Tag: youth activism
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Wisconsin Students Embark on 50-Mile March to Combat Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast The March For Our Lives movement is far from over, thanks to the dedication of 50 high school students from Wisconsin. This past Saturday’s event was powerful, but a group of determined teens is setting out on a 50-mile journey from Madison to Janesville, the hometown of U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan.…
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Florida Shooting Survivor Confronts Trump and the NRA: ‘We Call BS!’
Get Pregnant Fast At a rally in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a brave 17-year-old high school student from Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Ava Martinez, delivered a powerful address aimed at U.S. lawmakers, urging them to reconsider gun control laws in the wake of a tragic mass shooting at her school. “Every single person up here today should…
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Cub Scout Expelled from Den for Challenging Senator on Gun Control
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where political discourse can often feel polarized, an 11-year-old boy from Colorado has taken a stand that many adults might hesitate to embrace. Young Ethan Thompson found himself expelled from his Cub Scout den after he posed some tough questions to state senator Laura Greene regarding her positions on…
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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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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…