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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.
'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.
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