The money the NRA spent during the 2016 election cycle could have bought 4,230,769 trigger locks.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Pro-gun activists plan rally for weekend in Vermont
They plan to protest a recently passed gun control bill that is expected to be signed soon.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Massachusetts ban on assault weapons doesn’t violate 2nd Amendment, judge rules
A federal judge says states can regulate military weapons and the popularity of the AR-15 among gun owners is immaterial.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland Sen. Dion: Time for Maine to enact ‘red flag’ law for public safety
States with similar regulations have seen reductions in gun violence, the Democratic Blaine House hopeful says.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers hear impassioned testimony from both sides of ‘red flag’ gun bill
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Repealing the Second Amendment would hurt the U.S. Constitution
The Constitution is weakened if we respond to Suprme Court decisions by trying to amend it right away.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Politics
Facing boycott, Fox News host apologizes for taunting Parkland teen over college rejections
At least three brands threatened to sever their relationship with Laura Ingraham after she tweeted an attack on 17-year-old survivor David Hogg.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
State Sen. Brakey: Ignoring Constitution on gun access would open door to loss of other rights
The next generation of Americans, our future leaders, should fully understand the fundamental document that protects our liberty.
Posted inNews
Vermont House approves raising gun-buying age, stricter background checks
The measure was spurred by a teenager’s foiled plot to shoot up a high school last month.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rallies and research will change gun debate
Students’ righteous anger raises hope that gun violence can be seen as a public health problem.