Tag Archives: Gun violence

Video | Guns Have Changed Shouldn’t Our Gun Laws?

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Video| First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks on Youth Violence & Guns in Chicago

First lady Michelle Obama speaks about 15 year-old Hadiya Pendleton who was shot and killed on the south side of Chicago earlier this year, during a luncheon at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. The first lady … Continue reading

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Video | President Obama Speaks on Common-Sense Measures to Reduce Gun Violence – Updated

Updated And to all the those whining who profess the President needs to lead on gun safety, yah dah, yah dah! this means you Chris Matthews and Ms. Dan Senor-warhawkgotusintoiraqwar- Campbell Brown.   It’s not that he isn’t leading, it’s … Continue reading

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Video |President Obama Speaks on Common Sense Measures to Protect Children from Gun Violence

FULL VIDEO: President Obama speaks on gun violence at the White House.    Watch it live here at 11:40 a.m. EDT .

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Video Updated | Senator John McCain Needs ‘STRAIGHT JACKET” Heartlessly Parrots NRA Assault Weapons Support

Caren Teves: “My 24-year-old son, Alex, was murdered in a movie theater in Aurora, Colo.” Senator John McCain: “I can tell you right now you need some straight talk. That assault weapons ban will not pass the Congress of the … Continue reading

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Video | Robert Scates, Hyde Park High Academy Student Speaks On Connecting With President Obama & Community

President Barack Obama Participates in Youth Guidance’s ‘B.A.M. – Sports Edition’ Program at Hyde Park Academy Robert Scates is a senior at Hyde Park Academy and a member of the BAM (Becoming a Man) organization there. Robert shares his insights … Continue reading

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Videos-Photos | President Obama Visits Chicago To Address Gun Violence & The Economy

President Obama Delivers remarks at Hyde Park Academy today at 3:45 EST. UPDATED Watch full video here at C-Span.   Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, left, greets President Barack Obama after introducing him at Hyde Park Academy on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, … Continue reading

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Videos | Hadiya Pendleton Funeral Service

Huffington Post CHICAGO — Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama stood and applauded the family of a 15-year-old Chicago girl for their strength Saturday, a week and a half after her death brought national attention to … Continue reading

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Video | President Obama Speaks In Minneapolis On Reducing Gun Violence

UPDATED President Obama speaks on reducing gun violence today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. President Barack Obama arrived with Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken. The choice of Minneapolis for his first visit is deliberate. The city has more gun control … Continue reading

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Video | President Obama Announces Gun Reform Plans

Upated with video: President Obama Announces Action on Gun Control with 23 New Executive Order. Document can be read here.

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