'We strongly believe in the right of Americans, especially students in light of recent shootings in Texas, to lead a free, prosperous, and secure life,' said student organizers in Wisconsin. 'Enough is enough.' StudentsDemand
"We are walking out because we refuse to accept a country where gunfire can ring out at any moment," said student organizers in California.Students across the United States walked out of their classrooms Thursday to protest gun violence and years of inaction in Washington, D.C. they blame for allowing mass shootings to continue, like the one that killed 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School this week.At 12:00 p.m.
"We strongly believe in the right of Americans, especially students in light of recent shootings in Texas, to lead a free, prosperous, and secure life in the wealthiest nation on Earth," they wrote.
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