Today a science teacher in an Indiana middle school averted a potential mass shooting situation when a 7th grader came back to class with two handguns. Apparently he nailed the kid in the head with a basketball, then tackled him. The teacher was shot three times, but appears to be in good condition. I haven't … Continue reading May 25: more gun violence in schools
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April 22: Another Day, Another Mass Shooting
James Shaw, Jr is a hero. He hit a guy armed with an AR-15 with a swinging door, then wrestled the gun away from him, in the process severely burning his hand and likely saving the lives of many people in a Waffle House. Based on his press conference, he doesn't seem to like the … Continue reading April 22: Another Day, Another Mass Shooting
March 24: March for Our Lives
We woke up early today - up by 8 am - to go down to Harriet Island and march with kids from around the state to the capitol in support of common sense gun legislation. Dak dropped Anders and me off, and we met with kids and teachers from his school. We marched across the … Continue reading March 24: March for Our Lives
March 14: Walkouts Everywhere
Kids at our school joined kids across the country and world in walking out to protest gun violence and call for more gun safety. My son's school took part, as well, and I'm glad they did. Students and young people have been at the forefront of social movements forever. They have energy and unbridled passion, … Continue reading March 14: Walkouts Everywhere
February 17: Ready for Action
I spent the day with Annika at her basketball tournament today. This was her first year playing, but she was on a team with a lot of super-talented kids who have obviously been playing basketball for years already, so while she practiced hard, she didn't get much playing time in the tougher games today. She … Continue reading February 17: Ready for Action
February 16: Still Angry
This is the angriest I've ever been about a news story - I'm referring to the mass murder of school children in Florida. In the past, I've been mainly shocked or sad. I remember how we watched tv and talked about Columbine with eyes wide and mouths open with shock. It seemed unthinkable. When the … Continue reading February 16: Still Angry
February 14: Valentine’s Day Massacre
Warning: this gets sweary. As it should. I am so over the disingenuous arguments made by ammosexuals following a mass murder of CHILDREN. "It's a right... you're never going to get rid of them... we need them for protection... blah blah blah" Seriously go fuck yourselves. I'm pissed. I went and I did what everyone … Continue reading February 14: Valentine’s Day Massacre
Adventures in Distraction 