Tag Archives: guns and the second amendment

Join The Hidden History of the Second Amendment Virtual Teach-In

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: Action alert from MomsRising.org The national debate about gun violence and gun policy reform rests on an understanding of the Second Amendment shaped by the NRA and other pro-gun extremists. Their definition asserts that the right to … Continue reading →

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Raskin Takes On The 2nd Amendment

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Dave Bradley

(3:48) Listen as Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland explains the 2nd amendment to Radical Republicans: The 2nd amendment was put in the constitution mostly so that the country would not have to have a standing army. Standing armies in Europe … Continue reading →

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The Second Amendment Is Not Good Enough For Republicans

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Paul Deaton

Republican lawmakers passed an amendment to the Iowa Constitution which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. I urge readers to vote no. According to House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl, “The Freedom Amendment is the proposal to enshrine in our … Continue reading →

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The Hidden History Of Guns And The Second Amendment

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Thom Hartmann’s hidden history series is available on Amazon. Other books in Hartmann’s hidden history series include: The Hidden History of American Oligarchy: Reclaiming our Democracy from the Ruling Class; Guns and the Second Amendment; Monopolies: How Big Business Destroyed … Continue reading →

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