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Change the Ref made Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper to Call Out Inaction on Gun Violence adage.com/creativity/w... #Video #Politics

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Joaquin Oliver’s Parents Turn “Thoughts and Prayers” into Toilet Paper to Call Out Hypocrisy of Gun Violence www.lbbonline.com/news/joaquin...

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This is what I was doing this day 2017- now I am headed back to DC to lobby for Ethan’s Law. Some days I still wake up thinking how is this my life 💔

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Real-time U.S. gun violence statistics for 2025, as of February 24th: •2,055 gun deaths •3,409 gun injuries •37 mass shootings •1 mass murder •106 children (0-11) shot •475 teenagers (12-17) shot •170 defensive use incidents •187 unintentional shootings •82 murder-suicides 🔗 Gun Violence Archive

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Gun violence does not end once the shots stop ringing. Though Anne Marie Hochhalter lived for nearly 26 more years after Columbine, the mass shooting is still the reason why she is no longer here. May Anne Marie be remembered for her fierce strength and generous heart.

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Joaquin will grow new wings 🪽

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Closing Night Tonight ✨ Wooly Mammoth Theatre woollymammoth.net Washington, DC

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7 years after Parkland, Oliver family continues push for change with DC exhibit: ‘We keep going’ www.local10.com/news/local/2...

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Everyday we fight to honor Joaquin and the 16 other lives taken in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting. We remember their names, their stories, and the lasting impact they had on all who knew them. May their memory inspire us to continue fighting for change and justice.

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School shooting game necessary to raise awareness on gun violence www.ramaponews.com/2025/02/13/s...

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This mother won’t stop calling out injustice. Come and visit Patricia Oliver’s exhibit at Woolly Mammoth. Until February 16th Wooly Mammoth Theatre woollymammoth.net Washington, DC

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Big thanks to @jimacosta.bsky.social coming out to Woolly Mammoth to experience Guac! A Father’s Love for his Son Takes the Stage: jimacosta.substack.com/p/a-fathers-...

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Get your tickets for GUAC now through February 16th! Wooly Mammoth Theatre woollymammoth.net Washington, DC 📸 Cameron Whitman

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‘GUAC’ at Woolly Mammoth Uses Art to Advocate for Gun Reform georgetowner.com/articles/202...

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Two worlds collide—Joaquin Oliver with a special guest… where vision continues to meet artistry. Can you guess the special guest joining us on February 14th?

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Finding out that “pro-life” politicians support the dismantling of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention

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This video game offers a harsh wake-up call around school shootings www.intomore.com/culture/this...

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GUAC: A Father’s Grief, A Nation’s Wake-Up Call - thehilltoponline.com/2025/02/03/g...

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GUAC: A Father’s Grief, A Nation’s Wake-Up Call - thehilltoponline.com/2025/02/03/g...

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Manuel Oliver Shares the Story of His Son's Tragic Death at Parkland www.embracing-arlington-arts.org/media

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Feb 14, 2025 is the 7-yr mark of the Parkland tragedy. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company with @ChangetheRef.bsky.social present @MOliverOO.bsky.social GUAC. GUAC is a raw, heartfelt story about an immigrant family in search of the American Dream only to be confronted by a uniquely American Nightmare.

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Two worlds collide—Joaquin Oliver with a special guest… where vision continues to meet artistry. Stay tuned for something unforgettable.

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Today marks seven years… Pls take a moment to say his name. It’s heartbreaking that in a matter of seconds the gun owner could have saved Ethan’s life. Instead in seconds my child was killed.

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Today marks seven years since Ethan Song tragically lost his life because of an unsecured firearm. His family has kept his legacy alive through #EthansLaw (federal legislation that requires safe storage of firearms), & through honoring other causes that were important to him.

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Review: GUAC At Woolly Mammoth www.broadwayworld.com/washington-d...

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Thank you Peace for DC for joining us tonight at GUAC! “Launched in 2021, Peace For DC galvanizes community-based organizations, philanthropy, experts, and policymakers in a collective effort to reduce gun violence in the District neighborhoods with the highest rates of violence.“

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A shooting victim’s papi turns to art and action in ‘GUAC’ at Woolly Mammoth dctheaterarts.org/2025/01/29/a...

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ENOUGH! Plays To End Gun Violence is now accepting submissions from young writers nationwide for 10 minute plays confronting the gun violence epidemic. Join the movement for change AND get your unique voice heard in performances across the country! Go to enoughplays.com for more information!

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Do not miss the opportunity to see this powerful love letter from a father to his son Joaquin Oliver 🧡🥑🌻

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Tonight is opening night! Get your tickets for GUAC now. JANUARY 25TH - FEBRUARY 16TH Wooly Mammoth Theatre woollymammoth.net Washington, DC.

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Get your tickets for GUAC now. JANUARY 25TH - FEBRUARY 16TH Wooly Mammoth Theatre woollymammoth.net Washington, DC.

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Get your tickets for GUAC now. JANUARY 25TH - FEBRUARY 16TH Wooly Mammoth Theatre woollymammoth.net Washington, DC.

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The student killed by a fellow classmate at Antioch High School has been identified as 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante. “She was my girl” said Josselin’s heartbroken aunt. You don’t have to wait until you lose the Josselin in your life before you start fighting against gun violence.

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‘I’m doing something with my misery’: a Parkland parent takes his grief to the stage Manuel Oliver’s son was murdered at school in 2018 and he’s been telling his devastating story at theatres across the US www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...

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This isn’t the speech America heard, it’s the one America needs. You heard it from the President, now it’s time to hear from Joaquin. Get your tickets for GUAC now at woollymammoth.net

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This isn’t the oath America heard, it’s the one America needs. As he swears to protect the nation, we ask: who will protect our kids? Learn how you can support change at changetheref.org and get your tickets for GUAC now at woollymammoth.net.

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Martin Luther King Jr. will forever be remembered as a trailblazer for justice who inspired many, including our son Joaquin Oliver. Joaquin included this quote in a Black Lives Matter protest after MLK had been gunned down— and just years before Joaquin himself, became a victim of gun violence.

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On Valentine’s Day in 2018, Joaquin Oliver was killed by TikTok in his school. Oh wait, that was an AR-15.

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Congress wants to drop a high capacity social platform but not high capacity magazines? 116 Million Americans will lose their beloved social media network but they’d rather not lose their lives due to a lack of gun legislation. Tick tock.Tick tock. Time is running out. Go to changetheref.org

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Who needs to worry about data privacy concerns when you’re dead? Over 16,000 people died by gun violence in 2024. We can live without a social media platform but we can’t live without strong gun legislation. Tick tock. Tick tock. Time is running out. Go to changetheref.org to donate.

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Congress wants TikTok to disappear but what about ghost guns? 116 million Americans will lose a popular platform soon but they’d rather not lose their lives to senseless gun violence. Tick tock. Tick tock. Time is running out. Go to changetheref.org to donate

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Congress is worried about China stealing our personal information? What about AR-15s stealing people’s lives? We can live without a social media platform but we can’t live without gun legislation. Tick tock. Tick tock. Time is running out. Go to changetheref.org to donate.

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Just months ago, we ate in Coquette Brasserie in North Hills, after our Raleigh stop for #Guacathon2024. Last night, 26-year-old Jonathan Schaffer was fatally shot. Restaurant workers remember Jonathan for his kindness. www.wral.com/news/local/l...

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On Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we reflect on his powerful words that impacted Joaquin: ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’ Today, let us recommit to his vision of equality, standing together against injustice in all its forms, wherever it exists.

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From being labeled a crisis actor to starring in a play about fatherhood and activism—Parkland father Manuel Oliver channels his grief and love for his son Joaquin into a performance of resilience and truth. 1/25-2/16 Wooly Mammoth Theatre Washington, DC www.woollymammoth.net/productions/...

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Congratulations to TENNESSEE STATE REPRESENTATIVE Shaundelle Brooks! 🩵 VIVA AKILAH!

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Just a reminder that someone in America dies due to gun violence every 15 minutes. 40,000 people lose their lives per year because of this epidemic in our country. If you think that TikTok is a cause for concern, but don’t believe that assault weapons are a problem, re-evaluate your priorities.

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DEMAND. JANUARY 25TH - FEBRUARY 16TH Wooly Mammoth Theatre Washington, DC Experience a powerful 3-week exhibition about creativity and unconventional action against gun violence. www.woollymammoth.net/productions/...

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