in American society. Read More
Top links: Everything you always wanted to know about the Michigan right-to-work fight (but were afraid to ask)
Today, we present the complete guide to Michigan, right-to-work laws and why this fight is coming to your state (if it already hasn’t). Read More
Mitt Romney brings his losing streak to Vegas
According to Pacquiao's publicist Fred Sternburg, Romney began the conversation with: "Hello Manny. I ran for president. I lost." Read More
American Majority Action: We can get the votes to #FireBoehner
The spokesman of one of the organizations leading the "Fire Boehner" movement told MSNBC's Martin Bashir today that they can get the votes to make it happen. Read More
Christopher Weigl and the national bike safety debate
Perhaps it’s a moment for all to heed the same PSA caution that ushered in the motorcycle boom: Check twice, Save a life: Bicycles are everywhere!!! Read More
Top Links: Fiscal cliff just got real, the ‘fire Boehner’ movement and the possibility of bunga bunga 2
The discussions between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner debate has now entered “Bad Boys 2” territory. That’s right: The cliff just got real. That and more of what we’ll be discussing today at 4 p.m. Read More
Louie and the ‘Lunatic’ House vote
The House of Representatives voted 398-1 to strike the word 'lunatic' from federal law—Louie Gohmert was the lone dissenting vote, and his reasoning comes straight out of the right-wing fringe. Read More
Top Links: Everything you always wanted to know about Jim DeMint and Heritage (but were afraid to ask)
We present the complete guide to Jim DeMint, Heritage Foundation and a few other headlines we’ll be talking about at 4 p.m. Read More
