Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that gun-related injuries overtook car crashes and became the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in 2020. Firearm-related deaths among those ages 1-19 rose nearly 30% from 2019 to 2020, the analysis says, more than doubling the increase of the general population. TheContinue reading “Guns: The Leading Cause of Death for Children and Teens in 2020”
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Brooklyn Subway Shooting in Sunset Park
On this past Tuesday afternoon, approximately 10 Brooklyn subway riders were shot by a man wearing a gas mask who tossed two smoke canisters in the train car to distract a huge crowd before opening fire with a handgun. While the car filled with smoke, he fired at least 33 times, according to NYPD Chief JamesContinue reading “Brooklyn Subway Shooting in Sunset Park”
Can Beto O’Rourke Finally Win?
Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke is a 49-year-old ex-congressman who served the 16th congressional district of Texas from 2013 to 2019. However, Mr. O’Rourke is more famous for his impressive 2018 U.S. Senate run against Senator Ted Cruz, after losing the seat for Senate, O’Rourke also ran for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, and after losing that,Continue reading “Can Beto O’Rourke Finally Win?”
Arizona House Punishes Banks That Refuse Business with Gun Firms
Arizona House of Representatives recently proposed a bill that would punish banks who refuse to work with gun firms. Banks that refuse to do business with the firearm industry will not receive contracts from government agencies. Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen stated, “Why would [banks] not want to do business with a Second Amendment-related business?”.Continue reading “Arizona House Punishes Banks That Refuse Business with Gun Firms”
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Advances in the House
Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill has been set for a final vote in the House on Thursday, after GOP lawmakers refused a series of Democratic amendments on Tuesday. The bill intends to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who have said that the bill demonizes those inContinue reading “Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Advances in the House”
Sandy Hook Families Settle With Remington
On Tuesday, the families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting announced that they have agreed to a $73 million settlement against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six teachers in 2012. Remington’s insurers have all agreed to pay the total due to the suit whichContinue reading “Sandy Hook Families Settle With Remington”
The End of Forced Arbitration In Sexual Misconduct Cases
Congress recently passed a bill, in unanimous agreement, to end the long-ending corporate practice to settle sexual misconduct cases internally through closed-door arbitration rather than filing a suit through court. This bill is currently being sent to President Biden to review and sign. If passed this would be one of the largest employment reform lawsContinue reading “The End of Forced Arbitration In Sexual Misconduct Cases”
Racial Gerrymandering Back Again
On Monday February 7, 2022 the Supreme Court ruled on a 5-4 vote to uphold an Alabama congressional map that decreases the power of African Americans voters. The Court’s decision was brought about after the Federal District Court found that the state’s seven congressional districts are too polarized, which led to the proposition of creatingContinue reading “Racial Gerrymandering Back Again”
California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions
In 2017, a California law was implemented to prevent “surprise bills” from out-of-network medical providers who work at in-network facilities. But when nearly 6 million Californians are blindsided with medical bills from practitioners not contracted with PPOs, it is clear that this 2017 law is not enough. The law does not protect those who getContinue reading “California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions”
Biden Sends out 500 Million Free Covid Tests this Week
The United States Postal Service’s duty to deliver 500 million coronavirus test kits has placed it in an unprecedented position in the country’s pandemic response, just as covid-19 infections have reached a peak within its ranks and its network is under extreme strain. The free quick tests are expected to ship by the end ofContinue reading “Biden Sends out 500 Million Free Covid Tests this Week”
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