A handful of Democrats have sided with Republicans to advance pro-Second Amendment legislation in the state of Louisiana. House Bill 131 aims to remove the requirement for residents to obtain a permit, undergo background checks, and receive training in order to carry concealed weapons. Supporters of the bill argued that it upholds Second Amendment rights and allows law-abiding citizens to protect themselves without unnecessary government interference. They believe that responsible gun owners should not be burdened with permits and fees. Those opposing the legislation expressed concerns about the potential risks and dangers associated with permitless carry – as has become…
Author: Victoria Snitsar Churchill
Victoria Snitsar Churchill
Victoria Snitsar Churchill is a proud immigrant and naturalized U.S. citizen with a decade of experience in grassroots politics and community organizing. Her writing has been featured in many online publications, including Campus Reform, The Daily Torch and The Daily Signal. As an undergraduate at the University of Kansas, Victoria appeared in media outlets such as CBS News, TIME Magazine, The Washington Post Magazine, The Blaze and NRATV. Victoria is also a former NCAA D1 student-athlete and Kansas College Republicans State Chair. After moving eleven times in six years, Victoria resides in Arlington, Virginia and enjoys overpriced brunch on Sundays with her husband.
The IRS can now access anyone’s bank records without first notifying them. In a 9-0 ruling issued last month, the Supreme Court set a new precedent on the need to notify any individual about the IRS accessing their bank records. In the opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Court notes the following: “Congress has given the IRS considerable power to go after unpaid taxes. One tool at the Service’s disposal is the authority to summon people with information concerning adelinquent taxpayer. But to safeguard privacy, the IRS is generally required to provide notice to anyone named in a…
Conservative ideas are winning in the Palmetto State. In the final days of the state’s legislative session for 2023, pro-life and pro-gun bills are making their way through the South Carolina Statehouse. On the issue of gun rights, South Carolina is currently the closest to becoming America’s next constitutional carry state. The South Carolina House has passed House Bill 3594/Senate Bill 109, South Carolina’s current constitutional carry legislation. The bill is now awaiting a vote in the South Carolina Senate, after being passed by a bi-partisan majority in the South Carolina House. https://twitter.com/NRA/status/1661164425380855809?s=20 The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative…
A signature from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is the final step that remains to be taken on what has been called the “Kitchen Sink” gun control bill by gun rights groups. Senate File 2909 has been passed out of both chambers of Minnesota’s legislature in the last two weeks. Per the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), the measure “includes redundant universal background checks and “red flag” gun confiscations, posing a significant threat to our Second Amendment rights.” https://twitter.com/NRA/status/1659588149863936002?s=20 The measure was opposed by a single Democrat and a significant number of Republicans in both chambers. NRA-ILA thanked them for their efforts…
In a video published to the social media platform TikTok last week, The Washington Post sought to create a perception of finality regarding anti-gun legislation signed into law by Washington state Governor Jay Inslee on April 25th, claiming that major gun rights groups have been historically unsuccessful in challenging similar moves in the state. The video discusses the aforementioned gun bills signed into law last week and the subsequent lawsuits filed against the legislation. Although it primarily references suits filed by the Second Amendment Foundation, the skit also includes a line claiming that the Washington AG’s office has never lost…
Three of America’s most prominent firearms advocacy groups have already announced moves to fight back against Washington State’s latest anti-gun bills. As noted by the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), Governor Jay Inslee signed a number of egregious bills into law this week. “House Bill 1240, a comprehensive ban on most commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms and firearm parts, Senate Bill 5078, to allow anti-gun zealots to bankrupt the firearm industry with frivolous lawsuits, and House Bill 1143, to impose a waiting period and training mandate for acquiring firearms.” As previously noted, the passage and signing of this legislation has spurred…
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel plans to keep his money out of politics during the next election cycle. The major Republican donor has reportedly stated that he is upset with the party’s focus on “hot-button social issues.” Mediaite reports: “PayPal founder and Republican megadonor Peter Thiel has reportedly told associates that he won’t financially back any political candidates in 2024 because he has grown weary of America’s culture wars. Reuters heard from sources close to Thiel who say he wants the GOP to focus on spurring innovation, competing with China, and other economic pursuits he has urged over the years. Since the end of 2022,…
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen was joined in Lincoln Tuesday afternoon…
Nikki Haley’s campaign team denied The Republican Standard in-person access to her pro-life speech in Arlington, Virginia… 2024 Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley took time on Tuesday morning to address members of the media and deliver remarks about the issue of abortion – one that large swaths of the Republican primary electorate are sure to use as a litmus test in picking their preferred candidate. Last Wednesday, Haley’s campaign sent out a media release about the event, and it contained a link for members of the media to RSVP to cover today’s remarks. A screenshot of the release was also…
The leader of Republicans’ Senate campaign arm formally threw his support behind America’s 45th President Monday evening.