Outdoor stores like Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops probably figure they can’t afford to alienate their base, an expert says.
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Trump raises concerns over video game violence, despite lack of evidence
In a meeting Thursday with members of the video game industry and its critics, he suggested that studies indicate a correlation between violence in games and real life, although there is no evidence.
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Florida governor signs new gun limits in wake of Parkland massacre
Various aspects of the $400 million school safety bill were opposed by the NRA and the teachers’ union.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: An open letter to those who don’t walk into a high school every morning
America’s youth are afraid because we have seen too many yearbook photos beside condolence messages.
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Despite lack of evidence, Trump links video games to gun violence
Decades of research have found no link between gun violence and graphic violence in movies or video games, but Trump is bringing together industry representatives and their critics to discuss the possiblity.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Are frequent threats, lockdowns the new normal for Maine schools?
Here and across the U.S., a rash of menacing incidents following the Parkland massacre hobbles efforts to restore students’ sense of safety.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: All educators may not be on board, but student-protest train has left station
One Maine school district twists itself in knots to justify punishing youths for taking a stand against gun violence.
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Skowhegan-area schools cancel classes after getting online threat that showed an AR-15
A social media post on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat showed an image of an AR-15 rifle and expressed a dislike of the town of Skowhegan.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Companies face mounting pressure to pick sides in gun debate
Some end benefits deals with the NRA, while others walk a fine line as they try to protect profits and not alienate customers on both sides of the issue.
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Florida shooting survivors bring message to lawmakers: ‘We want gun reform’
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.