October 11, 2017 Don’t get me wrong, I get it about Social Media. It’s a great way to find out about local events, connect with your family and friends, build new networks, real news, and silly memes. It’s the dark side of it that’s been bugging me. The side where people (assuming it’s real people)…
“This summer is shaping up to be a bloody one in many cities and neighborhoods. What’s behind the recent surge in gun violence? Amna Nawaz talks to Pastor Mike McBride of the Live Free Campaign, a faith-based movement committed to reducing gun violence and ending mass incarceration of people of color, and Thomas Abt of…
“President Trump went to Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, Wednesday, where he was met by hundreds of protesters condemning his presence after the mass shootings over the weekend, which killed at least 32 people. Prior to his visits, Trump hinted at the need to strengthen background checks for gun purchases and doubled down on…
“The National African American Gun Association, known as NAAG, has tripled its chapters from 14 to 52 since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, as more people of color join gun clubs and refute the NRA. Some say they are defending themselves against racism and supporting a call to arms amid a civil rights struggle. NewsHour Weekend…
“Will President Trump’s school safety plan help stop mass shootings? Judy Woodruff gets reaction from Shannon Watts of Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America and Katherine Newman, author of “Rampage,” on plans to arm educators, expand mental health treatment and enact a commission to study the problem.” Watch more at https://www.pbs.org/newshour/
“If there’s a shooting at a school, should educators be prepared to shoot back? Across the country, 15 states already allow concealed carry of some kind in schools, with lawmakers in many more states considering or having recently debated the idea. But all major teacher- and school-employee groups oppose the idea. Special correspondent Kavitha Cardoza…
PalacioMagazine.com has been working with the California State University, Long Beach Political Science class of Professor Som Chounlamountry to gather Voter Voices on Proposition 63. On November 8th, voters will speak. We wanted to hear their opinions ahead of the election. The students were asked to interview fellow students, family members, teachers or random people…
Prop 63: An Explanation By CSULB B Word Team C From Secretary of State: Requires background check and Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition. Prohibits possession of large–capacity ammunition magazines. Establishes procedures for enforcing laws prohibiting firearm possession by specified persons. Requires Department of Justice’s participation in federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System….