Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Right-Wingers Embrace Derisive “AWFUL” Term for White Women After Killing

After Renee Good Killing, Derisive Term for White Women Spreads on the Far Right, a deeply troubling phenomenon has emerged in the wake of the tragic killing of Renee Good. The language used to describe her and, by extension, other white women, has taken a decidedly nasty turn, revealing a disturbing undercurrent of misogyny and political animosity.

Specifically, the term “AWFUL,” an acronym for Affluent White Female Urban Liberal, has gained traction within certain conservative circles. This isn’t just a casual insult; it’s a deliberate attempt to demean and dehumanize a specific group of people based on their perceived political leanings, socioeconomic status, and, crucially, their gender.… Continue reading

Supreme Court Rejects Mexico’s Gun Maker Lawsuit

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court dismissed Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. firearms manufacturers, citing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005. Justice Kagan’s opinion acknowledged the severity of gun violence but found Mexico’s claims of aiding and abetting insufficient to overcome the Act’s liability protections. The lawsuit, seeking $10 billion in damages, alleged that manufacturers knowingly facilitated the illegal sale of firearms recovered at Mexican crime scenes. The Court’s ruling reverses a lower court decision and upholds the immunity granted to gun manufacturers under the federal law.

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