Bill Clinton banned assault weapons in 1994; mass shootings dropped by 43%.
George W. Bush and the GOP let the assault weapons ban expire in 2004; mass shootings increased by 245%.
These numbers tell the whole story.
Nine children.
Nine children who went to a parade to celebrate their Super Bowl team.
Nine children now being treated for gunshot wounds @ChildrensMercy
When are we going to collectively realize there’s a gun problem in our country and do something sensible for our kids?
Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas available to everyone.
#nesservicealert
TVA has once again called for rotating, intermittent power interruptions to resume, effective immediately. This time, power conservation requirements are now mandated at 10%. 1/4
#NESOutageAlert The duration of the extreme frigid temperatures in Middle Tennessee has continued to cause a strain on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) power generation facilities. 1/4