Ryan Deitsch
Ryan Deitsch | |
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| Born | 1999 or 2000 (age 24–25) |
| Education | Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School |
Ryan Deitsch is an American student activist against gun violence, and a survivor of the Parkland massacre. He is a founding member of the Never Again MSD movement.
Deitsch filmed the active Stoneman Douglas High School massacre from inside the school, which occurred on his senior year there, and was saved as he hid with other students in a closet during the event.[1] Deitsch has criticized the media for sensationalizing shooters, and has encouraged supporters to be a part of protests and marches.[2] On February 21, 2018 he was a part of a CNN town hall with lawmakers, asking senator Marco Rubio the question, "Why do we have to march ... to save innocent lives?"[3][4] Deitsch was featured in a Harvard Political Review interview, along with Cameron Kasky, and David Hogg.[5]
References
- ^ Dolsten, Josefin (March 7, 2018). "This Jewish Parkland survivor stayed alive by hiding in a closet. Now he advocates for gun reform". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (February 22, 2018). "Ryan Deitsch: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ Simon, Darran. "Survivor to Rubio: 'Why do we have to march ... to save innocent lives?'". CNN. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ "Jewish Parkland survivor dedicates himself to gun reform". Times of Israel. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ "After Parkland: An Interview with David Hogg, Ryan Deitsch, and Cameron Kasky". Harvard Political Review. Retrieved April 5, 2018.