The Gray Lady, The New York Times, aka one of the most trusted names in American journalism, did something Saturday it hasn’t done in almost a century: publish one of their own editorial opinions on the front page of their iconic newspaper.

The headline? “End the Gun Epidemic in America” (or simply “The Gun Epidemic” in the print version of the publication).

The gist? It’s this — which also serves as their strong, direct subtitle:

“It is a moral outrage and national disgrace that civilians can legally purchase weapons designed to kill people with brutal speed and efficiency.”

To read the groundbreaking thought in its entirety, click here.