gun control

Published
February 18, 2022

California bill would have citizens enforce weapons ban

Gov. Gavin Newsom essentially dares the U.S. Supreme Court to treat his proposal as it did a Texas law that allows private citizens to sue abortion providers.
Published
November 19, 2021

Commentary: We’re facing a supreme threat of gun violence

If the Supreme Court rules against licensing laws like New York state’s, then anyone who legally owns a gun might be able to carry it in public.
Published
September 23, 2021

Gun control backers want legislation, education after 2nd West Bath shooting by a child

Though a law was passed in July that changes Maine's child endangerment law, gun regulation advocates argue there's more to be done to protect children.
Published
September 22, 2021

Another View: Withdrawal of ATF nomination shows just how powerful firearm lobby remains

Even a man with exemplary credentials cannot lead the agency set up ‘to protect communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations’ and ‘the illegal use and trafficking of firearms.’
Published
June 23, 2021

Biden targets law-breaking gun dealers in anti-crime plan

The president aims to provide money to cities that need more police and crack down on gun violence and those supplying illegal firearms.
Published
June 8, 2021

NRA’s gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles

The durable clout of the National Rifle Association shows how difficult it is to claw back control from a lobbying powerhouse that has deep roots in the American political system.
Published
April 17, 2021

White House faces pressure to act after string of mass shootings

Activists are seizing on the most recent spate of deadly shootings to try to disrupt the cyclical response pattern.
Published
April 7, 2021

Biden to unveil measures on firearms, name new ATF boss

The president has faced increasing pressure to act on gun control after a spate of mass shootings across the U.S. in recent weeks.
Published
March 25, 2021

Democrats plan U.S. Senate action on hate crimes, voting rights

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also says the Senate 'must take action' on gun control legislation after 2 mass shootings this month, including one in Georgia that left 6 Asian American women and 2 others dead.
Published
March 23, 2021

Boulder voted to ban assault weapons 3 years ago. A court this month blocked the ban.

The local ordinance was challenged in court shortly after it passed, and the lawsuit was backed by the National Rifle Association.