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Canada moves to ban handguns as America negotiates gun laws
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation that, if passed, will make it illegal to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns anywhere in Canada. It also bans toy guns that authorities say look authentic and can be dangerous. “We recognize that the vast majority of gun owners use them safely and in accordance with the… -
Entertainers, politicians cancel their NRA convention appearances
High-profile politicians and entertainers are canceling their speeches at the NRA’s annual convention in Houston. The event is taking place three days after the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The cancellations include country stars Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown, and Larry Stewart, as well as folk-rock artist Don McLean. Texas Republican Gov. Greg… -
AOC: Democratic leadership “utterly failed” in Congressional primary
Incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) holds a slim lead over his progressive challenger in a tightly contested primary race that has centered around abortion and gun rights. Democratic leadership put their weight behind Cuellar, while progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have backed immigration attorney Jessica Cisneros. Outside groups injected… -
Texas school shooting prompts calls for gun reform
In the wake of the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the Senate’s top Democrat is calling on Americans to cast their ballots in November’s midterm elections for candidates who fit their values on gun reform. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he hopes to pass gun reform by that time but doubts Republicans will… -
Georgia primaries for Kemp, Abrams produce record early turnout
It’s primary day in Georgia, and the Peach State has already seen record turnout in early voting, indicating there will be a massive increase in in-person turnout Tuesday. It comes in spite of Georgia’s controversial new voting law that critics said would suppress voting. The increase in early participation more than tripled compared to the… -
Electing our leaders: How election systems differ around the world
Free and fair elections are the foundation of democratic societies. But not all elections are the same. There are two main types of election systems: single member, simple plurality, or SMSP, and proportional representation. This article will explain how they both work and how they correspond to elections in the United States and around the… -
Census Bureau made “statistically significant” miscounts in 2020
The Census Bureau announced Thursday that 14 states had population miscounts as part of its 2020 survey of the United States’ population. The discrepancy is big enough for the agency to label it “statistically significant.” The bureau’s “Post-Enumeration Survey” is conducted to gauge the accuracy of the latest census data. The PES found significant undercounts… -
Biden admin invokes Defense Production Act to boost baby formula supply
The Biden administration invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) Wednesday in an effort to combat the ongoing baby formula shortage. The White House will require suppliers to provide ingredients used to make formula to manufacturers ahead of other customers. “I know parents all across the country are worried about finding enough infant formula to feed… -
Twitter’s inconsistencies spark questions about mission statement
Elon Musk is buying Twitter, and some people aren’t happy about it. The sale may now take longer than anticipated because Musk announced he’s putting the purchase “temporarily on hold” until the company can verify how many spam/fake accounts are on its platform. “He sees something impossible and he makes it happen. Building the most sought… -
Biden targets surging home prices with new plan
The Biden administration on Monday announced plans to tackle soaring home prices by increasing supply and providing financial assistance. President Joe Biden’s latest proposal would provide more rental and down-payment assistance, in addition to building and preserving hundreds of thousands of affordable housing units in the next three years. Getting a hold of rising costs… -
Buffalo shooting prompts calls for better policing of social media
New York’s Governor has joined calls for policing of social media after ten people were killed in a racially motivated attack which was streamed live on the internet. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said tech executives should take more responsibility for content on their sites following Saturday’s deadly shooting in her hometown of Buffalo. “Look me… -
Biden: Local governments should use COVID funds for police budgets
President Joe Biden called on cities and states around the country on Friday to invest leftover Covid relief funds into public safety and police departments. The president also said local leaders should do it soon, because violent crime usually increases during the summer months. “Spend this money now,” said President Biden. “Taking action today is… -
US government forcibly took Native American children to boarding schools
Tribal leaders testified on Capitol Hill after a new report from the Interior Department revealed tens of thousands of Native American children were forcibly taken from their families over a 150-year period and sent to boarding schools. The hearing was about a bill to create a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies.…
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