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Biography of Derrick Bell

A short biography of Derrick Bell, the first black tenured faculty member at Harvard Law School.

The Mississippi Personhood Amendment

What is the Mississippi Personhood Amendment? Explanation and full text inside.

President Barack Obama and Assault Weapons

President Barack Obama has pledged his support for a permanent ban on the sale of assault weapons in the United States. However, no action has been taken to enact such a ban. Learn more about President Obama's stance on assault weapons.

President Barack Obama and Gun Rights

The administration of President Barack Obama has been largely neutral on the issue of gun rights, despite a heightened fear from pro-gun advocates in the run-up to the 2008 election. Learn about Obama's record on guns that led to that fear and the Obama administration's position on such issues as assault weapons, background checks and data reporting of gun sales.

Biography: Wayne LaPierre

A biography of Wayne LaPierre, a career-long employee of the National Rifle Association and long-time executive director and CEO of the NRA. LaPierre has been a staunch supporter of gun rights throughout his career as a political lobbyist and has drawn both praise and criticism as the public spokesman of the NRA.

Wyoming Gun Rights

Gun rights in Wyoming. Learn more about gun rights in Wyoming in this overview of gun laws in Wyoming. From Wyoming gun control to Wyoming handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Wyoming gun owners.

Wisconsin Gun Rights

Gun rights in Wisconsin. Learn more about gun rights in Wisconsin in this overview of gun laws in Wisconsin. From Wisconsin gun control to Wisconsin handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Wisconsin gun owners.

West Virginia Gun Rights

Gun rights in West Virginia. Learn more about gun rights in West Virginia in this overview of gun laws in West Virginia. From West Virginia gun control to West Virginia handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for West Virginia gun owners.

Washington Gun Rights

Gun rights in Washington. Learn more about gun rights in Washington in this overview of gun laws in Washington. From Washington gun control to Washington handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Washington gun owners.

Virginia Gun Rights

Gun rights in Virginia. Learn more about gun rights in Virginia in this overview of gun laws in Virginia. From Virginia gun control to Virginia handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Virginia gun owners.

Vermont Gun Rights

Gun rights in Vermont. Learn more about gun rights in Vermont in this overview of gun laws in Vermont. From Vermont gun control to Vermont handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Vermont gun owners.

Utah Gun Rights

Gun rights in Utah. Learn more about gun rights in Utah in this overview of gun laws in Utah. From Utah gun control to Utah handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Utah gun owners.

Texas Gun Rights

Gun rights in Texas. Learn more about gun rights in Texas in this overview of gun laws in Texas. From Texas gun control to Texas handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Texas gun owners.

Tennessee Gun Rights

Gun rights in Tennessee. Learn more about gun rights in Tennessee in this overview of gun laws in Tennessee. From Tennessee gun control to Tennessee handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Tennessee gun owners.

South Carolina Gun Rights

Gun rights in South Carolina. Learn more about gun rights in South Carolina in this overview of gun laws in South Carolina. From South Carolina gun control to South Carolina handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for South Carolina gun owners.

Rhode Island Gun Rights

Gun rights in Rhode Island. Learn more about gun rights in Rhode Island in this overview of gun laws in Rhode Island. From Rhode Island gun control to Rhode Island handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Rhode Island gun owners.

Pennsylvania Gun Rights

Gun rights in Pennsylvania. Learn more about gun rights in Pennsylvania in this overview of gun laws in Pennsylvania. From Pennsylvania gun control to Pennsylvania handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Pennsylvania gun owners.

Oregon Gun Rights

Gun rights in Oregon. Learn more about gun rights in Oregon in this overview of gun laws in Oregon. From Oregon gun control to Oregon handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Oregon gun owners.

Oklahoma Gun Rights

Gun rights in Oklahoma. Learn more about gun rights in Oklahoma in this overview of gun laws in Oklahoma. From Oklahoma gun control to Oklahoma handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Oklahoma gun owners.

New Mexico Gun Rights

Gun rights in New Mexico. Learn more about gun rights in New Mexico in this overview of gun laws in New Mexico. From New Mexico gun control to New Mexico handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for New Mexico gun owners.

New Jersey Gun Rights

Gun rights in New Jersey. Learn more about gun rights in New Jersey in this overview of gun laws in New Jersey. From New Jersey gun control to New Jersey handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for New Jersey gun owners.

New Hampshire Gun Rights

Gun rights in New Hampshire. Learn more about gun rights in New Hampshire in this overview of gun laws in New Hampshire. From New Hampshire gun control to New Hampshire handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for New Hampshire gun owners.

Nevada Gun Rights

Gun rights in Nevada. Learn more about gun rights in Nevada in this overview of gun laws in Nevada. From Nevada gun control to Nevada handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Nevada gun owners.

Nebraska Gun Rights

Gun rights in Nebraska. Learn more about gun rights in Nebraska in this overview of gun laws in Nebraska. From Nebraska gun control to Nebraska handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Nebraska gun owners.

Montana Gun Rights

Gun rights in Montana. Learn more about gun rights in Montana in this overview of gun laws in Montana. From Montana gun control to Montana handgun laws, this is intended as a brief guide for Montana gun owners.

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