Tag: advocacy
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Police Respond to DREAM Kids’ Caroling at Congressional Office
Get Pregnant Fast The fate of 800,000 children hangs in the balance if the DREAM Act isn’t passed. Following President Trump’s announcement to end DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), there was significant backlash, as this decision places countless young people who are children of undocumented immigrants at risk of deportation. However, there is still…
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Tragic Shooting Incident at Florida High School: An Overview
Get Pregnant Fast Today, a devastating event unfolded at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. An active shooter was reported on campus during dismissal, prompting a lockdown as students sought safety in their classrooms. By 4:15 PM, authorities confirmed that the shooter was taken into custody. The Sun Sentinel reports that approximately 3,200…
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The Essential Guidance I Never Knew I Needed After My Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting The Essential Guidance I Never Knew I Needed After My Child’s Autism Diagnosis by Jenna Oct. 20, 2023 Throughout life, certain pieces of advice resonate deeply and linger long after they are given. There’s guidance you hold dear, and then there’s the advice you smile at politely while internally dismissing it…
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Stillbirth Stole My Son — Now I’m Advocating for Change
Read more I never anticipated that my pregnancy would end in stillbirth. Now, I’m on a mission to advocate for changes in maternal healthcare. My name is Sarah Thompson, and I want to share my journey with you. In 2022, I stood at a community rally in Washington, D.C., my voice shaking with emotion as…
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This Lollipop Captures the Urgent Need for ‘March For Our Lives’
Get Pregnant Fast A poignant moment from the recent March For Our Lives event highlights a grave reality faced by children in American schools today. During the march, a six-year-old distributed lollipops, each carrying a chilling message. This is emblematic of the necessity for movements advocating for gun control. While attending the march, librarian Sarah…
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Educator Allegedly Taped Mouth of Special Needs Student: ‘She Wouldn’t Be Silent!’
Get Pregnant Fast A special needs student may finally receive the justice she deserves after enduring years of alleged mistreatment. Emily Thompson, who has cerebral palsy, was reportedly punished for her condition by staff at her special education school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In a shocking text message sent to Emily’s mother, Sarah Thompson, a…
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Every Student Deserves Access to Public Education—Including Students with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, the right to public education is a fundamental principle that must be upheld for every student, including those with disabilities. The legal framework supporting this right is anchored in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which clearly states that “no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in…