Tag: gun control
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Why It’s Misguided to Compare Gun Deaths and Car Deaths
Get Pregnant Fast Every time a mass shooting occurs, the conversation around gun control reignites, often leading to predictable arguments. I’ve engaged in these discussions so many times that I feel I could navigate the debate blindfolded. Yet, we find ourselves back at the same crossroads once more. One recurring argument is that cars kill…
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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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Surviving Gun Violence: A Personal Reflection on Luck and Loss
Get Pregnant Fast In recent decades, laws regarding seat belts, drunk driving, and smoking restrictions have undoubtedly saved countless lives. Yet, the issue of gun violence remains a pervasive challenge that society continues to grapple with. In October 2006, while traveling abroad, I found myself in a terrifying situation that would stay with me forever.…
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I Survived the Las Vegas Shooting: My Perspective on Gun Control
Get Pregnant Fast As a survivor of the Las Vegas shooting, a history educator, and a political science graduate, I believe I have a valuable perspective on the ongoing gun control debate. While you may hold differing views, I urge you to continue reading before retreating back to your comfort zone where challenging opinions are…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Collaborates with Ben Platt on an Emotional Anthem Inspired by Parkland
Get Pregnant Fast Prepare to shed some tears before you dive into the video below. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind “Hamilton,” has joined forces with Broadway sensation Ben Platt to create a poignant song centered around gun control and the courageous youth spearheading this vital movement in America. Trust me, get those tissues ready—it’s a…
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A 12-Year-Old Girl Involved in a School Shooting with a Semiautomatic Weapon
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that has shaken the community, a middle school student was involved in a shooting at Sal Castro Middle School in Los Angeles yesterday morning. The shooter, only 12 years old, accidentally discharged a semiautomatic handgun, injuring two classmates. While initial assumptions leaned towards this being a targeted attack,…
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Teen Hero Shot Five Times While Protecting Classmates During Parkland Shooting
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, stories of extraordinary bravery have surfaced, none more poignant than that of 16-year-old Jake Thompson. As the chaos unfolded, Jake bravely ran into a classroom just as the gunman began firing indiscriminately down the hallway. According to eyewitness accounts,…