gun violence
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2018
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.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2018
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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PublishedFebruary 16, 2018
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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PublishedFebruary 16, 2018
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.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2018
Maine attorney general wants to find out why police deadly force is rising
Janet Mills says the dramatic increase in officer-involved shootings requires 'a broader analysis.'
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2018
Trump cites suspect’s mental health, stays silent on guns
The president makes no mention of weapons in his response to the latest school massacre and, as usual, the Capitol is divided.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2018
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.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
Three U.S. cities sue Defense Department over failures in gun-check system
The department must relay crime data on service members to curb mass shootings like the one last month in Texas, the cities say.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2017
Commentary: Remember victims’ families on 5th anniversary of Sandy Hook
They carry messages of reducing gun violence, eliminating bullying, enhancing mental health services and common-sense gun legislation.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2017
Our View: Mass shootings reverberate only at the cash register
A new single-day record for federal gun background checks shows our reluctance to regulate deadly weapons.
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