America’s youth are afraid because we have seen too many yearbook photos beside condolence messages.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Florida governor says he’s ‘going to take time’ to decide on signing gun bill
Gov. Rick Scott broke with the NRA after last month’s mass shooting and says he plans to discuss the bill with relatives of the 17 people who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News
New Hampshire Republicans block gun control bill
The House votes to prevent the introduction of a measure that would bar firearms sales to anyone under 21 and prohibit bump stocks.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
NRA’s influence in Maine doesn’t depend on political contributions
In a state steeped in hunting culture, the lobbying organization gets results by mobilizing its membership
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Companies getting out ahead of politicians on gun issue
While some cut business ties with the NRA, others impose restrictions on gun sales. The long-term effect is open to debate.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
L.L. Bean joins major retailers raising gun purchase age to 21
Other firearms dealers in Maine say they will continue selling rifles to buyers as young as 18.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Onset of adulthood unclear, but it’s certain those 18-20 have right to own a gun
The push to prevent the Second Amendment from applying to youths until they turn 21 must be rejected.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gun-rights and gun-control advocates clash at the State House
Both groups say they want to make sure Maine schools are safe, but their approaches are starkly different.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Easy availability of weapons makes Americans less safe – not more
The risk of firearm accidents and suicides outweighs the benefits of ‘good guys with guns.’