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For 200 Hours And Counting, Sit-In At Florida Capitol Demands Stand Your Ground Repeal
By Rebecca Leber For more than eight days, a group of activists and students organized by the Dream Defenders have occupied the Florida Capitol, right outside Florida Governor Rick Scott’s (R) office. The activists say they plan to occupy the … Continue reading
411 On Stand Your Ground: Which 26 States Have It & What Does It Mean?
As we continue to reflect on not-guilty Trayvon Martin trial verdict, the controversial stand your ground law that aided in George Zimmerman’s defense has come to the forefront of the discussion. But what exactly is stand your ground? In which states … Continue reading
After Zimmerman Verdict, NRA Says ‘Stand Your Ground’ Is A Human Right
By Nicole Flatow The National Rifle Association has been silent since a jury acquitted George Zimmerman Saturday in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. But it didn’t take long for the gun lobbying group to weigh in once Attorney General … Continue reading