Hundreds of other youths join about 100 students from the Parkland high school as they gather at Florida’s Capitol to stage a protest and demand to be heard on the issue of gun control.
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Greg Kesich: Students need to stay mad long enough to replace policymakers
The young activists in Parkland, Florida, will have to meet the emotional intensity of gun owners.
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Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period for gun buys
In the ruling, the court makes clear again that governments have broad power to restrict and regulate firearms.
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Shooting survivors undaunted as Florida lawmakers halt gun-ban bill
As young people who witnessed the Parkland massacre travel to confront legislators, the House prevents a hearing on an effort to ban assault rifles.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine students joining national walkout after Florida shootings
Students from at least 5 Maine high schools are taking part in a student-driven movement to protest the gun violence that is claiming lives in schools.
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Maine bill would allow guns to be carried in cars on school grounds
A similar bill was defeated last year, but supporters are making another effort to pass a measure that would require guns to be unloaded and in a locked container or rack.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Banning ‘bump stocks’ small fix for huge problem
Getting rid of the devices won’t be enough to make military-style weapons sufficiently safe.
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Pennsylvania police say boy, 4, fatally shot himself in face
State police say they haven’t charged anyone in the death on Sunday.
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Committee votes down bill to allow 18-year-olds to carry concealed weapons without permits
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee recommends rejection of two gun bills, including one that drew strong opposition from law enforcement.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Bill to lower age for carrying concealed handgun is foolish and dangerous
Why mix firearms and the 18-to-20 age group already plagued by stresses, depression, suicide and substance abuse?