by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Editorial | Trump: “I guess” mass shooting in a mosque is serious problem
Following one of the largest mass shootings in New Zealand history that left 49 dead and more injured — New Zealand Prime Minister: “I can tell you one thing right now. Our gun laws will change.” Richard Cohen, president Southern…
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Editorial | Hate, racial bias, anti-semitism and “good families”
The assault at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where a gunman opened fire during Saturday morning worship, continues the tsunami of violence, bigotry and hate sweeping the country. What’s the solution? A panel of a dozen local religious and…
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense
As gun violence across America continues, groups are forming to protest and strategize. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense has a chapter in Peoria that meets monthly the second Monday of each month 6 to 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian…
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Congressman reflects on grandson’s gun death
BY CLARE HOWARD U.S. Rep. Danny Davis imagines his grandson saying, “But Granddad, you said if I’m home, I’m OK. I’m safe. You told me to be home when it’s dark.” Rep. Davis shook his head. “It never occurred to…