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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Ghost Guns: A Decline in Recoveries After New Regulations

In cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, the number of recovered ghost guns has significantly declined due to local lawsuits against manufacturers. Adam Garber, executive director of CeaseFirePA in Philadelphia, where a mass shooting was carried out with an AR-15-style ghost gun, attr

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

The Failed D. C. Council Recalls: What Went Wrong?

Recently, two attempts to recall members of the D.C. Council due to rising crime rates in the District of Columbia have failed. These efforts targeted council members Charles Allen and Brianne Nadeau after a spike in crime in 2023 led to emergency measures being taken by both the council and Mayor M

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

The Great Crime Numbers Switcheroo: What You Need to Know

The FBI has made a shocking change to its crime statistics, which could have serious implications for President Biden's legacy on public safety. The new numbers reveal that violent crimes actually increased by 4.5% in 2022, compared to the previous year. This change adds nearly 80,000 violent crimes

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Jack Smith: Caught in Election Controversy?

In a surprising turn, Special Counsel Jack Smith has found himself in the center of a controversy. Just over a month before this year's election, one of his filings was made public by a judge. Former President Donald Trump and his team claim that Smith broke long-standing rules set by the Justice De

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

The Election Hacker: Tina Peters' Fall from Grace

Once a trusted county clerk, Tina Peters found herself on the wrong side of the law. She breached her Colorado county's election system, putting democracy at risk. Her actions weren’t just a security issue—they were a betrayal of public trust. The problem? She used someone else’s badge to access the

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Election Meddling: Lessons from a County Clerk's Downfall

Imagine someone in charge of elections deciding to mess with the system. That's exactly what happened when Tina Peters, a former county clerk in Colorado, got caught up in a tangled web of deceit. It all started in 2021 when authorities discovered she had been tampering with voting equipment, puttin

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

From Boom to Bust: Innovatech's Ups and Downs

Let's talk about a company called Innovatech that was big news in the early 2000s. Two young entrepreneurs, John and Sarah, started it. They came out with some really cool products and software that people loved. Innovatech grew fast because of this and teamed up with other tech giants. But things

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Musk to Join Trump at Pennsylvania Rally Site

Elon Musk has made headlines by deciding to attend Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This is a notable turnaround for Musk, who previously avoided public political statements. The event takes place on October 5 and holds special significance because it’s the same spot where Trump survive

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Why Are Oklahoma's Education Meetings Hard to Get Into?

Imagine trying to attend an important meeting, but you have to wait in a tiny, uncomfortable room for hours. That's what some journalists in Oklahoma are experiencing when they try to cover public education meetings. The problem is that the main meeting room is often full, leaving people like KFOR w

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Understanding the Unspoken Rules: A Look into Massachusetts' Governance

The recent controversy surrounding the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has highlighted a critical issue in governance - transparency. The state's attorney general office found that the board's chairperson, Craven, failed to provide sufficient notice of a panel discussion on

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