Topic: school shootings

Atlanta Teen Shot In The Head At Middle School And Please God We Need Gun Control

Just another Thursday here at the Mommyish offices as each and every day we bring you the latest in shootings that are becoming a more or less daily occurrence in our great nation. Today’s horror and tragedy comes from Atlanta, Georgia where a 14-year-old kid was shot in the head at his middle school. More »

Parents Have A New Ally In The Battle Against Gun Violence – Gabby Giffords Launches Anti-Gun Campaign

Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly have a big announcement to make. The national figures have chosen to take their careers in a new direction, but one that seems incredibly fitting. Today, they announced a new campaign to combat the gun rights lobby in our government and to look for solutions to gun violence. And I just have to say that as a parent, I’m thankful to this extraordinary couple for stepping forward and taking the lead on such an important political issue in our country. More »

Not A Solution: Parents Send Sixth Grader To School With A Gun For ‘Protection’ After Newtown Shooting

The most irresponsible reaction to the Newtown, Connecticut shooting we’ve seen yet… More »

Still No Known Motive In Horrific Massacre Of 20 Children In Newtown,Connecticut

I can’t imagine that piecing together a motive will provide any comfort to these families or all of us that grieve for and with them. More »