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Parkland and the politics of commemoration

Posted on February 14, 2019 by David S. Meyer

We remember the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas* High School not because of its horrific details, but because of the heroic organizing efforts of the young survivors. A core group of kids were still in shock when they vowed to … Continue reading →

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The Parkland kids visit UCI

Posted on November 4, 2018 by David S. Meyer

OK, it’s not strictly accurate to call them all kids anymore; some are in college now, and most are old enough to vote. More than that, in spite of the tragedy they’ve lived through–or maybe partly because of it–they’ve developed a … Continue reading →

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Students walk out for gun control; schools teach….compliance?…engagement?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by David S. Meyer

The final tallies are not in on participation in the National Student Walk Out for school safety, but thousands of kids across the country have gone outdoors for a lesson on civic engagement. This demonstration was organized on the fly, … Continue reading →

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