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06 Sep, 2025

New Zealand Shooting Rampage Reignites Debate over Online Weapons Sales

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Ina Steiner

New Zealand marketplace Trade Me adjusted its weapons policy following the shooting rampage that took place in that country last week in which 50 people died and 34 people were injured. “We have listened to public sentiment following Friday’s terrorist Read more

eBay and Amazon Change Stance on Confederate Flag Merchandise

June 24, 2015August 8, 2017 Ina Steiner

The Confederate flag. The Atlantic calls it a pop culture phenomenon, politicians call it racist and “unnecessarily divisive and hurtful,” and many find it toxic after it featured heavily in a tragic hate crime in Charleston, South Carolina that left nine people Read more