Those who want to end the ban called the steps positive but said they fell short.

The Senator wants to end the ban on assault weapons.

Now the Russian entry is seen as likely to end the ban.

But they added that the Administration still opposed ending the ban.

Women fought for reproductive rights and they helped end the nation's ban on birth control in 1965.

On Monday evening, more than 100 students, parents and teachers overflowed the board's meeting room to end the ban.

Battles are under way in each of these states to end the ban - so far, though, to no avail.

A preference for discretion is another reason not to fear ending the ban.