In early August, Ohio voters rejected Issue 1, an amendment that would have made future amendments to the state’s constitution more difficult to implement. While the rejection is a victory, it’s disappointing to witness the political manipulation constitutional discussions experience today. If Issue 1 was passed, amending the Ohio constitution would’ve required 60% agreement rather.
The severe resistance federal gun control faces in America is misplaced, claimless and tragically strong. Congress should pursue a federal assault weapons ban. As of April 16, there have been at least 162 mass shootings this year, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive which defines a mass shooting as any event where at.