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US abortion restrictions are unlikely to influence international trends, which are largely becoming more liberal
Martha Davis, Northeastern University The Supreme Court’s June 24, 2022, ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade is already having profound effects across the United States,

Gun reform finally passed Congress after almost three decades of failure – what changed?
Monika L. McDermott, Fordham University and David R. Jones, Baruch College, CUNY Gun control legislation almost never passes Congress, even when there is widespread public

Highland Park parade gunman ‘seriously contemplated’ a second attack
After firing more than 70 rounds during the Highland Park 4th of July parade, killing 7 and injuring dozens, the suspected gunman drove to Madison,

Suspected gunman in Highland Park mass shooting charged with 7 counts of murder
A 21-year-old man linked to the mass shooting during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade has been charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder,

Suspect in custody after mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
The suspected shooter is in custody after a mass shooting in north suburban Highland Park Monday. 6 people were killed, and dozens were injured after

More states will now limit abortion, but they have long used laws to govern – and sometimes jail – pregnant women
Wendy Bach, University of Tennessee It’s clear that the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will make it harder for women