It’s a sign of the times when CVS Health unveils a new initiative meant to help vulnerable people deal with the effects of extreme weather. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every […]
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What the bump stock ban could mean for guns in the U.S.
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on the devices, which could have wider implications for what qualifies as a machine gun.
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McKee signs safe storage bill into law
A long-running effort to require the secure storage of guns — cited by supporters as a way to reduce harm and reviled by opponents as an infringement of personal rights — came to a conclusion as Gov. Dan McKee signed the measure into law Thursday to the delight of gun safety advocates. The legislation sponsored […]
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What’s next up for the Supreme Court? Abortion rights, gun laws and more
The Supreme Court will be issuing major rulings in the next month. Normally by this point in the term there are between four and six really big cases left. This year, there are over a dozen.
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After calls for gun safety, Tennessee votes to arm teachers
Despite calls for gun safety legislation after the Covenant School shooting, Tennessee passed a measure allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools.
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Amid concerns about kids and guns, some say training is the answer
The number of U.S. children dying from gunshot wounds has climbed in recent years. Keeping guns out of reach is one way to curb the trend — others argue to teach kids to handle guns responsibly.
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R.I. lawmakers weigh stricter gun storage requirements
Rhode Island is considering legislation to enact one of the country’s strictest firearms storage laws
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 10
Question of the Week: Is politics catching up with public opinion on gun issues in Rhode Island? Thanks for stopping by for my first weekly column of 2020. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) With this being an […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 16
It always comes back to Rhode Island, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls promises to remain in the spotlight after a pickup […]
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Bonus Q&A: Neronha On Immigration, Suing The Trump Administration, Guns & More
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joins Bonus Q&A to discuss how his priorities fared in the General Assembly; the resolution of cases involving Luis Aponte and Nicholas Kettle; the Trump administration’s approach to immigration; and more.
