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The gun used in the Louisville shooting gun will be auctioned off.

Under Kentucky law, confiscated guns, including those used in homicide cases, are returned to state police and then can be purchased at public auctions. Mayor Greenberg criticized the law: 

"Under current Kentucky law, the assault rifle that was used to murder five of our neighbors and shoot at rescuing police officers will one day be auctioned off. Think about that. That murder weapon will be back on the streets."

Tell your reps to pass gun control now

Biden Administration to end COVID-19 national emergency on May 11

Biden plans to end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies — which allowed the government to provide free tests, treatments, and vaccines — on May 11.

Do you support the public health emergency ending on May 11?

Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones reinstated after expulsion

Nashville's Metro Council unanimously voted to reinstate Rep. Justin Jones to his seat in the Tennessee House. Jones is back on an interim basis until the special election, where he will run for the position. 

Contact Speaker of the Tennessee House, Rep. Cameron Sexton, and demand justice for the Tennessee three

Human rights groups urge UN to intervene in attack on U.S. abortion rights

Prominent human rights activists and organizations are urging the UN to intervene in the attacks on abortion rights in the U.S. The groups wrote a letter to the UN detailing the destruction of abortion rights in America and the danger it’s putting people who can become pregnant in. 

Do you think the UN should take action to save abortion rights in America?

Today is International Day for Street Children

Amid the controversy and competition of this year’s FIFA World Cup, there is something more you should know about…. 

One Million and One is working to open up opportunities for children living on the street while helping them find their identities before the 2026 World Cup in North America. 

Every child has a right to see a way toward their dreams. With your help, this is a very achievable goal that changes everything. Would you be willing to help rewrite the World Cup story for the opening ceremonies in 2026 North America?

Discover more at onemillionand.one

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And, In The End...

Today is National Drop Everything and Read Day! It has been suggested that reading lowers blood pressure and heart rate - why not find out for yourself?

—Emma Kansiz

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