Texas June 16, 2021 Texans will be able to carry handguns in public without a license on Sept. 1 under 'constitutional carry' law Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a “constitutional carry” bill into law on Wednesday that will allow Texans to carry a handgun in public without a license starting on Sept. 1.
OPINION May 9, 2021 David Ryden: Amend Equality Act – Biden can protect both faith and LGBTQ communities. Here's how Now that the dust has settled around the passage of the Equality Act in the House of Representatives, it is time for proactive presidential leadership as the proposal moves to the Senate.
America Together February 18, 2021 Montgomery bus boycott: What to know The Montgomery bus boycott was a large civil rights demonstration that saw African Americans in the Alabama city refuse to ride public buses in protest of segregated seating.
Police and Law Enforcement December 18, 2020 Michigan rep introduces bill to end civil asset forfeiture Rep. Justin Amash, L-Mich., introduced a bill Thursday to end civil asset forfeiture, which allows police to seize a person's property just on the suspicion that it was used in a crime.
Second Amendment August 26, 2020 Democrats say Biden-Harris is the 'strongest gun safety ticket in history,' Republicans fear Second Amendment crackdown As the presidential election nears, interest groups on both sides of the gun control issue are examining the Biden campaign's stance, a platform which would represent a stark reversal from the Trump administration and potentially lead to historic changes in federal gun law if Democrats win the presidency, gain a Senate majority and hold the House of Representatives.
Donald Trump June 12, 2020 HHS reverses ObamaCare rule that included abortion, gender identity in sex discrimination protections The Department of Housing and Human Services finalized a regulation Friday reversing an ObamaCare rule which sought to protect transgender rights and abortion access.
California May 7, 2020 Ventura County clarifies claims it would force people from homes into isolated coronavirus centers Ventura County officials were forced to apologize Wednesday, clarifying that those who could not isolate or quarantine themselves would never be forcibly removed from their homes as part of an effort to further contain the spread of the coronavirus.
New Jersey April 2, 2020 Who is Phil Murphy? Here is what you need to know about New Jersey's governor The coronavirus outbreak has put New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in the spotlight – and he’s expected to play an even more prominent role in the coming weeks as his state’s number of confirmed cases is rapidly rising.
Second Amendment January 19, 2020 Virginia braces for gun-rights rally as worries over violence, hate groups and militias grow Threats of violence, including claims of a militia storming Virginia's Capitol and protesters weaponizing drones, have put federal and state authorities on high alert ahead of Monday's gun-rights rally.
Mississippi January 14, 2020 Mississippi mother worried for son's safety calls for increased measures following deadly riots The Mississippi Department of Corrections has lifted a statewide lockdown of prisons, with the exception of Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, following a week of deadly riots at Parchman. However, the MDOC’s attempt to restore order in its prisons hasn’t been enough to calm the fear one inmate’s mother has for his safety.
Texas December 18, 2019 Texas judge sues state agency after receiving warning for refusing to officiate same-sex weddings The Texas judge who was given a public warning last month for refusing to officiate same-sex marriages is suing the agency that threatened her and claims it violated state law by punishing her for actions she took that aligned with her faith, according to court documents filed Tuesday.