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Advertising double standards won’t save that newspaper.

Michelle Rempel Garner • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Journalism Legislation Advertising Corporations
  1. The Liberal government's attempt to stop news bans and save Canadian journalism by cutting ad spending on Google and Meta platforms is seen as a political stunt.
  2. The hypocrisy of the government pulling federal ads but not their political party's ads was criticized.
  3. There is a need for a reevaluation of Bill C-18 to support investigative journalism and sustainable news coverage in Canada.
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A hell of a lot more than she bargained for

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 15
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Scandals Literature
  1. Facebook can gather information about you that you never explicitly shared, like your location, preferences, and beliefs.
  2. A Facebook rant from a woman in Guatemala had unexpected consequences, resulting in significant impact on the government.
  3. An essay by Paul Ford on the poetry of a perfect database is insightful and worth reading.

Pence vs. Pete

IMPORTANTVILLE • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Figures Presidential elections Legislation Senate
  1. If Mike Pence runs for president in 2024, it would be a significant moment in Hoosier history.
  2. There is a longstanding feud between Mike Pence and Pete Buttigieg, with recent remarks reigniting the tension.
  3. Republican Sen. Todd Young has had a big week, with notable accomplishments in repealing authorizations for military force and meeting with federal officials.

Tucker on Twitter: Episode #1

The Misinfo Hellscape • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Transparency Conspiracy Theories Government Accountability Information Control
  1. Tucker Carlson criticized mainstream media's coverage of events, but relied on speculation and misrepresentation without evidence.
  2. Journalists value evidence and accountability to inform, while Tucker didn't focus on fact-checking or investigative journalism.
  3. Democratic governments have secrets, but transparency is valued. It is essential for journalism to question and verify information.

Liberalism Versus Democracy 3

From the New World • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Liberalism Democracy Political theory Metaphysics
  1. Liberalism and democracy can have different goals and values. It's important to understand how they interact and sometimes conflict with each other.
  2. Postliberalism suggests a new way of thinking about society that goes beyond traditional liberal ideas. It may offer solutions to modern political challenges.
  3. The article encourages readers to think critically about existing political frameworks. This can lead to a deeper understanding of how these systems affect our lives.

Progressives continue to sabotage themselves with inaccurate ideas about how democracy works

Demodexio • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Progressives Political Science Political parties Reforms
  1. Populist theories of democracy have led to damaging reforms and should be reconsidered for progressive change.
  2. Progressives need to study political science and organizational theory for effective political movements.
  3. Building large organizations with efficient bureaucracy is crucial for progressive success in politics.

Active Shooter: Armed Samaritans Present More Risks than Reward

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 17
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control Law enforcement Public Safety Crisis response
  1. Armed citizens responding to active shooters can create more risks than rewards due to confusion, stress, and lack of situational awareness.
  2. Even well-trained soldiers and police officers can make fatal mistakes under extreme stress, which highlights the challenges for armed civilians in chaotic situations.
  3. Identifying the shooter in a crisis is complex; drawing a firearm quickly escalates dangers and can lead to unintended consequences, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful decision-making in high-pressure scenarios.

Popular Nonsense: Armed Vets in Schools

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 18
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Security Policy Violence Budget Veterans
  1. Suggesting armed veterans as a solution to prevent school violence may seem simple, but it's actually a complex and expensive proposal.
  2. Putting armed veterans in schools would cost billions of dollars annually, larger than many government program budgets, and may not make schools much safer due to their size and layout.
  3. Although many veterans are honorable, statistically, some have been involved in mass shootings, highlighting the potential risks of having armed veterans in schools.

A Founding Fathers-Approved Gun Control Plan

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 18
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control Regulations
  1. The gun control debate centers around balancing constitutional rights with societal safety. Citizens have the right to hunt, shoot for sport, and defend their homes, but not to shoot at other citizens in public areas.
  2. Historically, the type of firearms the Founding Fathers had in mind were limited to slow-firing weapons like flintlock muskets. Modern firearms serve various purposes, but some are designed specifically for mass shootings.
  3. Proposed legal models for hunting and sport shooting include break-action shotguns and black powder rifles. These firearms provide utility for hunters and sport shooters while minimizing risk in the hands of mass shooters.

Mass Shootings: Entered the Postmodern Era

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 18
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Mass Shootings Postmodernism Social media Gun Violence Policy
  1. Postmodernism reflects a genre so well-understood that a creative commentary space emerges around it, like in art, film, or architecture.
  2. Postmodernism extends beyond art into societal norms and genres once they are firmly established.
  3. Mass shootings have become so familiar that they fit into a known genre with expected responses, creating a postmodern cycle.

Toy Guns and School Shooting Statistics

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 18
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Data Analysis Gun Violence Policy Implications
  1. Including toy guns in school shooting data can lead to a broader understanding of the issue.
  2. Determining the criteria for including or excluding data in a dataset is crucial for creating reliable and objective information.
  3. Examples of fatal incidents involving toy guns show the significance of including them in databases for comprehensive analysis.

20 Years Later: 349 Deaths from Guns in Schools Since Columbine

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings
  1. 29 of the 50 most deadly school shootings from 1970-2019 happened before Columbine, showing it was not the first incident or the last.
  2. Since Columbine in 1999, there have been 727 incidents of gun firing on school property, resulting in 349 deaths and 674 injuries, indicating the ongoing issue.
  3. Not all school shooters are deranged; incidents occur for various reasons like gang-related, domestic disputes, mental health issues, and more, showing the complexity of the problem.

Focus On What Prevented School Shootings

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence
  1. Efforts should focus on studying and learning from incidents where quick action prevented school shootings from occurring.
  2. Government reports should not only analyze mass shootings with high body counts, but also incidents where swift intervention stopped violence.
  3. Studying a broader range of data on school gun violence can lead to better policies and recommendations by considering incidents where lives were saved through fast actions.

Saugus High School Shooting: Early Analysis

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 14 Nov 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Law enforcement Emergency Response Crime Trends Gun Violence
  1. Frequent occurrence: This shooting is 70th gun-related incident at a K-12 school this year and the 5th 'active shooter' incident of 2019.
  2. Quick response: Police, Fire, and EMS arrived at the scene within 2 minutes of the shooting, demonstrating effective emergency response.
  3. Security challenges: School campus layout affects lockdown procedures; the shooter being a student poses security challenges due to their familiarity with the campus.

Year End Summary: School Shootings in 2019

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence School Shootings
  1. School shootings in 2019 saw a shift from high-profile mass killings to more isolated incidents targeting specific victims.
  2. In 2019, a number of potential deadly attacks were prevented by quick actions from individuals like students, teachers, and law enforcement officers.
  3. Despite a high number of gunfire incidents at schools in 2019, there were fewer fatalities than in 2018, emphasizing the importance of immediate attention and resources in any gun-related incident.

More Between the Lines

American Samizdat • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. The post discusses the question of what governments in the West would do differently if they were trying to harm their populations.
  2. There is a picture and link to David Carson, who wrote the post.
  3. The post hints at a continuation on May 1, 2023, for more insights.

K-12 School Shooting Database 3.0

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence Data Collection Public Safety Criminal Justice
  1. The K-12 School Shooting Database is now an independent research project with a website not affiliated with any government agency, documenting instances of gun violence on school property since 1970.
  2. The database includes various types of incidents beyond traditional school shootings, such as gang violence, domestic disputes, and accidents, providing a comprehensive view of gun violence in schools.
  3. The data collected by the database includes detailed information on the locations of shootings on school property, outcomes of incidents, victim and shooter demographics, offering a unique level of detail for analysis.

2WAY: Sort of a Mission Statement.....

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Communication Technology Community Bipartisanship
  1. 2WAY is a new platform aiming to revolutionize political media and offer a more engaging and interactive experience.
  2. 2WAY addresses the issues of one-way communication and lack of real debates by creating a space for diverse voices to engage in civilized discussions.
  3. The platform emphasizes long-form conversations, user engagement, and a sense of community, striving to bring together all voices under one roof for greater understanding and interaction.

2021: Breaking School Shooting Records

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence School Shootings Threat assessment Community Impact
  1. 2021 set a new record for gun violence at K-12 schools in the US with 249 incidents, more than double the numbers from previous years.
  2. The majority of school shooting incidents in 2021 resulted from student disputes that escalated into violence, rather than pre-planned attacks.
  3. School shootings in 2021 showed a shift in nature, with incidents more likely to occur during the school day or at events like football games, involving younger perpetrators and victims.

Kids in Crosshairs: Sniper Attacks on Schools

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Gun Violence Public Safety National Security
  1. Sniper attacks on schools are extremely dangerous and present a worst-case scenario with little opportunity for escape or defense.
  2. Many past incidents dating back to 1979 show that sniper attacks on K-12 schools have occurred before, further highlighting the severity of this issue.
  3. The presence of multiple weapons, planning, and vulnerability of targets in school shootings like the one at Edmund Burke School underscores the ongoing threat to children, calling for urgent action from policymakers.

“One Second From Columbine”: Connecting the Dots Before School Shootings

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 19 Aug 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Gun Laws Threat assessment Safety Protocols
  1. Elected officials and agencies failed to 'connect the dots' to prevent tragic events like school shootings.
  2. Warning signs are often missed before school shootings, showing failures in communication and threat assessment.
  3. Efforts to prevent school shootings include encouraging reporting of threats, implementing crisis response protocols, and promoting safe storage of firearms.

So, it begins

Alex's Personal Blog • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Events Executive orders Government Policy Social Issues Media Landscape
  1. AI is now in high demand. Companies are scrambling to keep up with the need for AI solutions, marking a shift from earlier concerns about AI being useful.
  2. Media companies are struggling, with layoffs happening as they try to refocus their operations. The advertising market for media remains unstable, pushing companies to rethink their strategies.
  3. Recent political actions, particularly from Trump, highlight ongoing tensions around issues like gender rights and environmental policies. Changes in government priorities signal a shift in how policies will be approached moving forward.

Swatting Schools: Serial hoaxes causing real dangers

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Safety Law enforcement Emergency Response Education Technology
  1. Swatting schools with hoax calls creates real dangers by triggering massive police responses to false threats.
  2. The nationwide pattern of hoax calls involve looped recordings to create panic and high-priority police responses.
  3. Response to these hoax incidents requires better situational awareness, such as intelligence sharing, school verification, and efficient response scaling.

It Could Be Said #43 Boris Screwed Boris

It Could Be Said • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Political strategy Political campaign Government Leadership
  1. Boris Johnson's party faced challenges in a by-election, but surprisingly won in Uxbridge and South Ruslip.
  2. Johnson's actions before the election raised questions about his leadership and strategic decisions.
  3. Speculation suggests Johnson may have avoided the recall election due to fear of losing, impacting his image and potential political future.

“Cold Dead Hands”: Teen shooter believed he had gun rights at school

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Rights School Security State Laws Judicial system
  1. The teen shooter believed he had gun rights at school based on his interpretation of the Second Amendment, showcasing the influence of strong pro-gun beliefs.
  2. The limitations of reporting apps were evident in this case - despite prior reports and suspicions, without concrete evidence, actions like suspension or expulsion couldn't be taken.
  3. The case highlights issues with state laws, such as lax regulation of gun kits and the ability for individuals to refuse house searches, impacting efforts to prevent gun violence.

3 Lessons (not) Learned from Allen, TX and Serbian School Shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control School Safety Mass Shootings Security Measures Threat assessment
  1. Unrestricted access to military-grade weapons allows for quick and deadly attacks
  2. Efforts focusing on physical security measures may not effectively prevent mass shootings
  3. Crisis intervention and threat assessment programs are crucial for spotting red flags and preventing access to firearms before attacks