People can download a copy of our research at the journal available here and at SSRN here. Abstract Using a unique data set we link the race of police officers who kill suspects with the race of those who are killed across the United States. We have data on a total of...
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On Real America’s Voice: Biden’s rhetoric implies there are virtually no Democratic countries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYAubA2OpPE Dr. John Lott appeared on Steve Bannon's War Room to discuss Lott's piece in the Washington Times about how Biden and Democrat’s rhetoric implies there are virtually no Democratic countries. Lott made two main points: 1)...
At the Washington Times: Biden’s rhetoric implies there are virtually no Democratic countries
Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at the Washington Times responding to Democrats' claims about Republicans being anti-democratic and totalitarian because of their support for voter IDs and other anti-fraud provisions. President Joe Biden’s extreme rhetoric in his...
In the Omaha World-Herald: Fears about carrying guns without permits are unfounded
Nebraska State Senator Tom Brewer and Dr. John Lott have an op-ed on the issue of Constitutional Carry in the Omaha World-Herald. Today Lott will be testifying before the Nebraska state Senate on the bill that Brewer is sponsoring. Gun-control advocates keep making...
On the Michigan Talk Network: With the For the People Act, Democrats, Not Republicans, Are the Real Threat to Democracy
Dr. John Lott talked with host Steve Gruber on the Michigan Talk Network about his recent opinion piece at Townhall "With the For the People Act, Democrats, Not Republicans, Are the Real Threat to Democracy." Friday, January 14, 2022, 8:35 to 8:37 AM
At Townhall: What Reporters should ask Biden about guns at his promised press conference on Wednesday
Dr. John Lott has a new piece up at Townhall: President Biden’s remarks after the hostage situation at the synagogue in Texas leave more questions than answers..What were the motivations for the attack occur? A full day after a Pakistani Muslim attacked a synagogue on...
On WWNN South Florida’s Money Talk Radio Network: How Democrats are destroying Election Integrity
Dr. John R. Lott talked with host Nat Trager about how democrats of the past believed voter id's were needed, but the democrat leaders of today want to destroy election integrity. Dr. Lott explains in his recent piece at Imprimis titled Is Ensuring Election Integrity...
Dick’s Sporting Goods reportedly lost $250 million in revenue when they stopped selling guns
According to an article in Fast Company, Dick’s Sporting Goods "estimates that its decision to stop selling automatic weapons cost it about $250 million in revenue." If Dick's CEO actually made this statement, he is either misspoke or doesn't know much about guns....
On WIBC In Indianapolis:Discussion On Democrats Fighting To Make Mail-In Voting Permanent
Dr. John R. Lott talks with host Tony Katz about his recent opinion piece at Townhall titled With the For the People Act, Democrats, Not Republicans, Are the Real Threat to Democracy Thursday, January 6, 2022
On Armed American Radio: Don’t Fear Constitutional Carry
Dr. John Lott talks with AAR host Mark Walters about his recent opinion piece at PennLive titled Don’t fear constitutional carry: it makes sense and promotes safer communities Sunday, January 9, 2022
Biden Judicial nominee has at least two Class A Misdemeanors on his record, repeatedly driving with a suspended driver’s license, but he respects the law
An Federal Bureau of Investigation background investigation into Andre Mathis, Biden's nominee to serve as the U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, found that he had his driver's license suspended three times due to driving-related...
At Townhall: As Gun Sales Soared, the Number of Violent Crimes Committed with Guns Plummeted
Rachel Morgan and Alexandra Thompson, "Criminal Victimization, 2020," Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, October 2021. Dr. John Lott has a new piece at Townhall on the claims about increased gun sales causing an increase in violent crime. With...












