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Does a company's stance on issues change how you shop?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Mar 5, 2018
Do companies need to pick a stance publicly or is that taking politics too far? We want to hear from you.
Citing the recent shooting at Stoneman Douglas School in Parkland, Florida, Dick's Sporting Goods announced that it would no longer sell firearms to anyone under 21 years of age, no longer sell high capacity magazines, and would no longer sell assault-style rifles at any company owned stored.
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After Las Vegas shooting, gun stocks spike temporarily

by David Brancaccio and Jana Kasperkevic
Oct 2, 2017
During his campaign, Trump has promised to defend the second amendment.
President Donald Trump makes a statement on the Las Vegas mass shooting. The gunman, identified as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, opened fire from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the music festival, leaving at least 58 people dead and hundreds injured. Police have confirmed that one suspect is dead. The investigation is ongoing.
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Are gunslingers making a comeback thanks to open carry?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 27, 2017
Even the Wild West had gun control
Art and Diana Ramirez of Austin with their pistols in custom-made holsters during and open carry rally at the Texas State Capitol on January 1, 2016 in Austin, Texas. On January 1, 2016, the open carry law took effect in Texas, and 2nd Amendment activists held an open carry rally.
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Here's how Republicans reacted to Trump's 'Second Amendment people' comment

by Marketplace Staff
Aug 10, 2016
Some brushed it off as a bad joke, others said it doesn't matter what he meant.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the audience during a campaign event on August 9, 2016 in Wilmington, North Carolina. During the rally Trump remarked that "second amendment people" could put a stop to opponent HIllary Clinton's pro-gun-control policies and judicial appointments.
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Texas universities brace for guns on campus

by Amy Scott
Mar 31, 2016
A new law taking effect Aug. 1 will allow concealed handguns in classrooms.
The University of Texas Tower on campus.
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Just who is a "gun dealer"?

by Annie Baxter
Jan 5, 2016
If more people who sell guns are required to get federal licenses, more buyers will get background checks
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Have recent shootings been boosting gun sales?

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 10, 2015
Gun makers and retailers are reporting increased sales and increased profits.
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The risks of being an activist CEO

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 30, 2015
Apple's Tim Cook planted a flag on gay rights on Monday, raising the ire of some shareholders.
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Starbucks switches message on open carry guns in stores

by Noel King
Sep 18, 2013
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz urged customers not to bring guns into his coffee chain's stores.
Starbucks doesn't want to be just coffee anymore.
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3D printing regulation a re-hash of the Napster war?

by Molly Wood
Jul 3, 2013
A Danish company called Create it Real says it has software to help prevent people from creating gun components on their 3D printers.
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