Battleground

Connecticut’s Strict Gun Laws: A 2024 Election Battleground?

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Hartford, Connecticut — Connecticut, known for its stringent gun regulations, could see these laws challenged as the 2024 elections approach. With one of the toughest gun control regimes in the country, the state has long been a battleground for Second Amendment rights and remains a focal point for ongoing national debates over gun legislation. Following the devastating 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Connecticut enacted one of the nation’s strictest gun law overhauls. This comprehensive legislative package significantly expanded the list of banned assault weapons, introduced limits on ammunition magazines, and created mandatory background checks … Read more

Ukrainian Supreme Court Justice Fights Russian Missiles on Rooftop Battleground

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KYIV, Ukraine—In the midst of sub-zero weather, Yuryi Chumak, a supreme court justice, spends his days on the rooftops of ten-story apartment buildings in Kyiv. From this vantage point, he leads civilian volunteer defense squads tasked with defending Ukraine’s capital from Russian missiles and drones. These squads, composed of part-time reservists in the Territorial Defense Force, fill the gaps in the larger military’s anti-air installations. Equipped with vintage machine guns, they rely on donations for gear such as night vision goggles, body armor, and medical kits. Chumak, a tall and easy-going figure, has experienced two … Read more