A Deadly Weekend in America Renews Attention to Congress' Languishing Gun-Control Bills [psmag.com]
By Francie Diep, Pacific Standard, August 5, 2019 Separate gunmen in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, killed a total of 29 people this weekend, and injured dozens more. The El Paso slayings, especially, have drawn attention because the shooter allegedly posted an anti-Hispanic, racist screed online immediately before the shooting. In the aftermath of the two tragedies, lawmakers and President Donald Trump have discussed the importance of background checks and so-called "red-flag" laws. Yet...