Dear Gun-Rights Advocates: Hey, Congratulations!

A concession speech to all you real Americans out there

A prayer and candle vigil organized by the city of El Paso on August 4, 2019. Photo: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty

There comes a time to put aside petty partisan differences and extend a hand across the aisle to your fellow countrymen. Even though I am a progressive who has always supported stronger, saner gun safety laws, today I offer my somber, somewhat grudging, but heartfelt congratulations to…