Tag: gun violence
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Why Violent Threats Against Parkland Survivors Drive Our Call for Rational Gun Legislation
Get Pregnant Fast In recent times, a distressing pattern has emerged: a moment of optimism arises, igniting hope for change. For a fleeting day or two, we dare to breathe a sigh of relief. And then, without fail, a barrage of online trolls emerges to shatter our fleeting sense of goodness. These individuals are real,…
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Mothers Mend Things, So Let’s Tackle the Gun Violence Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we are natural fixers. We tend to bruised knees, reassemble broken action figures, and patch up our children’s favorite stuffed animals. When our kids reach out for assistance—whether it’s solving a tricky math problem or calming their fears about imaginary monsters—we step up to find answers. But we don’t just…
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Let’s Not Overlook the Survivors
Get Pregnant Fast What about the survivors? This question has been weighing heavily on my mind. After the chaos of a shooting subsides, the focus often shifts to the victims who lost their lives. But the survivors—those who witnessed the horror unfold—deserve our attention too. These are not just the individuals receiving medical care for…
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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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White Male Domestic Terrorism: The Unspoken Threat to America
Get Pregnant Fast We are facing a pressing issue, and it’s time we confront it head-on. Following the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, a disturbing reality remains unaddressed. The individual responsible for the horrific act, who killed nearly 60 people and injured over 500, is often labeled a “lone wolf.” But let’s not mince…
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Mental Illness and Violent Crime: Debunking the Myths
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared my son for school this morning, I followed my usual routine: I opened my laptop to catch up on the latest news. Unsurprisingly, the headlines were dominated by the tragic events of the previous day—a devastating attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas, where 26 innocent lives were taken and many…
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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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At Least 50 Dead and Over 400 Injured in Las Vegas Music Festival Shooting
Get Pregnant Fast As country singer Jake Turner performed, chaos erupted as the gunman, identified as 64-year-old Samuel Parker from Mesquite County, opened fire into the audience. Law enforcement described the scene as a “rapid fire barrage,” with witnesses capturing nine seconds of continuous shooting followed by a terrifying silence before more gunfire rang out.…
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New Report Highlights Dangers of Arming School Officials
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the debate around school safety has intensified, with some advocating for arming school personnel as a means to protect students. However, a new report sheds light on the potential risks associated with this approach. An investigation by the Associated Press reveals that since 2014, armed adults have been implicated…
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Why Gun Raffles for Schools or Youth Sports Should Not Exist
Get Pregnant Fast In America, it may come as a surprise to some that gun raffles have become a somewhat normal aspect of fundraising, especially in certain communities. As noted by various outlets, including the BBC, “gun sweepstakes” can start at as low as $5 per ticket, with organizations like the National Rifle Association holding…