GUN CONTROL

Jul 02 2025OPINION

Gun Violence: A Call for Change from Flavor Flav

Flavor Flav, a well-known rapper and co-founder of Public Enemy, is speaking out about the urgent need for gun control in the United States. He believes that the country is facing an epidemic of gun violence that must be addressed. Flav has seen firsthand the devastating effects of gun violence, having spent time in prison due to gun-related incidents. In a recent i...

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Gun Laws in the Spotlight: Supreme Court's Recent Decisions

The Supreme Court recently chose not to review two significant gun cases. One case involved a Maryland law that prohibits assault-style weapons, including the AR-15 rifle, which has been used in several high-profile mass shootings. The other case focused on a Rhode Island law that restricts large-capacity magazines. As a result, both laws remain in effect. The Supre...

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May 12 2025POLITICS

Colorado's Big Changes: What's New and What's Next?

The state of Colorado wrapped up its 2025 legislative session after 120 days of intense lawmaking. This session saw the passing of hundreds of bills, touching on some of the most contentious political topics around. Many of these bills are now waiting for Governor Jared Polis's final approval to become official. The session covered a wide range of issues. Some of th...

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Apr 03 2025CRIME

The Chilling Truth Behind the Covenant School Attack

A recent 44-page report from Metro Nashville Police reveals that the 2023 Covenant School attack was carried out by a single individual. This person, who went by the name Aiden Hale, had legally acquired several firearms. The motive behind the attack was a desire for infamy. The shooting took place two years ago and resulted in the deaths of six individuals: Evelyn D...

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

The Rise of Untraceable Weapons and the Supreme Court's Stance

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision about "ghost guns. " These are kits that people can buy online and use to build untraceable weapons at home. The court's ruling is a significant win for gun control supporters, as it upholds new regulations that require background checks and serial numbers on these kits. The court's decision was close, with a 7-2 majori...

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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

Judicial Showdown: A Judge's Unconventional Protest Against Gun Laws

A recent court case sparked controversy when a judge took a unique approach to express his disagreement. In a bold move, a judge from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit released a video of himself taking apart several guns. This was not just a casual demonstration. It was a direct challenge to a court ruling that upheld California's ban on gun magazine...

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Feb 23 2025POLITICS

Kash Patel: From FBI to ATF

Kash Patel, the newly appointed FBI Director, is expected to take on another significant role in the administration. He is likely to become the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) very soon. The ATF is a key law enforcement agency within the Department of Justice. Its main job is to enforce federal laws related to firearms, ...

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Young Guns: The Battle Over Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year Olds

Recently, a significant legal change occurred when a court ruled to allow the sale of handguns to Americans between the ages of 18 and 20. The court's decision seemed to be based on following previous Supreme Court decisions. However, this ruling is more likely to escalate the debate around gun rights and the Second Amendment. The court's decision appears to...

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

State AGs Join Fight to Keep Biden's Gun Control Policies

On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapon fire rapidly. These policies might not align with President-elect D...

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Kids and Guns: Rethinking School Shooters

A 17-year-old student did something horrible at a Wisconsin school. She used a gun to kill two people—a teacher and a classmate—before taking her own life. Several other students got hurt. The school is called Abundant Life Christian School, and it's in Madison, Wisconsin. This happened on a Monday. You might be wondering, do girls do this kind of thing more often n...

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