MT. VERNON, Ill. — A brick hurled through the window of a southern Illinois legislative office in Mt. Vernon has sparked outrage and condemnation from local lawmakers. State Rep. Dave Severin and State Sen. Terri Bryant, both Republicans, referred to the act as an unacceptable breach of civil discourse and promised it would not deter … Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — A solemn remembrance ceremony is scheduled for Saturday in Newtown, Connecticut, to honor the lives lost in the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which occurred 12 years ago. On December 14, 2012, the peaceful morning was shattered when a 20-year-old gunman embarked on a deadly rampage, claiming the lives of six … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the aftermath of a tragic shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, Evelyn Dieckhaus, a 9-year-old girl known for her caring nature and strong faith, was among the victims. Her mother, Katy Dieckhaus, opened up to Abby Ham about her daughter and the ways she continues to honor her memory … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. – A bill to hold parents accountable if a minor uses their gun in a crime has advanced in the Virginia State Senate, moving one step closer to becoming state law. The bill, known as SB 44 and authored by State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg, aims to charge parents with a felony if their … Read more
BALTIMORE, Md. – A man from Howard County, Maryland, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after making death threats to groups and individuals supporting the LGBTQ+ community. 34-year-old Adam Nettina from West Friendship in Howard County was convicted of making death threats to an LGBTQ+ … Read more
Uvalde, Texas – Actor Matthew McConaughey has taken on a new role as an advocate for school safety in the wake of a devastating mass shooting in his hometown. In an interview with The National’s Ian Hanomansing, McConaughey shares his thoughts on how America can come together to address gun violence and discusses the impact … Read more