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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Posted inMaine, New England, News
Vermont teenager charged in plot to shoot up high school there had recent ties to Maine
Jack Sawyer, 18, was living at a residential treatment facility in Morrill, near Belfast, and also was taking a class at York County Community College in Wells.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inNation & World
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 inMaine, 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 […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
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.