All posts tagged "gun violence"
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Carinn Jade | May 8, 2013
Suspension Of Pencil ‘Weapon’ Wielding Boy Makes Me Want To Put Driver Elementary School In Time-Out
I might not understand gun culture, but I do understand common sense -- possibly unlike Driver Elementary School...
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Amanda Low | April 13, 2013
Glee School Violence Episode Offends Newtown Residents
Historically, Glee's script has run parallel to current issues, which I think jump starts interesting conversations among viewers....
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Lindsay Cross | March 22, 2013
1-Year-Old Senselessly Shot In The Head By Kids And I’m A Sobbing Mess
A 1-year-old little boy has been fatally shot in Brunswick, Georgia. And it is worth warning that...
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Eve Vawter | March 16, 2013
This Is Why Lupe Fiasco Is Freakin’ Amazing – His Song To Honor Baby Killed During Diaper Change
Lupe Fiasco recorded a song for Jonylah Watkins , the 6-month-old infant shot and killed during...
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Lindsay Cross | March 12, 2013
Erect A New Place In Hell For The Person Who Fatally Shot A Baby Mid-Diaper Change
The tragedies of gun violence in Chicago continue their downward spiral to depressing new lows. After the national...
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Lindsay Cross | February 27, 2013
Grandmother Calmly Picks Up Grandchildren Before Committing Double Murder Suicide
It is a disturbing story, the likes of which I have never seen in my time covering families,...
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Maria Guido | February 23, 2013
Public Schools Installing ‘Panic Buttons’ Are Definitely A Sign Of The Times
Public schools in Marietta, Georgia have added "panic buttons" as a response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook...
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Lindsay Cross | February 19, 2013
Police May Know Adam Lanza’s Chilling Motive For The Sandy Hook Massacre
In the months since the Newtown shooting, police believe that they have begun to piece together details about...
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Lindsay Cross | February 18, 2013
18-Year-Old Mother Fatally Shot — Hours After Her Sister Attends President Obama’s Gun Control Speech
Janay McFarlane was visiting her family and friends in North Chicago. She was 18 years old, walking down...
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Lindsay Cross | February 12, 2013
Violent Media & Kids: Censors Aren’t The Solution, We Need Better Parenting
When it comes to addressing the tragic episodes of gun violence across our country, there seems to be...
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Maria Guido | February 10, 2013
Realistic School Shooting Drills Are Seriously Going Overboard
Shooting sprees and mass gun violence in schools have prompted some schools to implement shooting drills, preparing kids...
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Lindsay Cross | February 8, 2013
22-Year-Old Mom Of Three Tragically Shoots Her Children Before Committing Suicide
Mayra Perez is the latest tragedy in a long line of tragedies that have been plaguing our country....
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Lindsay Cross | February 4, 2013
Oklahoma Teen Tragically Commits Suicide In The School Bathroom, Entire Student Body Likely In Shock
At 8:35 this morning, a freshman at Coweta Intermediate School in Oklahoma went into the bathroom and fatally...
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Lindsay Cross | January 30, 2013
Guilty By Association? Hanging Out With ‘The Wrong Crowd’ Doesn’t Justify A Teen’s Murder
Let's talk for a bit about responsibility. Specifically, let's talk about the responsibility each individual has to keep...