[ad_1] LANSING, Mich. — Karen Kobylik knew her daughter should not have a gun. She had repeatedly called the police since her daughter turned 21, pleading with them to take her firearms because of the risk she posed to herself and others. Karen Kobylik and her husband, Michael Kobylik, hold funeral programs for Karen’s children

[ad_1] For years now, after one massacre or another, I have written some version of the same article, explaining that the nation’s current gun free-for-all is not traditional but, rather, is a symptom of the takeover of our nation by a radical extremist minority. The idea that massacres are “the price of freedom,” as right-wing

[ad_1] Not every gun buyer should wait for 10 days Re “Gun rights groups sue over state’s 10-day wait for buyers” (May 3): An important issue was missing from this article. People with a concealed carry permit and people who legally own a firearm should not be subjected to the waiting period. They have already

[ad_1] The Texas congressman who represents the latest community reeling from a mass shooting has pushed back against Americans who say more than prayers are needed to curb the violence, labeling them “people that don’t believe in an almighty god”. Rep. Keith Self (R) appeared on CNN on Saturday after a gunman killed at least

[ad_1] President Joe Biden said Sunday that Republicans’ offerings of “thoughts and prayers” are not enough to curb the rising rate of mass shootings in the U.S., insisting that stricter gun control is needed to curb the incessant violence. “Too many families have empty chairs at their dinner tables. Republican Members of Congress cannot continue

[ad_1] The Texas congressman who represents the latest community reeling from a mass killing has pushed back against Americans who say more than prayers are needed to curb the violence, labeling them “people that don’t believe in an almighty God.” Rep. Keith Self (R) appeared on CNN on Saturday after a gunman killed at least

[ad_1] Comment on this storyComment The Texas congressman who represents the latest community reeling from a mass killing has pushed back against Americans who say more than prayers are needed to curb the violence, labeling them “people that don’t believe in an almighty god.” Rep. Keith Self (R) appeared on CNN on Saturday after a

[ad_1] What happened to youth sports being fun, and learning lessons on winning and losing? Today, youth sports are about zero-tolerance policies for kids who are as young as 10 and 12 for not showing up to a game, even though the life lesson and opportunity they would miss the game for outweighs the game.

[ad_1] Image by Scott Graham from Unsplash. Governor Inslee has passed several bills in recent months, many of which are significant in Washingtonians’ lives. Some say America hasn’t been so politically divided since the civil war. Depending on which way states swing, they are becoming more and more politically different. Inslee sought to protect the

[ad_1] On the night of 28 April, in Cleveland Texas, a sleepy community, 50 miles north of where my family and I live, bullet-riddled bodies of five human beings, including an eight-year-old boy lay lifeless, cut down in the most gruesome way. Their only sin was asking for a night of peace, but their request

[ad_1] Republican swooning over former President Donald Trump’s policies is starting to break. Potential 2024 rival Chris Christie has attacked Mr. Trump’s record as the 45th president in unusually stark terms, opening the door to closer scrutiny of Mr. Trump’s wins and losses on the policy front. Mr. Christie, who is considering his own White

[ad_1] We Americans have always considered our country exceptional. Today, we are exceptionally well-armed and vulnerable to being fatally shot at movie theaters, music concerts, churches, synagogues and schools. Parents send their children to school every morning, fearing they may never again see them alive. We may be shot if we ring the wrong doorbell

[ad_1] The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible. Kayla Denker: Hello. My name is Kayla Denker. I am a former archeologist with the US Forest Service. Yeah. That’s really all I know how to say. Maximillian Alvarez: Oh, right. Well, welcome everyone to another episode of Working People,

[ad_1] Florida Legislature: What companies are driving legislation? In this excerpt from the Florida Pulse, reporters talk about companies involved in this year’s legislative session. Rob Landers, Florida Today TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s Republican-dominated Legislature passed about 200 bills during the 2023 legislative session, which wrapped up on Friday afternoon. That’s only a slim portion of

[ad_1] First responders from across the East End participated in a mass casualty incident training in Greenport last year. (Credit: Jeremy Garretson/file) An expert on surviving school shootings credits luck or God’s protection with keeping Long Island from a school shooting (“Expert: Adopt ‘run, hide, defend’ strategy,” April 28). “We have been either very lucky,

[ad_1] by Jeffrey Gross, contributing writer While fishing season is in full swing and numerous folks are filling up their outdoor grill with their catch, this weekend is the DEM free fishing weekend for everyone in Rhode Island.  No license nor trout stamp is required to fish on Saturday and Sunday. And all eyes are

[ad_1] Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla) supported a bill that would allow 18-year-olds to buy a firearm in Florida.  Current state law requires residents to be at least 21 to purchase a gun. However, if the bill reaches the governor’s desk, more people can buy firearms to defend themselves.  Speaking to reporters, DeSantis cited his experience

[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) – The idea that North Carolinians would be allowed to carry a concealed, loaded weapon without having a permit appears to be holstered for this legislative session. In a surprise move Wednesday, the NC House pulled House Bill 189 – the so-called “NC Constitutional Carry Act” – before its scheduled floor

[ad_1] Nikki Haley hosted a town hall at Murphy’s Taproom in Bedford, New Hampshire, on April 26th, continuing her Presidential campaign and her New Hampshire Town Hall series. Haley hosted a town hall here at NHIOP in February after announcing her campaign for President. Haley began the event with her usual stump speech. She cited

[ad_1] Tensions were high last month in Indianapolis as the National Rifle Association held its annual convention at the Indiana Convention Center. It’s another of those polarized arguments over the rights and wrongs in American society. It all springs from a mere 27 words that make up the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: “A

[ad_1] Thirty-nine percent of Gen Z and millennial Republicans support stricter gun regulation, according to YouGov. This may not sound like a lot, but it’s 17% more than the 22% of older Republicans who support more gun control. Republicans like to act as if these young voters do not matter, but their turnout and strength

[ad_1] This story was updated at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023.  One person was killed and four others injured in a mass shooting at a high-rise Midtown Atlanta medical facility that put Georgia’s capital city on edge and immediately sparked calls on all levels of government for more action on gun safety. The shooting

[ad_1] Math, too Literacy is getting a lot of attention at the State Capitol and rightfully so. Reading proficiency has been in decline for a decade and the pandemic only made matters worse. The Minnesota House and Senate education finance bills dedicate millions to improve reading instruction. These are worthy investments that I applaud. I

[ad_1] On Monday March 27th, Nashville was forever changed. Six people, including three nine-year old children, died in a mass shooting at The Covenant School. Since then, I have been asked repeatedly: what can we do to keep this from happening again? At the time, I didn’t have an answer. But since then, I’ve been

[ad_1] The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. Linda Pletka is retired and lives in Orono. Dr. Geoff Gratwick’s commentary in the Bangor Daily News is dead on when it comes to necessarily emphasizing “life-and-death” rights in the current

[ad_1] In his April 17 column in defense of banning modern sporting rifles like the Armalite 15, Rich Moniak states: ” As I’ve written numerous times, in the majority opinion in District of Columbia v. Heller, U.S. Supreme Justice Antonin Scalia wrote “Like most rights, the right secured by the Second Amendment is not unlimited.”

[ad_1] CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The race for a contested U.S. Senate seat in West Virginia is already getting heated. And, it also looks to get very expensive. It is a contested Republican primary, and that usually means a lot of sharp elbows and advertising money being spent. “Liberal Jim Justice, just can’t be trusted,”

[ad_1] What next for Fox News, Tucker Carlson? Re: “Will settlement alter conservative media,” April 23 news story The Dominion lawsuit against Fox News only cost Fox a little more than two weeks of annual profit. Fox has been making billions of dollars feeding “conservative” news to a gullible American public. Telling viewers bogus horror

[ad_1] The candidates below are in contested races in Perry County. Because a number of candidates have cross-filed, they are listed in alphabetical order by first name rather than in ballot order. If a race is not listed, it was not contested. Ticket running on: Republican Occupation: Dairy Farmer Experience: Farming teaches you many things,

[ad_1] When she spoke at the National Rifle Association Leadership Forum, Gov. Kristi Noem said that South Dakota is setting the standard as the most Second Amendment friendly state in nation. If it’s true — and why would anyone lie to the NRA? — it’s worth noting how we got that designation.  In the five legislative