Tag: Gun Laws
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Students Take a Knee in Protest Against School Policy
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold display of activism, students at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta found a creative way to voice their concerns regarding gun laws during #NationalWalkoutDay. While the school district’s guidelines prohibited walkouts, approximately 600 students chose to take a knee in a powerful 17-minute demonstration instead. As the students…
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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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Nevada’s Lax Gun Laws: A Critical Discussion
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, which occurred in Las Vegas, it’s time to address the pressing issue of gun laws in America. The tragic events that unfolded at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino have drawn attention to Nevada’s notably lenient gun regulations. This is not…
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NRA Advocates for Controversial Bill Allowing Concealed Carry in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast Earlier this year, when the Secretary of Education, Mark Thompson, suggested that arming teachers could protect students from potential threats, including wildlife, the response was overwhelmingly negative. The tragic memories of school shootings like Columbine and Sandy Hook remain vivid, leading many to believe that firearms have no place in educational settings.…
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I Would Risk Everything for Your Children, But It Shouldn’t Be Necessary
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the conversation surrounding child safety has reached a critical point. As a parent, I can wholeheartedly say that I would put myself in harm’s way to protect your child. The thought brings tears to my eyes as I watch my own little one play on her mat. I cherish…
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Jimmy Kimmel Critiques Trump’s Response to Gun Violence with Heartfelt Emotion
Get Pregnant Fast In light of the tragic school shooting in Florida, many individuals are grappling with profound sadness, frustration, and a sense of helplessness. Since 2018, there have been at least 18 reported incidents of gunfire on school campuses, resulting in injuries or fatalities in eight cases. Despite this alarming trend, our government appears…
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Why Stricter Gun Laws Correlate with Lower Gun Death Rates
Get Pregnant Fast The assertion that “gun laws don’t work” frequently resurfaces during gun control discussions, particularly in the wake of nearly daily mass shootings in the United States. Before diving into the evidence supporting the effectiveness of gun legislation, let’s address a commonly cited example: Chicago. After the tragic Las Vegas shooting, White House…