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Manuel Oliver

Manuel Oliver's 17-year-old son, Joaquin, was killed in 2018 by a mass shooter at his school in Parkland, Florida. He co-founded the non-profit advocacy group, “Change the Ref,” which seeks to vote out politicians who take NRA money and vote in politicians with gun-safety agendas.

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WON’T BE SILENT

Arrest Gun-Loving Congress Members—Not Grieving Fathers

The school shooting in Nashville won’t be the last. I know, my son was murdered in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and politicians did nothing.

Manuel Oliver

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opinion
DON’T CELEBRATE. TAKE ACTION.

Why I Shouted Down the President at the White House

After my son was murdered by a mass shooter at his school in Parkland, Joe Biden told me to find a “purpose." So I'm demanding politicians like him keep their promises.

Manuel Oliver

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