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Policy Archive

Archives for September 2019

Caliber, cartridges, and bump stocks: guns, explained for non-gun people
Gun Violence

As new gun control plans fly, here’s a guide to the weapons at the heart of the debate.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
A North Carolina court just threw out Republicans’ gerrymandered state legislature mapA North Carolina court just threw out Republicans’ gerrymandered state legislature map
Politics

North Carolina’s maps are horribly gerrymandered. This could have big implications for other states, too.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
Gun Violence
Walmart is doing more to stop gun violence than CongressWalmart is doing more to stop gun violence than Congress
Gun Violence

The retailer is pulling back on some gun and ammo sales.

By German Lopez

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