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Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday for a case involving a Texas man challenging the government’s ability to disarm people who are subject to a domestic violence restraining order. The case’s

You probably know what a “zombie lie” is — an idea or proposition or theory that is demonstrably, logically and intuitively false but which, like a zombie, refuses to die. And it will eat your brain. The term’s origin is uncertain, but I associate it with professor and economist Paul Krugman, a New York Times

Austin Bay Turkey’s historical moment frames our immediate crisis: civilized human beings confronting Iran-funded Hamas’ savagery. The Calendar Moment: The Turkish Republic celebrated its 100th anniversary on Oct. 29. The Turkish Republic’s democracy is the legacy of Kemal Ataturk, the only man to successfully modernize a culturally Muslim nation. Ataturk was a genuine political giant.

This is part of Opening Arguments, Slate’s coverage of the start of the latest Supreme Court term. We’re working to change the way the media covers the Supreme Court. Support our work when you join Slate Plus. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in perhaps the most important Second Amendment case it will ever confront. In United

Gun safety and domestic violence prevention advocates were set to rally at the Supreme Court. Gabby Giffords, the former congresswoman from Arizona who was shot in 2011, was expected to speak, Show Caption Hide Caption When ‘Home Sweet Home’ is no longer safe The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case concerning gun-surrender

Rep. Marjorie Smith  |  Guest Columnist The shocking events in Lewiston will take a while to process. I’m not interested in assessing blame, because that will not bring back to life the family, friends and neighbors who were gunned down. What I want to focus on is what we can do to try to prevent such carnage

The Daily Pennsylvanian has assembled a ballot guide ahead of the 2023 general election. Credit: Jesse Zhang Before you head to the polls on Nov. 7, The Daily Pennsylvanian has assembled a comprehensive ballot guide detailing everything you need to know before you vote — from polling locations at Penn, a run-down on the open

In the tapestry of American life, the thread of gun ownership weaves a complex pattern, colored by the fierce debate over Second Amendment rights and the quest for public safety. As someone  immersed in the study of gun laws, I’ve watched the evolution of legislation with keen interest, particularly noting the shifts and turns that

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. Amy Fried is a retired political science professor at the University of Maine. Her views are her own and do not represent those of any group with which she is

The Supreme Court on Friday agree to hear two appeals involving gun and free speech rights: one dealing with “bump stocks” accessories for high-powered guns, and a free speech challenge by the National Rifle Association (NRA). The high court will hear arguments in the case National Rifle Association of America v. Vullo, which questions whether a

Police stumbled upon a sizable weapons cache this weekend after responding to a reported shooting in downtown LA this weekend. Neighbors contacted the LAPD just before 1 a.m. on Saturday after hearing gunfire in an apartment build at the intersection of West Olympic Boulevard and South Olive Street, per Fox 11.  Before getting into the

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. DA Price is rightto focus on reform On Oct. 26, I attended a gathering in San Leandro to learn more about Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. She answered my question and said she believed in rehabilitation. When I ask

SPRINGFIELD – Gun rights advocacy groups say they intend to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state’s assault weapons ban after a federal appeals court on Friday refused to block enforcement of the law. In a statement Saturday, the Illinois State Rifle Association said it was not surprised by the 7th Circuit panel’s

That Sunday, Sherita Lynch heard the gunshots from her car. A human services practitioner with Advocate for All, Lynch was on her way to meet with Stephen Broderick for a supervised custody visit with his son Cayden, about to be dropped off by Stephen’s ex-wife Amanda. Lynch was only seconds from the meeting spot on

California has a well-earned reputation as one of the most anti-gun jurisdictions in the United States, with its state and local codes crammed with virtually every cockamamie scheme to suppress firearm ownership conceived within the last 50 years. The state’s current governor, Gavin Newsom, is not only determined to cement this reputation statewide, he’s trying