Options
Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court, in its decision, District of Columbia v. Heller, struck down Washington, D.C.'s ban on handguns. It was the first time in centuries that the High Court took on a Second Amendment issue. Across the nation, the decision was met with mixed reviews. Steve Wright is former Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Peter Teachout specializes in constitutional law at Vermont Law School. They spoke with VPR's Jane Lindholm about how our laws were shaped, and why gun rights aren't always a partisan issue.
© Copyright 2009, VPR
This is the online edition of VPR News. Text versions of VPR news stories may be updated and they may vary slightly from the broadcast version.
VPR Headlines
- Bartlett Says She Wouldn't Support Yankee License Friday, 11/06/09 5:50pm
- Large Wind Project Proposed For Lowell Stirs Strong Emotions Friday, 11/06/09 5:50pm
- Interview: Retired Broadcaster And Author Steve Delaney Friday, 11/06/09 4:50pm
- Voices in the week's news: November 6, 2009 Friday, 11/06/09 1:10pm
- Artist Makes Rare Public Appearance Friday, 11/06/09 1pm
Vermont Edition
- Finding Ways To Streamline Courts Monday, 11/09/09 Noon and 7pm
- Gubernatorial Candidate Susan Bartlett Friday, 11/06/09 Noon and 7pm
- Senator Bernie Sanders Thursday, 11/05/09 Noon and 7pm
Commentaries
More from Jane Lindholm
Finding Ways To Streamline Courts
Monday, 11/09/09 Noon and 7pm - Vermont Edition
VT Edition: White Nose Syndrome Research
Thursday, 10/29/09 1pm - VPR News
VT Edition: Vermont Monsters
Thursday, 10/29/09 1pm - VPR News
Joe Citro: The Vermont Monster Guide
Thursday, 10/29/09 Noon and 7pm - Vermont Edition
VT Edition: The Crown Point Bridge Closing
Wednesday, 10/28/09 1pm - VPR News
- web tools supported by:
- Contributing Listeners
