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The U.S. House Select Committee Investigation of the January 6 Attack on the Capitol: Part 7

by Erika Shannon | Jan 26, 2022 | Social Justice

Brief #31 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

The one-year anniversary of the attack on our nation’s Capitol may have passed, but one thing is clear: the House Select Committee is no longer playing games with their investigation. Their quest for answers has been long, full of obstacles, yet they continue to try and delve through all the information they can possibly get their hands on. They have faced people trying to stonewall the investigation, as well as a severe lack of cooperation from the former President himself.

The U.S. House Select Committee Investigation of the January 6 Attack on the Capitol: Part 6

by Erika Shannon | Dec 17, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #30 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

The investigation into the January 6 attack on our nation’s capitol is currently well underway; there have been numerous subpoenas issued, thousands of tips collected, and many depositions and interviews conducted.

January 6th Capital Riot Investigation Update # 4

by Erika Shannon | Nov 10, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #29 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

The House Select Committee on the January 6 riot has been making a lot of headway into their investigation. They have been issuing subpoenas, looking over documents and tips, questioning people, and trying to work around those who are unwilling to help with their investigation. The Committee is doing their best to piece together the day’s events in the hopes that situations like this can be avoided in the future.

The U.S. House Select Committee Investigates the January 6 Attack on the Capitol: Part 2

by Erika Shannon | Sep 29, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #28 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

The case that is being built against those who participated in the January 6 Capitol riots is a slow one due to the sheer number of videos, pictures, and evidence related to the events. The House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack is doing their best to piece together the truth in the most non-partisan way possible.

The Frontlines of Gun Rights— Missouri’s “Second Amendment Preservation Act”

by Erika Shannon | Sep 23, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #27 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

It is no secret that here in the United States, there is an invisible line dividing those who are in favor of more gun laws, and those who are opposed. Those who are opposed to gun reform and gun laws are usually staunch supporters of the Second Amendment (the right of citizens to keep and bear arms.”). Certain states feel that gun ownership outranks the safety of their citizens, and one of those states just so happens to be Missouri. This year, Missouri passed their “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” which essentially nullifies any federal gun laws. While the passage of such a law is no shock coming from a conservative state like Missouri, some of the implications behind the law are skirting on dangerous.

The U.S. House Select Committee Investigates the January 6 Attack on the Capitol: Part 1

by Erika Shannon | Sep 13, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #26 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

In the aftermath of the overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building by insurrectionists on January 6th of this year, there was the question of who would be investigating the events that occurred. Originally, there was a proposal to form a National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex; however, there was a Republican filibuster of the proposal to create this “January 6 Commission” in May, with not enough votes to break the filibuster.

Texas Allows Anyone to Openly Carry a Gun

by S. Bhimji | Sep 9, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #25 – Social Justice
By S Bhimji

There is no question about it- crime is up in almost every major city. Carjackings, random shootings, home burglaries, and violence are everyday news. While some folks want to defund the police, Texas has decided that it is time to take care of the problem at its core. Recently, the Lone Star state passed a law that permits individuals to carry handguns in public without any training or a permit.

Capitol Riot Prosecution Updates

by Erika Shannon | Aug 20, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #24 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

On January 6th of this year, several hundred people, attempting to disrupt the counting of electoral votes, breached the United States Capitol Building. The frenzy was caught on camera, Congressmen were whisked away, and some people even lost their lives. This insurrection itself was planned and executed by far-right white supremacist hate groups who could not live with the fact that former President Donald Trump lost the election to Joe Biden. The Department of Justice lists over 600 individuals who have been arrested and charged.

Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Manufactures Over Illegal Trafficking

by Zack Huffman | Aug 17, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #23 – Social Justice
By Zack Huffman

The government of Mexico is taking several US. gun companies to federal court, claiming that they have negligently allowed illegal gun trafficking to flood Mexico with firearms.

The lawsuit lists seven Massachusetts-based gun manufactures as well as a wholesale firearm distributor as defendants, and demands millions of dollars in reparations, and for the defendant companies to implement a strong monitoring system to track trafficked guns.

Federal Task Force Needed To Attack Roots of Public Despair

by Katelyn Lewis | Aug 11, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #22 – Social Justice
By Katelyn Lewis

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has become a stellar example of how ill-fitted U.S. policy is toward addressing the root causes of despair in society, a Brookings Institution policy analysis suggests, with most policies providing reactive solutions and further impairing economic recovery.

An Update on Efforts to Reform the Police

by Erika Shannon | Aug 6, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #21 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

Statistics show that black people are three times more likely to be killed by police than white people, which is why police reform and rebuilding trust between law enforcement and minorities is so important in today’s climate. Local leaders have proposed using the funds to expand law enforcement, invest in social services, or develop technology used to prevent gun violence.

Updates on US Gun Reform Efforts

by Erika Shannon | Jul 20, 2021 | Social Justice

Brief #20 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

The year 2021 has been filled with lots of violence for Americans across the country. From mass shootings to a rise in gun violence in major cities, it is clear that something must be done to put an end to the senseless killings. E

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