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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Yet another lesson on link between guns, massacres
As a retired teacher, parent and grandparent, I have heartfelt empathy for the unimaginable pain that the Parkland, Florida, community has experienced. I remember the fear of children when we were practicing for this type of emergency. That was bad enough. This is unthinkable. I am glad the president and many Republicans are talking about […]
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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.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
For Maine high school students, news of shootings now normal but anxiety arises
The mass shooting at a Florida school spawns an uneasy mixture of shock, resignation and, sometimes, suspicion among teenagers.
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Maine schools prepare for the worst, but that’s no guarantee of safety
Officials have taken extensive measures to protect students from intruders in recent years, but each new U.S. shooting raises more fears and concerns.