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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
May 30, 2022
John Oliver discusses Kandiss Taylor, a prominent loser in the race for governor of Georgia, and fierce anti-rock activist.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Web Exclusive) - Rocks
John Oliver discusses Kandiss Taylor, a prominent loser in the race for governor of Georgia, and fierce anti-rock activist.
May 30, 2022
Francine and David Wheeler, whose son Ben was among the 26 students, teachers and staff killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., are one of nine families who accomplished the unthinkable: they sued Remington Arms, which recently settled the lawsuit for $73 million, the largest payout by a gun company to victims of a mass shooting. Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at the legal strategy used against an industry that was viewed by many as protected from liability over gun violence. Aired on 05/29/2022.
How Sandy Hook families, gunmaker settled unprecedented lawsuit - CBS Sunday Morning
Francine and David Wheeler, whose son Ben was among the 26 students, teachers and staff killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., are one of nine families who accomplished the unthinkable: they sued Remington Arms, which recently settled the lawsuit for $73 million, the largest payout by a gun company to victims of a mass shooting. Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at the legal strategy used against an industry that was viewed by many as protected from liability over gun violence. Aired on 05/29/2022.
May 30, 2022
Jonathan Karl interviews Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., on "This Week." Aired on 05/29/2022.
NRA has gone from defending rights of gun owners to a 'grifting scam': Kinzinger - ABC News
Jonathan Karl interviews Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., on "This Week." Aired on 05/29/2022.
May 30, 2022
Joyce White Vance & Frank Figliuzzi - There Is Too Much NRA Money in Politics - Political Voices Network
May 30, 2022
In the wake of two mass shootings this month, U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Florida said there are two pieces of gun control legislation that have broad support. Aired on 05/29/2022.
Val Demings says "we've got to do a better job at taking guns out of the hands of dangerous people"
In the wake of two mass shootings this month, U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Florida said there are two pieces of gun control legislation that have broad support. Aired on 05/29/2022.
May 30, 2022
The Department of Justice has launched a review of the law enforcement response to the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respects in Uvalde on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined Lana Zak to discuss the latest. Aired on 05/29/2022.
Department of Justice to review Uvalde police response to shooting - CBS News
The Department of Justice has launched a review of the law enforcement response to the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respects in Uvalde on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined Lana Zak to discuss the latest. Aired on 05/29/2022.
May 30, 2022
In more than 100 campaign ads that appeared on TV so far this year, Republican candidates were featured either shooting guns or talking about their love of guns and the 2nd Amendment. This is a large part of the problem with America's gun-obsessed culture, and it doesn't in anyway reflect the country's views on the subject. Most Americans of all political backgrounds are in favor of common sense gun laws that keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals, but Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains why Republicans still love to use this imagery.
Over 100 Republican Campaign Ads This Year Have Featured Guns - Ring of Fire
In more than 100 campaign ads that appeared on TV so far this year, Republican candidates were featured either shooting guns or talking about their love of guns and the 2nd Amendment. This is a large part of the problem with America's gun-obsessed culture, and it doesn't in anyway reflect the country's views on the subject. Most Americans of all political backgrounds are in favor of common sense gun laws that keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals, but Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains why Republicans still love to use this imagery.
May 30, 2022
The New York Times has reported that Fulton County , Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis has issued 50 subpoenas for witnesses to appear before a special grand jury investigation the crimes of Donald Trump. The Times reported that "Ms. Willis is weighing racketeering among other potential charges." Willis has already subpoenaed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Raffensperger acknowledged receipt of the subpoena and issued a statement saying he will comply. Recall that Raffensperger is the Georgia state official Trump tried to strong-arm into corruptly giving him 11,780 votes so he could steel the Georgia state election. Glenn Kirschner 05/29/2022.
Grand Jury Begins Trump Inquiry in Georgia W/Up to 50 Subpoenas - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/27/us/trump-grand-jury-georgia.html
Brookings Institute analysis:
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fulton-County-Trump-Investigation_Brookings-Report_October2021.pdf
Georgia DA Willis issues 50 grand jury subpoenas; is "weighing racketeering charges" against Trump
The New York Times has reported that Fulton County , Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis has issued 50 subpoenas for witnesses to appear before a special grand jury investigation the crimes of Donald Trump. The Times reported that "Ms. Willis is weighing racketeering among other potential charges." Willis has already subpoenaed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Raffensperger acknowledged receipt of the subpoena and issued a statement saying he will comply. Recall that Raffensperger is the Georgia state official Trump tried to strong-arm into corruptly giving him 11,780 votes so he could steel the Georgia state election. Glenn Kirschner 05/29/2022.
Grand Jury Begins Trump Inquiry in Georgia W/Up to 50 Subpoenas - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/27/us/trump-grand-jury-georgia.html
Brookings Institute analysis:
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fulton-County-Trump-Investigation_Brookings-Report_October2021.pdf
May 30, 2022
He says he’s seen more Republicans “coming to the table and talking this time” than at any other moment since the Sandy Hook shooting 10 years ago. Aired on 05/29/2022.
Sen. Chris Murphy thinks Congress can "pass something that saves lives" - Face the Nation
He says he’s seen more Republicans “coming to the table and talking this time” than at any other moment since the Sandy Hook shooting 10 years ago. Aired on 05/29/2022.
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