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When it comes to gun violence, where did the outrage go?

When it comes to gun violence, where did the outrage go?

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 25, 2019 | Gun Violence Prevention, JCJ Blog

On February 14, 2018, a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. walked on campus and shot and killed 17 people, injuring 17 more. The devastating and tragic event ignited a teen-led movement — spearheaded by March for Our Lives — to...

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