Tag: gun violence
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 29
Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico, California joins nine other states and enacts trio of gun control bills that affect domestic violence offenders and more.
California joins nine other states and passes trio of gun control...
“People at risk of harming themselves or others should not have easy access to firearms."
Sunflowers vs. Gunpower: March For Our Lives takes on the NRA
Several hundred students, parents and supporters brought signs calling out the gun rights organization.
‘Never again:’ To ‘demand they listen,’ activists stage rally at NRA...
"We don't want thoughts. We don't want prayers. We want change."
Race of mass shooters influences how the media cover their crimes,...
In a recent study, we explored whether the race of mass shooters influences how the media depict their crime, their motivations and their lives.
NRA’s new fearmongering ad series argues that proponents of stronger gun...
The series, which debuted on July 16 and is hosted by NRATV’s Colion Noir, is premised on the NRA’s claim that efforts to regulate firearms are tantamount to helping killers.
What can be learned from a mass shooting that didn’t happen?
We may never have to confront a mass murderer, but we all can and must work on a culture bringing mass murder into our troubled world.
Study reveals Americans own 40 percent of all guns owned in...
“The biggest force pushing up gun ownership around the world is civilian ownership in the United States.”
Parkland students join Chicagoans to march against gun violence
"We just want peace. With this type of movement, with this amount of people we can definitely get something done."
A diverse group of activists rally in NYC to remember the...
It was a message to the world that not all American's are okay with the senseless gun violence in this nation.
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Report counts 902 pregnancy-related prosecutions in three years after Dobbs
Pregnancy Justice found that most cases involved child neglect or endangerment charges and that substance use was alleged in 871 of them.
CMS rescinds nursing home voting guidance and issues new memo on coercion
The July 20 memo replaced 2020 and 2024 guidance. Senators asked the agency in August to reinstate the earlier versions.
Education Department drops appeal of ruling that struck down loan forgiveness employer rule
The rule would have let the education secretary disqualify nonprofit and government employers from Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A federal court vacated it on June 30.
Trump Dangles Rural Health Dollars To Push States To Change Hospital Laws
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.
Fish and Wildlife Service finalizes five-year Arctic oil rule covering polar bear and walrus...
The industry's own estimate counts 123 polar bear harassments and no deaths over the period, while the agency's rule lists how deaths could still occur.