NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022
Gun control activists speak out on infamous ‘kick’ from Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘They will kick teenagers before they take action on gun violence’ The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene appears to kick teenage gun control activist Far-right congresswoman tweets footage of her seeming to kick Marianna Pecora during exchange in Washington on Thursday The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2022
Gun control activist pursuing charges after being ‘kicked’ by Marjorie Taylor Greene Spokesperson for GOP lawmaker tells The Independent that group ‘surrounded’ her The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of kicking gun control activist as she confronts her over mass shootings Activist Marianna Pecorra says congresswoman ‘literally stepped on my heels’ The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
Ted Cruz unfazed by Uvalde parents' plea The senator declined and instead said “he supports increasing law enforcement presence on school campuses" Salon · Sep 15, 2022
Parents of Uvalde shooting victim urge Ted Cruz to support gun control, to no avail The senator declined and instead said “he supports increasing law enforcement presence on school campuses.” The Texas Tribune · Sep 15, 2022
NRA-backed Ted Cruz blasted for speech declaring ‘there have been too many mass shootings’ There has been a number of mass shootings in Texas in recent years The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
Top Financial Stories Wednesday, September 14: Multiple Antitrust Setbacks For Google, Bitcoin Crashes, Visa Finds New Gun Control System Ineffective And More… Reuters Benzinga · Sep 14, 2022
Major credit card companies are making it easier to track gun sales The move will likely provoke the ire of gun rights advocates and lobbyists, who have argued that categorizing gun sales would unfairly flag an industry when most sales do not lead to mass shootings. WEKU · Sep 11, 2022
States' plans to make school safer reflect political divides In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, governors around the country vowed to take steps to ensure their students would be kept safe The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022
Illinois Republicans aim to win control of state Supreme Court for first time in 53 years Democrats hold the advantage in two races for open Illinois Supreme Court seats because last year they redrew the court’s boundaries for the first time in 58 years. The two down-ballot elections hold enormous stakes if the court changes hands — potentially impacting abortion, gun control and union… Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022
New York enacts new gun restrictions in response to supreme court decision After court overturned 1911 New York law, state lawmakers produced act to create ‘gun-free zones’ and strengthen gun control measures The Guardian - US · Sep 1, 2022
Texas governor pushes back on raising gun age after Uvalde Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing back on calls by Uvalde families for new gun control measures in Texas in wake of the Robb Elementary School massacre The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2022 Workhorses, not show horses: Five ways to promote effective lawmaking in Congress Americans dislike Congress, especially when it fails to act on pressing problems. They are then surprised by legislative accomplishments on climate change, gun control and maintaining competitiveness with China.
Salon · Aug 25, 2022 Trump is a political gift to Democrats Biden racks up wins on guns, climate, and loans — as Trump conspiracies weaken the GOP's obstructionist powers
Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022 Man sobs to US politician saying sons are 'tough but they cannot stop a bullet' A gun-owning man in Texas, US, broke down in tears as he explained to gun-control advocate Beto O'Rourke why he will vote for him to be governor of the state where issues like gun control are very controversial and opinions are deeply divided
Reason · Aug 19, 2022 A Case That Pits Gun Rights Activism Against Federalism Gun control advocates may embrace the 10th Amendment.
Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022 Editorial: Florida’s bipartisan support for gun control So here’s something you might not have thought possible: In Florida, at least, Republicans and Democrats actually agree on a number of gun control measures that could significantly reduce the appalling death toll in our streets, schools and homes.
Chicago Tribune · Aug 16, 2022 Highland Park City Council calls for state and national bans on semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity magazines and body armor CHICAGO — The Highland Park City Council on Monday unanimously called for state and national bans on semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity ammunition magazines and body armor, escalating the gun control advocacy some city officials have pursued after the deadly mass shooting at the suburb’s Independence Day parade.
Chicago Tribune · Aug 15, 2022 Commentary: Politicians have failed to deal with gun violence. Give medical officials a chance The past three months have seen mass shootings of schoolchildren in Uvalde, Texas, and July Fourth celebrants in Highland Park, Illinois. Cries for greater gun control to stop such avoidable, premature deaths grow after each event. President Joe Biden recently signed a gun control measure into law, but overall, little…
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 Whole Foods CEO says ‘socialists are taking over’ schools and gun control debate The grocery store chain’s CEO claims leftists are taking over schools and corporations
Reuters · Aug 5, 2022 Canada to temporarily ban import of handguns Canada said on Friday it would temporarily ban the import of restricted handguns from Aug. 19 in a move intended to fast-track rules proposed in gun control legislation announced in May.
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2022 Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4m Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered pay $4.1 million to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook massacre for repeatedly claiming the shooting was a hoax.The far-right radio host and Infowars webcaster, 48, was sued by Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, who lost their six-year-old son…
Benzinga · Jul 29, 2022 What The Careful CEO Should And Shouldn't Talk About: A Handy Guide CEOs walk a fine line when it comes to talking about hot-button issues like transgender rights or gun control or arming transgender people to fight for the right of immigrants to have affordable health care and equal pay without enduring global warming.