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All Schools Must Boost Security Mar. 12, 2018
It's impossible to imagine the horror of sending one's child to school in the morning and never gett... Read More
If You're Trying to Ban Guns, the Least You Could Do Is Learn the Basics Mar. 09, 2018
The Washington Post recently published an op-ed by writer Adam Weinstein in which he argues that Sec... Read More
When the NRA is Under Fire Feb. 23, 2018
When it comes to buying political influence, the National Rifle Association stands in a league of it... Read More
The National Scourge Comes to Parkland Feb. 19, 2018
Sometimes we think about creating a template in the computer system for writing about mass shootings... Read More
On The One Hand, Gun Violence; On The Other Hand, Gun Control Feb. 16, 2018
On the one hand, because it's the 18th school shooting so far this year, the news that another psych... Read More
That Helpless, Hopeless Feeling Oct. 05, 2017
Horrific, sickening and tragic are just a few of the words I've heard used to describe the news from... Read More
A Massacre Is Not an Argument Oct. 04, 2017
The morning after a gunman murdered nearly 60 people in Las Vegas, Hillary Clinton tweeted that "we ... Read More
Sadly, No One Is Immune to Gun Violence Jun. 22, 2017
Another day of gun violence in the news, from coast to coast Wednesday. The sounds of gunfire and th... Read More
The NRA Shuns a Second Amendment Martyr Jun. 21, 2017
Philando Castile did what you are supposed to do if you have a concealed-carry permit and get pulled... Read More
LYNDA HIRSCH ON TELEVISION -- SUMMARIES Jun. 10, 2017
"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Katie anxiously awaits word about her proposed jewelry designs with th... Read More
Ohio State Terrorist Attack a Crossroads Dec. 06, 2016
Thankfully, the 11 victims of a car and knife attack on Monday at Ohio State University are expected... Read More
Conviction After A+ Military Record Ruins Job Chances Oct. 13, 2016
Q: I served fours years honorably in the military, but I decided to return to civilian life. I lived... Read More
Fix the Ghetto Aug. 20, 2016
Fear, anger, cries of racism. This is what seems to envelop America these days. It's all dished up d... Read More
Smartphone Gun Is Just Dumb Apr. 05, 2016
Imagine this conversation at the restaurant table next to you: "Honey, when we're out to dinner, is ... Read More
The Tearful Dictator Jan. 06, 2016
The tyrant cries. While announcing his new slate of gun control measures designed to pave the way fo... Read More
What Is to Be Done? Oct. 08, 2015
WASHINGTON — Regarding last week's mass murder in Oregon, what is there to say that is new? Th... Read More
Kate's Parents Strike Back Sep. 06, 2015
"We're here not only for Kate, to keep her memory alive, but to have something done," a shellshocked... Read More
Have No Gun, Will Sheriff Jan. 04, 2015
It sounds like one of those only-in-San-Francisco tales: San Francisco's sheriff cannot carry a gun ... Read More
If Our Grief Were Colorblind Dec. 03, 2014
Hundreds showed up Wednesday morning for the funeral of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. Tamir was black, and... Read More
Mickey Mouse
Aug. 29, 2014
