“Lawful, but awful”: Harassment of local officials on the rise

Reno, Nevada — When Beth Smith joined the Washoe County School Board, she expected rigorous debate. But she didn’t anticipate a level of vitriol and toxicity more commonly associated with higher office in Washington, rather than her city in Nevada. “What you don’t expect is harassment and intimidation and attacks on you, constantly screaming, swearing

Louisiana Bans Credit Card Tracking of Gun, Ammo Purchases

A firearm industry association executive called the move ‘a powerful statement that the Second Amendment rights of Louisianans are not negotiable.’ Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a bill into law that supporters say protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people buying guns and ammunition. Mr. Landry, a Republican, signed SB 301, or