Orlando Shooting
The Other Mass Shootings in America This Week
Ten other tragedies, though not even close to the scope or hateful nature of the national nightmare in Orlando, can't be ignored.
What It's Like to Be Gay and Muslim in America
Double or triple minorities, LGBTQ Muslims struggle with discrimination in many forms—and Orlando might make it worse.
Why Can't Gay Men Donate Blood in Australia?
A law from 1984 still prevents gay men from donating blood.
Which Gun Control Policies Will Actually Work?
An attorney at the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence helps us break down the most effective ways of stopping gun violence, from background checks to taking guns away from domestic abusers.
The Orlando Shooter Was Born into America's Culture of Violence
Much has been made of the killer's apparent interest in ISIS, but less time has been spent looking at the ways Mateen fit other patterns of violence.
What Will the Feds Do with the Orlando Shooter’s Widow?
Breaking down the possible criminal charges against the widow of the man who killed 49 and wounded 53 more in Orlando.
Senate filibuster ends after Republicans agree to hold vote on gun control measures
Democratic senators concluded their standoff early Thursday morning with Republicans saying they will vote on measures to expand background checks and prevent people on US terrorism watch lists from buying guns.
Have Democrats Found a Gun Control Fight They Can Actually Win?
They may have an unlikely ally in Donald Trump.
Trump and the NRA Are Going to Talk About Gun Control
Trump tweeted Wednesday that he plans to meet up with the group to discuss (maybe) blocking suspected terrorists from buying guns.
What ISIS Is Saying About the Orlando Shooter
Experts say ISIS is unlikely to ditch Omar Marteen over reports about his sexual orientation, and that anti-LGBTQ sentiment is getting new emphasis in propaganda.
Ghibli Shares Mix for a Canadian LGBTQ Prom, Open Letter Addressing Orlando Tragedy
"i cry every time i see people holding vigils or marching or coming together irl over the attack."
How Leaving America Changes What People Think About Guns
"When I hear about people who own 15 assault weapons I think, why do you need that?"