Guns were commonplace in the post-Civil War Old West, but actual gunfights were rare. Contrary to the mythology, many frontier towns had strict gun laws, especially against carrying concealed weapons.
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There is a much darker aspect to the "Dobbs" ruling. In overturning Roe, the majority’s opinion offers a new and weaker standard for overturning the past rulings of the court. Simply put, precedents will be easier to overturn in the future.
The ramifications of Supreme Court's shift to "originalism" are just becoming clear. Beyond this gun ruling, the effects will continue to be seen in decisions on abortion, religion, criminal justice, environmental regulation and many other issues.
Industrial and commercial zones are frequently among the hottest areas, or heat islands, in cities. They typically have fewer trees to cool the air and more pavement and buildings to retain and radiate heat.
President Biden’s claim that the rate of mass shootings during the period of the assault weapons ban “went down” only for it to rise again after the law was allowed to expire in 2004 holds true.
Proving seditious conspiracy charges against these right wing groups will be challenging. But their racist intent could not be more obvious.
The Supreme Court left Alabama’s congressional redistricting—deemed a violation of the Voting Rights Act by the lower court—in place through the 2022 midterm elections.
Given that there were armed officers present at earlier school massacres the public is understandably right to wonder whether armed teachers can effectively neutralize a shooter.
The root of the shortage begins with a concentration of production, with two companies dominating the industry with about 80% of the U.S. market.
Two studies show it is not a great idea to count on forests as a widespread carbon solution for climate change through the 21st century, particularly if societies don’t reduce their emissions.
As Republican fear mongers like Elise Stefanik whip out conspiracy accusations and blame about the baby formula shortage, the real facts from a pediatrician are more useful.
Tucker Carlson is pulling from an old playbook as he stokes anxiety about a masculinity crisis that doesn't actually exist.
Civica Rx, a nonprofit that manufactures generic drugs, is trying to help solve the problem of rampant insulin price gouging and profiteering by major drug makers.
If the Supreme Court does strike down Roe v. Wade, it will be the first time the Supreme Court would be setting a precedent to take away a constitutional right from Americans.
The leaked draft of the Supreme Court's repudiation of Roe v. Wade has caused an explosion of anger from a wide majority and cheers from right wing religious extremists.
During the Civil War, Harriet Tubman put aside her fight against slavery to conduct combat as a soldier and spy for the United States Army.