Tag: mass shootings
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Tired of Mass Shootings? So Are We. Let’s Take Action.
Get Pregnant Fast In Texas, 27 lives were lost, and 27 more were injured. Just over a month ago, in Las Vegas, 58 people were killed and more than 500 were hurt. Here’s the familiar refrain: Thoughts and prayers. Things will never improve. After Sandy Hook, we lost all hope for change. Now isn’t the…
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Understanding the AR-15: Essential Insights
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a machine gun! No, it’s not! It should only be for military use! On the contrary, I use mine for hunting! We should ban them! But why? Handguns are statistically more dangerous! Is your mind reeling like mine? As someone who didn’t grow up around firearms, navigating the tumultuous landscape of…
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Nobody Would Have Been Surprised If I Had Died
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast It all begins somewhere, often within the confines of a home. I know firsthand what a mass shooter can resemble. The first time I encountered him, I was just 13. The dawn had yet to break, and I was dressed in my track uniform. As I poured myself a bowl of…
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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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As a Military Veteran, I Reject the ‘F*ck You, I Like Guns’ Mentality
Get Pregnant Fast America, it’s time for a real conversation. Let’s drop the pretenses and address the issues we’re facing without delusion. The truth is, we’re failing as a society, and it’s imperative that we do better. Lives are at stake. At this alarming rate, it’s not a matter of if your children or mine…
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Let’s Not Overlook the Survivors
Get Pregnant Fast What about the survivors? This question has been weighing heavily on my mind. After the chaos of a shooting subsides, the focus often shifts to the victims who lost their lives. But the survivors—those who witnessed the horror unfold—deserve our attention too. These are not just the individuals receiving medical care for…
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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…
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White Male Domestic Terrorism: The Unspoken Threat to America
Get Pregnant Fast We are facing a pressing issue, and it’s time we confront it head-on. Following the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, a disturbing reality remains unaddressed. The individual responsible for the horrific act, who killed nearly 60 people and injured over 500, is often labeled a “lone wolf.” But let’s not mince…
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America 2018: Elementary School Installs Bulletproof Shelters
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking move, schools in the U.S. are resorting to extreme measures to address the alarming frequency of gun violence. With mass shootings becoming a tragic norm, one elementary school in Oklahoma has decided to install bulletproof shelters in classrooms, cafeterias, and gyms, a proposal that seems to fly in the…