Kenney wishes to be seen as doing something, but what he’s done will have no effect on the violence sweeping the city.
By Paul Davis
Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less
Philadelphia’s attempt to create new gun restrictions was once again defeated by the judicial branch striking down a new city policy.
By Anthony Hennen
Ben Mannes: School shootings — solutions vs. politicization
Congress and the states need to focus on the most effective practices to curb gun violence. That’s the first step in keeping our streets from becoming killing fields.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Toomey: Gun control deal still possible
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) believes lawmakers are the closest to reaching a bipartisan agreement on gun control laws since he has been in the Senate.
By Isaac Avilucea
Zeoli Show: Councilman Squilla discusses curfew options for South Street in wake of Saturday’s mass shooting
In the wake of Saturday’s shooting on South Street, radio host Rich Zeoli probes Councilman Mark Squilla for solutions to Philly’s rampant crime issue.
Transcribed by Todd Shepherd
PA talks more funding to expedite gun background checks
Officials from the Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee on firearm background checks.
By Anthony Hennen
Pennsylvania gun carry permits soared in 2020, except in Philadelphia
Philadelphians are wondering why they face so many bureaucratic roadblocks to acquiring gun-carry licenses, as the rest of the state is relatively unhindered.
By Stephen Gutowski
Todd DeFeo: Philadelphia suing Pennsylvania over gun laws
Mayor Kenney and other city officials are leading the charge to vacate the Firearm Preemption Laws and declare that the state government has violated the inherent and indefeasible right to enjoy and defend life and liberty.
By Todd DeFeo
Logan Chipkin: Philadelphia freedom fighter Maj Toure has a message — and a plan
The founder of Black Guns Matter has big plans for a libertarian upsurge in our urban centers — and his approach to personal responsibility through firearms training could be a game-changer.
By Logan Chipkin
Donna Cooper: To protect babies from guns, make gun makers bear the costs of shootings
Two-year-old Nikolette Rivera’s life was ended by a single shot from a lone murderer who was aided and abetted in this heinous crime by a corrupted democratic process.
By Donna Cooper