Does Ukraine Value Gun Rights Enough to Remain Free if They Defeat the Russian Invasion?

By Cody Wisniewski Nearly three months in, it’s tough to judge the overall state of Ukraine’s war with Russia. But there’s widespread agreement (and amazement), that Ukraine has defeated Russia’s initial effort to take Kyiv and topple the Ukrainian government. Much of Ukraine’s success in this regard has come from ordinary citizens bearing arms in … Read more

Ukraine and The Left Suddenly Embrace Civilian Gun Rights

Sometimes you just have to go out and look at the stars. Sure, you could do that to relax, but right now we need to give the heavens a quick check to see if the Earth has been sucked through a wormhole and into an alternate universe. Why? Because it’s sure looking like we’re in … Read more

The New York Times’ Strange New Respect for Citizens Owning and Carrying ‘Assault Weapons’

Volunteer fighters armed with assault rifles patrolled central Kyiv on Friday, ready to defend their country. Follow live updates. https://t.co/hQc2wYb6r0 pic.twitter.com/n2B2lPrgVL — The New York Times (@nytimes) February 26, 2022 Yes, this is the New York Times writing approvingly of average Ukrainian citizens taking up arms to defend themselves, their families, and their country. They’re … Read more