Giffords, Gabrielle
‘This Is America’: Biden Honors 17 With Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — After conferring the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 17 people, including the gymnast Simone Biles and former Senator John McCain, who was honored posthumously, President Biden said, “This is America.” But the celebratory event in the East Room of the White House on Thursday said as much about the president as it did […]
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Biden Will Award Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, John McCain and Others
WASHINGTON — President Biden announced on Friday that he will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom next week to 17 leaders from the worlds of politics, civil rights, sports, business, education and entertainment, including the Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, the actor Denzel Washington and the first American to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. The recipients, the […]
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Gun Control Advocates Have More Money Now, but Money Can’t Buy Zeal
After the massacre of schoolchildren at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., in 2012, the gun-control movement was small and badly outspent by the National Rifle Association. Parents seeking an outlet for their grief and rage congregated on Facebook, where they formed their own group, Moms Demand Action, to push for stricter gun laws. By […]
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