Tag Archives: guns and the second amendment

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

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

(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

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

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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