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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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.
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In Washington, there’s a flurry of activity around gun laws
A senator plans to introduce legislation to expand background checks, and the president tells the Justice Department to craft regulations to ban ‘bump stocks.’
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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Kathleen Parker: A youngster could lead them in addressing our gun crisis
Student David Hogg could be the change agent many in the reform movement have been waiting for.
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Student survivors of Florida shooting call out politicians, demand gun control
Student survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are now taking a forceful stance against gun control in rallies and on social media.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We are not helpless to stop gun violence
After the deadly Florida school shooting, we should channel our energy into enacting common-sense limits, not offering ‘thoughts and prayers.’
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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.