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Editorial: Could Congress finally pass commonsense gun safety measures?

The gun safety deal that a bipartisan group of senators announced Sunday is a meaningful step toward addressing gun violence in America. The measure is not ideal, and Congress could lose moment as the legislation is being drafted. But the reforms are a solid building block and a reflection of…

Tribune News Service

‘America needs a civil war.’ Document shows KC Proud Boys’ involvement in Capitol riot

A document released Tuesday as a Johnson County man pleaded guilty to his role in the Capitol riot reveals that he and other members of the Kansas City Proud Boys brought guns — including two AR-15 style rifles — body armor and breathing masks with them to the D.C. area.

Tribune News Service

Biden acknowledges 'our work isn't done' on the economy as he talks to labor leaders in Philadelphia

President Joe Biden acknowledged the economic pains Americans are feeling while pointing to progress he said his administration has made to build an economy around working people in an address to labor leaders in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

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U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai says her Asian American identity helps "filter out the noise" in China negotiations

Tai, a Chinese American, leads the U.S.'s trade policy amid mounting U.S.-China tensions and spikes in anti-Asian hate.

Axios

'1619 Project' journalist lays bare why Black Americans 'live sicker and die quicker'

Linda Villarosa says bias in the health care system and the "weathering" affect of living in a racist society are taking a serious toll on African Americans. Her new book is Under the Skin.

WEKU

Seattle actor uses pandemic downtime to create play highlighting stories of African American theater

SEATTLE — After more than 30 years of successful acting, Seattle’s Reginald Andre Jackson is ready to fully embrace the hyphen in his title of “actor-playwright.”

Tribune News Service

Lizzo changes new song Grrrls to remove 'derogatory' term after criticism

The American singing and rap superstar took action following the backlash

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Christian Ramirez cools Aberdeen transfer exit talk with striker set to return for pre-season training

The American striker was allowed to return home before the end of the Scottish Premiership campaign by Jim Goodwon.

Daily Record

Summit of the Americas: Biden's attempt to unite the region on migration gets off to a shaky start

The ninth Summit of the Americas, hosted by the Joe Biden in Los Angeles from June 6 to 10, was overshadowed by US president’s decision not to invite the presidents of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. The reason given for this was antidemocratic leadership and disrespect for human rights in those…

The Conversation

Vet left in tears after dog cruelly named Fatty McFat abandoned with heartbreaking note

Pit bull Fatty McFat was left outside Litchfield Hills Veterinary Hospital, in America, with his favourite blanket and toys - but has since been reunited with his owner now she is back on her feet

Daily Mirror

How Well Do You Know America's Racial Classification System? (First of a Series)

As discussed in my forthcoming book Classified, contrary to popular belief, racial and ethnic classification in the US is not solely a matter of personal choice. The federal Office of Management and Budget created a classification scheme in 1978 to be used by all federal agencies, and barely amended since.…

Reason

When all else fails to explain American violence, blame a rapper and hip-hop music

The day after the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson promptly blamed the violence on rap music and video games.

The Conversation

Editorial: Tentative bipartisan agreement should be the start of gun reform, not the end

A tentative bipartisan agreement in the Senate on gun violence would strengthen federal background-check requirements for purchasers under 21, incentivize states to create red flag laws, prevent domestic abusers from obtaining firearms and create other reforms. If approved, these smallest of baby steps would be the most significant federal gun…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Has white America forgotten Buffalo?

White supremacist delusions that drove Buffalo shooter are now in the GOP mainstream. So much for a reckoning

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There are 2 ways the media covers mass shootings. Here's why the difference matters

What is journalists' role when covering America's mass shooting crisis? It's a crucial question to answer, says an expert who studies the impact that news stories have on the public.

The Guardian - US

Roger Stone and Michael Flynn under fire over rallies ‘distorting Christianity’

Prominent Christian leaders accuse Trump allies of spreading misinformation about election and Covid, while distorting Christian teachings at ReAwaken America events

Tribune News Service

Editorial: At last, a bipartisan effort on gun safety

For too long, a bipartisan, commonsense agreement to fix America’s broken gun laws has seemed out of reach. A new effort in Congress offers reasons for optimism.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: The FDA is right to ban menthol cigarettes

Take a deep breath, America. We’ve made serious progress against cigarette smoking. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 23% of adults were smokers in 2000. By 2020, the rate had fallen to 12.5%. Teen use of traditional cigarettes has plummeted from 22.5% in 2002 to 6%…

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The Independent UK

What happened on 6 January 2021?

Botched assault on cradle of American democracy by misguided Donald Trump supporters remembered as deeply shameful climax to his chaotic and divisive reign

Axios

U.S. inflation rate is in the middle of the pack globally

Americans aren't alone in experiencing sky-high gas and food prices.

Reason

America's Harsh Immigration Restrictions Mean Haitians Drown Trying To Get Here

Their deaths are the tragic, predictable consequence of shutting down safer migration paths.

Sports Illustrated

A High School Football Coach, His Covenant and the Separation of Church and State

The Supreme Court is expected to side with a public school football coach who prayed on the field. Many fear the decision will erode a bedrock of American democracy.

Reason

Political Violence Escalates in a Fracturing U.S.

Tensions won’t simmer down until Americans stop fearing power in the hands of enemies.

The Conversation

Immigrants are only 3.5% of people worldwide – and their negative impact is often exaggerated, in the U.S. and around the world

-Ernesto Castañeda is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at American University and the Director of the Immigration Lab. Castañeda explains why immigration is an important force counteracting population decline in the U.S. and why that matters to the economy and America’s global power. Below are highlights from…

The Guardian - US

The US baby formula shortage isn’t bad luck. It was completely preventable

Shortages of vital, life-preserving goods are routine in America – and they’re the product of bad policy

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