Tag: student activism
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Teen Boys Take a Stand Against Sexist School Dress Code in a Unique Way
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move against a recently enforced sexist dress code, students at San Benito High School in Hollister, California, are standing up for their classmates. This protest is not limited to the female students; many male students have joined forces to challenge the school’s ban on off-the-shoulder tops. As reported by…
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Discover Your Nearest ‘March For Our Lives’ Event
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful response to the tragic Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting, students have organized the March for Our Lives on March 24th, taking place in Washington, D.C., and numerous cities nationwide. Initially, the event’s website lacked a feature for attendees to locate their nearest march, but that has changed. Activist and…
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Graduates Walk Out in Protest of Pence’s Notre Dame Commencement Speech
Get Pregnant Fast Over 100 students staged a walkout during Vice President Mike Pence’s commencement address at Notre Dame this past weekend, leaving their seats in silent protest against his presence and the policies he represents. Rather than applauding, these graduates chose to stand up for their beliefs. Traditionally, Notre Dame—a renowned Catholic university—invites the…
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Teen Calls Out School’s Double Standards After Yearbook Photo Rejection
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking example of outdated school dress code policies, a high school senior has brought attention to her school’s apparent hypocrisy after her yearbook photo was deemed “inappropriate.” This incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the sexualization of young women’s bodies in educational settings. Jessica Thompson, a senior, recently faced rejection…
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School District Revamps Dress Code to Embrace Gender Neutrality
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant move towards modernity, a California school district has reformed its dress code to eliminate outdated gender-specific stipulations, thanks to fervent student activism. Dress codes have long been a contentious issue, frequently criticized for perpetuating misogynistic standards that disproportionately affect female students. With a focus on minimizing distractions in the…
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The Irony of the NRA’s Gun Ban at Annual Meeting
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking display of irony, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is preparing for its annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, where Vice President Mike Pence is set to address the crowd. Known for its staunch advocacy of the “good guy with a gun” philosophy, the NRA has opted to enforce a ban…
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Students Rally for Change: Marching on the Florida Capitol for Gun Reform
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful display of unity and determination, thousands of students converged on the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, just one week after the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which claimed 17 lives. These young activists, driven by the need for change, raised their voices in a call for…
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Why This High School Senior is Challenging the School Board Over a Rainbow Flag
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking example of student activism, a high school senior in Kansas has taken a stand against his school board after they decided to abolish a beloved tradition of painting parking spaces. This initiative, which allowed students to express their creativity, has faced an unexpected hurdle due to a rainbow flag…
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Arkansas Students Punished for Participating in Walkout – What’s Going On?
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking turn of events, a high school in Arkansas has resorted to corporal punishment against students who took part in a walkout protesting for stricter gun laws. Three students from Greenbrier High School were paddled for their participation in National Walkout Day, which lasted 17 minutes to honor the victims…
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Betsy DeVos’ Visit to Parkland High School Draws Criticism from Students
Get Pregnant Fast In a move met with significant backlash, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made an unannounced visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where a tragic mass shooting claimed 17 lives on Valentine’s Day. Announcing her intention via Twitter the night before, DeVos’s visit was notably closed to the press, raising…