As gun violence soars in the United States, we look at the Second Amendment and its racist roots with Carol Anderson, author of the new book, “The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America.” In the book, Anderson details how the Second Amendment was written to empower local militia groups to put down
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Some of the key moderate Democratic senators needed to confirm President Biden’s pick to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, David Chipman, are still undecided about whether they will vote for the controversial nominee who has a history of working with high-profile gun control groups. Chipman, who also has a history of undiplomatic
David Calvert/ The Nevada Independent via AP, Pool (2020) State Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, D-Las Vegas, shown in 2020, shepherded Senate Bill 452 through the the chamber earlier this year. The measure would have allowed casinos to become gun-free zones. By Ric Anderson (contact) Sunday, July 4, 2021 | 2 a.m. In recent sessions of
Show Caption Hide Caption What Carl Nassib coming out as gay means for NFL, sports in America | Sports Seriously In this week’s episode of Sports Seriously we discuss the cultural significance of Carl Nassib coming out as gay. We also sit down with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil.
“It’s not about politics.” New York prosecutor Carey Dunne’s words were repeated like a mantra after this week’s indictment of the Trump Organization and its financial chief, Allen WeisselbergAllen Howard WeisselbergWhy the Trump Organization indictment may be far less consequential than the media think Alvin Bragg set to become new Manhattan DA, take over Trump Organization
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Is Florida’s next governor its first female? Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried thinks so. She’s trying to topple Republican incumbent Ron DeSantis in 2022. But the Democrat will need to get past a former governor, first. It’s why her campaign says it’s time for “something new.” WHO IS NIKKI FRIED? Nicole Heather Fried
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story CHEYENNE, Wyoming (The Cheyenne Post) — Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore relocation of its Virginia operation to Wyoming. The letter highlights the state’s business-friendly tax environment,
The Original Rainbow Cone hits the road with five “flavored” trucks ART Cleve Carney Museum of Art Observes Frida Kahlo’s Birthday The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at the College of DuPage (COD) honors the birthday of Frida Kahlo in ways beyond its “Frida Kahlo: Timeless” exhibition, the
Today, both Kansas and out-of-state law-abiding gun owners will be able to take advantage of pro-gun legislation that was passed into law during the Legislative Session, House Bill 2058. Proposed by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, House Bill 2058 does the following: Recognizes all out-of-state concealed carry permits, and allows those who have been licensed to carry a firearm
Presented by Obesity Care Advocacy Network With help from Daniel Lippman SBA TO SHUTTER RESTAURANT RELIEF FUND: The Small Business Administration told restaurants Wednesday night that on July 14 it will shut down the portal for businesses to apply for pandemic relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, after it failed to provide grants to more
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Exclusive: The National Rifle Association (NRA) has set its sights on West Virginia in a $250,000 ad buy to counter President Biden’s pick to lead the gun control arm of the federal government. The NRA will run a $250,000 TV ad buy in the traditionally red state in an attempt to convince West Virginians to
Yesterday, the Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2021 legislative session. During this session, the House passed House Bill 2840, critical self-defense legislation to reduce arbitrary boundaries where law-abiding citizens are left defenseless. Unfortunately, the Senate failed to take action on HB 2840 before session ended. Earlier this session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1382, to ensure that
Following the mass shooting at a Fairfield Township house party last month, Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jersey’s tough gun laws couldn’t keep illegal weapons from crossing its borders, and the federal government needed to help. “We are not on an island,” he said at the time. With violent crime spiking during and after the
Yesterday, the General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2021 legislative session. During this session, the General Assembly continued its erosion of Second Amendment rights by passing House Bill 125, to essentially end the centuries-old practice of home-built firearms for personal use, to ban existing home-built firearms, and to restrict free speech on firearms design. It is currently
Brunswick County commissioner Marty Cooke is running for U.S. Senate. (Port City Daily/Courtesy Marty Cooke) BRUNSWICK COUNTY –– A longtime Brunswick County commissioner is hitting the campaign trails in his race for a rare open seat in the U.S. Senate. Marty Cooke announced his candidacy for the 2022 election on his official campaign Facebook page
Back in the spring, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed the permitless gun carry law that has gone into effect as of July 1. Star Staff Reports According to figures released by the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission, during the first quarter of 2021, gun crime in the Memphis community continued a steady upward trend which began
Under the new law, adults 21 and older and military members between 18 and 20 will be allowed to open or concealed carry handguns without a permit. (Photo: Karanja A. Ajanaku) Fears are mounting over the impact Tennessee’s permit-less gun carry law will have when the law takes effect Thursday (July 1). Law enforcement officers