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Gun Violence Vs. Terrorism: We Can Fight Both, Dammit, This Is America
Crosses representing those dead from gun violence since Newtown. Because of scheduling conflicts, the new episode of The Orange Couch covering last night’s Mad Men won’t be going up until late tonight. I apologize, but we’ll have a fun time hashing it out tomorrow! Also, apologies on not posting Friday.…
Watch live: Senators discuss gun violence bill
Senators Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., hold a news conference to discuss their agreement on background checks relating to guns. Watch live, broadcast on NBC News on April 10.…
WATCH LIVE: Obama delivers speech about reducing gun violence in Colorado
Speaking at the Denver Police Academy, President Barack Obama makes remarks on reducing gun violence. Watch live video, courtesy of NBC News, below:…
What researchers learned about gun violence before Congress killed funding
President Obama has directed the Centers for Disease Control to research gun violence as part of his legislative package on gun control. The CDC hasn’t pursued this kind of research since 1996 when the National Rifle Association lobbied Congress to cut funding for it, arguing that the studies were politicized…
Biden on gun control: The American people are with us
Just miles from the site of the Newtown school massacre, Vice President Joe Biden warned Thursday that US politicians would pay a price if they refuse to back measures to stem gun violence. Biden said in Danbury, Connecticut that there had been a change in American politics which made it…
Watch live: Biden speaks on gun violence in Connecticut
Vice President Joe Biden delivers the keynote address on the federal response to reducing gun violence at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn. Watch live, broadcast on Feb. 21, scheduled to begin at noon Eastern. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
Watch live: Obama speaks on gun violence in Chicago
President Obama is expected to address gun violence and other issues when he speaks at Hyde Park Academy in Chicago. Watch live, broadcast on NBC News on Feb. 15. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
Obama: Victims of gun violence ‘deserve a simple vote’ on gun control
Obama used his State of the Union address to challenge both House Republicans to call a vote and Senate Republicans to allow a vote on his proposed gun control measures. “Each of these proposals deserves a vote in Congress,” he told them. “If you want to vote no, that’s your…
Watch live: Holder delivers remarks on gun violence in Georgia
Attorney General Eric Holder delivers remarks on gun violence, civil rights and voter protection at Clark Atlanta University in Georgia. He will also take other questions. Watch live, broadcast on Feb. 7. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
Watch live: President speaks on gun violence in Minneapolis
President Obama speaks on gun violence at Minneapolis Police Department special operations center. Watch live, broadcast on Feb. 4. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
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