On Tuesday, President Barack Obama put forth an executive action for a stricter stance on gun control in the United States. While referencing the Sandy Hook Shooting from back in 2012, the President began to cry. With that, several right-wingers and gun supporters have slammed the POTUS, specifically one from the National Rifle Association (NRA). Read More »
In the wake of yet more mass shootings, the gun control debate is a heavy topic. Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update took to the issue on this past Saturday's episode, with host Amy Schumer, as anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che weighed in with their thoughts on on the issue. Read More »
As news reports of mass shootings seem to be airing each and every week now – which, by the way, blows – much of the debate that comes from it is centered on guns. In recent weeks it has been the shootings in Oregon, and in the past it was occurrences such as the shooting at comedian Amy Schumer's film Trainwreck. And whether people be for or against gun control, it's a topic that is politicized time and time again after each and every mass shooting. Which is exactly why it was perfect fodder for last night's episode of Saturday Night Live with the aforementioned Amy Schumer acting as host. Read More »
It seems that no matter what comedian John Oliver discusses on Sunday night's Last Week Tonight, it makes headlines on Monday morning. And, well, today is no different. Oliver tackled the heavy subject of the Oregon shooting on Sunday night's episode, specifically the conversation that typically follows: mental illness and gun control. To him, however, it seems that talk of the former is significantly trumping the latter. Read More »
As is per usual with mass shootings – which, by the way, it sucks we even have to say that – there’s a constant back and forth from politicians about mental health and gun control. Some believe less guns is the way to stop these attacks, while others claim it’s merely taking care of those in our country with mental disorders. But to Republican Mike Huckabee, “sin and evil” is the problem, not gun violence. Read More »
Trevor Noah has hit some pretty threatening issues since replacing Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, and Monday night's show was no different. In the wake of the shootings at Oregon's Umpqua Community College, what followed from politicians was the usual conversation of mental health care v. gun control. But to Noah, he wishes the ones on the pro-life side were more about actually being pro-life when it came to guns. Read More »
Comedian Jim Jefferies's bit on gun control appears to be going viral following the horrific attack at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. The shootings have left the nation shocked, and like many attacks of the past, the idea of stricter gun control laws are surfacing, as are more mindful attempts to keep those with mental illnesses away from guns. Read More »
After telling her Twitter followers that she's "on it" regarding gun control, comedian Amy Schumer came through with her promise. Following that horrible shooting in Louisiana during a showing of Schumer's film Trainwreck, the comedian partnered up with New York Senator Chuck Schumer (who is apparently her cousin) in order to take a stand on gun regulations and make tighter laws. Read More »
Following the horrific shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana, during a showing of comedian Amy Schumer's newest film Trainwreck, the Comedy Central star has taken a firm stance on stronger gun control laws. The comic assured fans all over the globe via social media that they'll soon see she's making a push for more effective laws against guns in the United States. Read More »
On Tuesday night, Kim Kardashian got into some serious subjects during an event in San Francisco. Kardashian spoke about subjects such as gun control, feminism and whether the United States is ready to elect its first female president. When asked by her interviewer, retired state judge LaDoris Cordell, how we can change the world her answer was "gun control." Read More »
James S. Brady, the former press secretary wounded in an attempted assassination on President Ronald Reagan’s life back in 1981, died earlier today at the age of 73, reports the New York Times. Read More »
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Legendary singer/songwriter and former Beatle John Lennon died from gunshot wounds more than three decades ago. Yoko Ono reminded her Twitter followers Wednesday that millions have died as a result of gun violence since then Read More »