Tag: gun control
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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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Arming Teachers: A Dangerous Misstep in Addressing School Shootings
Get Pregnant Fast I was in the classroom when the Columbine High School tragedy unfolded. One of my students rushed in during class, turning on the TV to reveal the horrifying scene. We watched in disbelief as footage of terrified children streaming out of the school appeared on the screen, some covered in the blood…
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Teachers Use #ArmMeWith to Share Their Real Needs
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, President Trump proposed that educators should receive training to carry firearms in their classrooms. However, teachers across the nation are responding with a powerful counter-movement known as #ArmMeWith, emphasizing that their true needs extend far beyond being armed with…
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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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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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Armed Security Officer at School Did Not Enter During Florida Shooting Incident
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, discussions on arming educators have gained traction, fueled by comments from various lawmakers, including the President. However, recent revelations regarding the armed deputy assigned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Samuel Greene, who did not enter the building during the attack,…
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Trump Claims He Would Have ‘Charged In’ to Stop Parkland Shooter
Get Pregnant Fast During a recent gathering of governors at the White House, former President Donald Trump made some audacious claims regarding the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He asserted that he would have bravely “charged in” to confront the shooter, even without a weapon. “You don’t know until you test it,…
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Guns Are Now the Third Leading Cause of Death Among U.S. Children
Get Pregnant Fast In the United States, firearms are responsible for nearly 1,300 child fatalities each year. The terms “gun control” elicit fear for many gun enthusiasts and the NRA, yet the conversation often overlooks a critical point: most responsible gun owners advocate for gun safety measures, not outright control. Initiatives like comprehensive background checks,…
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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…