Tag: gun control
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Trump Claims ‘Hundreds More’ Would Have Died in Texas with Stricter Gun Laws
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump asserted that if gun control measures had been more stringent, the tragic shooting in Texas would have resulted in “hundreds more” fatalities. This assertion came during a press conference where he was questioned about the implications of gun laws following the Sutherland Springs church…
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Attention, Americans: It’s Time to Confront the School Shooting Crisis in Our Nation
Get Pregnant Fast As I drove past a local school recently, a troubling thought crossed my mind: “It’s been a while since we’ve had a school shooting.” But then I quickly reminded myself, “Of course, schools have been closed for the summer.” The casualness of this internal dialogue is deeply unsettling. What’s even more alarming…
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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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Gun Sellers, Manufacturers, and Their Insurers: It’s Time to Step Up
Get Pregnant Fast I recall the experience of searching for an obstetrician when I was expecting my first child. I was naïve enough to think I could just find a doctor for my reproductive health. However, it turns out I needed someone specifically trained to handle childbirth—a whole different ball game. What sets this apart…
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I’ll Stop Being ‘Political’ When I Can Stop Fearing for My Kids’ Safety
Get Pregnant Fast On December 14, 2012, a tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School claimed the lives of 20 innocent children. Since that day, gun violence has continued to take a heavy toll, with 338 mass shootings reported in just the year 2017 alone. In the aftermath of Sandy Hook, many believed this…
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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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Mental Illness and Violent Crime: A Misunderstood Connection That Fuels Stigma
Get Pregnant Fast I woke up yesterday to the soft patter of my daughter’s feet, her little frame wriggling into my bed. As we nestled together in the quiet darkness, a wave of warmth washed over me. Today, I thought, would be a good day. But then I turned on the news: Another mass shooting…
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The U.S. Could Gain Significantly from Sweden’s Gun Control Policies
Get Pregnant Fast Three months ago, my family and I made the transition from North Carolina to Gothenburg, Sweden. While I looked forward to exploring a new culture with my partner and our two young children, I was unprepared for the profound sense of security that came from living in a nation that prioritizes gun…