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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

    Politics
    Gun laws were loosened in Texas the day after the state’s second mass shooting in a monthGun laws were loosened in Texas the day after the state’s second mass shooting in a month
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    The new laws offer new rights and protections to Texas gun owners.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump says a mysterious “big package” of bipartisan legislation is on the way to stop mass shootingsTrump says a mysterious “big package” of bipartisan legislation is on the way to stop mass shootings
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    It isn’t clear what the legislation is or if it actually exists.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Politicians call for culture shifts and new laws after another mass shooting. Neither seems likely.Politicians call for culture shifts and new laws after another mass shooting. Neither seems likely.
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    A shooting in Odessa, Texas, killed at least seven, less than a month after a shooting in El Paso killed 22.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
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    Mobile, Alabama, high school football game shooting: what we knowMobile, Alabama, high school football game shooting: what we know
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    Ten people were injured at the game. At least six were shot. Police have made one arrest.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Experts worry Trump revealed US secrets when he tweeted a photo of an Iranian launch siteExperts worry Trump revealed US secrets when he tweeted a photo of an Iranian launch site
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    Trump tweeted what appears to be a classified image of a failed Iranian rocket launch, and said the US didn’t sabotage the effort.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
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    UK protesters denounce “coup” after Boris Johnson shuts down ParliamentUK protesters denounce “coup” after Boris Johnson shuts down Parliament
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    Johnson has suspended Parliament from September 9 through October 14, giving lawmakers roughly three weeks to figure out a Brexit deal.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    The DNC rejects a climate change debate and puts virtual caucusing in doubtThe DNC rejects a climate change debate and puts virtual caucusing in doubt
    Politics

    Activists have called for a climate change debate for months. The DNC says one won’t happen and raised new questions about changes to caucusing.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    World Politics
    Police deploy water cannons and live ammunition at the latest Hong Kong protestsPolice deploy water cannons and live ammunition at the latest Hong Kong protests
    World Politics

    Police used water cannons for the first time, and one fired a warning shot in an escalation of force following a week of mostly peaceful protests.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    “I have no plan right now,” Trump says amid escalating Chinese trade war“I have no plan right now,” Trump says amid escalating Chinese trade war
    Politics

    “I have second thoughts about everything,” Trump said after announcing new tariffs on Chinese goods.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    World Politics
    After international criticism, Bolsonaro deploys military to fight Amazon firesAfter international criticism, Bolsonaro deploys military to fight Amazon fires
    World Politics

    Last week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said the country lacked the resources to fight the fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest. Now, he has sent 44,000 troops to battle the flames.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk