Debate Over Gun Laws
Billboard Now Up In Back Bay Depicts Parkland School Shooting Victim
State officials unveiled a billboard featuring a victim of the Parkland school shooting in Boston on Thursday.
Boston Police Officer Sues The Online Market Where The Gun Used On Him Was Sold
The lawsuit filed on behalf of Kurt Stokinger accuses Armslist.com of enabling illegal gun trafficking by allowing users to buy and sell guns with "essentially no rules."
Marijuana Users In Mass. Can't Buy Guns
Using marijuana may be legal in Massachusetts, but federal authorities are warning that it can prevent you from owning a gun.
Gov. Baker Signs 'Red Flag' Gun Bill Into Law
The law will allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people considered a danger to themselves or others.
Massachusetts Senate Passes 'Extreme Risk' Gun Legislation On Voice Vote
The Senate approved its version of the bill Thursday. It will be up to branch leaders now to come up with a consensus bill.
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Writer Dave Eggers Assembles Youth Summit To Keep Lifting Up Student Voices After Parkland
The writer, publisher and professional amplifier of youth voices says that when it comes to young people, "I'm always optimistic."
'Extreme Risk' Gun Bill Passes Massachusetts House
A proposal allowing for the temporary removal of firearms from people considered a danger to themselves or others was overwhelmingly approved on Wednesday by lawmakers in the Massachusetts House. It...
House Will Soon Vote On 'Red Flag' Gun Bill, Says Speaker DeLeo
Speaker Robert DeLeo announced Wednesday that the House will take up so-called "red flag" legislation -- a bill aimed at preventing gun violence -- in May.
Ban On Possession Of Stun Guns Violated Second Amendment, Mass. High Court Rules
The Supreme Judicial Court stayed the effect of the ruling for 60 days, leaving the ban in place to give legislators time to regulate the ownership of stun guns.
Mass. Lawmakers Once Again Take On NRA In Push To Pass 'Red Flag' Law
A fierce debate has ensued over gun laws as Massachusetts is now one of more than a dozen states considering so-called "red flag" bills.
Mass. Education Board Unanimously Rejects Trump's Call To Arm Teachers
The 11-member board hopes its rare move to take an official stance on policy proposals will send a message to other states.
Cardinal O'Malley On Gun Ownership: 'Any Right Has Its Limits'
Archbishop of Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley lent his voice over the weekend to the chorus of anti-gun violence protesters at the March for Our Lives.
At Boston's 'March For Our Lives' Rally, Adults And Students Unite Behind Common Cause
Tens of thousands of people took part in Boston's march Saturday as part of a national movement for gun control, with students at the front -- leaving adults to look...
Photos: In Boston, 'March For Our Lives' Protesters Cry Out Against Gun Violence
The march was among hundreds taking place across the U.S. in the wake of February's school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people.
Tens Of Thousands Of Protesters Gather On Boston Common For 'March For Our Lives' Rally
The Boston demonstration against gun violence was among hundreds of youth-led protests taking place across the U.S. Saturday.
As Students Plan Another March For Gun Control, WBUR Poll Finds Widespread Support
A new WBUR poll finds that 73 percent of Massachusetts voters support students' recent activism calling for stricter gun laws.
Parkland Students Bring Their Message On Guns To Harvard
Speaking at the Kennedy School, the students say the impact their activism has made on the national conversation about gun laws is not lost on them.
At 'Intersections' From Roxbury To Andover, Students Stand Together For Gun Control
Boston-area student-activists lobbying for gun control acknowledge an inconvenient feature of the debate: There isn’t just one “gun problem” facing young people in America.
Photos: Students Rally For #Enough, A National Day Of Action Against Gun Violence
The #Enough walkout took place exactly one month after the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
'They're Standing Up And Saying Something': Students March To State House To Call For Stricter Gun Laws
The students rallied in solidarity with a national day of activism calling for stricter gun laws.