The NRA Has Declared War on America
The gun-owning organization’s manipulative, lie-spewing, fear-mongering recruitment video is nothing short of a call to violence—and a testament to who they really are.
Katie Rose Guest Pryal
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Katie Rose Guest Pryal is an author and freelance writer who covers health, higher education, motherhood, and careers, though not necessarily together. You can catch her on Twitter (@krgpryal), Facebook (facebook.com/katieroseguestpryal), and her blog (katieroseguestpryal.com).
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