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Election Spending Reached New High in 2014, Despite Fewer Donors
Spending on Congressional elections reached its highest level ever in 2014, even though fewer Americans donated money.
February 19, 2015
How the NSA Spying Programs Have Changed Since Snowden
The government says it's made reforms to its surveillance programs. But how much is really different?
February 9, 2015
What Happened When a Major Gun Company Crossed the NRA
Smith & Wesson's fall from grace set an example for the rest of the gun industry.
January 16, 2015
NRA Sues 3 Pennsylvania Cities Over Local Gun-Control Measures
A new Pennsylvania law has made it easier for individuals, as well as groups like the NRA, to sue local municipalities over their gun-control measures.
January 16, 2015
Report: After Citizens United, Outside Spending Doubles
Campaign spending by outside groups, such as super PACs, has more than doubled in the past five years -- and most of it is coming from the super-rich.
January 14, 2015
Snowden on Cyber Warfare: "We Really Started This Trend"
Edward Snowden talks with NOVA about how U.S. spying raises the risk of cyber attacks.
January 8, 2015
How Loaded is the Gun Lobby?
One reason why gun-rights groups wield so much power in Washington? Money. FRONTLINE tallied federal spending by the top gun-rights and gun-control groups for 2014. See how they stack up.
January 6, 2015
NRA Insiders on the Politics of Guns
Three former NRA insiders on how the group wins in Washington, what its members believe and why its executive vice president is a horrible shot.
January 6, 2015
FRONTLINE Answers Your Questions About the NRA
From the NRA's political evolution, to the group's relationship with firearm manufacturers, "Gunned Down" filmmaker Michael Kirk answers your questions.
January 6, 2015
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Gunned Down: The Power of the NRA
FRONTLINE investigates the politics and the power of the NRA.
January 6, 2015
The Gun-Control Movement, Two Years After Newtown
The gun-rights lobby still holds the edge when it comes to gun policy in America, but gun-control advocates say they're starting to gain some momentum.
December 19, 2014