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Nation & World, New England, Politics

Pro-gun activists plan rally for weekend in Vermont

by MWC Bot April 6, 2018April 6, 2018

They plan to protest a recently passed gun control bill that is expected to be signed soon.

Nation & World, New England, Politics

Massachusetts ban on assault weapons doesn’t violate 2nd Amendment, judge rules

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER April 6, 2018April 6, 2018

A federal judge says states can regulate military weapons and the popularity of the AR-15 among gun owners is immaterial.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Portland Sen. Dion: Time for Maine to enact ‘red flag’ law for public safety

by Mark Dion April 6, 2018April 5, 2018

States with similar regulations have seen reductions in gun violence, the Democratic Blaine House hopeful says.

Local & State, News, Politics

Lawmakers hear impassioned testimony from both sides of ‘red flag’ gun bill

by Kevin Miller April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

The bipartisan proposal to allow police to seize firearms from people believed to pose an imminent threat to themselves or others faces an uphill battle with only 2 weeks left in this legislative session.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Repealing the Second Amendment would hurt the U.S. Constitution

by Noah Feldman March 30, 2018March 29, 2018

The Constitution is weakened if we respond to Suprme Court decisions by trying to amend it right away.

Op-Eds, Opinion

State Sen. Brakey: Ignoring Constitution on gun access would open door to loss of other rights

by ERIC BRAKEY March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

The next generation of Americans, our future leaders, should fully understand the fundamental document that protects our liberty.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Sen. Mark Warner: Time to change stance on semi-automatic weapons

by MWC Bot March 25, 2018March 25, 2018

The Democrat from Virginia had previously voted against a ban.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Gun debate targeting AKs, not Second Amendment

March 25, 2018March 24, 2018

None of the gun owners represented in a recent Telegram article indicated that they owned or needed an assault weapon for hunting, sport or self-defense.