Month: October 2023

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a commentary, follow the instructions here. This documentary is by Norm Vandal, a resident of Roxbury. In the

We’re back with another weekly recap on the Benzinga Network of the latest news in cannabis and psychedelics. On this episode of Trade To Black, we look at Cybin’s latest acquisition, plus a recent article detailing some lobbying moves made by some very large entities – including the NRA – that might just surprise you.

Faced with spiking antisemitism and flaring tensions following Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Jews in Los Angeles are increasingly turning to gun ownership, self-defense classes and armed security for safety, according to a rabbi who has been training Jewish religious leaders for years.  “Growing up Orthodox, people hating Jews has been a part of my life,”

The Senate passed an amendment introduced by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., that protects veterans’ Second Amendment rights if the Department of Veterans Affairs steps in to manage their financial benefits.  The Senate voted 53 to 45 Wednesday in approval of the amendment.  “Veterans who sacrificed to defend our Constitution shouldn’t see their own rights rest

Lewiston, Maine: Eighteen killed, 13 injured in a rampage by a guy with an assault rifle.  The shooter: A certified firearms instructor and a member of the U.S. Army Reserves.  The community locked down until he’s placed in custody. Press conferences; school classes cancelled; politicians falling all over each other with their thoughts and prayers

LOADINGERROR LOADING Just days after a mass shooting in Maine killed 18 people, the National Rifle Association on Sunday shared an old clip of new House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) pledging to oppose gun safety measures. The 2019 video shows Johnson promoting the organization of which he is a member and disparaging Democratic attempts at

This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. In Maine, which suffered the deadliest mass shooting in its history on October 25, guns are a fact of life. Nearly half of all households own one, mostly for hunting and recreation, sometimes for self-defense. The state’s gun

Faced with spiking antisemitism and flaring tensions following Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Jews in Los Angeles are increasingly turning to gun ownership, self-defense classes and armed security for safety, according to a rabbi who has been training Jewish religious leaders for years.  “Growing up Orthodox, people hating Jews has been a part of my life,”

The Supreme Court is back this week for the start of its October-November oral argument session, tackling three First Amendment cases and the latest effort to rein in civil asset forfeiture.  Having met behind closed doors for their usual conference Friday, the justices are expected to issue an orders list at 9:30 Monday morning announcing

4-minute read Show Caption Hide Caption Sen. Cory Booker speaks on gun violence Sen. Cory Booker speaking at a high school in West New York on gun violence last week. NorthJersey.com The campaign mailer — sent by state Sen. Andrew Zwicker, D-Mercer, and his running mates seeking Assembly seats in the 16th Legislative District —

Gun violence seems to have become inevitable in American society. The prevalent use of guns to cause significant harm and death in this country has skyrocketed in recent years. The constant news of gun violence from the media comes in such quick succession now that Americans no longer catch their breath. A new tragedy holds

In early October, a Florida state senator introduced legislation to repeal the state’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law allowing individuals to use deadly force in self-defense outside their homes. Florida was the first state to enact such a measure, and in the 18 years since its passage, studies have shown that more Floridians are dying

— MAGA Mike Johnson says there’s no need for gun laws cuz we still use cars … Yesterday I wrote about how virtually every Republican policy position, from climate change to education to healthcare and guns, is driven by either the hope for campaign funds from billionaires and industries or the fear that those funds

— MAGA Mike Johnson says there’s no need for gun laws cuz we still use cars… Yesterday I wrote about how virtually every Republican policy position, from climate change to education to healthcare and guns, is driven by either the hope for campaign funds from billionaires and industries or the fear that those funds will

Mayor Alan Webber has long championed ideas to confront the scourge of gun violence, from designating certain city-owned properties as gun-free zones to mulling a tax on ammunition. Now Webber is pushing a proposal to repeal a provision of the state constitution that prevents local governments from regulating firearms as they so choose. As part

‘Stick with the fight’: gun control youth activists respond to Maine shootings US response to mass shootings is ‘extremely frustrating’, but David Hogg and Trevon Bosley call on youth voices to effect change Following 2023’s deadliest mass shooting in the US that occurred in Lewiston, Maine, earlier this week, young gun control activists are once

Golden, a tattooed Marine veteran, has long drawn on his support for gun rights as one pillar of his image as a rebel Democrat who understands the heavily-armed and politically red swath of Maine he represents. He has broken with his party on several gun safety measures, including voting against an assault weapons ban last

(Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s Abril Elfi 2:00 PM – Saturday, October 28, 2023 President Joe Biden isn’t letting a tragedy go to waste and is urging Republicans in Congress to help keep Americans safe from “gun violence” after mass shootings in Maine. Advertisement Speaking at a campaign fundraiser in Washington Friday night, Biden