Republicans in Congress are choosing party politics over principle, and it’s costing lives.
Since my last column on this topic, mass shootings have continued to plague our country, leaving families shattered and communities fearful. As I write this, at least two children are confirmed dead from a recent tragedy in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the news cycle has already begun its shift to other matters, underscoring the routine nature of mass shootings.
Republicans and the Trump administration are currently fixated on “securing our cities,” which raises the question: Why has the Republican Party, known for championing law and order, neglected to address gun violence with the same urgency? The concern simply disappears when it comes to gun laws even though most weapons used in mass shootings are