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Tragic School Shootings Brings Out a Certain Type of Media Misery Merchant -- Like This One Who Just Pitched Me

I don't think I'm much better than other media tragedy merchants. But at least I'm not sending out PR pitches inspired by the Connecticut shooting today. Let's discuss.
Mandy in
Issues, school shootings, media

Dec 14, 2012 at 3:00pm | 215 comments

school shootings

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Tragedy in Connecticut

Step one: Hug my kid. Step two: Ask him what he knows about today's events. Step three: Let him know that he is safe and loved.
Somer Sherwood in
Family Drama, school shootings, gun violence, parenting, talking to kids

Dec 14, 2012 at 5:00pm | 77 comments

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It Happened To Me Contest Entry: I Had A Plan To Take A Gun To School

It was easier for me to get my hands on a gun than it was to get help from any adult at school.
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It Happened To Me, ihtm contest, ihtm raw, guns, gun violence, high school, school shootings

Feb 13, 2013 at 3:30pm | 66 comments

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Lockdown Lifestyle: How To Make Your Child More Comfortable as They Wait To Be Shot

This Deluxe Classroom Lockdown Kit has everything your child needs to stay warm, cozy and entertained while a deranged lunatic roams the halls of their school.
Carolyn Castiglia in
Issues, school, school shootings, lockdown, satire

Jan 17, 2013 at 4:00pm | 49 comments