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Greenville Family Sparks Hope for Stricter Anti-Hazing Laws with Lawsuit Against College of Charleston

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GREENVILLE, S.C. – A recent lawsuit filed in January by a Greenville family against the College of Charleston and one of its fraternities has reignited the discussion surrounding hazing and the need for stricter anti-hazing laws in South Carolina. Cindy Hipps, who tragically lost her son Tucker in 2014, believes that this lawsuit could push for the implementation of more comprehensive legislation to combat hazing practices. While some argue that locking up students may not be the solution, Hipps sees stricter penalties as a necessary deterrent. The case stems from the death of Tucker Hipps, … Read more

Michigan Implements Stricter Gun Safety Laws to Protect Children

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DETROIT, Michigan – In an effort to improve gun safety and reduce the risk of accidents or harm to children, new laws will go into effect in Michigan on February 13th. These laws mandate that firearms be unloaded and locked with a trigger-locking mechanism or stored in a locked container whenever a child may be present. To support gun owners in complying with the law, the state police are making free locks available at their posts. Aside from the requirement for safely secured firearms, Michigan is also implementing red flag laws and expanding background checks. … Read more

Majority of Japanese Surveyed Support Stricter Political Funds Control Laws Amid Fundraising Scandal, Express Dissatisfaction with PM’s Handling of Earthquake-Aftermath: Kyodo News

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Tokyo, Japan – An overwhelming majority of 86.6% of respondents in a recent survey conducted by Kyodo News is calling for stronger regulations on political funds in Japan. The survey comes amidst a fundraising scandal that has enmeshed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. These findings highlight the widespread dissatisfaction with current controls governing political finances, as well as the urgent need for reforms in the country. Moreover, the survey also revealed that 61.6% of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of the aftermath of a magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck the Noto … Read more

Overwhelming Majority of Japanese Citizens Demand Stricter Political Funds Control as Ruling Party Faces Fundraising Scandal

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Tokyo, Japan – A recent survey conducted by Kyodo News reveals that a vast majority of respondents, 86.6 percent to be precise, support the implementation of stricter laws regarding political funds control in Japan. This comes in the midst of a fundraising scandal that has embroiled the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Furthermore, the survey shows that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of a recent magnitude-7.6 earthquake on the Noto Peninsula did not fare well with the public, as 61.6 percent expressed dissatisfaction. The survey, carried out via telephone and initiated on Saturday, also … Read more