Tag: gun violence
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Enough is Enough: A Call to Action on Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast Dear America, it’s time to wake up. As I sit here at my desk after another school day, I find myself scrolling through news headlines that report yet another school shooting. Each incident makes me question whether my students, my school, and my colleagues are next. It’s simply too much. Let’s stop…
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A Letter to Congress from a Survivor of Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Congress, I pen this letter in the wake of yet another devastating mass shooting, this time in Roseburg, Oregon, where ten lives were tragically lost and several others were injured. As a survivor of such an event, I feel compelled to share my story and the profound impact that gun violence…
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Why Gun Safety Must Be Part of the Playdate Conversation
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of two—my eldest is 11, and my youngest is nearly 8—I find myself reflecting on the countless playdates my children have experienced over the years. To put things into perspective, I decided to estimate the number of playdates my kids have attended. I opted for a conservative estimate of…
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Father of Shooting Victim Criticizes Trump’s Comments on Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant and powerful response, a father who lost his son to gun violence has taken issue with Donald Trump’s recent remarks regarding firearms. The Republican presidential candidate sparked outrage last week when his comments suggested a dangerous interpretation of the Second Amendment. Following backlash, Trump claimed his words were misinterpreted,…
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Why Are Guns Prioritized Over the Safety of Our Children?
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in my kitchen, surrounded by my four children, I’m filled with relief as I see my older ones return from school. Yet, my heart sinks when I hear about a shooting at a facility for individuals with disabilities in San Bernardino. Meanwhile, my youngest is on the floor, happily…
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I’m a Proud Gun Owner…And Even I Support Gun Control
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, where chaos often seems to reign, parenting has transformed into a daily challenge. We continually grapple with the concept of safety, especially when the simple joys of childhood have become sources of anxiety for many parents. It raises the question: when did places like Disneyland start to feel unsafe?…