For many decades, gun control proponents who saw their fortunes wane in legislatures from coast to coast and who were unable to get traction with Congress could at least console themselves with the thought that activist courts had their backs. The Second Amendment, after all, had been all but written out of the U.S. Bill
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“For us to spend the holiday with him, we have to go to a cemetery,” said Mark Gustafson. More than 100 years ago, gunmakers invented a safety feature that disables a gun when the magazine is removed. But the 9 mm semiautomatic handgun that J.R.’s friend, John Burnsworth, pointed at him didn’t have this safety
This rabbi is really proud of his new “piece” of clothing. Rabbi Raziel Cohen of Morris County, NJ, has designed a $550 kapota — the long jacket donned by married Hasidic men on Shabbat and holidays — meant to comfortably conceal a gun. After he got married about two years ago and graduated to wearing
An American firearms manufacturer and a rural church whose members worship with AR-15-style rifles are presiding over a weekend-long event that unites a far-right movement anticipating civil war with high-profile figures on the American right and allies to former president Donald Trump. Kahr Firearms Group and Rod of Iron Ministries – both run by the
Freedom Festival is a far-right event held in Greenley, Pennsylvania and organized by a combination of fringe Christians and gun manufacturers. The speakers at this year’s event will include former National Rifle Association spokesperson Dana Loesch and former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, and according to Daily Beast reporter Jose Pagliery, their presence at
Madame X, Madonna‘s 14th studio album, debuted at the top of the Billboard charts upon its June 2019 release, and the seven-time Grammy winner supported it with a 75-date jaunt through North America and Europe that concluded in March 2020, right before the onset of COVID-19. That tour instituted a strict “no phones” policy for
Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic over a year ago, individuals and organizations alike have been concerned about an ongoing problem: reactive violence toward the Asian American community. While many have advocated for Asian and Asian American safety through advertising campaigns, local events, and city politics, one industry in particular has taken to this
Ken Cuccinelli – Photo: Gage Skidmore. Ken Cuccinelli, the former Republican Attorney General of Virginia, is attacking sitting Attorney General Mark Herring (D) for not defending the state’s now-defunct ban on same-sex marriage. Cuccinelli, who served as attorney general from 2010 to 2014, criticized Herring for failing to defend the ban in order to illustrate
Daniel Schlozman’s book When Movements Anchor Parties has drawn interest in groups such as Justice Democrats, which are attempting to elevate progressives like Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib—and thereby change the face of the Democratic Party. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) Subscribe to The Nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a
Lawyers lie about everything and so it should come as no surprise that they lie about the Second Amendment as well, and they lie regardless of which side of the lawsuit they are on. Unfortunately, the Conservative and Libertarian press has been all too willing to help them spread their lies. The most recent example
A private intelligence company issued a dire warning on Dec. 24 about Donald Trump supporters plotting a violent insurrection on Jan. 6. SITE Intelligence Group sent the bulletin, which described in detail the plans being discussed on pro-Trump online forums, to law enforcement agencies and other subscribers more than a week before the riot, which
Copyright © 2021 Albuquerque Journal Voters in Southeast Albuquerque next month will pick a fresh-faced political newcomer to represent them on the City Council. Don Harris, a four-term Republican who has represented the district since 2005, isn’t seeking reelection in District 9. Two registered Democrats and a Republican — none of whom have ever held
A fertile hunting ground MOVIES: “Antlers.” New Guillermo del Toro-produced horror film about a Northwestern burg with, among other miseries, a drug problem. Keri Russell, playing a teacher to one troubled kid, says: “Many small towns were affected by the opioid crisis. The monster in ‘Antlers’ is an analogy for the destruction of families, whether from
It’s October 6, 2021, the 279th day of the year, and as of this morning there have been 537 mass shootings in America, nearly two per day. The latest was today in Arlington, Texas, where four people, including a pregnant woman, have been wounded at a high school. The suspected shooter is now in custody,
Gen. Museveni, African dictator and Western agent of 35 years. Photo: Facebook The richly endowed country in east Africa that Winston Churchill, the twentieth century’s British statesman, in his book “My African Journey” published in 1908, called “the pearl of Africa” has since 1986 been ruled by General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who has now proved
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the aftermath of Wednesday morning’s shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington, many are pointing to Texas’ permitless carry gun law, which went into effect Sept. 1. The law allows Texans aged 21 and older to carry handguns in public without needing a license. While House Bill 1927 still requires background
A federal judge ordered the Federal Election Commission to investigate accusations that the National Rifle Association broke the law when it gave Republican campaigns millions of dollars through a series of shell entities — including the initial White House bid of former President Donald Trump. The case originated with a 2019 lawsuit filed by the Giffords Law Center to
Dominican Sister Judy Byron is seen in this undated photo. CNS photo/courtesy Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Support among investors for the Smith & Wesson firearms maker to adopt a human rights policy keeps growing. At the Smith & Wesson shareholders meeting in September, the proposal received 42% support of all shares held in the
The stakes in one of the most significant Second Amendment cases in U.S. history are high. The Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, expected by mid-2022, could declare a New York state restriction on carrying concealed handguns in public places unconstitutional. Such a ruling in favor of the
Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee voted 10-1 to advance HB 4003, to reduce the penalty for law-abiding citizens who forget to renew their Concealed Pistol License in certain instances. It now goes to the full House for further consideration. Please contact your state representative and ask them to SUPPORT HB 4003. House Bill 4003 reduces
Supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered in Livingston County on Oct. 5 to protest government spending, notably President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. The “Stop the Spending” rally began at 10 a.m. in Howell, Michigan, prior to Biden’s visit. Supporters of President Biden were also present to show support for the president. “The states
Yesterday, the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee advanced Senate Bill 185, to guarantee that Second Amendment rights remain protected during emergencies. It now goes to the full Senate for further consideration. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT SB 185. Senate Bill 185 declares firearm possession, transportation, carrying, commerce, and training
More than a dozen senators, including the top Democrats and Republicans on two committees, are calling on President Joe Biden to expel 300 Russian diplomats if the Kremlin doesn’t issue more visas for Americans to represent the United States in Russia. Leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations and Intelligence committees—Sens. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Mark Warner
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court began its fall term this week and faces a series of high-profile cases that could have impacts nationwide. The justices, who are returning to in-person meetings this term, will consider several major cases, including those touching on 2nd Amendment rights, abortion, and taxpayer funding for religious schools.
Reuters – U.S. Supreme Court justices took a step back toward normalcy on Monday on the first day of their new nine-month term as they conducted oral arguments in person for the first time in 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, holding a muted and polite session in a socially distanced courtroom. The court’s
The Supreme Court on Monday advised a lower court to reconsider earlier decisions on the border wall and rejected an appeal from Washington, D.C. residents for voting rights in Congress, delivering a blow to the districts statehood push. The high court on Monday directed lower courts to reconsider their previous rulings that froze funding for
Disgraced Biden nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), David Chipman, seems determined to prove his detractors correct. After he was withdrawn for consideration for the post, he began a campaign of trying to shift the blame of his failure to be confirmed from his abysmal record to others; including
Tomorrow, the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee is holding a second proponent testimony hearing for Senate Bill 215, the constitutional carry bill. In addition, Senate Bill 185, to guarantee that Second Amendment rights remain protected during emergencies, will receive a fourth hearing and possible vote. If you wish to watch or participate in the hearings,
The FBI released crime data for 2020 last week, using an amalgamation of data collected under two different systems. Nothing about 2020 was predictable and the nation experienced a 5.6% percent increase in violent crime, including a 29.4% increase in murders. Let’s explore this data and the theories behind the increase. The overall murder rate
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