Tag: Florida

"Our banks, our airports, our NBA games, our NFL games, our office buildings, our movie stars, our politicians, they're all more protected than our children at school," Wayne Lapierre said. "Does that make any sense to anybody?" (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

NRA’s Wayne LaPierre goes on offense at CPAC

Tristan Justice · February 22, 2018 4:22 pm

NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch said, "Many in legacy media love mass shootings. You guys love it." She added, "I'm not saying that you love the tragedy, but I am saying that you love the ratings. Crying white mothers are ratings gold to you and many in the legacy media." (Screenshot)

National Security

NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch: ‘Legacy media love mass shootings’

Melissa Quinn · February 22, 2018 3:42 pm

Students are evacuated by police from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., after a shooter opened fire on the campus. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Beltway Confidential

The Parkland shooting and gun control: Explained

Siraj Hashmi · February 22, 2018 3:33 pm

"I expected to be able to ask my questions and give my opinions on my questions," Colton Haab said. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Parkland student: CNN gave me ‘scripted’ questions on guns

Katelyn Caralle · February 22, 2018 12:42 pm

Onlookers Wednesday noted how easily a teenager was able to dismantle Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., at a CNN town hall on gun control. (screenshot)

Marco Rubio’s rollercoaster gun debate in Florida

Pete Kasperowicz · February 22, 2018 4:40 am

Conservative radio host and National Rife Association spokeswoman Dana Loesch attended a CNN town hall event Wednesday on gun violence and gun control. (screenshot)

NRA’s Dana Loesch forced to play defense at Florida town hall after shooting

Eddie Scarry · February 22, 2018 3:58 am

CNN Town Hall: Parkland Survivors Share Opposition to Arming Teachers

Haley Byrd · February 22, 2018 3:40 am

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., faced a hostile crowd at a CNN town hall as he sparred with the father of a student who was killed in the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. (Image courtesy CNN)

Marco Rubio booed at town hall as victim’s father confronts him over guns

Caitlin Yilek · February 22, 2018 2:42 am

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students were among those attending a CNN town hall on Wednesday. Florida Gov.
Rick Scott was not. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott booed for skipping gun town hall

Pete Kasperowicz · February 22, 2018 2:31 am

In this 2017 photo, National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre speaks during the National Rifle Association-ILA Leadership Forum. On Wednesday, the NRA said it would oppose legislation that would raise the age limit to purchase firearms. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

NRA objects to raising minimum age requirement to purchase firearms

Diana Stancy Correll · February 22, 2018 1:27 am

President Trump holds notes during a listening session on Wednesday with high school students and teachers in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Trump heard the stories of students and parents affected by school shootings, following last week's deadly shooting in Florida. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump’s notes for meeting with school shooting survivors included reminder to say ‘I hear you’

Diana Stancy Correll · February 22, 2018 12:30 am

Protesters at the Rally for Gun Reform took to the steps of the old Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Students across the country stage walkouts to protest gun violence one week after Florida shooting

Diana Stancy Correll · February 21, 2018 10:59 pm