Senate

Abortion Rights Fuel Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s Campaign Against Rick Scott in Florida Senate Race

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Coral Gables, Florida – In a round table discussion on abortion rights, Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell found herself consoling a tearful woman sharing a poignant story. The woman, originally from Colombia, spoke about her daughter’s difficult decision to terminate a pregnancy due to fetal development issues. Mucarsel-Powell emphasized the importance of access to quality … Read more

Gun Law Changes Approved in Czech Senate After Worst Mass Killing in Nation’s History

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PRAGUE, Czech Republic – Following the tragic mass shooting that occurred at a Charles University building in downtown Prague, the Czech Parliament has approved changes in the gun law to tighten regulations on owning a weapon. The Senate, the Parliament’s upper house, joined the lower house in passing the legislation, which is now awaiting President … Read more

Czech Senate Passes Stricter Gun Laws After Worst Mass Shooting in History

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Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Parliament recently passed amendments to the gun law in response to the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s history. The changes aim to tighten regulations on firearm ownership following the tragic event that shook the country. The new legislation, which is expected to be signed into law by President … Read more

Virginia Senate Advances Bill to Hold Parents Accountable for Minors’ Gun Crimes

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RICHMOND, Va. — A bill aimed at holding parents accountable if their child uses their gun in a crime has cleared the Virginia State Senate. The proposed legislation, known as SB 44 and authored by State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico), seeks to charge parents with a felony if their child gains access to their gun … Read more

Transgender Rights Activist and Senate Hopeful Samantha Carolina Gomes Fonseca Tragically Murdered in Mexico City

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MEXICO CITY, Mexico – A transgender rights activist and Senate hopeful was tragically murdered on Sunday in the borough of Xochimilco, Mexico City. Samantha Carolina Gomes Fonseca, a trans woman and aspiring Senate candidate for the ruling Morena party, was shot and killed while traveling in a vehicle connected to a ridesharing company, the Mexico … Read more