Fed up with relentless shootings, New Yorkers flooded the streets this week demanding urgent action to curb gun violence. The rally comes as the U.S. sees a spike in mass shootings, with everyday Americans calling out lawmakers for 'prioritizing politics over lives'.
📢 'My little sister shouldn't need a bulletproof backpack for school,' one protester told CGTN, her voice shaking. 'We’re living in a horror movie – and our government’s hitting snooze.' Students, parents, and activists alike chanted slogans pushing for universal background checks and bans on assault weapons.
🔍 While some states tighten laws, federal gridlock persists. Protesters vow to keep pressure on leaders: 'Thoughts and prayers won’t stop bullets,' read one sign. With midterms approaching, this youth-led movement could redefine America’s chaotic cycle of violence – or become another hashtag.
