Richard Hunt, executive chairman of the Electronic Payment Coalition (EPC), said yesterday that U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has requested a federal hearing on airline credit card and rewards programs as “retribution” for the airline industry’s opposition to Durbin’s proposed credit card regulations.
Andy from ASO Magazine recently sat down with Richard Pearson from the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) for an update on ISRA activities. Pearson expressed his frustration with the negative portrayal of gun owners, stating, “Ninety-eight percent of the people in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It’s the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.”Regarding the opposition to gun rights, Pearson remarked, “The people who work against your gun rights are basically saying to you, ‘The right of the criminal to...
In a world overwhelmed by information, news plays a vital role in shaping public opinion and influencing society. The Justin Beaton teacher case is a glaring example of how accurate news reporting can have significant implications for individuals and the broader justice system.
The Democratic National Convention is coming to Chicago in August and its organizers are likely sweating over the potential mess it might become. Not because of the pro-Palestinian protests that are likely to occur, but because of Chicago’s unabated crime.