Tag: mass shootings
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We Mothers Live in Fear
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, America has been confronted with the harsh reality of mass shootings. Each incident etches itself into our collective memory, reducing once-vibrant towns to mere names: Columbine, Sandy Hook, Orlando. These places, often celebrated for their family-friendly environments, now serve as grim reminders of the violence that lurks in our…
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Stop. Drop. And Play Dead
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, while I was at the gym, I took a moment to catch my breath between sets during a grueling leg workout. Let’s be honest—it was tough because it was leg day. As I sipped from my water bottle, an unsettling thought crossed my mind: “If an active shooter…
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Teaching Our Children How to Stay Safe During Mass Shootings
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, mass shootings have become a tragic commonality in our society. With incidents like the alarming attack at an elementary school in Townville, South Carolina, and other horrific events across the country, it’s crucial for parents to equip their children with knowledge about personal safety. Having previously taught seventh-grade language…
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How to Reach Out to All 535 Members of Congress About Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking move, a prominent magazine recently shared the contact information for every member of Congress, encouraging readers to express their concerns about gun violence. Following the tragic mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, the Editorial Director, Alex Turner, felt it was essential to take action beyond simply reporting…
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Pro-Gun Politicians Extend Condolences to Victims: A Hypocritical Gesture
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of a devastating tragedy that claimed numerous lives, sentiments like “Thoughts for Orlando” have flooded social media. While it’s entirely appropriate to express compassion and support, it’s troubling when politicians who hold the power to enact change simply resort to tweets after horrific events. It’s particularly disheartening to see…
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A Reporter’s Eye-Opening Experience: Buying an AR-15 in Just 7 Minutes
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking investigation, Jenna Marks, a reporter for the Denver Gazette, aimed to uncover the ease of purchasing a semi-automatic weapon in the United States. Her findings? It took her a mere seven minutes to walk into a gun shop and buy an AR-15, the firearm often linked to mass shootings.…