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Oregon’s Measure 114 Enacts Stricter Gun Control: Caps Magazine Capacity and Enhances Background Checks

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Salem, Ore. – In a significant move to strengthen gun control, Oregonians voted to pass Measure 114 in November 2022, with a narrow majority of 50.7%. This landmark decision introduces stringent regulations designed to curb gun violence, including limits on ammunition capacity and a new permit requirement for purchasing firearms. Measure 114 sets a cap on gun magazine capacity at 10 rounds, aligning Oregon with other states that have imposed similar restrictions in response to rising gun-related incidents. Proponents argue that such measures can help prevent mass shootings, where higher-capacity magazines allow attackers to fire … Read more

Theater Camp, Magazine Dreams, Mutt, The Stroll, Bad Press, Fantastic Machine, Against the Tide, Animalia, Mami Wata, and When It Melts Win Coveted Sundance Special Jury Awards

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Park City, Utah – The Sundance Film Festival concluded with Special Jury Awards recognizing outstanding contributions in various categories. One of the notable awards was the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award: Ensemble, which was presented to the cast of “Theater Camp.” The jury praised the cast for creating a film that celebrates the collaborative nature of creativity and invites new communities into the worlds they have built. It was an acknowledgment of the film’s ability to make the audience feel welcomed and at home. Another film that received recognition was “Magazine Dreams,” which won the … Read more