Mark Wallheiser, The Associated PressProtesters rally against gun violence on the steps of the old Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018. Students at schools across Broward and Miami-Dade counties in South Florida planned short walkouts Wednesday, the one week anniversary of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesStudents from Montgomery Blair High School march down Colesville Road in support of gun reform legislation Feb. 21, 2018 in Silver Spring, Maryland. In the wake of last week's shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed, the students planned to take public transportation to the U.S. Capitol to hold a rally demanding legislation to curb gun violence in schools.
J. Scott Applewhite, The Associated PressSchool students from Montgomery County, Md., in suburban Washington, rally in solidarity with those affected by the shooting at Parkland High School in Florida, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
J. Scott Applewhite, The Associated PressSchool students from Montgomery County, Md., in suburban Washington, rally in solidarity with those affected by the shooting at Parkland High School in Florida, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostStudents, teachers and community members protest guns in response to the Stoneman Douglas High school shooting in Florida at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. Seventeen people were shot and killed during the school shooting on February 14, 2018.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesStudents from Montgomery Blair High School march down Colesville Road in support of gun reform legislation Feb. 21, 2018 in Silver Spring, Maryland. In the wake of last week's shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed, the students planned to take public transportation to the U.S. Capitol to hold a rally demanding legislation to curb gun violence in schools.
Don Juan Moore, Getty ImagesActivists and students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attend a rally at the Florida State Capitol building to address gun control on Feb. 21, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. In the wake of last week's deadly mass shooting that left 17 people dead, thousands of supporters joined the Parkland students to call for gun reform.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesStudents from Montgomery Blair High School march down Colesville Road in support of gun reform legislation Feb. 21, 2018 in Silver Spring, Maryland. In the wake of last week's shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed, the students planned to take public transportation to the U.S. Capitol to hold a rally demanding legislation to curb gun violence in schools.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesStudents participate in a protest against gun violence Feb. 21, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Hundreds of students from a number of Maryland and DC schools walked out of their classrooms and made a trip to the U.S. Capitol and the White House to call for gun legislation, one week after 17 were killed in the latest mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesStudents from Montgomery Blair High School march down Colesville Road in support of gun reform legislation Feb. 21, 2018 in Silver Spring, Maryland. In the wake of last week's shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed, the students planned to take public transportation to the U.S. Capitol to hold a rally demanding legislation to curb gun violence in schools.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLittleton High School student Savannah Young (right) hugs classmate Ariana Checkots after a rally to honor victims of the Stoneman Douglas High school shooting in Florida at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. Seventeen people were shot and killed during the school shooting on February 14, 2018. The Democratic-controlled House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee heard three Republican bills to loosen Colorado gun laws. All are expected to be rejected by Democrats.
Rhona Wise, AFP/Getty ImagesMajory Stoneman High School student Cameron Kasky addresses area High School students as they rally at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after participating in a county wide school walk out in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 21, 2018. A former student, Nikolas Cruz, opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School leaving 17 people dead and 15 injured on February 14.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesStudents participate in a protest against gun violence Feb. 21, 2018 outside the White House in Washington, DC. Hundreds of students from a number of Maryland and DC schools walked out of their classrooms and made a trip to the U.S. Capitol and the White House to call for gun legislation, one week after 17 were killed in the latest mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesA student participates in a protest against gun violence Feb. 21, 2018 outside the White House in Washington, DC. Hundreds of students from a number of Maryland and DC schools walked out of their classrooms and made a trip to the U.S. Capitol and the White House to call for gun legislation, one week after 17 were killed in the latest mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesStudents participate in a protest against gun violence Feb. 21, 2018 outside the White House in Washington, DC. Hundreds of students from a number of Maryland and DC schools walked out of their classrooms and made a trip to the U.S. Capitol and the White House to call for gun legislation, one week after 17 were killed in the latest mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlana Kroeker lies on the ground with 16 fellow demonstrators to honor victims of the Stoneman Douglas High school shooting in Florida at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. Seventeen people were shot and killed during the school shooting on February 14, 2018. The Democratic-controlled House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee heard three Republican bills to loosen Colorado gun laws. All are expected to be rejected by Democrats.
Don Juan Moore, Getty ImagesActivists and students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attend a rally at the Florida State Capitol building to address gun control on Feb. 21, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. In the wake of last week's deadly mass shooting that left 17 people dead, thousands of supporters joined the Parkland students to call for gun reform.
Gerald Herbert, The Associated PressPeople crowd the entrance to the office of Florida Gov. Rick Scott with boxes of petitions for gun control reform, after a rally on the steps of the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. Over a dozen students and teachers were killed last Wednesday in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
Don Juan Moore, Getty ImagesAn activist holds up a placard during a rally at the Florida State Capitol building to address gun control on Feb. 21, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. In the wake of last week's deadly mass shooting that left 17 people dead, thousands of supporters joined the Parkland students to call for gun reform.
Rhona Wise, AFP/Getty ImagesStudents of area High Schools rally at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after participating in a county wide school walk out in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 21, 2018. A former student, Nikolas Cruz, opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School leaving 17 people dead and 15 injured on February 14.
Rhona Wise, AFP/Getty ImagesStudents of area High Schools rally at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after participating in a county wide school walk out in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 21, 2018. A former student, Nikolas Cruz, opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School leaving 17 people dead and 15 injured on February 14.
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Protesters rally against gun violence on the steps of the old Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018. Students at schools across Broward and Miami-Dade counties in South Florida planned short walkouts Wednesday, the one week anniversary of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
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Students at high schools across the U.S. are staging walkouts to protest gun violence in the wake of last week’s deadly school shooting in Florida. The demonstrations took place Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at schools from Maine to Arizona. Some lasted 17 minutes in honor of the 17 people killed one week earlier at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Students at many of the protests called for stronger gun control and said they’re taking action to protect schools because Congress hasn’t. Hundreds of students in Maryland left class to rally outside the U.S. Capitol, some carrying signs saying “Make Our Schools Safer.”
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