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www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US politics

Kamala Harris Visits Parkland and Urges States to Adopt Red-Flag Gun Laws

VP Kamala Harris visited Parkland, called for stricter gun laws and a federal resource center.
She emphasized the need for local red-flag laws to prevent gun violence.
www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
US politics

Families are using re-created voices of gun violence victims to call lawmakers

Families of Parkland shooting victims are using AI to make robocalls to lawmakers opposing stricter gun regulations.
The campaign is led by the families of the victims and aims to pressure lawmakers to support gun control measures.
The Nation
1 month ago
US politics

The #NeverAgain Movement Six Years Later

Survivors of the Parkland shooting helped galvanize a mass movement for stronger gun control.
The Safer Communities Act of 2022 was a major milestone for the movement, expanding funding for mental health resources and implementing red-flag laws.
The Trace
1 month ago
US politics

This New York County Is Disarming Record Numbers of Potentially Dangerous People

ERPOs can be effective in preventing individuals at risk of self-harm or harm to others from accessing guns
Suffolk County in New York has been successful in implementing ERPOs and could serve as a model for other counties and police agencies
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Boasts to NRA, We Did Nothing' About Guns During His Administration

Donald Trump boasted about not taking action on guns during his presidency despite pressure.
Trump criticized Joe Biden for supporting gun control measures and predicted negative consequences under his administration.
Poynter
1 month ago
US politics

What does the data show on deadly shootings by 18-to-20-year-olds? - Poynter

Florida Republicans want to lower the legal age for buying rifles to 18, six years after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
Data suggests that people aged 18 to 20 are more likely to commit deadly shootings than other age groups.
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BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

MTA Chair Urges More Gun Control, Lauds NYers Who Try to Defuse Tensions

MTA Chair Janno Lieber advocates for stricter gun controls after a shooting incident on the subway.
Lieber emphasizes the importance of de-escalation and commends straphangers who try to defuse tense situations.
Education
Dailycaller
3 weeks ago
Education

REPORT: Gun Found In Backpack Of 8-Year-Old Student Who Allegedly Threatened Fellow Student At Brooklyn School

An 8-year-old boy in Brooklyn was found with a gun in his backpack after previously brandishing it at another student.
City Department of Education stressed the importance of keeping young people safe and expressed concerns over children having access to dangerous weapons.
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Education

West Virginia Senate OKs bill to allow veterans, retired police to provide armed security in schools

West Virginia state Senate passes bill allowing armed security in schools
Contractors must be retired military or law enforcement with concealed carry permits
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Education

Virginia: school chief in shock' after teacher shot by student, six

The superintendent of the public school district in Newport News, Virginia, has called for increased gun control while condemning a shooting in which a first-grade student deliberately shot his teacher.In a news conference, the superintendent George Parker said he was disheartened and in shock after the attack left a Richneck elementary school teacher with life-threatening injuries.
time.com
1 year ago
Education

Most Americans Think Parents Should Be Able to Opt Their Kids Out of Learning Things They Disagree With. That's Terrifying

In times as divided as these, it might come as a surprise that adults across the political spectrum broadly agree about what topics are appropriate for children to learn in schools.For example, nearly all adults (98% of Democrats, 97% of Republicans) want children to learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills in schools, and majorities from both parties want children to learn about controversial issues in balanced ways (for example, learning about both gun control and second amendment rights).
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Education

A teacher died trying to save students from a school shooter who killed a girl just before her Sweet 16

Jean Kuczka and Alexandria Bell were on the brink of celebrating exciting milestones in their lives.Alexandria, 15, was looking forward to traveling to Los Angeles to celebrate her Sweet 16, her father Andre Bell told CNN affiliate KSDK.Kuczka, 61, was getting ready to retire after a long, illustrious career teaching, her daughter Abigail Kuczka told CNN.
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california-law
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Law

Judge blocks California law targeting suppliers of 'abnormally dangerous' firearms

The enforcement of a California law regarding 'abnormally dangerous' firearms has been blocked by a federal judge.
The ruling highlights the ongoing debate over gun liability and control measures in the United States.
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Judge known for gun-friendly rulings bars California from requiring ammunition background checks

A federal judge in Southern California has blocked the state's ammunition background check from being enforced.
The judge ruled that the law requiring a background check for every purchase of ammunition violates the Second Amendment and the Constitution's dormant Commerce Clause.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Law

California's Ban on Guns in Most Public Places Is Blocked Again

A federal appeals court has ruled that California cannot enforce its ban on guns in most public places.
The case centers on Senate Bill 2, a state law that sets restrictions on gun ownership, including a ban on firearms in various public locations.
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Washington Post
1 month ago
US politics

Massacre survivors plead with Republican candidates to talk about guns

The United States has had six mass killings since the start of January, and Republican presidential candidates are not addressing the issue of gun control.
Rev. Eric S.C. Manning and others close to Emanuel AME Church are troubled by the lack of action from conservative leaders on gun control.
Many Americans support stronger background checks, but conservative leaders have resisted implementing this policy shift.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Biden to spotlight gun control in Monterey Park and meet U.K., Australia leaders in San Diego

President Biden will travel to California on Monday for a multi-day visit that will include meetings with the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom in San Diego and a stop in Monterey Park, the site of one of two mass shootings that rocked California in January.Biden will meet with Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak of Britain and Anthony Albanese of Australia on Monday to highlight the security alliance known as AUKUS, which was launched in 2021 to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines in an effort to counter China in the Indo-Pacific region.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Music

Mom's blues album with a song about mass shootings is nominated for a Grammy

Shemekia Copeland is used to singing about "controversial topics.""For my entire career, I've tackled issues like social injustice, religious hypocrites and domestic violence," Copeland, a now 5-time Grammy nominated blues artist, tells TODAY.com.Things shifted, however, when Copeland gave birth to her now 6-year-old son.
mass-shooting
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting: what we know so far

One person was killed and at least 21 others were injured in a mass shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade.
The shooting occurred at the end of the parade, causing panic among the attendees.
Authorities have detained three people in connection with the shooting and have recovered firearms from the scene.
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

One person killed in shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl victory parade

One person was killed and 21 others were injured in a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade.
Three people have been taken into custody, but the motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
Mass shootings in the US continue to be a problem despite public support for stricter gun regulations.
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US politics

Half Moon Bay: Community members remember shooting that killed seven one year later

One-year anniversary of San Mateo County's deadliest mass shooting marked
Calls for gun control reignited on anniversary
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
France news

8 fatally shot in Serbian town day after 9 killed at school

A shooter killed at least eight people and wounded 13 in a drive-by attack late Thursday in Serbia's second such mass killing in two days, state television reported.The attacker shot randomly at people near the town of Mladenovac, some 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of the capital, RTS reported early Friday.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Europe news

At least 8 dead from second mass shooting in 2 days in Serbia

Police block the road near the village of Malo Orasje, just outside the town of Mladenovac, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of Serbia's capital Belgrade, on May 05, 2023.ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images BELGRADE, Serbia A shooter killed at least eight people and wounded 13 in a drive-by attack near a town close to Belgrade late Thursday, the second such mass killing in Serbia in two days, state television reported.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Michigan GOP faces backlash for tweet tying gun reform to Holocaust

The Michigan Republican Party sparked criticism Wednesday after the organization used imagery from the Holocaust to argue against what it says are Democrats' restrictive gun proposals.In a social media post published Wednesday morning, the Michigan GOP used a photograph of wedding rings taken from Holocaust victims by Nazi Germany with text over it that reads, Before they collected all these wedding ringsthey collected all the guns.
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Social justice

If we must rely on 'history and tradition' to assess gun laws, does racist history count?

Gun control measures must be deeply rooted in American history and tradition to be legitimate.
California's reliance on historically racist laws to defend their ammunition background check law backfired in federal court.
time.com
1 month ago
US politics

Michigan School Shooter's Mother Jennifer Crumbley Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a school shooter, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her negligence in the deaths of four students.
Prosecutors argued that Crumbley failed to inform the school about her family's guns and failed to secure a gun and ammunition at home.
The jury asked if they could infer anything from prosecutors not presenting evidence on how the shooter got access to a gun, but the judge ruled that they could only consider admitted evidence.
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US politics

Gun control was once electoral kryptonite.' Now Democrats in Colorado are emboldened and prepared to act

Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are introducing multiple gun-control and -reform bills this session, marking the largest single-year gun reform push in recent memory.
The change in approach stems from increasing Democratic electoral dominance in the state and growing gun-reform activism fueled by mass shootings and routine gun violence.
Boston.com
1 month ago
US politics

Massachusetts Senate approves gun bill aimed at ghost guns and assault weapons

The Massachusetts Senate has approved a gun bill aimed at cracking down on ghost guns and strengthening the state's assault weapon ban.
The bill also outlaws devices that convert semiautomatic firearms into fully automatic machine guns.
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Judge rules California background check, anti-importation rules for ammo unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that California's law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional.
The judge also found that state laws prohibiting the purchase and import of ammunition from out-of-state sellers violate federal law.
KQED
2 months ago
California

Concealed Carry Permits Now Easier To Come By In California | KQED

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law requiring people to show a need for carrying a gun when applying for a concealed carry weapons permit.
California has a similar law to the one that was struck down in New York.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Column: California says its new gun law is about public safety. But what about these women?

California began enforcing a law banning guns in sensitive public places, but it was later stopped due to legal issues.
The law, known as Senate Bill 2, was meant to retaliate against a Supreme Court decision that struck down gun control regulations.
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

A California law banning the carrying of firearms in most public places is blocked again

A new California law banning firearms in most public places has been blocked from taking effect as a court case continues.
The law was blocked based on the argument that it violates the Second Amendment.
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

10-year-old California boy held on suspicion of shooting another child with his father's gun

A 10-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing another child with his father's gun.
The boy found the loaded gun in his father's truck and shot the victim before fleeing.
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Last-minute appeals court ruling widely limits concealed weapons permits in California

A new California law restricting where concealed weapons may be carried is now in effect.
The law prohibits carrying concealed firearms in places like government buildings, schools, airports, churches, and bars.
The New Yorker
1 month ago
US politics

Can the Government of Mexico Bring the U.S. Gun Industry to Book?

The gun lobby has historically had a significant impact on blocking gun control efforts at the federal level in the US.
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (P.L.C.A.A.) has provided a legal shield for the gun industry, protecting them from lawsuits.
New York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Prosecutor says mother of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley is at fault for 4 student deaths

The mother of the armed teen in the Michigan school shooting is on trial for involuntary manslaughter.
Prosecutors argue that the shooting could have been prevented if the mother had removed her son after seeing his violent drawings.
This case marks the first time a parent has been charged in a mass shooting at a U.S. school.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Year of grief and healing: Monterey Park shooting survivors, victims' families reflect on trauma

Families and survivors of the Monterey Park mass shooting are still coping with trauma nearly a year later, finding ways to honor their loved ones and support each other.
A candlelight vigil is planned for the one-year anniversary of the shooting, but survivors acknowledge that life will never be the same.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Judges let new California ban on guns in many public places take effect amid legal fight

A new California law has taken effect, barring licensed gun holders from carrying firearms into public places.
The law is facing legal challenges and its ultimate fate remains uncertain, but licensed gun holders must abide by it for now.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Opinion: Can California's top-two primary handle the race for Feinstein's seat? Don't count on it

California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, announced her retirement this week effective next year, which will end a remarkable career of leading on key issues such as gun control and environmental protection.In a less polarized era, her moderate politics sometimes allowed her to bridge the gap between the parties on tough issues.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta beats Republican Nathan Hochman in California attorney general race

Incumbent Democratic Atty.Gen. Rob Bonta won by a wide margin over Republican defense attorney Nathan Hochman in California's race for top cop - a position that rose in importance and relevance after two U.S. Supreme Court decisions this summer rolled back laws on gun control and abortion access.The Associated Press called the race, though official results will take longer to finalize.
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Public health

Matthews: California's famously high costs can buy you a longer life

Californians have a higher life expectancy than the national average, with the Bay Area and Los Angeles ranking among the healthiest places in the country.
Moving to California after age 65 can increase life span by more than a year, according to Stanford and MIT researchers.
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

West Virginia Senate OKs bill to allow veterans, retired police to provide armed security in schools

West Virginia state Senate passes bill allowing armed security in schools
Contractors must be retired military or law enforcement with concealed carry permits
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

West Virginia Senate OKs bill to allow veterans, retired police to provide armed security in schools

West Virginia state Senate passes bill allowing armed security in schools
Contractors must be retired military or law enforcement with concealed carry permits
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Law

Judges put new California law barring guns in many public places on hold again

A new California law that prohibits licensed gun holders from carrying firearms in public places has been blocked once again.
Opponents of the law argue that it infringes on their right to self-defense guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Law

Judges put new California law barring guns in many public places on hold again

A new California law that prohibits licensed gun holders from carrying firearms in public places has been blocked once again.
Opponents of the law argue that it infringes on their right to self-defense guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment.
Axios
2 months ago
Law

New California law banning guns in most public places takes effect

A new law in California that prohibits carrying concealed guns in most public places was allowed to take effect after a federal appeals court stayed a lower-court block against it.
The law is designed to prevent people, including those with permits, from carrying concealed firearms in 26 spaces such as parks, playgrounds, and school parking areas.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Law

Judges let new California ban on guns in many public places take effect amid legal fight

A new California law has taken effect, barring licensed gun holders from carrying firearms into public places.
The law is facing legal challenges and its ultimate fate remains uncertain, but licensed gun holders must abide by it for now.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Law

Judges let new California ban on guns in many public places take effect amid legal fight

A new California law has taken effect, barring licensed gun holders from carrying firearms into public places.
The law is facing legal challenges and its ultimate fate remains uncertain, but licensed gun holders must abide by it for now.
HuffPost
2 months ago
Law

California Law Banning Guns In Most Public Places Takes Effect After Judge's Block Lifted

A California law banning carrying firearms in most public places is now in effect after an appeals court halted a federal judge's ruling against the law.
The law restricts the ability to carry firearms in places such as schools, zoos, religious institutions, and sporting events.
New York Post
2 months ago
Law

California law banning firearms in public places blocked once again as judge says it violates 2nd Amendment

A California law banning people from carrying firearms in most public places has been blocked from taking effect as a court case challenging it continues.
The law violates the Second Amendment and gun rights groups are likely to succeed in proving it unconstitutional.
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Law

California law banning the carrying of firearms in most public places is blocked again

A California law banning firearms in most public places has been blocked from taking effect.
The law violates the Second Amendment and gun rights groups are likely to prevail in proving it unconstitutional.
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Law

A California law banning the carrying of firearms in most public places is blocked again

A new California law banning firearms in most public places has been blocked from taking effect as a court case continues.
The law was blocked based on the argument that it violates the Second Amendment.
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Law

A California law banning the carrying of firearms in most public places is blocked again

A new California law banning firearms in most public places has been blocked from taking effect as a court case continues.
The law was blocked based on the argument that it violates the Second Amendment.
www.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago
Law

A California law banning the carrying of firearms in most public places is blocked again

A new California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places has been blocked from taking effect.
The law violates the Second Amendment, according to U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Law

Appeals Court Allows California Ban on Guns in Most Public Places to Take Effect

A federal appeals court has allowed California's ban on carrying firearms in most public places to take effect in 2024.
The ban on guns in most public places was previously blocked by a lower court judge, but the appeals court has paused the injunction, allowing the law to go into effect while it decides on its constitutionality.
time.com
2 months ago
US politics

Iowa Teen Posted a TikTok Before High School Shooting: Authorities

The gunman in the Iowa high school shooting posted on TikTok shortly before the attack, indicating premeditation.
The shooting has raised questions about how the 17-year-old shooter obtained a firearm, as Iowa requires citizens to be at least 21 to purchase a gun.
HuffPost
2 months ago
Law

California Law Banning Guns In Most Public Places Takes Effect After Judge's Block Lifted

A California law banning carrying firearms in most public places is now in effect after an appeals court halted a federal judge's ruling against the law.
The law restricts the ability to carry firearms in places such as schools, zoos, religious institutions, and sporting events.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Law

New State Laws on Hot-Button Issues Take Effect Today

Texas and Florida have enacted laws banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at publicly funded colleges and universities.
Californians will be barred from carrying guns in most public places, while Minnesota and Michigan have implemented red-flag laws and other gun control measures.
Chicago Tribune
2 months ago
Chicago

Chicago woman accused of lying to conduct straw purchases at Crown Point gun show

A Chicago woman is charged with lying on an ATF form in an attempt to buy firearms for someone else at a gun show.
The woman was observed receiving money from a man, purchasing a handgun, and giving money to one of the men she was with.
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: Court vacates convictions for Illinois' longest-serving exonerees

Two men who were wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison for a 1981 double slaying have had their convictions vacated and all charges dropped.
The men, James Soto and David Ayala, are now the longest-serving exonerees in Illinois history.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: Dozens of sheriffs say they won't enforce Illinois' assault weapons ban. Did they forget their oaths of office?

The horrific mass shooting at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade last year demanded swift, resolute action - and the General Assembly delivered.The passage of the Protect Illinois Communities Act makes the state safer by banning high-powered firearms, and magazines with more than 10 rounds for long guns and more than 15 rounds for handguns.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Republican concedes race for Cook County Board, leaving the party with one seat after narrow defeat in Northwest, suburban district

The nail in local Republicans' bid to reverse their "super-duper" minority status in Cook County government was hammered into its coffin, as the sole GOP candidate still in the running to serve on the county board fell behind and admitted defeat.His loss flips a seat that had been red for a quarter century to blue, and leaves the head of the Cook County GOP as the sole Republican on the board.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Don DeWitte: Democrats' political ads focus on abortion and ignore state's real issues

As Election Day approaches, the TV and radio airwaves are saturated with political ads.At a time when most of Illinois is experiencing unprecedented levels of crime and inflation, the political party with the most money to spend is doing everything it can to deflect from these serious issues and drive the political debate toward a sole issue - abortion.
New York Post
2 months ago
Law

California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as legal fight continues

LOS ANGELES - A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year's Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law.
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Law

US appeals court allows California to ban guns in most public places

A federal appeals court in the US has temporarily suspended a judge's ruling that declared California's gun ban law unconstitutional.
The law, which was set to take effect at the beginning of 2024, prohibits carrying guns in most public places in the state.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

The Covenant Parents Aren't Going to Keep Quiet on Guns

Mary Joyce told herself she would be kind, just as she always had been.
Say enough, but not too much, she reminded herself.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

The Covenant Parents Aren't Going to Keep Quiet on Guns

Mary Joyce told herself she would be kind, just as she always had been.
Say enough, but not too much, she reminded herself.
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
US politics

Lawmakers mark 11 years since Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, demand more gun control

Thursday marks 11 years since the Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, where 20 children and six adults were killed.
Lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C. to mark the anniversary and renew calls for gun control measures.
HuffPost
3 months ago
US politics

'We Should Not Have To Live Like This': Biden Marks 11 Years Since Sandy Hook

President Biden reflects on the anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, expressing frustration that gun violence is still an unsolved issue in the US.
Biden urges lawmakers to pass universal background checks, ban assault-style weapons, and high-capacity magazines as a means to curb gun violence.
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
US politics

After mass shooting, Monterey Park limited gun sales. But local laws alone won't stop violence

Monterey Park City Council approved legislation to limit where gun dealers are permitted in the city.
Cities in Los Angeles County are considering and approving changes to how and where firearms dealers operate.
The Washington Times
3 months ago
US politics

N.M. governor pushes for permanently fixed magazines on assault-style weapons

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is proposing statewide restrictions on assault-style weapons to make them less deadly.
The proposed federal Go Safe Act would mean assault-style weapons have permanently fixed magazines and limited rounds.
New York Post
3 months ago
US politics

Nearly 200 AR-15s seized, hundreds charged with gun trafficking since Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Since the passage of federal gun control measures last summer, hundreds of alleged gun traffickers have been arrested and thousands of illegal firearms have been seized.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, signed by President Biden in June 2022, has led to charges against over 200 people in 20 states for gun trafficking and the seizure of over 1,300 firearms.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
London

Woman Shot and Killed in East London

A woman was shot and killed in east London, with two others injured.
Shootings are rare in British cities due to strict gun regulations.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
London

Woman Shot and Killed in East London

A 42-year-old woman was fatally shot in east London in a rare deadly shooting.
Shootings and gun homicides are far less common in British cities compared to the United States.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Woman Shot and Killed in East London

A 42-year-old woman was fatally shot in east London in a rare deadly shooting.
Shootings and gun homicides are far less common in British cities compared to the United States.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Woman Shot and Killed in East London

A 42-year-old woman was fatally shot in east London in a rare deadly shooting.
Shootings and gun homicides are far less common in British cities compared to the United States.
HuffPost
4 months ago
Law

Oregon Judge Rules That Voter-Approved Gun Control Law Violates The State Constitution

A judge has ruled that a voter-approved gun control law in Oregon violates the state constitution, continuing to block its implementation.
The law requires criminal background checks and gun safety training in order to obtain a firearm permit, and bans high-capacity magazines.
The decision is likely to be appealed and may ultimately go to the Oregon Supreme Court.
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
US politics

Michigan continues overhaul of gun laws with extended firearm ban for misdemeanor domestic violence

Michigan Democrats have passed legislation to restrict access to firearms for those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
The eight-year ban for misdemeanor domestic violence convictions is the latest addition to existing gun restrictions passed by Democrats in Michigan.
Advocates argue that state-level laws can be better enforced and are not as vulnerable to Supreme Court rulings.
The Nation
4 months ago
Digital life

If Only AR-15 Murder-Scene Photos Would Bring About an Assault Weapons Ban

The Washington Post planned a feature about the effects of AR-15 rifles on human bodies, but ultimately decided not to publish it with graphic photos.
The media and activists sometimes believe that graphic evidence is necessary to change public opinion on certain issues, but this may not always be effective.
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
US politics

The dismissed case was among hundreds of similar ones federal prosecutors have filed in Chicago

A federal judge in Chicago ruled that the statute barring felons from possessing handguns is unconstitutional.
The ruling adds to the growing number of similar cases across the country that challenge the decades-old law.
The implications are significant in Chicago where there are hundreds of pending felon-with-firearm cases.
Eater
9 months ago
Food & drink

At Texas's Legendary Rose Room, the Party Hasn't Stopped for Almost 40 Years

Standing in the back parking lot of Station 4, a sprawling LGBTQ dance club in Dallas, I realize this is the first time I've been here while the sun is still out, despite countless visits starting in my late teens.At 8:45 p.m., tucked behind the club, the parking lot is full but weirdly quiet, though I can still hear the bustling throng of people on the Strip, a section of Cedar Springs Road in the city's Oak Lawn neighborhood that's served as the heart of Dallas's LGBTQ nightlife scene for more than four decades.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Newsom launches longshot push for U.S. constitutional amendment on gun control

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called for a U.S. constitutional amendment on gun control that would ban assault weapons and mandate background checks and waiting periods for purchasing firearms, a longshot proposal with little chance of passing in a nation deeply divided on the issue.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Books

Top 10 novels about motherhood

What surprised me most when I became a mother was how unfeasibly demanding the job was.This work was 24/7, three six five, and nobody even acknowledged that it was work, nor that mothers were doing it, that they were doing all of it, all of the time.You're welcome, human race.How had I not seen this coming?
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Democrats control Michigan for the first time in 40 years. They want gun control

Austin Hunt holds a sign with current and former Michigan State University students during a rally at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Wed., Feb. 15, 2023, after a gunman opened fire on the Michigan State University campus Monday night.Paul Sancya/AP After a gunman killed three students and wounded five others on the Michigan State University campus this week, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called on the state's lawmakers to pass tighter gun control measures.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Oregon Eyes New Phase of Pandemic, Portland Plans Another Protest Payout, and More Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in Florida

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good morning, Portland!I guess we're moving into Spring because its going to rain all week with highs in the mid-40s -stunning.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Letters: A Chicagoan's thoughts on the election and the city

I read the Tribune Editorial Board's endorsement of Ald.Anthony Beale in the 9th Ward ( "Our choices for City Council: Wards 8-13," Feb. 7).With his resume, we should be questioning why he isn't running for mayor.Beale obviously knows how to get things done.And in an article regarding the election ( "García floats property tax relief; Johnson unveils public safety plan," Feb. 7), mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson states that there are almost 1,000 officers on desk duty who could be deployed to the streets.
www.mediaite.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr Believes For-Profit Media Companies Are Not A Good Recipe For A Healthy Country'

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes for-profit media companies are to blame for the toxic political climate in today's society.Kerr has been known to be very outspoken in political discussions and does not shy away from almost anything happening worldwide.He is a big supporter of background checks as a means of gun control and was a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

In a Policy Reversal, Bear Hunting Will Again Be Permitted in New Jersey

Starting next month, New Jersey will again allow hunters to use guns and bows to shoot bears on private and state-owned land in a major policy reversal for Gov. Philip D. Murphy, a Democrat who campaigned for a first term on a pledge to end the hunts.Months after taking office in 2018, Mr. Murphy used his executive powers to end bear hunting on state property.
Slate Magazine
10 months ago
Europe news

What's the Deal With the Mysterious Drone Attack on Putin?

So, who fired two drones at the Kremlin in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, and what does the act say about the course of the war in Ukraine?The whole business is a mystery, and may remain so forever, except to those who did the deed.The two questions are, of course, related; the intended impact on the war depends on who launched the weapons.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

MSU professor says gunman looked like a robot as he killed and wounded students

Watch MSU professor Marco Diaz-Munoz's exclusive TV interview with Miguel Marquez tonight on CNN at 9 p.m. ET.East Lansing, Michigan CNN The noise was so loud it didn't sound like the gunfire from the movies to Marco Diaz-Munoz it was more like an electrical generator blowing up.But then there was one, there was two, there was three, the assistant Michigan State University professor told CNN of the sounds.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook families

Local "The Court recognized the 'intentional, malicious ... and heinous' conduct of Mr. Jones and his business entities."HARTFORD, Conn.(AP) - Infowars host Alex Jones and his company were ordered by a judge Thursday to pay an extra $473 million for promoting false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook school massacre, bringing the total judgment against him in a lawsuit filed by the victims' families to a staggering $1.44 billion.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Molinaro Seizes an Open House Seat in New York From Democrats

Marc Molinaro, a Republican county executive in New York's Hudson Valley, has won the race for New York's 19th Congressional District, flipping a Democratic seat, according to The Associated Press.Republicans have had designs on the seat ever seat since Antonio Delgado resigned earlier this year to become New York's lieutenant governor.
KQED
1 year ago
California

UC Student Worker Strike Looms Ahead of Final Exams | KQED

Less than a month before finals are meant to start, University of California student workers have voted to authorize a strike.The strike could arrive as early as November 14.Reporter: E. Okobi, KQED
California Makes Up 70% Of Nationwide State Ballot Measure Spending
According to new numbers from the election tracking site Ballotpedia, nationally a little more than a billion dollars have been spent on state ballot measures this election cycle.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Public Claps Back Against Wheeler's Homeless Plan, Violent Cop Settlements Keep Growing, and Trivia About... Portland's Rampaging Elephants?

GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY!It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week!(PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters!All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.)
* City Council Hears Public Feedback on Proposal to Criminalize Unsheltered Homelessness
The seven hours of testimony, provided by more than 200 Portlanders, painted a clear picture of who stands to benefit from the plan-and who could be harmed by the ordinance as proposed.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Working Man Joe Kent Has No Boss, and Biden Goes After the Junk

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good morning, Portland!Last week at this time it was 80 degrees and smoky as shit.
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