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Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,012

By Erik Loomis

In General

On November 9, 2025

This is the grave of Oliver Winchester. Born in 1810 in Boston, I think Winchester grew up pretty well off, though I'm not totally sure. By the 1850s, he was working as a clothing manufacturer in New York. He already had some capital available and...

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“Solving” Gun Violence Through More Surveillance

By Erik Loomis

On November 29, 2024

The sign of a functioning country my friends: A new bill aimed at beefing up school security could include armed drones guarding Texas schools. The bill filed by State Rep..

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Needed Advancements in Rideshare Services

By Erik Loomis

On November 16, 2024

DORAL, FL - OCTOBER 23: Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump attends a campaigns rally In Florida at the Trump National Doral on October 23, 2015 in Doral, Florida. Trump.

How the Gun Lobby Built Its Political Power

By Erik Loomis

In General

On November 1, 2024

Vice President Dick Cheney inspects a flintlock rifle given to him by the National Rifle Association while he is surrounded by NRA officers Sandra Froman (L), CEO Wayne LaPierre (C), and NRA President Kayne Robinson (R) during the 133rd Annual NRA convention being held at...

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American Responsibility for Latin American Gun Violence

By Erik Loomis

On October 5, 2024

DORAL, FL - OCTOBER 23: Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump attends a campaigns rally In Florida at the Trump National Doral on October 23, 2015 in Doral, Florida. Trump.

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Mexico Trying to Hold American Gun Culture Accountable

By Erik Loomis

On February 2, 2024

DORAL, FL - OCTOBER 23: Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump attends a campaigns rally In Florida at the Trump National Doral on October 23, 2015 in Doral, Florida. Trump.

A Quarter Century of School Shootings

By Erik Loomis

In General

On November 28, 2023

Back in 1998, I was driving across the country. Somewhere in east Texas, I stopped at a fast food joint. Back in them olden days, one could read a physical newspaper in such places. Not having seen the news for a day or so, I...

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The Only Solution to Even The Most Limited Gun Control is to Elect Democrats

By Erik Loomis

On August 21, 2023

Vice President Dick Cheney inspects a flintlock rifle given to him by the National Rifle Association while he is surrounded by NRA officers Sandra Froman (L), CEO Wayne LaPierre (C),.

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Images from American History, Part 60

By Erik Loomis

On April 24, 2023

The late Charlton Heston, the former actor and head of the National Rifle Association, addresses gun owners during a "get-out-the-vote" rally in New Hampshire in October 2002.

Today in Republican Leadership

By Erik Loomis

In General

On April 17, 2023

Kristi Noem might spend most of her resources supporting the cosmetic surgery industry, but at least she has money left over to give harmless American toys to her grandkids. Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), addressing the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum, says her nearly 2-year-old granddaughter “already has...

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The Terrorism Party

By Erik Loomis

On February 5, 2023

DORAL, FL - OCTOBER 23: Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump attends a campaigns rally In Florida at the Trump National Doral on October 23, 2015 in Doral, Florida. Trump.

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Lawless Law Enforcement

By Erik Loomis

On December 17, 2022

The greatest misnomer in society is "law enforcement" since the cops have long ago decided that they are the ones who decide the law. That's especially true in left-leaning states.