From science news Calling gun violence a public health crisis is a ‘first step’ to fight it For the first time in history, a United States surgeon general has formally declared gun violence a public health crisis. On June 25,…
What gun-related initiatives might be on ballots across the country this November? Read on for more detail in today’s post, including a novel state constitutional amendment placed on the ballot by the Oklahoma legislature. Firearms-related questions and initiatives will once again be…
The U.S. government’s fiscal outlook has become markedly worse in the last couple of months — not because of anything happening on Capitol Hill, but because of shifts in global bond markets. Why it matters: An upward shift in long-term interest rates…
Trump has 91 felony counts with more coming and a 90% approval rating in the GOP. How are we to defeat his cult? He’s bad for democracy. Harlan Crow and Koch have billions to flow into the dark money market…
While Congress is locked in a cage match over whether to fund the federal government or shut it down, a welcome dose of sanity entered the otherwise dangerous and juvenile standoff: the idea of creating a bipartisan, bicameral fiscal commission…
A new @AP poll found that 71% of Americans say gun laws should be stricter, including about half of Republicans, the vast majority of Democrats, and a majority of those in gun-owning households. AP-NORC poll: Most in US say they…
Paid family leave is linked to better health outcomes for mom and baby, better relationships between parents and their children, and more job and financial security. Even still, an overwhelming majority of Americans support paid family leave than ever before –…
56% of voters support a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies in Senate Democrats’ reconciliation bill, including 77% of Democrats, 53% of independents and 36% of Republicans. Read More Unpacking Voters’ Perceptions of the Inflation Reduction Act – Morning…