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Op-eds, Opinion

Portland Sen. Dion: Time for Maine to enact ‘red flag’ law for public safety

by Mark Dion Special to the Press Herald April 6, 2018April 5, 2018

States with similar regulations have seen reductions in gun violence, the Democratic Blaine House hopeful says.

Life & Culture, Nation & World, Politics

Facing boycott, Fox News host apologizes for taunting Parkland teen over college rejections

by Amy B Wang and Allyson Chiu The Washington Post March 29, 2018March 29, 2018

At least three brands threatened to sever their relationship with Laura Ingraham after she tweeted an attack on 17-year-old survivor David Hogg.

Op-eds, Opinion

State Sen. Brakey: Ignoring Constitution on gun access would open door to loss of other rights

by ERIC BRAKEY SPECIAL TO THE PRESS HERALD March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

The next generation of Americans, our future leaders, should fully understand the fundamental document that protects our liberty.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Rallies and research will change gun debate

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD March 27, 2018March 26, 2018

Students’ righteous anger raises hope that gun violence can be seen as a public health problem.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Emotion, misinformation distort gun debate

March 25, 2018March 24, 2018

Re: “Feeling misunderstood, even demonized, 5 Maine gun owners speak out” (March 18): The polling of Maine residents about gun ownership tells a bigger story applicable to the entire nation: More guns, less gun violence. Chicago has among the highest violent gun-related death rates in the U.S. but some of the strictest gun control laws. […]

Nation & World, News

Hundreds of thousands march for gun control worldwide

by Katie Zezima The Washington Post March 24, 2018March 25, 2018

Demonstrators around the world demanded action on gun violence Saturday, a massive display spurred by a shooting at a Florida high school last month that left 17 people dead. Protesters from Los Angeles to London marched, held signs and chanted during “sibling marches” of the March for Our Lives rally, which has drawn an enormous […]