By now you’ve heard from some survivors of mass shootings, and you’ve learned about the true cost of active shooter drills. And you’re probably wondering why we are spending billions of dollars for active shooter drills instead of addressing the actual problem of gun...
Sarah Kester
After defeating Issue 1 in August, Ohio voters decide another Issue 1 in November
CINCINNATI —A much-debated special election last month in Ohio ended with the defeat of Issue One, a measure proposed by lawmakers in Columbus to make it harder for citizens to change the state's Constitution. Another Issue One, involving reproductive rights, will go...
New NC parent activist group wants to focus on real issues — not ‘manufactured’ ones
When North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a rare state of emergency for public education in May, it revved teams of parents across the state. They, too, wanted to push back against the impacts of what Cooper called the Republican legislature’s “schemes” to expand...
Watch This: School Shooting Survivor Talks About Gun Violence
Now that you know the true cost of active shooter drills, you’re probably wondering - why are 95% of school districts still participating in these drills? You’re not alone. Mainstream moms are fed up with a culture that values gun ownership over the lives of our...
Read This: The Impact of Active Shooter Drills
Did you know 95% of school districts conduct active shooter drills? Some fast facts: There is NO research that backs up the value of active shooter drills. There’s significant evidence that these drills actually have a negative impact on the mental health of...
We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Programming: Are You Registered to Vote?
Feeling a little busy? We get it. Summer vacation plans are in the rearview mirror. It’s back to school season, and fall sports are picking up. And the holidays are right around the corner - but do you know what else is coming up? Election Day! And because it’s an...
Take it One Step Further: Decoding Parents’ Rights
Ok, now that you have a good idea of what extremists really mean when they are yelling about “parents’ rights”, are you ready to take it one step further? We’ve got a new–and super easy–action for you. Sign this petition right now to tell mainstream media like ABC,...
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Read This: Notable Moments in the History of Women’s Rights
March is Women’s History Month, which evolved from women fighting for better working conditions, women’s suffrage, and equality in education. Those are our people! Thanks to lobbying by the National Women’s History Alliance, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first...
Do This: Test Your Knowledge of Black History
Pop quiz! Let's test what you’ve learned from our Black History Month Easy A actions over the past two weeks! Want to challenge your friends and family to test their knowledge, too? Use the post below to share on your favorite social media or...
Watch This: Black History You May Not Have Learned in School
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Read This: More Hidden Figures in Black History
You may be familiar with the movie, “Hidden Figures,” based on Margot Lee Shetterly’s book of the same name. It told the true story of Black women mathematicians for NASA who were critical to the success of the U.S. space program, but who had been overlooked by...
Do This: Share These News Literacy Tips
National News Literacy Week may be over, but we have one more action to take to make it a success! An important part of News Literacy Week is sharing its tips and resources with others. Earn your Easy A this week by sharing our 5 Steps to Evaluate News Sources video...