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12/16/2015 / By Julie Wilson

Armed with assault rifles, Second Amendment supporters march near University of Texas calling for an end to “gun-free” zones

In an attempt to demonstrate the danger of “gun-free” zones, Second Amendment supporters gathered in Austin, Texas, on Saturday before performing an open carry march near the University of Texas campus and staged a mock shooting. The open carry marchers descended on what’s referred to as the “drag,” an area adjacent to campus consisting of […]

12/02/2015 / By Julie Wilson

Austin strikes down proposal to restrict taxpayer funding for Syrian refugees

A city councilman tried to protect Austinites from being forced to fund the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Austin, but was met with immense opposition before being called “xenophobic.” Austin City Council Member Don Zimmerman proposed that the city block spending on providing assistance to Syrian refugees, but the measure was struck down by the Public Safety […]

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