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đ âThe arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.â â MLK
đ 16 yr old Young Progressive | Advocate for equity & changeâ pursuit of career in Congress
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your own point is most necessary.
I find it very interesting that idea of deregulation on businesses and more taxes.
The only thing Iâd say would be that there is more ways for billionares to own very few taxes ~
StocksâŠ. Ect
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Iâd love to chat with you some moreâ
Sure I think that the current Democratic Party is flawed.
I think the other side is worse but I donât base my opinions on democrats; rather whatâs the best focus for America.
Hence why I report the facts. We can knit pick left and right sides.
Forming yourâ
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can actually benefit the economy instead of threading the national debt. (Look at the Obama administration for my sources if you want them)
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Donât take what I had to say for granted though: there are several issues on both sides-
Itâs more easier to target democrats for one policy rather than looking at all their policies and seeing how paying for something like affordable housing can benefit the economy as well as taxing the richâ
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I really like what you had to say:
Under a balanced democratic administration although,
unemployment has been at its highest as well as education and salary.
The sources I had found them from werenât probably taking those factors into account but I see under a progressive future; better wagesâ ect
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20/20
The psychological toll of school shootings is immeasurable. Fear, trauma, and loss should never define a childâs education. Itâs time to stop prioritizing guns over lives. Protect kids, not weapons. Enough is enough
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19/20
No child should sit under a desk, texting their parents goodbye. No parent should fear sending their kid to school. My experience was a false alarm, but for millions of kids, itâs real. Weâre sacrificing an entire generation to gun violence.
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18/20
In countries like the UK and Australia, strict gun laws have nearly eradicated mass shootings. Meanwhile, America offers âthoughts and prayersâ while prioritizing the gun lobby over children. The data is clearâpolicy works, and excuses cost lives.
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17/20
Gun violence is now the #1 cause of death for children in the U.S. Not car accidents. Not disease. Guns. The GOP blocks basic reforms like universal background checks, red-flag laws, and assault weapon bans. Their inaction enables this crisis.
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16/20
Studies show communities affected by school shootings experience long-term economic and social decline. Property values drop, mental health services are overwhelmed, and families often move away, uprooting lives to escape the memory of tragedy.
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15/20
Survivors of real shootings face even greater trauma. In Parkland, Uvalde, and Sandy Hook, children lost classmates, friends, and teachers. For many, the grief and fear make returning to school impossible. Entire futures are derailed.
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14/20
Drills and false alarms condition kids to expect violence. Active shooter drills, conducted in 95% of U.S. schools, donât just teach preparednessâthey create a baseline of fear. For kids, school becomes a place to survive, not thrive.
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13/20
Even though it was a false alarm, the fear stayed with me. Experts say even perceived threats can lead to PTSD in children. For weeks, I couldnât sleep without replaying the moment I saw shadows outside the window.
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12/20
The days that followed were almost worse. I couldnât focus in class. Every loud noiseâa dropped book, a slammed doorâmade me flinch. I started mapping escape routes in every room, constantly asking myself, Where would I hide if it happened again?
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11/20
After what felt like an eternity, the lockdown ended. We found out the people outside had BB guns, not real firearms. But the relief didnât erase the terror. I felt numb, unable to process how close we had comeâor how easily things couldâve gone differently.
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10/20
I kept staring at the door, my mind racing with what ifs. What if they broke in? What if I was the first person they saw? My teacher tried to look calm, but their hands shook as they whispered for us to stay still. The terror was inescapable.
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9/20
The hallway outside creaked. Every noise felt like confirmation of our worst fears. My stomach dropped as shadows passed by the window. Were they holding guns? The room felt like it stopped breathing, and I prayed no one would see us.
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8/20
Some students texted their parents. One whispered, âI love you, Mom.â I froze, unable to move or even grab my phone. I thought about texting my family but couldnât bring myself to type. What could I say? What words could capture that fear?
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7/20
Rumors swirled. Two people were outside with guns. No one knew if they were students or strangersâor if they were coming inside. The unknown was suffocating. We only knew we had no way to protect ourselves.
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6/20
I found myself under a desk near the door and next to a window. I couldnât stop staring at the door, wondering if someone might appear. My heart pounded, my breaths were shallow, and I felt completely exposed. I thought, This canât be happening.
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5/20
When my school went into lockdown, none of us knew what was happening. The announcement was brief and terrifying: âLockdown. This is not a drill.â Everyone froze. Our teacher locked the door, and the room descended into silence and panic.
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4/20
The damage extends beyond survivors. Their classmates, teachers, and families face ripple effects. Parents live in fear of sending their kids to school, while teachers endure burnout and PTSD. A single shooting leaves entire communities fractured.
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3/20
Learning becomes nearly impossible. Studies reveal trauma disrupts memory and focusâessential skills for academic success. How can a child focus on math when every loud noise or unfamiliar face triggers the fear of another shooting?
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2/20
The emotional impact is devastating. Panic attacks, nightmares, and depression are common. Some survivors experience survivorâs guilt, wondering why they lived when others didnât. For many, the psychological wounds never fully heal.
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George Carlin will go down in comedy history for that quoteâŠ
Nice callback.
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Everyone who is narcissistic is richâŠ
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50/50
To those reading this: thank you for your time, your energy, and your belief in change. The fight ahead wonât be easy, but itâs necessary. Together, we can dismantle systems of injustice and build a future rooted in equity and hope. Letâs get to work.
âAlex McKee
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49/50
This is our moment to demand better. To reject apathy and choose action. To imagine an America where opportunity isnât a privilege, but a right. Change is hard, but complacency is harder to live with. Letâs fight for the world we deserve.
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48/50
Progress isnât linear, and setbacks are inevitable. But weâre not starting from scratch. Weâre building on the work of those who came before us. The baton has been passed to us, and itâs our turn to run.
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Remember: the systems weâre fighting against are powerful, but theyâre not invincible. Every protest, every vote, every conversation chips away at the foundation of injustice. Weâre stronger than the forces trying to hold us back.
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To anyone whoâs ever felt powerless: youâre not alone. Movements are built on the collective strength of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. You have a role in this fight, and your voice matters more than they want you to believe.
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45/50
This fight isnât just political; itâs personal. Itâs about the single mother working two jobs, the student drowning in debt, the community displaced by a hurricane. Itâs about all of usâand what kind of future we want to leave behind.
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For too long, weâve let the GOP and their allies profit off division and fear. Theyâve told us inequality is inevitable, that thereâs no alternative. But theyâre wrong. Another world is possibleâone built on equity, compassion, and justice.
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43/50
For those who ask, âWhat can I do?â Start small. Call your representatives. Volunteer for organizations fighting for justice. Amplify marginalized voices. And above all, donât give up. Change doesnât come overnight, but it does come.
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42/50
The road to that America isnât easy. It requires dismantling white supremacy, holding corporations accountable, and fighting voter suppression. But every step we take matters. Every policy we pass, every vote we cast, brings us closer.
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41/50
Itâs a country where we prioritize people over profit. Where the air is clean, the water is safe, and the planet is habitable for future generations. Where justice is more than a wordâitâs a reality for everyone, not just the privileged few.
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What does âbetterâ look like? Itâs an America where every child, no matter their race or zip code, gets a quality education. Where no one dies because they couldnât afford a doctor. Where your vote matters, and your voice is heard.
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Itâs on all of us to fight. To organize. To vote. To call out injustice whenever we see it. Because the systems weâve discussed arenât brokenâtheyâre working exactly as they were designed. The work is dismantling them and building something better.
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Some will say, âThis is impossible.â But history shows otherwise. Civil rights didnât come easily. Womenâs suffrage wasnât handed over. Workers didnât win the 40-hour work week by asking nicely. Change happens when we demand it and refuse to stop.
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And we need to tax the rich. Not as a punishment, but as a responsibility. For decades, billionaires have hoarded wealth while infrastructure crumbles, schools collapse, and millions go hungry. A fair tax system isnât radicalâitâs justice.
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End Citizens United. Money isnât speech, and corporations arenât people. Every dollar spent by lobbyists is a dollar stealing your voice. Real campaign finance reform is the key to breaking the cycle of corruption in Washington.
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But none of this happens without dismantling the systems that protect the status quo. Billionaires and corporations spend billions lobbying Congress to block progress. The GOP is their ally, but theyâre not alone. Change requires accountability across the board.
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Now, letâs connect these solutions. A Green New Deal creates millions of union jobs, which can lift people out of poverty. Universal healthcare reduces financial stress, making communities healthier. Fully funded schools produce the next generation of leaders.
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The climate crisis demands bold action. Invest in renewable energy, implement a carbon tax, and end subsidies for fossil fuels. The Green New Deal isnât radical; itâs survival. Without it, the poorest communities will continue to pay the highest price.
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Voting rights are the foundation of democracy. To protect them, we must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. End gerrymandering with independent commissions. Make Election Day a federal holiday. Your vote should count as much as a billionaireâs.
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For mass incarceration, abolish mandatory minimums and end cash bail. These policies criminalize poverty, not crime. Invest in rehabilitation, education, and reentry programs. Punishment doesnât solve crimeâopportunity does.