Tag: legislative change
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Father of Parkland Victim Creates Heartfelt Mural to Honor His Son
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant act of remembrance, David Sanchez, father of Parkland shooting victim Alex, took to the streets over the weekend to create a striking mural dedicated to his son. Armed with a can of black paint, Sanchez painted a portrait of 17-year-old Alex alongside the powerful phrase: “We Demand Change.” A…
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7,000 Shoes Laid Out on Capitol Lawn to Highlight the Toll of Gun Violence on Children
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant display aimed at raising awareness of gun violence, 7,000 pairs of shoes were placed on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. This striking installation symbolizes the tragic loss of young lives due to gun-related incidents across the nation. Following the heartbreaking shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012,…
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Senate Unanimously Approves New Rule Allowing Newborns on the Chamber Floor
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking move for female representation in government, the Senate has unanimously approved a new rule permitting women to bring their newborns onto the chamber floor. This significant change allows female senators to breastfeed their infants while fulfilling their legislative duties, ultimately eliminating the difficult choice between childcare and professional responsibilities.…
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Child Marriage: A Hidden Crisis in America
Get Pregnant Fast Child marriage is not a distant issue relegated to foreign lands; it thrives right here in the United States, where the promise of freedom often falls short for minors. The grim reality is that many 16-year-old girls find themselves in domestic roles, changing diapers, cooking, and cleaning, often subjected to relationships with…
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Abusers Must Always Surrender Their Firearms: A Critical Step for Safety
Get Pregnant Fast This month, lawmakers in Maryland are considering legislation aimed at enhancing protections for victims of domestic violence by mandating that abusers relinquish their firearms within two days of conviction. If passed, this bill would empower judges to summon a convicted abuser back to court within five days to verify that they have…
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Widespread Protests for Gun Violence Prevention: A True Uprising
Get Pregnant Fast As lawmakers backed by gun lobbyists resort to their usual “thoughts and prayers” rhetoric following the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, students like Ava Johnson are calling out their empty promises. “Politicians sitting in their opulent offices, funded by the NRA, insist that nothing could have been done to avert this…