Feb 19 Public Opinion May Support Expanded Gun Sale Background Checks EmbedVideo(5769, 514, 320); As part of a package of proposals aimed at preventing gun violence, President Obama is calling on Congress to pass legislation that strengthens the background check system on guns sales. While the 1993 Brady… Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch Can Violent Video Games Play a Role in Violent Behavior? In our continuing look at the gun debate for PBS's weeklong special "After Newtown," Jeffrey Brown explores whether there is any connection between violent video games and violent behavior. Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch School Shooter: 'My Grand Plan Was Suicide by Cop' Miles O'Brien interviews the 2001 Santana High School shooter Andy Williams from prison. Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch News Wrap: Armed Robbers Make Off With Haul of Diamonds in Belgium News Wrap: Armed Robbers Make Off With Haul of Diamonds in Belgium… Continue watching
Feb 19 The Gun: a Trigger for Art By Tom LeGro A look at some of the ways the gun has been depicted in art, from movies to paintings to photographs. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch The Gun as Image Artist George Blakely presents photos, paintings and movies that depict the gun. Continue watching
Feb 19 The Tuesday Cutline... a Contest By Tom LeGro What? You think bamboo leaves grow on trees? Oh, wait. You think being cute and lazy is easy work? Times are tough, whether you're a panda or someone in a panda suit. So get to work: Write a caption to… Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch Documentary 'Invisible War' Reveals Culture of Sexual Assault in the Military Documentary 'Invisible War' Reveals Culture of Sexual Assault in the Military… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch Colorado Communities Grapple With How to Address Gun Violence Colorado Communities Grapple With How to Address Gun Violence… Continue watching
Feb 18 School Shooter: 'My Grand Plan Was Suicide by Cop' By Jenny Marder In 2001, Andy Williams opened fire on his high school campus, killing two and wounding 13. In a recent phone call with science correspondent Miles O'Brien, he reflects on that shooting from California's Ironwood State Prison. Continue reading