Firearm choice law tested to curb gun suicides
Washington considers a voluntary firearm choice law to suspend a person’s rights temporarily from buying guns. Citizens may join a do not sell list with a seven day waiting period, aiming to reduce impulsive self harm and deaths by gun. California and others explore similar electronic notification extensions.
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Civic courage and disclosure in campaign finance critique
The piece cites Justice Clarence Thomas in a 2010 Doe v Reed dissent against Washington petition signature disclosure. It argues disclosure shapes speech and voter information, praises transparency's role, and notes scholars like Abby Wood and Douglas Spencer finding positive effects beyond chilling speech. Edwin Bender of FollowTheMoney.org advocates breaking down public-disclosure barriers and advancing cross-state analysis.
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Congressman Huizenga Seeks Re election Critics Charge Life Claim Hollow
A letter to the editor accuses Congressman Bill Huizenga of double speak on life issues. It cites DREAM Act opposition, gun control votes causing tens of thousands of deaths, environmental rollbacks, and Obamacare denial. The writer contrasts his stance with opponent Dr Rob Davidson, a healer who has delivered babies and fought for patient health.
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