Morning Jolt: For Americans’ Gun Rights, the Stakes in 2020 Are as High as Ever

Making the click-through worthwhile: The National Rifle Association gathers in Indianapolis during challenging times, Joe Biden jumps into the presidential race and attempts to refocus the nation's attention back to the Charlottesville white-nationalist rally, and my easily-mocked mock draft.

The National Rifle Association's Easy Days Are Over

Often when you attend the convention of a political group or movement, you'll hear applause lines such as "Our movement is only growing stronger!" or "The future of our cause has never looked brighter!" At this year's National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, an honest assessment would require acknowledging that the outlook was a little brighter two years ago.

In the two years that the GOP controlled the House, Senate, and the White House, they never quite got around to passing concealed-carry reciprocity — which would ensure that a gun owner's concealed-carry permit in his home state was valid in all other states. The legislation has been introduced again, but it will probably not get a vote in the House this cycle ...

April 25 2019

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For Americans' Gun Rights, the Stakes in 2020 Are as High as Ever Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: The National Rifle Association gathers in Indianapolis during challenging times, Joe Biden jumps into the presidential race and attempts to refocus the nation's attention back to the Charlottesville white-nationalist rally, and my easily-mocked mock draft. The National Rifle Association's Easy Days Are Over Often when you attend the convention of a political group or movement, you'll hear applause lines such as "Our movement is only growing stronger!" or "The future of our cause has never looked brighter!" At this year's National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, an honest assessment would require acknowledging that the outlook was a little brighter two years ago. In the two years that the GOP controlled the House, Senate, and the White House, they never quite got around to passing concealed-carry reciprocity — which would ensure that a gun owner's concealed-carry permit in his home state was valid in all other states. The legislation has been introduced again, but it will probably not get a vote in the House this cycle ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Mueller Investigation Was Driven by Pious Hypocrisy Victor Davis Hanson Those who have lectured America on Trump's unproven crimes have written books and appeared on TV to publicize their own superior virtue. Yet they themselves have engaged in all sorts of unethical and illegal behavior. Awakening From Nihilism Michael Novak Vulgar relativism so undermines the culture of liberty that free institutions may not survive the 21st century. FBI Raids Baltimore Mayor's City Hall Offices, Home Amid Corruption Probe Jack Crowe Agents also raided the Maryland Center for Adult Education, a local non-profit that Pugh used to run. ADVERTISEMENT 'Fat Sex Therapist' Seriously Compares Fitness Instructors to Nazis During a Speech at a... Katherine Timpf Her speech at St. Olaf's College was full of ridiculous and dangerous inaccuracies. In the Census Litigation, the Trump Administration Should Prevail David French The Trump administration should win the Department of Commerce v. New York case over its decision to add a citizenship question to the census. Trump Wants Out of Syria. Will His Staff Listen? Michael Brendan Dougherty If neither the public nor the Pentagon can take the word of the commander-in-chief seriously, exactly who will be accountable for our foreign policy? What Congress Should Insist On in Trump's Trade Deal with Mexico and Canada Mattie Duppler The new free-trade agreement is a rare opportunity for the Trump administration and the divided Congress to come together to enact meaningful reforms that would update the country's trading relationship with its North American partners. Jeff Sessions Urges Congress to 'Accept the Results' of Mueller Report And Move On Jack Crowe "I think it's about time to accept the results, and let's get on with the business of America," Sessions said during a speech to the college Republicans. ADVERTISEMENT What NR is Reading How to Be a Conservative Roger Scruton "A dynamic exploration of Western conservatism in a time of political upheaval." Don't miss Roger Scruton's complete political works, now available in paperback. LEARN MORE Photo Essays Top Shots Chinese Navy Anniversary ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.