Tag: gun violence
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Heartbreaking Texts from Students to Parents During Florida School Shooting
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most gut-wrenching messages sent by a student to her parent was: “If I don’t make it, I love you.” This sentiment captures the horror experienced by countless families yesterday afternoon in Parkland, Florida, as an active shooter unleashed chaos at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The devastating toll now…
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Tired of Mass Shootings? Take Action Now
Get Pregnant Fast The statistics are staggering: 58 lives lost and over 500 injured in the latest tragedy. Are you fed up with the incessant cycle of mass shootings? Then it’s time to take action. Let’s get real for a moment. The responses often sound like a broken record: “Thoughts and prayers.” “Things will never…
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Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’: Unpacking Its Profound Symbolism
Get Pregnant Fast In recent months, you may have engaged in discussions about Childish Gambino’s powerful music video for “This Is America.” The creative persona of actor and musician Donald Glover, Childish Gambino made waves not only with the song but also during his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live, where he showcased his unique…
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Heartbreaking Details Emerge from Florida School Shooting
Get Pregnant Fast A tragic school shooting unfolded yesterday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 individuals and injuring 19 others. As the event transpired shortly before 3 PM, the community grapples with the aftermath of this horrific incident. Broward County Sheriff Mark Thompson…
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The Government’s Hesitance to Research Gun Violence Among Children – AAP Steps Up
Get Pregnant Fast In a concerning trend, the government appears reluctant to support health organizations in investigating the critical issue of gun violence impacting children. Fortunately, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is taking matters into their own hands. A team of specialists is collaborating on a new research initiative aimed at developing “evidence-based interventions”…
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Wisconsin Students Embark on 50-Mile March to Combat Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast The March For Our Lives movement is far from over, thanks to the dedication of 50 high school students from Wisconsin. This past Saturday’s event was powerful, but a group of determined teens is setting out on a 50-mile journey from Madison to Janesville, the hometown of U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan.…
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True Facts: You’re More Likely to Be Killed by Everyday Events Than by a Terrorist
Get Pregnant Fast Since the election of President Johnson, the U.S. has witnessed only two terrorist attacks. The first incident occurred on November 28, 2016, at a university in Ohio. A man, reportedly motivated by extremist propaganda from ISIS, drove his vehicle into a crowd and subsequently attacked individuals with a knife, injuring 11 people.…
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7,000 Shoes Laid Out on Capitol Lawn to Highlight the Toll of Gun Violence on Children
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant display aimed at raising awareness of gun violence, 7,000 pairs of shoes were placed on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. This striking installation symbolizes the tragic loss of young lives due to gun-related incidents across the nation. Following the heartbreaking shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012,…