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Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Rates President Obama`s First Year

Group says Obama’s avoidance of the issue so far is remarkable for many reasons.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In his first year as President, Barack Obama’s continuing concessions to the “guns anywhere” mentality of the gun lobby and lack of leadership for common-sense gun laws has earned him a grade of “F” from the nation’s leading group fighting to prevent gun violence.

His White House staff removed statements from the White House website that declared support for gun violence prevention laws

Guns in America

America is a gun culture sui generis; but also a culture based on several false interpretations or presentations of history.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Every few years I find a book that changes my entire paradigm about the world—sometimes just a significant part of my world; sometimes my total worldview. The last such book was The User Illusion Tors Nørretranders which I found (by accident) in a book store in May, 1998.

Suspect in Officer Slayings Killed by Seattle Police

The two-day manhunt has ended, with the gunshots of a lone officer.

(SEATTLE) - Maurice Clemmons, the man suspected of gunning down four police officers in a coffee shop Sunday was shot and killed by Seattle police early Tuesday, a sheriff’s spokesman said.

Four other people were arrested for allegedly helping him elude authorities during a massive two-day manhunt.

The Canadian Comparison: Speaking Truth to U.S. Power

What goes around, comes around and it looks like America has returned to its individualistic selfish roots which benefit only a favoured few.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Bank robber Willy Sutton was allegedly asked why he robbed banks. He reportedly answered: Because that’s where the money is.

If you were to ask the tens of millions of immigrants—legal, illegal and aspiring, why they want to go to America, they would answer in a chorus: Because that’s where the money is; nothing to do with the Constitution or the Bill of Rights, but simply because that’s where the money is. Poor people have a gratuitous need for money.

Police Say Juveniles Sprayed Graffiti & Pointed Firearm at Resident

Police say the investigation is continuing and further charges are pending.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police say two juveniles were arrested after being caught in the act of doing graffiti at a Salem apartment complex, then pointing a firearm at the complainant as they fled the scene.

The incident began at about 3:05 p.m. on Wednesday when three juveniles were observed doing graffiti at an apartment complex in the 3100 block of 7th Place NE, according to Salem Police Lt. Dave Okada.

Are Right Wing Extremists Trying to Recruit Our Troops?

"We are in a battle for the hearts and minds of our own troops" - Direct quote from Oath Keepers

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) - A few months ago there was a controversy that got just as much a radical reception from the right-wing as the tea parties and Fox news coverage of the never ending Health Care debate.

The controversy I'm really talking about is when the Director of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano was pressured by right-wing talk radio commentators and other conservative mouth pieces like the American Legion, to apologize to America's Veterans and Troops for something that actually is a real threat.

Fixing Democracy

It may have been just an opium dream, but I have figured out the way to fix democracy.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - There’s a piece going around the internet these days—I received it twice in the last week—allegedly written by Charley Reese who was reportedly a journalist for forty-nine years. It’s called “545 people”.

His argument is simple. The problem with politics is the politicians.

Body of Man Who Died of Gunshot Wound Discovered in Campground

Sheriff's Office personnel will return to the scene Wednesday to continue their investigation.

(RHODODENDRON, Ore.) - Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Homicide and Violent Crimes investigators are on the scene of a death investigation in Rhododendron, Oregon.

Republicans Say `Job-Killing Tax Increase` Define 2009 Session

Republicans Accomplish Many Goals on Session Agenda.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As the 2009 Legislature adjourns, House Republicans say permanent job-killing tax increases will define a session that was dominated by a deep economic recession. With the second highest unemployment rate in the nation, they say actions taken by the Legislature this year will threaten the state’s ability to recover.

“During this recession, the 2009 Legislature passed tax and fee increases that will kill jobs and further slow our state’s economic recovery,” said House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna (R-Roseburg).

Oregon Republicans Fight Hard to Bring Guns to University Campuses

34 pro-gun legislators send letter to Oregon University System.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A group of Oregon legislators led by two outspoken Republicans, want to see students carry guns on public university campuses.

They have dispatched to Chancellor of the Oregon University System, George Pernsteiner what State Representative Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer, St. Paul, Newberg) calls a "sternly worded bi-partisan letter" signed by 34 legislators asking for the state’s public universities to review and revise their gun policies.