[ad_1] California Gov. Gavin Newsom assailed environmentalists and other activists opposing construction of new housing units in a public park in the city of Berkeley as “selfish” and “wealthy homeowners” after a state appeals court halted the project over concerns about a state environmental law. Newsom’s comments came over the weekend in response to the
[ad_1] Activists and students came together to protest gun violence and demand stricter federal gun laws in front of the Massachusetts State House on Feb. 26. Although Massachusetts has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, there have been three fatal shootings in the past week according to speaker Ruth Zakarin, executive director
[ad_1] Some Texas lawmakers say this will help save lives. However, the likelihood of this gun bill passing remains a question. TEXAS, USA — Texas Senate Democrats filed an omnibus bill Monday seeking to address gun violence in the state. The bill, called the “Robb Elementary Firearm Safety Act,” is a 33-page omnibus bill that was
[ad_1] Former U.S. Reps. Dave Trott and Fred Upton, both Republicans, called on policymakers to pass the gun safety package that has been introduced in Michigan’s legislature. “As strong supporters of the Second Amendment and proud Republicans, we feel it is our duty to come out in support of this legislation,” they said in a
[ad_1] SB 116 by Sen. Carrie Hamblen (D-Las Cruces), which discriminates against law-abiding young adults aged 18-20 by prohibiting them from purchasing or possessing a semiautomatic firearm — with limited exceptions – will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. March 1, at 1:30pm in Room 321 of the Roundhouse. Please contact committee members and urge them to OPPOSE SB 116. For public
[ad_1] The New Mexico House of Representatives has still not yet voted on HB 100 by Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe), legislation imposing a mandatory 14-day waiting period on all firearm purchases. This legislation will not “enhance” the existing FBI background check process in any way, as the author claims; it will only delay your ability to exercise your Second Amendment right to defend yourself, your
[ad_1] Three major anti-gun bills still remain active in the Legislature, while others are likely defeated for the session. The NRA provided testimony and strong, united opposition to these bills throughout the legislative process thus far. Permit-to-Purchase, Mandatory Training, 10-day Waiting Period, Indefinite Transfer Delays, & Government Registry: On February 23rd, the House Appropriations Committee passed House Bill
[ad_1] In a previous opinion, I argued that Republicans and their NRA sponsors should spend less time worshiping the Second Amendment and more time understanding it. Here, I hope to further that understanding: the “slippery slope” that gun advocates morbidly fear, as a reason not to consider even the smallest gun reforms, is inherent in
[ad_1] Michael Jones | Community Columnist I don’t know about you but I am sick and tired of waiting around for somebody — politicians I would presume — to do something about the epidemic of mass shootings in the United States. The latest obscenity visited upon this country was once again close to home (remember
[ad_1] Senator Ed Markey speaks at the anti-gun violence rally. The rally occurred less than two weeks after a shooting at Michigan State University. MADI KOESLER/DFP STAFF This article contains mention of graphic imagery. Less than two weeks after three students were killed and four were injured in a mass shooting at Michigan State University,
[ad_1] On March 1st, at 9:30AM, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear Senate Bill 1230, to attempt to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bruen ruling from last year that affirmed the right-to-carry. Please consider submitting testimony AGAINST SB 1230 through the Hawaii Legislative website. For help creating an account and submitting testimony, click here. Senate Bill 1230 massively expands
[ad_1] Although David Hogg lives in a state that finds itself dominated by Republicans in 2023, the 22-year-old Floridian has become one of the United States’ best-known gun control activists. Hogg is a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre that occurred in Parkland, Florida on Valentine’s Day 2018, and he has often
[ad_1] California is a laboratory for oppressive and ineffective gun control. And, for the most part, the proponents of these measures have kept up the charade that they are aimed at reducing crime, accidents, or suicides. But now some activists are becoming emboldened to drop the pretense and to admit they simply want to do
[ad_1] We don’t really talk that much about David Hogg anymore, as he no longer seems to be the darling of the anti-gun movement he once was; although one might argue he was never much more than a suitable tool for those determined to undermine the Second Amendment. Maybe the anti-self-defense crowd finally began to
[ad_1] On Saturday, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2023 legislative session. As expected during this session, it was difficult to advance Second Amendment rights for Virginians with an anti-gun Senate and a pro-gun House. NRA thanks the NRA members, Second Amendment advocates and sportsmen that actively stayed involved and contacted their
[ad_1] What’s in your wallet? If it’s a Discover credit card, be advised that it will soon be used to monitor your gun-related purchases and potentially report them to the government. Earlier this month, Discover was the first major credit card issuer to announce that it will implement a new merchant category code (MCC) created
[ad_1] “You wouldn’t know it by watching the news or listening to the haters. But on crime, Mayor Lightfoot’s got a plan.” At least, that’s what a commercial touting Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot and her campaign for reelection would have you believe. Lightfoot is running for a second term in a tight mayoral race that
[ad_1] Constitutional Carry, Legislative Bill 77, is scheduled for a floor debate this Wednesday, March 1st. Anti-gun senators have pledged to filibuster constitutional carry so we expect the debate to take several days. LB 77 recognizes the right of law-abiding adults to carry a firearm for self-defense without having to first pay fees or obtain government
[ad_1] Every Monday and Thursday, the Times Union editorial board meets to talk about issues we may want to weigh in on. On my list Jan. 9 was the shooting the previous Friday of an elementary school teacher by a 6-year-old student. Six. Years. Old. Generally, if an editorial board member is going to bring
[ad_1] Feb 26, 2023,07:00pm EST Innovation, Regulations And Safety“,”scope”:{“topStory”:{“index”:1,”title”:”Innovation, Regulations And Safety”,”image”:”https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/63fbe99c40f811195c147639/290×0.jpg”,”isHappeningNowArticle”:false,”date”:{“monthDayYear”:”Feb 26, 2023″,”hourMinute”:”07:00″,”amPm”:”pm”,”isEDT”:false,”unformattedDate”:1677456036000},”uri”:”https://www.forbes.com/sites/greglicholai/2023/02/26/innovation-regulations-and-safety/”}},”id”:”2jo42005oe6o00″},{“textContent”:” Feb 26, 2023,04:12pm EST Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis Has Risen This Much Since 2015, CDC Warns“,”scope”:{“topStory”:{“index”:2,”title”:”Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis Has Risen This Much Since 2015, CDC Warns”,”image”:”https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/63fbbdb0501b0ccef8147637/290×0.jpg”,”isHappeningNowArticle”:false,”date”:{“monthDayYear”:”Feb 26, 2023″,”hourMinute”:”04:12″,”amPm”:”pm”,”isEDT”:false,”unformattedDate”:1677445957225},”uri”:”https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/02/26/extensively-drug-resistant-shigellosis-has-risen-this-much-since-2015-cdc-warns/”}},”id”:”b4cgp6hagb6o00″},{“textContent”:” Feb 26, 2023,10:09am EST Clean Air Can Boost Children’s Lung Capacity“,”scope”:{“topStory”:{“index”:3,”title”:”Clean Air Can Boost
[ad_1] By Bette Grande | The Heartland Institute A Federal District Court in North Dakota is becoming ground zero in the fight over federalism and the autonomy of states to protect the rights of their citizens. On February 9, 25 states along with a coalition of firearms advocates filed a complaint in U.S. District Court
[ad_1] When then-presidential candidate Donald Trump came to San Diego in May 2016 for a campaign speech, he went on a 12-minute tangent about the lawsuit against Trump University, pending then in the downtown federal courthouse. He took particular aim at U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, the judge presiding over the case who was working
[ad_1] After the hundreds of mass shootings at schools in the United States over the past two-plus decades — 366 since 1999 — there is, gun violence researchers said, a familiar political playbook that follows: Democratic lawmakers push for gun reform; Republicans largely do not. Instead, GOP legislators focus on increasing access to mental health
[ad_1] Courtesy of Gage Skidmore (Flickr CC0) If You Don’t Remember Kyle Rittenhouse, Here’s a Refresher, and a New Chapter in the Story In 2020, teenager Kyle Rittenhouse drove from his home in Illinois to Kenosha, Wisconsin. A Black Lives Matter demonstration was in progress, so he loaded up his AR-15 and drove to join
[ad_1] In November, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted to make his victory celebration at the Tampa Convention Center safer by banning firearms. Since DeSantis is an advocate for the right to bear arms in almost any venue, he asked the city of Tampa to take responsibility for the ban, which convention center staff declined to
[ad_1] Reader Opinion letterTribune graphic Recently, I attended a Minnesota House Safety Committee meeting at our Minnesota State Capitol and provided a 90-second testimonial on gun storage in conjunction with the National Rifle Association of America. I have been an NRA member for over 40 years. There were four bills being proposed that the committee
[ad_1] by: Stacker Posted: Feb 25, 2023 / 06:30 AM EST Updated: Feb 25, 2023 / 07:52 AM EST Gun sales and ownership have been hotly debated topics in the U.S. for decades, with many interested parties vying to be heard. The 1994 federal assault weapons ban was vigorously lobbied against by the National Rifle Association and
[ad_1] Letters to the Editor | South Bend Tribune At the risk of sounding jaded, callous and cynical, the solution to mass shootings seems simple to me. 1) Change Congress, and 2) Change gun laws Nothing will change until American voters vote the rascals out of office who are bought by the NRA and elect congressmen (and
[ad_1] You are here: Home / BM / President Joe Biden and Gun Control: Mass Shootings Shall Continue. Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) A clearly perturbed and perplexed President Biden for the endless time demanded that Congress take action to toughen gun controls. Biden made the demand after yet another round
[ad_1] Courtesy of Senate Democrats (Flickr CC0) The Right Wing Not Only Rejects Gun Safety, but It is also a Huge Part of its Escalation Every time there is a large mass murder in America, Republicans act quickly. They offer their “thoughts and prayers,” but nothing else. Whenever the subject of gun safety and protecting