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How Jeff Sessions Made False Assertions to Justify the Expansion of Military Supplies for Police

The attorney general mischaracterized Obama-era restrictions while citing a study that actually says new computers reduce crime more than heavy weapons do.

Isaac Arnsdorf

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American Gun Laws and the Tragedy of the False Negative

Assuming an armed person is harmless when he is, in fact, dangerous, could well be the last mistake someone ever makes. But the default setting for gun laws in the United States assumes just that.

Jay Livingston

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Is the Gun Lobby’s Power Overstated?

The National Rifle Association and other anti-gun-control groups are formidable, but political trends may be loosening their grip on lawmakers.

Alec MacGillis

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You Can Change Laws Without Changing Hearts and Minds

Yes, America has a strong gun culture, but laws can be changed nonetheless.

Seth Masket

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The Psychological Reason Local Police Don’t Need the Military’s Left-Over Weapons

President Obama’s new ban on military equipment for local law enforcement is about more than just excessive force.

Jared Keller

Environment

The Government Must Do More to Protect Marine Mammals From the Navy

A federal judge stands up to the noisy navy.

Brian Palmer

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Where Weapons Go

A new analysis finds that the United States, Russia, and China are selling more weapons than ever, while India, China, and Saudi Arabia are top buyers.

Francie Diep

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SWAT Pranks and SWAT Mistakes

The proliferation of risky police raids over the decades.

Lauren Kirchner

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In Big Win for Defense Industry, Obama Rolls Back Limits on Arms Exports

Critics, including some who’ve worked on enforcing arms export laws, say the changes could undermine efforts to prevent arms smuggling to Iran and others.

Cora Currier

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You Can’t Ban Guns at the Public Pool

The National Rifle Association is about to claim another victory in its three-decade push to deny individual cities the right to regulate guns.

Lois Beckett