Welcome to Monday, May 8th, friends...

A far-right gunman opened fire at a Texas mall on Saturday, killing at least eight people.

The chief of police in Allen, TX, said the gunman, 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, acted alone. Investigators are looking into the shooter's potential links to the far right. 

Tell your reps they must take action on gun violence NOW.

Children found working until 2AM at McDonald’s

Two children were found working unpaid shifts until 2 a.m. at a Kentucky McDonald's during a Department of Labor investigation into child labor violations. The investigation points to a larger problem of underpaid and overworked minors.

How do you feel about the GOP push to lower the legal working age?

Serbian President promises action after back-to-back shootings

After two shootings, President Vucic said he would take steps toward the "practical disarmament" of the country by banning new gun permits, increasing penalties for illegal guns, and enforcing checks on gun owners.

What can we do as a global community to reduce gun violence?

Suicide rates linked to high altitudes - Should more be done?

Various studies have suggested a positive correlation between high altitude and suicide rates — one revealed that counties above 4,000 feet report twice more suicides compared to counties at 2,000 feet.

Should high-altitude mental health be a government priority?

GOP billionaire pays Justice Thomas' child's tuition

Republican billionaire megadonor Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for Justice Clarence Thomas' great-nephew Mark Martin, who Thomas raised — the latest example of Crow and Thomas breaking ethics codes and disclosure requirements. 

Do you trust the Supreme Court?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is Great Lakes Awareness Day. Did you know that they contain 18% of the world's surface freshwater?

—Emma Kansiz 

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