The Earthlings, Luke Peters (CO), and Phoebe Nix (CO) are playing this benefit at Bos Meadery to support Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Come hear some great music and support a great cause for gun control! Noon to 2 pm, $10 suggested donation which goes to Moms Demand Action momsdemandaction.org/ The Earthlings […]
Madison Officials Fight for Gun Control
Dozens of Madison public school leaders and students, county officials and state representatives all packed behind a podium today asking for gun control. They want Republicans to crack down on firearms after the deadly Florida school shooting earlier this month. The county has nearly 5,000 signatures on a petition demanding action from Governor Scott Walker […]
Ortiz: the history of the Second Ammendment
So pertinent to mass shootings which have become numbingly routine in the U.S., Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz’ new book, “Loaded: A Disarming History of the Second Amendment” talks about the history of gun ownership, rights, and gun’s relationship to power and domination in the U.S. She talks with Jan Miyasaki about the book and the history […]
Wisconsin Democrats Seek Gun Regulations
Democrats in the statehouse are calling upon their fellow lawmakers to make a change. They say this week’s historic mass shooting in Las Vegas, which left nearly 60 dead and more than 500 injured, could have been prevented. One of the Democrats leading the charge is State Representative Melissa Sargent. She says, “there are actions […]
Madison’s New Incentive Program for Gun Control
Mayor Soglin announced a new plan to help crack down on gun control, and it involves some easily earned cash. Deputies will offer up to $1000 to anyone who reports guns that were used in a violent crime or that are being held illegally. All such tippers will remain anonymous. Assistant Police Chief Vick Wall […]