With the revelation that at least one of the attackers in Wednesday's attack may have had ties to ISIS, here's a reminder: it's still a guns issue. Despite the fact that terrorists have previously urged sympathizers to take advantage of America's lax gun laws, an amendment that would subject suspected terrorists to background checks before obtaining firearms just died on the Senate floor. A Missouri lawmaker has a creative solution: make it just as difficult to buy a gun as it is to get an abortion. |
How Terrorist Sympathizers Exploit America’s Gun Laws |
Lawmaker Who Was ‘Life Member’ Of NRA Quits After San Bernardino Massacre |
Former Nevada Assembly Speaker and candidate for Congress John Oceguera wrote to the National Rifle Association this week asking them to remove his name from their membership list. ...(read more) |
Missouri Bill Would Make Gun Purchasers Jump Through The Same Hoops As Women Seeking Abortions |
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Transgender Actress Mya Taylor’s Journey From Unemployed Sex Worker To Oscar Contender |
“See? You already got it wrong. The film is not about people in sex work. The film is about friendship. The people just happen to be sex workers. It’s just like a real life story, you know?”...(read more) |
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