Bullets

#AskTamara: Before a playdate do you ask, “Is there a gun in the house?” I do – and here’s why…

#AskTamara: Before a playdate do you ask, “Is there a gun in the house?” I do – and here’s why…

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I’ve been a mother for more than 23 years now. My first son was born in 1996 (and the youngest of my four sons just turned 11 in July). Ever since my children were small, I have had conditions for playdates [and then later, once my children were Lead-poisoned, my conditions became more numerous –…

Article Series: Loaded With Lead, Seattle Times – October 2014

Article Series: Loaded With Lead, Seattle Times – October 2014

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“Lead poisoning is a major threat at America’s shooting ranges, perpetuated by owners who’ve repeatedly violated laws even after workers have fallen painfully ill.” From the article: “A confused 38-year-old father in Kentucky rarely crawled out of bed. A conservation volunteer in Iowa lost feeling in his hands and feet. A 5-year-old girl in South…