Tag: student advocacy
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Parkland Survivors Witness Florida Lawmakers Dismiss Assault Weapons Ban
Get Pregnant Fast On Tuesday, the Florida House of Representatives began its session with a somber prayer for the 17 lives lost in the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. However, moments later, they voted against a critical proposal aimed at banning AR-15 rifles, other assault-style weapons, and high-capacity magazines…
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14-Year-Old Activist Persuades School to Offer Free Period Products in Restrooms
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of navigating the complexities of adolescence, one 14-year-old has taken the initiative to address a pressing issue that affects many young girls: access to menstrual products. Meet Emily Carter, an eighth-grader at Bayview Middle School in Mercer Island, Washington. After experiencing the frustration of searching for a pad or…