On AlterNet: firearms

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "firearms"

America's Recent Gifts to the World: Guns and Obesity

David Sirota, AlterNet. May 11, 2012.

These days, America has two favorite new exports: firearms and obesity.

Reefer Madness: The Feds Seem Intent on Destroying Medical Pot

Ethan Nadelmann, AlterNet. November 7, 2011.

This year, federal authorities have done almost everything in their power to undermine state regulation of medical marijuana. It is time Obama implement his original policy.

Montana Fights Ridiculous Memo Banning Medical Marijuana Users From 2nd Amendment

Phillip Smith, Drug War Chronicle. October 7, 2011.

Montana's attorney general is the latest high-ranking political figure to blast the Obama administration for prohibiting medical marijuana users from being sold firearms.

It's Bring Your Gun to Church Day

Bill Berkowitz, Smirking Chimp. March 2, 2009.

Arkansas takes the lead in bringing America's obsession with firepower to the pews.

Guns in Your Workplace Parking Lot? Thanks, NRA!

Martha Rosenberg, AlterNet. January 16, 2008.

The NRA is reviving its campaign to prohibit businesses from forbidding employees from keeping firearms in their cars.