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Paul Davis: Mayor Kenney’s latest order is a futile and stupid gesture

October 7, 2022October 11, 2022
Paul Davis
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Kenney wishes to be seen as doing something, but what he’s done will have no effect on the violence sweeping the city.
By Paul Davis

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Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less

October 6, 2022October 5, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Philadelphia’s attempt to create new gun restrictions was once again defeated by the judicial branch striking down a new city policy.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

Ben Mannes: School shootings — solutions vs. politicization

June 24, 2022June 23, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Congress and the states need to focus on the most effective practices to curb gun violence. That’s the first step in keeping our streets from becoming killing fields.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

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Toomey: Gun control deal still possible

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
Isaac Avilucea
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U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) believes lawmakers are the closest to reaching a bipartisan agreement on gun control laws since he has been in the Senate.
By Isaac Avilucea

Crime

Zeoli Show: Councilman Squilla discusses curfew options for South Street in wake of Saturday’s mass shooting

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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In the wake of Saturday’s shooting on South Street, radio host Rich Zeoli probes Councilman Mark Squilla for solutions to Philly’s rampant crime issue.
Transcribed by Todd Shepherd

State Politics

PA talks more funding to expedite gun background checks

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Officials from the Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee on firearm background checks.
By Anthony Hennen

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Pennsylvania gun carry permits soared in 2020, except in Philadelphia

June 21, 2021October 13, 2021
Stephen Gutowski
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Philadelphians are wondering why they face so many bureaucratic roadblocks to acquiring gun-carry licenses, as the rest of the state is relatively unhindered.
By Stephen Gutowski

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Todd DeFeo: Philadelphia suing Pennsylvania over gun laws

October 8, 2020April 19, 2021
Todd DeFeo

Mayor Kenney and other city officials are leading the charge to vacate the Firearm Preemption Laws and declare that the state government has violated the inherent and indefeasible right to enjoy and defend life and liberty.
By Todd DeFeo

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Logan Chipkin: Philadelphia freedom fighter Maj Toure has a message — and a plan

June 19, 2020April 19, 2021
Logan Chipkin
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The founder of Black Guns Matter has big plans for a libertarian upsurge in our urban centers — and his approach to personal responsibility through firearms training could be a game-changer.
By Logan Chipkin

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Donna Cooper: To protect babies from guns, make gun makers bear the costs of shootings

October 28, 2019April 19, 2021
Donna Cooper
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Two-year-old Nikolette Rivera’s life was ended by a single shot from a lone murderer who was aided and abetted in this heinous crime by a corrupted democratic process.
By Donna Cooper

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