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How Beto O’Rourke has evolved since saying ‘Hell, yes,’ he’d take your AR-15

SHERMAN, Texas — At an April town hall meeting, Beto O’Rourke was asked about AR-15s, the popular semi-automatic rifle he pledged to confiscate in 2019 during his run for president.

Tribune News Service

Democrats in Florida seek to win over Latinos on gun control

Democrats in Florida are trying to make inroads with Latino voters by focusing on gun safety

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

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Gun control activists speak out on infamous ‘kick’ from Marjorie Taylor Greene

‘They will kick teenagers before they take action on gun violence’

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene appears to kick teenage gun control activist

Far-right congresswoman tweets footage of her seeming to kick Marianna Pecora during exchange in Washington on Thursday

The Guardian - US

Gun control activist pursuing charges after being ‘kicked’ by Marjorie Taylor Greene

Spokesperson for GOP lawmaker tells The Independent that group ‘surrounded’ her

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of kicking gun control activist as she confronts her over mass shootings

Activist Marianna Pecorra says congresswoman ‘literally stepped on my heels’

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Ted Cruz unfazed by Uvalde parents' plea

The senator declined and instead said “he supports increasing law enforcement presence on school campuses"

Salon

Parents of Uvalde shooting victim urge Ted Cruz to support gun control, to no avail

The senator declined and instead said “he supports increasing law enforcement presence on school campuses.”

The Texas Tribune

NRA-backed Ted Cruz blasted for speech declaring ‘there have been too many mass shootings’

There has been a number of mass shootings in Texas in recent years

The Independent UK

Top Financial Stories Wednesday, September 14: Multiple Antitrust Setbacks For Google, Bitcoin Crashes, Visa Finds New Gun Control System Ineffective And More…

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Benzinga

Major credit card companies are making it easier to track gun sales

The move will likely provoke the ire of gun rights advocates and lobbyists, who have argued that categorizing gun sales would unfairly flag an industry when most sales do not lead to mass shootings.

WEKU

States' plans to make school safer reflect political divides

In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, governors around the country vowed to take steps to ensure their students would be kept safe

The Independent UK

Illinois Republicans aim to win control of state Supreme Court for first time in 53 years

Democrats hold the advantage in two races for open Illinois Supreme Court seats because last year they redrew the court’s boundaries for the first time in 58 years. The two down-ballot elections hold enormous stakes if the court changes hands — potentially impacting abortion, gun control and union…

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New York enacts new gun restrictions in response to supreme court decision

After court overturned 1911 New York law, state lawmakers produced act to create ‘gun-free zones’ and strengthen gun control measures

The Independent UK

Texas governor pushes back on raising gun age after Uvalde

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing back on calls by Uvalde families for new gun control measures in Texas in wake of the Robb Elementary School massacre

The Conversation

Workhorses, not show horses: Five ways to promote effective lawmaking in Congress

Americans dislike Congress, especially when it fails to act on pressing problems. They are then surprised by legislative accomplishments on climate change, gun control and maintaining competitiveness with China.

Salon

Trump is a political gift to Democrats

Biden racks up wins on guns, climate, and loans — as Trump conspiracies weaken the GOP's obstructionist powers

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Daily Mirror

Man sobs to US politician saying sons are 'tough but they cannot stop a bullet'

A gun-owning man in Texas, US, broke down in tears as he explained to gun-control advocate Beto O'Rourke why he will vote for him to be governor of the state where issues like gun control are very controversial and opinions are deeply divided

Reason

A Case That Pits Gun Rights Activism Against Federalism

Gun control advocates may embrace the 10th Amendment.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Florida’s bipartisan support for gun control

So here’s something you might not have thought possible: In Florida, at least, Republicans and Democrats actually agree on a number of gun control measures that could significantly reduce the appalling death toll in our streets, schools and homes.

Chicago Tribune

Highland Park City Council calls for state and national bans on semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity magazines and body armor

CHICAGO — The Highland Park City Council on Monday unanimously called for state and national bans on semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity ammunition magazines and body armor, escalating the gun control advocacy some city officials have pursued after the deadly mass shooting at the suburb’s Independence Day parade.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Politicians have failed to deal with gun violence. Give medical officials a chance

The past three months have seen mass shootings of schoolchildren in Uvalde, Texas, and July Fourth celebrants in Highland Park, Illinois. Cries for greater gun control to stop such avoidable, premature deaths grow after each event. President Joe Biden recently signed a gun control measure into law, but overall, little…

The Independent UK

Whole Foods CEO says ‘socialists are taking over’ schools and gun control debate

The grocery store chain’s CEO claims leftists are taking over schools and corporations

Reuters

Canada to temporarily ban import of handguns

Canada said on Friday it would temporarily ban the import of restricted handguns from Aug. 19 in a move intended to fast-track rules proposed in gun control legislation announced in May.

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