Your Views America far from reducing gun violence
A Times Union opinion notes 300 million privately owned guns in the United States and compares firearm death counts across nations. It highlights New York SAFE Act compliance issues with assault weapons registrations and argues for stricter sale tracking to curb gun violence nationwide.
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Minimum wage debate fuels Albany hearing on fast-food workers
The wage board heard from workers, labor experts, and business owners in Albany as it weighs a new wage for fast-food staff. Cuomo appointed the panel to decide whether to raise the fast-food minimum later this summer, with the current state wage rising to $9 by year end. Leaders foresee mixed effects on jobs and prices, while observe that many struggle to cover essentials. The panel may propose a compromise around $12 to balance worker needs and business concerns.
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Why the Charleston shooter was a failure
Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons discusses the Charleston church massacre and its impact. He notes the attacker failed to ignite a race war, cites responses from Gov. Haley and public figures, and highlights acts of solidarity across communities, including vows to remove the Confederate flag and heal past wounds.
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On This Day in History June 26 Pulled Highlights
June 26 marks key moments including the 1945 signing of the United Nations charter by 50 nations in San Francisco and other historic milestones across centuries and leaders. The page notes major events, births, and a celebrated quote from Babe Didrikson Zaharias, born June 26, 1911.
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