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Guns have taken their parents, children and friends, but not their voice. Vastly outspent by the NRA, gun control groups are fighting back.

Plus, who sent a cardboard cut-out to represent him at a gala? Which ex-U.S. President has a big art show coming? Read on for answers.

Authorities revised their account and said the teacher closed the door before a gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School.

And passing gun-control legislation requires changing voters’ minds.

In 2020, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was the top recipient of money from members of the “gun rights” industry. According to Open Secrets, his campaign received a total of $142,653 for the 2019-20 cycle. That put the so-called gun lobby at 33 on the list, far behind other industries

The Supreme Court will revisit whether businesses who refuse to service same-sex weddings are protected under the First Amendment.

Come on, man.

If Uvalde breaks the gun stalemate, it won’t be because the gun lobby loosened its grip. It will be because voters changed their minds.

The NRA is the best-known of the groups spending millions annually to lobby Congress on gun control, but there are other gun-rights advocacy groups.

Authorities revised their account and said the teacher closed the door before a gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School.