Colorado may be seeking to take the lead in the national gun control debate. On Monday, a suite of four progressive gun limitation bills passed the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives and is heading to the Colorado Senate, where the vote could be tight, but favors passage. “I know they’re coming, and I strongly suspect they’ll […]
Colorado may be seeking to take the lead in the national gun control debate. On Monday, a suite of four progressive gun limitation bills passed the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives and is heading to the Colorado Senate, where the vote could be tight, but favors passage. “I know they’re coming, and I strongly suspect they’ll […]
Taking a break on the brink of a major fiscal catastrophe may seem to some as reckless and disrespectful, but that is exactly what Congress chose to do this week. Congress is officially adjourned until Feb. 25 for its Washington’s Day recess. When Congress returns, it will have only four days to stop the sequestration […]
Taking a break on the brink of a major fiscal catastrophe may seem to some as reckless and disrespectful, but that is exactly what Congress chose to do this week. Congress is officially adjourned until Feb. 25 for its Washington’s Day recess. When Congress returns, it will have only four days to stop the sequestration […]
(MintPress) – Trials for Khalid Sheikh Muhammad and four co-defendants believed to have organized the 9/11 attacks were delayed this week after testimony revealed illegal listening devices installed at Guantanamo Bay may have allowed authorities to hear private conversations that Muhammad and others had with their attorneys. In testimony before a military court this week, commander […]
(MintPress) – Trials for Khalid Sheikh Muhammad and four co-defendants believed to have organized the 9/11 attacks were delayed this week after testimony revealed illegal listening devices installed at Guantanamo Bay may have allowed authorities to hear private conversations that Muhammad and others had with their attorneys. In testimony before a military court this week, commander […]
(MintPress) – As the Russian region of Chelyabinsk slowly returns to normal after a 7,000 ton meteor, the largest object to hit earth in more than 100 years, exploded in the region last Friday, many of the Siberian town’s inhabitants are finding a silver lining to having been the landing spot for this large chunk of […]
(MintPress) – As the Russian region of Chelyabinsk slowly returns to normal after a 7,000 ton meteor, the largest object to hit earth in more than 100 years, exploded in the region last Friday, many of the Siberian town’s inhabitants are finding a silver lining to having been the landing spot for this large chunk of […]
Across the San Gabriel Mountains from Los Angeles, the city of Palmdale, Calif. is in the midst of a racial dispute. In this city of 152,750 — which served as the construction site for all five space shuttle orbiters — the city is currently being sued over claims of racial bias in city elections. A […]
Across the San Gabriel Mountains from Los Angeles, the city of Palmdale, Calif. is in the midst of a racial dispute. In this city of 152,750 — which served as the construction site for all five space shuttle orbiters — the city is currently being sued over claims of racial bias in city elections. A […]
(MintPress) – On Monday, Muslim groups in New York City launched Stop the Hate campaign, a grassroots initiative designed to counter the onslaught of Islamophobic propaganda funded by conservative groups in 2012. In late February, a select number of ads will feature images of Muslims in New York City helping deliver aid to their neighbors during […]
(MintPress) – On Monday, Muslim groups in New York City launched Stop the Hate campaign, a grassroots initiative designed to counter the onslaught of Islamophobic propaganda funded by conservative groups in 2012. In late February, a select number of ads will feature images of Muslims in New York City helping deliver aid to their neighbors during […]
Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed a handful of gun control bills, signaling a political shift in the wake of recent mass shootings and pressure from the White House. “Enough is enough. I’m sick and tired of bloodshed,” said Democratic Rep. Rhonda Fields, who sponsored a bill limiting the size of ammunition magazines. Fields, whose […]
Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed a handful of gun control bills, signaling a political shift in the wake of recent mass shootings and pressure from the White House. “Enough is enough. I’m sick and tired of bloodshed,” said Democratic Rep. Rhonda Fields, who sponsored a bill limiting the size of ammunition magazines. Fields, whose […]
