Gun Owners to Be Held Accountable: Advocacy for Child Gun Use in Crime Legislation Gains Traction

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

Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Making Death Threats to LGBTQ+ Advocacy Groups and Politicians

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

Matthew McConaughey’s Passionate Advocacy for Safer Schools and Confronting Gun Violence

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