Video: The Rifleman | Sierra Pettengill
Through meticulously assembled archival imagery, “The Rifleman” reveals the roots of the modern National Rifle Association, U.S. Border Patrol, and the gun lobby’s unyielding influence on national politics. (running time: 18 minutes)
Jason Baldinger: A Seventy-Four Dollar Shotgun
two men in camouflage
drunk loud talk, stare at shotguns
Rick Campbell: My Uncle’s Hunting Trailer
I don’t remember
pulling the trigger, but the pistol kicked hard,
the air exploded; I missed the can.
Robert C. Koehler: Gunfire and Wildfire — The New Abnormal
This is a country at war with itself in multiple ways. Thousand Oaks, California: a city torn apart by wildfire and gunfire. Both are unnatural disasters. “This is the new … Continue reading →
Video: Liberal Redneck — On Guns
. Trae says, “I sympathize with pro-gun people. Always have. But at some point ain’t enough enough?” Email subscribers may click on the title of this post to watch the … Continue reading →
Video: As White House Ramps Up Attacks on Free Press, NRA Issues Warning to New York Times
. Conservative commentator tells newspaper, “We’re coming for you.” The National Rifle Association (NRA) drew attention this weekend after its newest ad went viral. The New York Times is the … Continue reading →
Jose Padua: The Beautiful Thing
In Virginia this fat southern kid sits by me on the bus and starts talking to a man wearing a baseball cap who’s sitting across the aisle from him. “My … Continue reading →
Robin Williams performing at the Met: Gun Crazy Culture
Performing at the Met in New York, Robin Williams sheds light on America’s gun crazy culture.