Why School-Shooting Episodes Need To Stop

Glee is being criticized for its school-shooting episode, but “Shooting Star” is only the latest in an increasingly misguided genre.

Louis Peitzman a month ago 47 responses

Meet Sandy Hope The Most Hopeful Baby Giraffe In The World

The giraffe was named Sandy Hope in remembrance of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that took the lives of 20 students and six staff members.

Michael Rusch a month ago 2 responses

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Is Controlled By Gun Control

For Connecticut lawmakers, gun control takes priority — and the majority of their time. “Whatever I can do to help them is part of what I need to do,” Rep. Esty says.

Rebecca Berg 2 months ago 9 responses

Joe The Plumber Is Giving Away A Free Assault Rifle On His Website

And it’s the same model rifle that Adam Lanza used in Newtown.

Ryan Broderick 2 months ago 19 responses

Kim Kardashian Accidentally Inspires Pro-Gun #SweetKimGunPic Trending Tag

Kardashian posted a photo of her new diamond-encrusted handgun yesterday, which infuriated all of her followers. Things got a lot weirder though when Glenn Beck got involved.

Ryan Broderick 3 months ago 51 responses

Why Having The Newtown Kids Sing At The Grammys Probably Won’t Help Anyone

An outpouring of support for children who have gone through tragedies might make a nation feel better, but what will they remember when they’re old enough to understand what actually happened?

Kate Dries 3 months ago 9 responses

Pro-Gun Hecklers Shout At Father Who Lost Son In Newtown

About a dozen gun enthusiasts yelled “Second Amendment!” and “Do not infringe on our rights!” at Neil Heslin, who called for an assault weapons ban during a legislative hearing.

Jessica Testa 3 months ago 210 responses

"Stoker": One Sundance Film’s Terrible Timing

Stoker, a promising movie with a great cast and director, is eerily and unpleasantly resonant of Sandy Hook.

Kate Aurthur 3 months ago 9 responses

Children’s Letters To President Obama Urging Gun Control

“P.S.: I know you’re doing your best.” Letters by some of the children who flanked President Obama during today’s press conference announcing executive action on gun control.

Gavon Laessig 4 months ago 50 responses

In Gun Violence Debate, It’s Shoot First, Ask Questions Later

Legislation may be dead, but both sides are getting increasingly nasty as decades-old 2nd Amendment fight flares anew.

John Stanton 4 months ago 5 responses

So, R. Kelly Wrote A Song For The Victims Of Sandy Hook

It’s called “I Know You Are Hurting.”

Ryan Broderick 4 months ago 18 responses

The Most Inappropriate Ad Possible In An Article About Sandy Hook

Connecticut paper runs ad for an arms show next to story about Sandy Hook students going back to school. SMH.

Mike Hayes 4 months ago 165 responses

NRA Leader Stands By Cops-In-Schools Proposal

“If it’s crazy to call for putting police and armed security in our school to protect our children, then call me crazy.”

Zeke Miller 4 months ago 13 responses

Why “Natural Born Killers” Still Gets Blamed For Gun Violence

The NRA’s Wayne LaPierre cited Natural Born Killers as one cause of gun violence. His reference may not be current, but the 1994 film has a long history of blame.

Louis Peitzman 4 months ago 24 responses

Michelle Obama’s Letter To Newtown Families

“We are beginning to have those difficult conversations about how we can build a safer, more peaceful tomorrow for all our children.”

Hillary Reinsberg 4 months ago 37 responses

Hollywood Stars "Demand A Plan" On Gun Control

Powerful video aimed at raising public awareness after Newtown shooting.

Zeke Miller 4 months ago 55 responses

National Rifle Association Argues For More Guns In Response To Sandy Hook Massacre

“The only thing that stops a bad guy is a good guy with a gun,” Wayne LaPierre says.

Rebecca Berg 4 months ago 34 responses

Protesters Disrupt NRA Post-Sandy Hook Press Conference

A man and a woman representing codepink.org held these signs up in front of NRA chief Wayne LaPierre. The man was removed from the room shouting, “We need to stop the killing, the NRA is killing our children.” According to LaPierre, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

Ryan Broderick 4 months ago 29 responses

PS22 Chorus Sings Tribute To Sandy Hook Victims

The famed children’s choir sings the Sandy Hook school’s song and offers words of condolence to the victims of the shooting.

Stacy Lambe 4 months ago 34 responses

Obama Asked About Efforts On Gun Control: “Where Have You Been?”

“I don’t think I’ve been on vacation,” Obama replies.

Zeke Miller 4 months ago 4 responses

How Newtown Is Celebrating Christmas

With 26 red stockings and 26 overflowing trees.

Jessica Testa 4 months ago 49 responses

10 Mind-Blowingly Disturbing And Ridiculous Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The Sandy Hook Shooting

The most prominent conspiracy theory is that the New World Order left clues in a scene of The Dark Knight Rises. No relation to reality.

Ryan Broderick 4 months ago 152 responses

Newtown Residents Excoriate The Media On Facebook

“Cameras just aimed at the door to the funeral home…” Newtowners, and others, vent their frustrations: “Now the curtain needs to close.”

John Herrman 4 months ago 67 responses

Ke$ha’s "Die Young" Reportedly Pulled From Radio Play After Newtown Shooting

Ke$ha tweeted: “I understand why my song is now inappropriate.”

Ryan Broderick 4 months ago 15 responses

Post-Sandy Hook, Businesses Drop Guns

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Cerberus shun rifles.

NowThis News 4 months ago 19 responses

Victims’ Families Push For New Gun Laws On Capitol Hill

“We need to all speak up,” the father of a Sandy Hook survivor says. The Connecticut deaths move to Washington.

Rebecca Berg 4 months ago 3 responses

26 Random Acts Of Kindness

One random act of kindess for each person killed in Sandy Hook Elementary School. Join the revolution!

Matt Stopera 4 months ago 680 responses

Obama Gets Specific On Gun Control

Carney says Obama would back assault weapons ban, closing the gun show loophole and banning high-capacity magazines.

Zeke Miller 4 months ago 17 responses

NFL Star Wrote The Name Of Each Sandy Hook Victim On His Shoes

A sports trend to get behind.

Jack Moore 4 months ago 111 responses