A decade ago, USD parent Shannon Watts had taken a break from her corporate career in communication to spend time with her five children, but planned to return to work. Then the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary happened, and she knew she wanted to do more than despair. Today, the group she founded, Moms Demand Action, has more than 10 million supporters.
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A lot of significant research went into this story, and it flowed nicely. Writer took the general of a “bad-ass army of women” and showed what she and her supporters/followers are capable of accomplishing. The author successfully remained unbiased and let the facts speak for themselves. Powerful and timely article with great amplification of important message and fantastic tie to alum.
