Commentary: Two bills that passed the U.S. House last week aim to protect all of us with stronger background checks before purchasing a weapon. But the bills face an uncertain future in the Senate.
NCR Today: While bishops express alarm and side with some aspects of gun control, grassroots congregants have reason to believe Christian teachings support gun ownership and use.
NCR Today: Gun rights advocates' rejection of common-sense steps to reduce gun violence and their attacks on teenagers are ultimately about protecting gun manufacturers' profits.
As high schoolers lead the push for gun control, among more than 100 bills idling on Capitol Hill are efforts to expand background checks, restrict some guns, and regulate flamethrowers.
Distinctly Catholic: We Catholics bring our prayers and beliefs to these horrific mass killings, but we bring much more to the effort to keep future such killings from happening.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Democratic Party continues self-destruction; Bishop Tobin calls out NRA; Real reasons American working has declined; Napa Institute's 'strategic partner'
NCR Today: President Trump, like other favorites of the National Rifle Association, is anxious not to blame the availability of guns for any tragedy. But in this case, might both mental illness and guns be to blame?
