Tag: Parkland shooting
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Father of Parkland Victim Calls Out NRA’s Disturbing New Ad
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the tragic shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, the Parkland community remains united in its resolve to confront both lawmakers and the NRA. Fred Anderson, who tragically lost his 14-year-old daughter Emily in the shooting, recently voiced his concerns during a Senate hearing on gun violence. He took…
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Kroger and L.L. Bean Take a Stand Against Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast In response to the tragic mass shooting at Parkland High School, where 17 lives were lost, major retailers are stepping up to address gun violence by raising the minimum age for gun purchases to 21. Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United States, has joined this movement, announcing that it will…
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Parkland Student Honored Posthumously for Heroic Actions
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt tribute to bravery, a young student from Parkland, Florida, has been recognized for his extraordinary courage. Fifteen-year-old Alex Thompson, a dedicated member of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, tragically lost his life during the recent school shooting. Alex, who had aspirations…
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Parkland Students Amplify the Voices of Students of Color
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful show of solidarity, students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School recently visited Thurgood Marshall Academy in Washington, D.C., aiming to shed light on the experiences of students of color who often go unheard. This event took place just a day before the March for Our Lives, where advocates called…
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Parkland Students Make a Bold Statement with Clear Backpacks
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, which claimed the lives of 17 individuals, the school has adopted several new safety protocols. Among these measures are the implementation of metal detector wands at school entrances, mandatory ID badges for both staff and students,…
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Parkland Students Reflect on Tragic Shooting in Emotional Twitter Thread
Get Pregnant Fast Jennifer began by recounting her own terrifying ordeal. She was in her last class when the first gunshot rang out. “We all turned to our teacher, hoping for clarification on what we just heard,” she wrote. As panic set in, students took cover behind their teacher’s desk, desperately trying to remain unseen.…