This is a letter written by Joaquin Oliver to a US gun owner. He was 12 years old.
5 years and 2 days later, Joaquin would be killed in a school shooting in Parkland, FL.
One of the most haunting things I’ve ever read.
Delivering for @cityofalameda! My first bill signed will green light the development of 589 housing units, over 4 acres of waterfront parks, the completion of the Bay Trail and over 13 acres of public submerged lands that can be used as a public marina.
It’s 2023, and I’m shocked we even have to say this… slavery did NOT BENEFIT Black people. This country was built on our backs — America benefitted from Black people. ✊🏾
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Reminder: In 75% of youth firearm suicides for which the gun storage method could be identified, the gun was stored loaded & unlocked.
If you're at @SafeKids’ Childhood Injury Prevention Convention this weekend, make sure to learn more about @bradybuzz’s work to #EndFamilyFire.
Children deserve to be safe at school.
Funds from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act can help make that a reality—and Matthew McConaughey's new #GreenlightsGrantInitiative is a bridge to get there.
Thank you, @McConaughey, for your leadership on gun violence prevention.
How many more children are we willing to sacrifice? Pass Ethan's Law and let our children live. California toddler kills 1-year-old sister with handgun found in home, police say https://t.co/aRrdc1cLFE via @CBSNews
In Florida, someone is killed with a gun every 3 hours. That’s unacceptable.
At the Walk for Justice today in Miami, @DebbieForFL declared enough is enough.
GIFFORDS Florida is proud to march alongside leaders like Romania Dukes, who will always fight for Floridians’ safety.
For anyone in the education sector seeking to learn more about mental health support training, there's an incredible in-person and virtual teacher training occurring at the @GeffenAcademy put on by the amazing @RossESzabo from July 17th - 21st. You can register through the link below: https://t.co/93dtphii4s
LET’S SEE IF THE MEDIA GIVES THIS THE ATTENTION THEY GAVE 5 WHITE MISSING BILLIONAIRES IN A SUBMARINE
Miss Carlee Russell was abducted on 7/13/23 off of Interstate 459 South, mile marker 11, Exit 10 around the vicinity of Hoover High School area around 9:30pm-10:00pm in Hoover, Alabama.
Carlee is about 5’5 and 150-160lbs.
Her red Mercedes was left on the side of the interstate with all of her belongings, purse, cell phone and other items.
She stopped because she saw a baby or child on the side of the interstate. She called 911 and family members to let them know. The last person she was on the phone with heard screams.
If you have any information about her whereabouts please contact law enforcement- the Hoover Police Department.
Information posted below are from the family:
“Friends and family whatever city or state you’re in I would like to have someone spearhead search parties.
Please contact me Talitha at 1-205-401-3365 or Carlos at 205-396-6160.
Thank you and we are not receiving any negative thoughts. God is faithful and Carlee will be found safe and free from all hurt, harm and danger🙏🏾🙏🏾Lord I’m trusting you with my whole heart!!🙏🏾🙏🏾”
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This summer, I am gifting 8 educators with a free energy leadership assessment. It helps you to see your strengths and your blind spots. No commitments, no gimmicks, no surprises. Just a little gift to my personal heroes! Sign up here! https://t.co/CJuQ16zWrG
June was Gun Violence Awareness month, but really, every month should be until we have just laws and restrictions in place. I believe that educators have a vital role in this movement. Please check out my latest blog post to see why. https://t.co/21Q37EbRnV
June was Gun Violence Awareness month, but really, every month should be until we have just laws and restrictions in place. I believe that educators have a vital role in this movement. Please check out my latest blog post to see why. https://t.co/21Q37EbRnV
June was Gun Violence Awareness month, but really, every month should be until we have just laws and restrictions in place. I believe that educators have a vital role in this movement. Please check out my latest blog post to see why. https://t.co/21Q37EbRnV
Due to a fight over *JET SKIS* a 7-year-old was shot to death in Florida.
Permitless carry went into effect in Florida last week, meaning there’s no background check or safety training required to carry a loaded handgun in public. https://t.co/nFIg52mPIy
Back to work in DC advocating with @aidsunited as a member of their Public Policy Council to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia and help ensure people living with HIV have a life worth loving!
Akira Ross, a 24-year-old Black queer woman, was traveling with her partner Tanya on June 2 when she was shot and killed at a gas station in Texas by a 23-year-old white man who yelled a homophobic slur at her. https://t.co/5YSC2dp5Mr