Igor Volsky
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Washington, DC, United States
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Past articles by Igor:
Is ‘defund the IRS’ the new ObamaCare repeal?
We must ensure that Republicans don’t run the ACA playbook against the IRS. → Read More
Unlike US, New Zealand isn't just offering thoughts and prayers
American lawmakers should follow the example of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who promised to build a future with fewer guns in the wake of last week's deadly shootings, write Igor Volsky and Joseph Sakran → Read More
I fled Soviet anti-Semitism: We need to fix lax gun laws as well as hate and bigotry
Igor Volsky says our society simply cannot continue to allow virtually unfettered access to guns. → Read More
The State of the Resistance
How the new anti-Trump Resistance is winning. → Read More
On Gun Violence: Marches Aren’t the Problem
Gun control advocates Igor Volsky and Mark Glaze say a march against the president's policies is certainly appropriate during this year's Pride celebrations. → Read More
Don't Take Your Eyes Off the Issue of Our Time – Gun Control
Amid the chaos of this administration, more guns are getting into the wrong hands. We're often the target. → Read More
No, Joe Biden Didn’t Say That The Senate Should Block Supreme Court Nominees During An Election Year
"Therefore I stand by my position, Mr. President, if the President [George H.W. Bush] consults and cooperates with the Senate or moderates his selections absent consultation, then his nominees may enjoy my support as did Justices Kennedy and Souter," Biden said. → Read More
Your Comprehensive Guide To Islamophobia In The 2016 Presidential Election
Republicans continue to back policies that would discriminate against Muslim immigrants and refugees and could have the effect of intimidating the American Muslim community. → Read More
University President Urges Students To Carry Guns And ‘End Those Muslims’
“I’ve always thought that if more good people had concealed-carry permits, then we could end those Muslims before they walked in and killed them," he said. → Read More
How Terrorist Sympathizers Exploit America’s Gun Laws
Why terrorism is a guns issue. → Read More
Lawmakers Offer ‘Prayers’ For Mass Shooting Victims, Receive Large Checks From The NRA
They got thousands of dollars from the NRA, so all they can do is pray. → Read More
10 Falsehoods That Netanyahu Told During His Appearance At CAP
In a wide-ranging forum, the hawkish prime minister invoked several of his favorite claims about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. → Read More
When It Comes To Family Leave, Not Everyone Is As Lucky As Paul Ryan
We're not all Paul Ryan. This federal employee had to save up 7 years of vacation to have a baby. → Read More
A Hotline That Could Prevent The Next Mass Shooting
This simple approach could help thousands. → Read More
Hillary’s Day Of Mansplaining: Benghazi Edition
This is really something. → Read More
How Long Does It Take John Kasich To Tout His NRA Rating After Learning About A School Shooting?
Ohio governor and GOP presidential candidate John Kasich wasted no time touting his A rating from the National Rifle Association, mere seconds after learning about a school shooting in Oregon that left at least nine people dead on Thursday. Following the tragedy, President Obama promised to take on the gun lobby and push for more gun regulations. → Read More
4 Things John Boehner Did As Speaker That Make Us Cry
"I believe my number one responsibility is to restore the institution of the United States House of Representatives," John Boehner in 2011. → Read More
The Biblical Case For Fighting Climate Change
How Pope Francis is leading the way. → Read More
Have A Slice Of Jeb Bush’s Not-So-Delicious Tax Cut Pie
We baked an apple pie to help explain Jeb Bush's tax cut plan. → Read More
Father Of Slain Journalist Publicly Shames Lawmakers For Opposing Sensible Gun Reforms
His daughter was killed in a gruesome on-air shooting in Virginia. Now, he's devoting his life to stopping gun violence. → Read More