It’s Time for Parents to Protest
As kids across America participated in #NationalWalkoutDay, some were slapped with suspensions. What should grownups do about it? Take them to school.
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Trump’s Call For a Bump Stock Ban Is B.S.
Outlawing the accessories that turn semi-automatic rifles into military-grade weapons won't hurt the NRA's bottom line. It won't stop mass shootings either. A gun expert explains.
It’s Time to Scare the NRA
Politicians defending guns rights are driven by money. But with the galvanized outcry after Parkland, it's time to motivate them with fear.
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Dear Julie: “Can I Overlook the Pro-Gun Stance of My Childhood Friends?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper shares some sense about second amendment supporters and how to handle the always-vague drama queen.
My High School Faked a Massacre
After Columbine, the writer participated in what was then a rare simulated shooter drill. Today, they're an all-too-common practice even preschoolers are subjected to.
Is There a “Right” Way to Teach Children About Guns?
For some Americans, feelings about firearms can be complicated. But for mothers, including this writer, fearing their deadly consequences is not.