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Clayton E. Cramer

Clayton E. Cramer teaches history at the College of Western Idaho. His most recent book is My Brother Ron: A Personal and Social History of the Deinstitutionalization of the Mentally Ill (2012). He is raising capital for a feature film about the Oberlin Rescue of 1858.
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At The Brink: Dr. John Lott Defines America’s Calamity

Friday, May 17th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

The More Guns, Less Crime author is back, with harrowing statistics.

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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): Credentialed, Not Educated

Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Despite his law degree, an MSNBC appearance revealed him ignorant of two elements of the Constitution.

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The Dynamic Nature of Economic Decisions

Saturday, May 4th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

And why progressives just don't get it.

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Media Violence, Hollywood Narratives, and the Mentally Ill

Monday, April 1st, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

The violent imagery problem that deserves a national conversation.

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Do Background Checks for Gun Purchases Actually Work?

Friday, March 29th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

With so much case study available, you would think advocates could show us more convincing evidence.

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Wrong Battle, Wrong Enemy

Sunday, March 17th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Like it or not, the low-information voter is the battleground.

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Ban It Harder: Obama’s ‘Armor-Piercing Bullets’ Suggestion

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

This class of bullets is already illegal. Why does Obama suggest further legislation?

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Colorado Fights Concealed Carry on Campus: Why, Exactly?

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

What's the problem? University statistics show no correlation between carry permits and crime. Related: Colorado Legislators Propose to Ban Shotguns

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Warrantless Searches Proposed — for Third Time — by WA Democrats

Thursday, February 21st, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

State Senator Adam Kline's "mistake" excuse doesn't fly, considering he has done this twice before.

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Fixing Our Mental Health System

Thursday, February 21st, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

We can make a good start by spending money on the mentally ill more efficiently.

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I’m Glad That I Don’t Have Canadian Murder Rates Where I Live

Thursday, February 14th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Surprising results when comparing murder rates for specific Canadian provinces with their American neighbors.

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Gun Control, Mental Illness, and Safety: A Letter for Ted Cruz

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Senator Cruz requested a statement from expert Clayton Cramer to be discussed at Tuesday's committee meeting.

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Modern Democratic ‘Fire-Eaters’

Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

The outrageous rhetoric and threats coming from some Democrats demonstrate the necessity of the Second Amendment.

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Does ‘Gun Show Loophole’ Actually Result in Gun Crime?

Friday, January 18th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Statistics do not point to criminals using this tactic.

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Public Highlights Mass Murders, Ignores Most Murders: Racism?

Sunday, January 13th, 2013 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Cornel West's assertion is as simplistic as that of gun control advocates.

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‘Deinstitutionalization’: Mass Murder and Untreated Madness

Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 - by Clayton E. Cramer

It's all but impossible now to involuntarily commit the obviously ill.

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Ugly Truths About Prejudice

Friday, May 11th, 2012 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Are sky-high black crime rates responsible for prejudice in America?

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The Ultrasound Mandate and Personal Responsibility

Monday, April 2nd, 2012 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Making abortion readily available is valuable not only to irresponsible women, but also to irresponsible men.

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How Common Are Deaths Like Trayvon Martin’s?

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Statistics show that concealed carry permit holders are far less likely to commit gun crimes than the general population.

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Non-Intervention as Foreign Policy

Sunday, February 5th, 2012 - by Clayton E. Cramer

A beautiful ideal, but not terribly practical for the messy world in which we live.

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Crony Capitalism: There Is Nothing New Under the Sun

Friday, January 13th, 2012 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Nicholas Nickleby and Obama's promotion of "green energy."

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CEO Salaries and Pharmaceutical Costs

Saturday, November 19th, 2011 - by Clayton E. Cramer

How much do CEO and other top exec salaries add to the cost of drugs?

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Buying Group Health Insurance Can Be a Bureaucratic Nightmare

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 - by Clayton E. Cramer

If the Republican Party really wanted to win in 2012, they would raise this issue.

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Is Romney Our Best Choice?

Sunday, July 17th, 2011 - by Clayton E. Cramer

The evidence suggests otherwise — but for the wrong reason.

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We Can Make This Disappear for a Fee

Sunday, July 10th, 2011 - by Clayton E. Cramer

Scrubbing your mug shot from the net is a growing business.

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