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Sep 15 2019
News
Kamala Harris Does Not Understand Why the Constitution Should Get in the Way of Her Gun Control Agenda
During last night's Democratic presidential debate, former Vice President Joe Biden admonished Sen. Kamala Harris (D–Calif.) for promising to impose new gun controls by executive fiat if Congress fails to pass the laws she thinks it should. That gave Harris a perfect opportunity to explain how her 100-day plan for gun control can be reconciled with constitutional restrictions on presidential
ReasonMay 13 2013
Opinion
On guns: For a conversation rather than debate, start with these questions
In trying to bridge the civic divide over guns a productive approach to conversation is to focus not on who is right but on where people are coming from. Questions developed at a recent public forum on guns hosted by The Monitor can be tools for less polarized dialogue on guns.
Christian Science MonitorJun 13 2013
News
White House Makes Moves to Bolster Gun Safety
The package is intended to add to the nation's database used for background checks and make it harder for criminals and people with mental illness to get guns.
New York Times (News)Nov 22 2013
Opinion
David, Goliath and Colorado's Next Gun-Rights Recall
Author Malcolm Gladwell has a new bestseller that turns conventional wisdom about the Biblical David vs. Goliath battle on its head David and Goliath Underdogs Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants. In short it's Goliath who really had the odds stacked against him from the get-go.
Michelle MalkinDec 19 2023
News
North Carolina voting rights lawsuit targets GOP's alleged dilution through redistricting
North Carolina voting-rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn all of the redistricting plans drawn by Republicans for the 2024 elections, saying legislative leaders unlawfully weakened the electoral influence of Black voters. The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP, Common Cause and eight Black residents filed a lawsuit in federal court. They accused GOP legislative leaders of intentionally
Fox News (Online News)Dec 31 2023
Analysis
From gender-affirming care bans to minimum wage increases, these new laws take effect January 1
Several states saw a polarizing legislative session last year as lawmakers tackled high-profile measures, some of which will take effect this year.
While many Democratic- and Republican-led states passed measures to ease the effects of inflation as the economy remains a top concern for voters ahead of the 2024 election, states were split along party lines on marquee issues such as
CNN (Online News)May 28 2013
News
Gun Makers Saw No Role in Curbing Improper Sales
Manufacturers have been largely silent in the gun violence debate, but in lawsuit, depositions industry leaders minimized their responsibility to monitor firearm dealers.
New York Times (News)May 03 2013
News
NRA 'Stand and Fight' convention: Political big guns will be there
Consider it an after-party, victory lap, pep rally, and huddle, rolled into one rollicking shindig. Its the National Rifle Associations annual convention, held this weekend in Houston, and the timing – after the gun bills defeat in the Senate almost three weeks ago – couldnt be better for the gun rights group.
Christian Science MonitorMay 28 2013
News
Gun Makers Saw No Role in Curbing Improper Sales
The Glock executive testified that he would keep doing business with a gun dealer who had been indicted on a charge of violating firearms laws because “This is still America and “Youre still innocent until proven guilty.
New York Times (News)