Robyn Thomas

Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

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Executive director of the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, a national law center focused on providing comprehensive legal expertise in support of gun legislation

Robyn Thomas on KCRW

With Republicans in the majority, gun control has almost no chance on Capitol Hill. But last week's mass killing in Oregon has changed the political calculus.

Gun Control, Back on the Front Burner

With Republicans in the majority, gun control has almost no chance on Capitol Hill. But last week's mass killing in Oregon has changed the political calculus.

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