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Today, I’d like to discuss a subject close to all of our hearts: the right to bear arms. As we all know, this right is enshrined in the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, as well as in Article 2, Section 26 of Arizona’s own Constitution. Both are crucial, but they come from different […]
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The notion of introducing a per-mile taxation system, as modeled by Oklahoma’s Fair Miles pilot project[1], has been touted as an alternative to traditional fuel taxes to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure projects. While the aim to diversify and stabilize the revenue base is understandable, it is vital to examine the implications this […]
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Recent shifts in support for gun control measures in the United States have ignited fresh debates among politicians, interest groups, and the general public. The passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act a year ago seems to have become a watershed moment that has resulted in significant changes in public opinion (Congress, 2022). While Democrats […]
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Puff, puff, plink? In a recent landmark decision, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals[1] ruled that imposing a lifetime gun ban on marijuana users is unconstitutional. The case of US v. Daniels[2] centered around Patrick Daniels, a Mississippi man who had been arrested and sentenced to prison for possessing firearms as an unlawful user of […]
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has taken a bold stand against the Biden administration’s attempt to redefine firearm regulations in the case of VanDerStok v. Garland. The controversy centers around the government’s move to classify unfinished firearm frames and receivers as “firearms,” a decision that SAF believes goes beyond the established statutory boundaries. In response […]
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Impact of Asylum Rule Reversal on Arizona’s Southern Border and Influx of Illegal Immigrants The recent ruling by a federal judge striking down the Biden administration’s temporary restrictions on migrants seeking asylum has significant implications for immigration policy and the influx of illegal immigrants at the Arizona southern border. The judge’s decision, while celebrated […]
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The Arizona Republican Party has been facing a series of challenges that threaten its long-standing position as the majority party in the state. From financial difficulties to the growing number of independent voters and the slim majority in the state legislature, it is crucial for the GOP to assess its current leadership and implement necessary […]