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https://lnkd.in/gH3pZ357 Here is the Sunday recap of news people are most interested in: 1. Gun Rights. Of all the topics and gun rights options, the most relevant to people was news content exploring if government should regulate guns like cars. So, that’s the priority for this week’s news. News article coming soon. 2. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. This topic received the most overall interest with divergent views. People indicted the most interest in the U.S. continuing to provide Israel support while advocating for civilian protection, release of hostages, and peaceful resolution. There was also concentrated interest in learning more about what would happen if the U.S. supported Palestinians instead of Israelis, and if the U.S. and all other nations stayed out of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leaving the two groups to fight it out or work it out. We’ll work on this very important topic as Capy’s resources allow. 3. Next topics in the news cycle based on your relevance inputs: U.S. Election Integrity, Transgender Athletes, and Immigration Policy. 4. New topics suggested include the value of services received from paying taxes, which Capy will include in the “Government Proficiency” series. Another new topic input was “Food Transparency” which Capy will broaden the Healthcare related topic to include a focus on information, education, and prevention. Each Sunday, look for the Capy Recap, and please subscribe and support if you like this news model. We’re in beta, so please be patient as we establish a news paradigm to help to stabilize society and prevent civil war.

September 19 at 7 pm (ET) (live on Zoom): "Guns and American Exceptionalism: Comparing Gun Rights and Gun Violence in the US and Other Democracies." When it comes to guns, the United States is truly exceptional. Among the world's economically advanced democracies, it is the only one with a constitutionally guaranteed right to firearms ownership and a deeply embedded gun culture, and it has the highest rates of both gun ownership and gun violence. What are the roots and the implications of American gun culture? How do America's gun rights—and its gun violence—compare with other advanced democracies, including its closest neighbor, Canada? What are some of the policy options for reducing America’s uniquely high rates of gun violence? These are some of the questions that will be addressed by this important program. Register here ($10 for non-members, $5 for ICWA members, and students are FREE): https://lnkd.in/gMMtxUYj #webinar #guns #gunrights #gunviolence #gunreform #gunculture #history #AmericanExceptionalism #SecondAmendment #Canada 97Percent

Gun rights aren't just a policy issue; they're the bedrock of personal freedom for every citizen. The right to bear arms empowers individuals, ensuring a balance of power between the government and the people. It’s about more than just self-defense; it's about maintaining our liberty in its purest form. 🔥🗽 Whether you're a new gun owner or a seasoned shooter, remember that responsible gun ownership reflects the trust and freedom inherent in our society. Let's champion safe, educated, and responsible practices that honor this right. 🎯 Stay informed, stay safe, and let’s keep our freedoms secure! 👉 #2A #Freedom #GunRights

🇺🇸 Support the Second Amendment: Quick Guide🇺🇸 Protect your right to keep and bear arms by taking these steps: Join Pro-2A Groups: - National Rifle Association (NRA) - Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) - Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) - Gun Owners of America (GOA) - Local gun rights organizations Political Engagement: Vote: Elect pro-Second Amendment candidates. Contact Officials: Express your stance on gun rights. Community and Education: Spread the Word: Educate others on the importance of the 2A. Safety Courses: Promote and participate in firearm safety and training. Why It Matters: Protecting freedom and self-defense rights. Preserving American heritage and traditions. Act now to ensure the Second Amendment stands strong. #2ASupport #GunRights

I welcome all supporters of the 2nd Amendment. This group is called the Liberal Gun Owners (LGO). They aren’t a huge group but it serves to overcome the divisive talking points from the left that guns are a right wing issue! Their policy positions are interesting and not very liberal! They are against: - universal background checks - an "assault" weapons ban (Miyan says studies show the Clinton-era "assault" weapons ban didn't work) - magazine capacity restrictions - feature bans - red flag laws - complex licensing systems They are for: - NICS background checks - conceal carry licensure - the TSA's current requirements for gun storage when flying - the idea of punishment for gun storage negligence I think that this just points out that once you get past the low information, emotional voters, there is room for discussion and both sides to have some common beliefs. This also reinforces the idea to vote policies, not party ... or hate, or division, or conspiracy theories – especially when your party is not aligned with your policy preferences! Go vote and vote early!

It's Week 3 of the Racial Justice Challenge! This week's topic is Gun Violence. If you have been impacted by gun violence, please consider your well-being before engaging with this material. The United States has the highest number of civilian-owned firearms in the world, making gun violence a major threat to health and safety. We will explore the history of gun ownership in America and how it has impacted the lives of marginalized people below. 2nd Amendment – Although the Second Amendment has been interpreted as an individual right to own firearms, this right has never been applied equally to people of color. These resources dig into the history of gun ownership in the U.S. from the colonial era today, who has been able to benefit from Second Amendment protections, and the role that racial bias has played in the gun control debate. The Impact of Gun Violence on Communities of Color – Gun violence disproportionately affects communities of color in the United States, exacerbating existing social and economic disparities. Addressing the root causes of gun violence and implementing comprehensive community-based solutions are crucial steps to break this cycle and promote safer, healthier environments for marginalized communities. #UntilJusticeJustIs #GunViolence #racialjusticechallenge #RJC #ywca #ywcanca #UJJI

Gun rights are more than a policy debate; they're a fundamental part of the freedoms woven into the very fabric of our society. The right to bear arms is not just about self-defense; it's a symbol of the trust and responsibility bestowed upon citizens, empowering them to protect their liberties and those of their fellow citizens. 🛡️🔫 This intrinsic freedom is a cornerstone of our democratic culture, reflecting the belief that power should reside not just with the state but with the people themselves. It's about maintaining a balance, ensuring that every individual has the means to defend their rights and freedoms against any form of tyranny. ⚖️✊ As we navigate the complexities of modern society, let's remember the importance of preserving these fundamental freedoms. Let's engage in respectful and informed dialogue, recognizing that the right to bear arms is intertwined with the core values of autonomy and liberty that define us. 📢💬 #GunRights #IntrinsicFreedom #Liberty #SelfDefense

If a party or politician says strict GUN CONTROL is necessary, be extremely careful. DO NOT TRUST THE PARTY OR THE POLITICIAN PUSHES GUN CONTROL, AND DO NOT VOTE FOR THE PARTY OR THE POLITICIAN. Throughout history, communist dictators in all parts of the world ALWAYS passed the Gun control law to abolish the right to bear arms from law-abiding citizens. The Bolsheviks called themselves a Social Labor "DEMOCRAT PARTY" at the beginning and passed the gun control law in 1918, right before they changed their name to the Communist Party. After abolishing the right to bear arms from Russian citizens, they started the Communist Revolution and began mass murdering 20 to 30 million innocent Russians who loved freedom and human rights. After Lenin's death, Stalin took over the leadership, and he mass murdered 30 to 40 million more. There are two reasons why communist dictators always confiscate guns from law-abiding citizens before they reveal who they are. The 1st reason is to control what people say and do, and the 2nd reason is to kill people who seem to be a threat to their power or who don't obey their dictatorship.

Strategic uses of constitutional originalism by conservatives in US gun politics and beyond - PDF: https://lnkd.in/gZ5SXQqb Political scientists have increasingly operationalised ‘Discourse’ as a means through which actors promote their interests. Building on Plehwe (2011, 2014) and Hajer’s (1995, 2006) concept of discourse coalition theory, I explore how actors promote their interests via discourse. I do this through the case of constitutional originalism: the interpretation of the US Constitution in according to its historical provisions, viewing citizens’ rights as determined at the point of its drafting, irrespective of revisions appropriate to modern society. Such a view has become a mainstream philosophy. I show constitutional originalism’s strategic utility for conservatives, as a study of shared ‘flexible discourse’ through which multiple actors pursue differing objectives. In short, actors us the same idea differently and this ‘quid pro quo’ entrenches both the narrative and establishes actors’ goals. This question is the notion that ideology is a coherent thing: rather, it is a convenience that is strategically deployed by different members of the coalition. I develop the framework of Flexible Discourse Theory to this end. ‘Discourse’ is a strategic tool allowing for strength in number, fortifying individual groups’ pursuit of their political ends and the political vehicle which allows differing value sets to be pursued. It is also a means through which diverse coalitions can be built, in which mediating discourses are compatible with diverse values and do not fall between blocs’ ideological faultlines. Flexible discourses’ strategic utility is an important story of political bloc and coalition formation. It elucidates the role of ideation as a deployable tool, through which coalitions are maintained. I explore this theory by analysing constitutional originalism’s political uses for the American right, in the victory case for originalism, D.C. v. Heller (2008) on Second Amendment rights, and how this strategy is deployed towards a variety of other political stances. In brief, this is a study of how actors use ideology strategically and instrumentally to realise their interests. In this analysis, discourse is an explanatory mechanism for informal coalition-building and maintenance. Its capacity to sustain the objectives of diverse actors through a single narrative is a mechanism for this. Employment of similar language and rationales bridges groups’ rifts in values and, most significantly, sustains collective action in the nominal pursuit of one end, while sustaining multiple ones.