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Learning How to Let Go

First, take a deep breath. This one is for the control freak that has to have their hand in everything or nothing will go right. I think it is time to step back and reevaluate. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to control a situation. What would happen to the world if there were no controlContinue reading “Learning How to Let Go”

How Can We Prevent the Military’s Rising Suicide Rates?

Our military personnel put themselves in harm’s way to protect our nation. The activities they engage in often leave deep scars, both mentally and physically. In 2019, there were 130 suicides per day and, of those 130 suicides, “17 of those lives lost were Veterans”. From 2001 to 2019, “the rate of suicide among VeteransContinue reading “How Can We Prevent the Military’s Rising Suicide Rates?”

Guns: The Leading Cause of Death for Children and Teens in 2020

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that gun-related injuries overtook car crashes and became the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in 2020. Firearm-related deaths among those ages 1-19 rose nearly 30% from 2019 to 2020, the analysis says, more than doubling the increase of the general population. TheContinue reading “Guns: The Leading Cause of Death for Children and Teens in 2020”

Brooklyn Subway Shooting in Sunset Park

On this past Tuesday afternoon, approximately 10 Brooklyn subway riders were shot by a man wearing a gas mask who tossed two smoke canisters in the train car to distract a huge crowd before opening fire with a handgun. While the car filled with smoke, he fired at least 33 times, according to NYPD Chief JamesContinue reading “Brooklyn Subway Shooting in Sunset Park”

Sandy Hook Families Settle With Remington

On Tuesday, the families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting announced that they have agreed to a $73 million settlement against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six teachers in 2012. Remington’s insurers have all agreed to pay the total due to the suit whichContinue reading “Sandy Hook Families Settle With Remington”

Oxford School Shooting: The Latest in Many

Ethan Crumbley, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder and terrorism in connection with a shooting at a Michigan high school that killed four other students and injured several more. Crumbley was charged as an adult with a slew of offenses, including murder, attempted murder, and terrorism resulting in death. Last Tuesday, Crumbley enteredContinue reading “Oxford School Shooting: The Latest in Many”

A Breakdown of ‘Jake’s Law’ in Arizona

On March 3rd 2020, Governor Ducey of Arizona signed S.B. 1523, also known as ‘Jake’s Law,’ into law. Jake’s Law was signed this past Tuesday due to Jake Machovsky’s suicide in 2016. This bill was introduced so that health care providers would be mandated to not only coverphysical health related issues but to also coverContinue reading “A Breakdown of ‘Jake’s Law’ in Arizona”