From Activism to Exile: The Inspiring Journey of a Parkland Leader

Lane Murdock, who led a national student walkout after the Parkland mass shooting, has left America to study in Scotland, where mass shootings are rare. Murdock occasionally feels guilty for leaving a country where gun violence is rampant, with over 590 mass shootings and 69 school shootings reported in the US this year alone. Firearms are now the leading cause of death among American children and teens. Murdock reflects on her anti-gun violence activism and questions the cultural issue tied to gun ownership in America. In Scotland, where the weapon of choice for criminals is knives, Murdock finds relief from the anxiety and fears she grew up with. She hopes to continue advocacy work on issues like gun violence, healthcare, or women's rights after graduation.