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Mayors Against Illegal Guns

Vulnerable Dem Targeted By Bloomberg Group

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 05.24.2013 | Politics

Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a group in favor of gun control and backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, announced a new ad campaign Thursday...

New Ad Thanks GOP Senator For Controversial Vote

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 05.09.2013 | Politics

Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a gun control advocacy group backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, announced a new television ad Thursday than...

Max Baucus, the Senator from K Street -- A Poster Boy for Campaign Finance Reform

Pearl Korn | Posted 05.08.2013 | Politics
Pearl Korn

He has served his paymasters year in and year out in his long Senate career, leaving little doubt in anyone's mind as to whom he really represents -- his nickname is the "Senator from K Street," and he alone carries that distinction.

Amanda Terkel

Kelly Ayotte Declines Dinner With Gun Victim's Widow

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.03.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) has turned down a dinner invitation during the congressional recess from a woman whose husband was killed by ...

Dem Senator Faces Pressure Over Contentious Vote

AP | ANDREW DeMILLO | Posted 05.02.2013 | Politics

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As one of five Democrats who opposed expanding background checks for firearm sales, U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas is faci...

The Myth of a Gun "Intensity Gap"

Margie Omero | Posted 04.25.2013 | Politics
Margie Omero

In the wake of the failure of the Senate to pass even a modest background check bill, many around the country are still scratching their heads. How co...

Cartoonists Against Gun Violence

Lester & Charlie | Posted 04.24.2013 | Comedy
Lester & Charlie

What happens when more than 20 of America's funniest cartoonists get together? They make a very serious public service announcement demanding action against gun violence.

Gun Control Group Mulls Campaign Against Vulnerable Dem

National Journal | Posted 04.24.2013 | Politics

Mayor’s Against Illegal Guns, the well-funded group co-founded by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is seriously considering a months-long televisio...

Cartoonists Demand Action to End Gun Violence: The Jester's Hat Is Off

Ruben Bolling | Posted 04.23.2013 | Comedy
Ruben Bolling

It's this singular issue that has spurred this group of cartoonists and artists to stop merely hating these national tragedies, but to stand up from our drawing boards and say, "Enough."

From the Streets of Boston to the Halls of Congress, Extremists Have Our Country Under Siege

Pearl Korn | Posted 04.24.2013 | Politics
Pearl Korn

President Obama had poured his heart and political capital into background checks and gun reform, yet his efforts were met with failure, in a coup against the will of the People orchestrated by the NRA and their lackeys in the Senate.

Bloomberg Slams Senate For Gun Control Vote

Posted 04.18.2013 | New York

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg sharply criticized senators who defeated a gun-buyer background check bill Wednesday, calling the vote a "damni...

Mothers Will Never Forget Newtown

Sheela Raja, PhD | Posted 04.13.2013 | Politics
Sheela Raja, PhD

It is truly incredible to see women everywhere -- mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts and daughters -- speaking up and speak out. We will never forget Newtown. We will never "get over" Newtown. And we have really long attention spans. Are you listening, Congress?

Ad Campaign Calls For Background Checks

The Huffington Post | Sabrina Siddiqui | Posted 04.13.2013 | Politics

Mayors Against Illegal Guns, the anti-gun violence group spearheaded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, launched a new ad campaign Friday askin...

Catering to the 10 Percent

Doug Thornell | Posted 04.11.2013 | Politics
Doug Thornell

It's a shame that a party can get away with opposing something that has majority support, let alone 90 percent, but that's where we are with the GOP today. Most of these Republicans are blinded by the fear that they'll face a primary challenge if they buck the fringe of their vocal base.

Mayors Against Illegal Guns Tries Campaign Tactic

The Huffington Post | Michael McAuliff | Posted 04.10.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- The anti-gun violence group launched by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is rolling out a vote-scoring system for gun bills that's simil...

Bloomberg: Fight Crime By Being More Like NYC

AP | DAVID B. CARUSO | Posted 04.05.2013 | New York

NEW YORK -- New York City's mayor met Thursday with the parents of a Chicago girl killed just days after performing at President Barack Obama's inaugu...

Politicians, Not the Public, Have Moved on Guns

Margie Omero | Posted 04.03.2013 | Politics
Margie Omero

While on some gun questions support fluctuates, the president's main gun law priorities remain popular. It is politicians who have moved on these popular policies.

National Day to Demand Action: Help Make Gun Safety Legislation a Reality

Thomas M. Menino | Posted 03.28.2013 | Politics
Thomas M. Menino

America's mayors know firsthand the tragic price of inaction on this issue. We're the ones who get the call at 3 a.m. after one of our police officers has been shot and killed in the line of duty, or a young person's life has been cut short by a stray bullet.

Emotional New Gun Control Ad Features Sandy Hook Families

The Huffington Post | Elise Foley | Posted 03.28.2013 | Politics

Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a group led by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, released a television ad on Thursday featuring family members of fo...

House Democrats To Obama, OMB: Repeal Tiahrt Amendment

The Huffington Post | Will Wrigley | Posted 03.26.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- A group of Democratic congressmen are urging the Obama administration and the Office of Management and Budget to remove an amendment to ...

What the NRA Is Really Afraid Of

Sanjay Sanghoee | Posted 03.26.2013 | Politics
Sanjay Sanghoee

Despite public support for gun control rising, the NRA has made it a point to oppose, vilify, and machinate against any type of gun control, culminating in conducting robocalls to the citizens at Newtown. This type of belligerence is so extreme that it can only be a sign of fear.

Joe The Plumber Gives Three Lines Of Defense: Pee, Vomit Or Shoot

The Huffington Post | Chelsea Kiene | Posted 04.02.2013 | Politics

Samuel Wurzelbacher -- more commonly known as Joe the Plumber for his role in the 2008 presidential election -- is once again joining the national gun...

Bloomberg vs. The NRA

AP | Posted 05.23.2013 | Politics

NEW YORK -- A new $12 million television ad campaign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns will push senators in key states to back gun control efforts, in...

Amanda Terkel

Mayor In Nebraska Makes Gun Control His Top Campaign Issue

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 03.12.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle (D) is making gun control a central issue in his bid for reelection, putting him at odds with his challengers in ...

Newtown's Going to NASCAR, But Where's Waltrip on Gun Control?

Anthony Badami | Posted 04.23.2013 | Sports
Anthony Badami

There are 75 million NASCAR fans. This year could be one of the most viewed Daytona 500s ever, making it an especially attractive venue for a powerful statement of change.