Editor: I read in the New York Times that 16 first graders hid in a 4 ½ ft by 3 1/2 ft bathroom during the Sandy Hook massacre. The gunman fired more than 80 rounds into that bathroom in less time than it takes me to write this sentence.  He killed all but one of

Put simply, the Left’s ultimate goal on guns is not merely making schools safe. Rather, it is the evisceration of the Second Amendment by subjecting gun rights to the proverbial “death of a thousand cuts.” As amending the federal Constitution to eliminate the Second Amendment is a political non-starter, as there are too many red

Led by young people, hundreds gathered for the March for Our Lives rally in front of Los Angeles City hall on June 11, calling for increased gun regulations. They expressed their outrage over the continued loss of life from gun violence and the influence and lobbying practices of the National Rifle Association (NRA). March for

Early voting starts June 18 in the Democratic and Republican primaries that will decide which gubernatorial candidates — the congressman representing the East End among them — will be on ballots on Election Day. U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), the GOP nominee in the race for the governorship, is facing three primary challengers: former Westchester

By Jim Lieb Updated: 1 hour ago Published: 1 hour ago In response to the recent two mass killings in which an AR-15 style rifle was used, there have been numerous calls in the media, editorials and letters to ban such assault weapons. NBC News estimates Americans own 15 million AR-15-style rifles. In 2020, there

We choose to believe that attitudes and views about guns and violence are changing amid demands of government action to stop more destruction and tragedy. Last month’s murders of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, and the mass killings of 10 mainly Black shoppers in Buffalo, New York, may have been the tipping

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he is comfortable with the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats and Republicans struck on gun control legislation, signaling that he will join in passing a bill when it comes to a vote. “For myself, I’m comfortable with the framework,” the Kentucky Republican said during a

Kabuki theater originated in the early 1600s, when Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate. This ancient form of drama is known for heavily stylized performances. Costumes, makeup and masks are used to create elaborate physical caricatures of each subject. In its earliest incarnation, Kabuki was performed by female dance troupes. It often featured ribald

Four Republican candidates for New York governor pledged to undo years of one-party rule and focus on battling crime and improving the economy if elected to office during a televised debate Monday night. It’s an uphill battle for Republicans vying for the governor’s office in New York, where registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans by more

By Marina Villeneuve Associated Press Four Republican candidates for New York governor pledged during a televised debate Monday night to undo years of one-party rule and focus on battling crime and improving the economy if elected to office. It’s an uphill battle for Republicans vying for the governor’s office in New York, where registered Democrats

It would allow law enforcement to temporarily take weapons away from people who pose a danger to others or themselves. NEW ORLEANS — Calls for common sense gun laws have grown louder since recent deadly mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York. Sunday, a group of United States Senators, 10 Democrats and 10

Fox News is, to put it mildly, not known for indulging progressive politics – but the rightwing news channel gave it a go on Monday, when Bernie Sanders appeared in a debate on the network’s sister channel, Fox Nation. Sanders, the Vermont senator, democratic socialist and two-time presidential candidate, took on Lindsey Graham, his Republican

On Sunday, a group of 20 Senators – 10 Democrats and 10 Republicans – announced their framework on gun safety legislation. Democrats likely won’t be too enthused about the inclusion of mental health provisions, while Republicans don’t like elements such as the enhanced review process for people younger than 21. But even as he admitted

In the wake of recent school gun violence and the Senate’s subsequent gun control consideration, Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), the leading candidate running for Sen. Jim Inhofe’s (R-OK) open Senate seat, blasted Republicans working with Democrats to “weaken the Second Amendment” and enact “unlawful” gun measures that are both “unconstitutional” and ineffective, as he called

A bipartisan group of senators unveiled an agreement on principle for gun safety legislation Sunday, providing an overview of a forthcoming package of reforms to address one of the nation’s most pressing and divisive issues in the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. One of the biggest factors

The U.S. House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation aimed at reducing gun crime. AUSTIN, Texas — In this week’s edition of Texas This Week, KVUE Managing Editor of Political Content Ashley Goudeau talks with U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) about the Protecting Our Children Act and Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act.

opinion Austin American-Statesman Each week we ask readers to weigh in on a timely topic. This week, we asked: “Would Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s call to shift $50 million in the state budget to buy bulletproof shields for school police officers prevent more mass shootings at Texas schools? If not, how could the money be better

You’re hearing a deafening chorus demanding new gun regulations to “do something” about mass shootings. President Joe Biden said it in his nationally televised speech last week: “Do something. Just do something. For God’s sake, do something.” But here’s one problem: the desperate desire to “do something” blinds gun-control advocates to the fact that their

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WASHINGTON, DC—March for Our Lives attendees told Fox News Digital what they want to see happen to make kids safer in schools following the deadly mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, saying the change needs to start in Washington. Several of the attendees who

Issued on: 11/06/2022 – 18:46 Hundreds of demonstrators were rallying in Washington, D.C., and across the United States on Saturday, calling on lawmakers to pass legislation aimed at curbing gun violence following last month’s massacre at a Texas elementary school. March for Our Lives (MFOL), the gun safety group founded by student survivors of the

Elisabeth Epps, left, and Katie March are running in the Democratic primary for House District 6. (Images courtesy of Epps and March campaigns) In a few dozen Colorado legislative districts where voters lean heavily Democratic or Republican, the political party of the November winner is nearly assured. Some of those districts feature an incumbent who

The majority of the American people are good folks, having normal reactions to gun violence. Republicans and Democrats alike are shocked and saddened by the senseless death of 19 children and two teachers slaughtered at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The same people were heartbroken about the needless killings in a Buffalo grocery store,

Asa comes poorly armed to a battle of wits with constituent over mental health and the gun debate – Arkansas Times Governor Hutchinson has trotted out a “focus” on mental health services to divert attention from the gun control measures he opposes as an acolyte of the

If crossover voters helped anyone, it may have been Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. He avoided a runoff when he topped the 50% threshold needed to elude a second round by about 55,000 votes in his victory over U.S. Rep. Jody Hice. Other contests weren’t as close: For example, Gov. Brian Kemp, in his

Regarding “Editorial: Abbott’s record on mental health stinks. After Uvalde, his talk must come with funding.,” (June 3): At my son’s high school graduation two weeks ago, flags were already at half-mast for what had just happened in Uvalde. It occurred to me that it was just random luck that my son was a graduate,

The upcoming January 6 hearings are not the only subjects being unnecessarily dragged on and on by the liberal media. On Thursday’s edition of Morning Joe, viewers had the privilege of seeing Scarborough and friends once again continue ranting about the GOP as monsters unmoved by children killed in mass shootings. When reacting to Congressman and assassination attempt survivor Steve Scalise’s

Gun worship is transcendent in the United States, with 400 million guns in circulation – more guns than people – and only cursory controls on who can buy or access them. Firearms are fetishized, celebrated and brandished throughout our society, delivering a devastating daily death toll unknown anywhere else in the world. This idolatry reveres

If you want to adopt a dog or cat from this Southern California animal shelter, you have to be 25, prove you can provide a pet with a good home — and support gun restrictions. Membership in the NRA is a deal breaker, said Shelter Hope Pet Shop owner Kim Sill. “We do not support