St. Paul’s mayoral candidates clashed over gun policy during a public debate. Mayor Melvin Carter outlined a proposal to restrict assault-style weapons, while Rep. Kaohly Her and Yan Chen questioned its legality and effectiveness. The exchange highlighted sharp differences on public safety, housing, and riverfront development ahead of the November 5 election.
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Gov. Walz signs public safety bill with new gun control measures
‘Today is about taking meaningful action to create a safer future for our kids, and I am proud to sign this commonsense, life-saving legislation into law.’
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American democracy in peril as Tennessee GOP expels two Black lawmakers over gun control protests
American democracy took another hit in Tennessee, where Republicans in the state House of Representatives ousted two Black lawmakers who joined a protest against gun violence.
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How safe can we really be?
‘They aren’t safe at all—they’re just swimming in the chaos, clinging to a belief that their guns make them safe.’
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MN cities to take part in rallies calling for an end to gun violence
This Saturday, March for Our Lives will host rallies in roughly 450 locations., including cities in MN.
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Black and Brown physicians must speak out against gun violence
Young Black men make up 2% of the population yet account for 37% of the deaths due to firearms.
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Gun safety and public safety: we should not tolerate continued inaction
It should be unimaginable, and in most countries it is.Â
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Mass shooters pervert a universal desire to matter
The idea that committing atrocities and killing innocent victims reflects mental illness has been long discarded by terrorism researchers.
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A national crisis: surging hate crimes and White supremacists
Now is also a time to remember that regardless of race or ethnicity, our history chronicles the range of hate crimes that have taken the lives of Latinos as well as Native Americans, Blacks, Jews, and the LGBTQ community.
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Local student photographer inspired by D.C. gun control rally experience
Over 200,000 students gathered in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 24 to protest the lack of gun control in the U.S. More than a march, the event was a movement that was driven, organized, and orchestrated by a group of fearless leaders who just happen to be in their teens. As the Bible says, “a […]
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Local protesters join nationwide call for action against gun violence
Thousands of young people marched through the streets of St. Paul on Saturday as part of a nationwide protest against gun violence. After the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) in Parkland, Florida, students of the school began organizing March for Our Lives, which grew into over 800 events worldwide. At the […]
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State-City disconnect on gun control frustrates many
Students demand action from all elected officials Conclusion of a two-part story Last week, part one of this story covered details of proposed school safety and gun control legislation. Part two continues with an examination of how that legislation is viewed on the City and State levels and how reactions to the Parkland shooting differ […]
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Spiritual leaders called to unite against gun violence
Last week’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 dead needs to convince elected officials that gun violence in this country must be seriously addressed, says a national church leader. During a speaking visit in St. Paul, Bishop John Franklin White told the MSR, “If we don’t get a handle […]
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Gun control double standard with White male shooters
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Chairman Dorothy R. Leavell said that the issue of gun control escapes vigorous debate when the perpetrators of mass shooters are White males. The leader of the association, composed of more than 200 Black-owned publications, also noted that cries for reform gain the most traction when highlighting incidents of […]