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Major companies with ties to the National Rifle Association  suddenly shed ties to the pro-gun-rights interest group  amid intense scrutiny over the Parkland, Fla., school shooting. The breakups were swift amid a billowing cloud of scrutiny on  social media , where countless users threatened to boycott companies that maintained a relationship with the NRA. Most of the businesses had offered discounted products and services to NRA's several million members. Critics said the deals served as an attractive element of NRA membership. The NRA blasted the companies that severed ties for "a shameful display of political and civic cowardice."  "Let it be absolutely clear. The loss of a discount will neither scare nor distract one single NRA member from our mission to stand and defend the individual freedoms that have always made America the greatest nation in the world," the group said in a statement. Under pressure to end discounts through the NRA Business Al...

Following the  deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School  in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14, many students have come together for press conferences and televisions appearances in the fight against gun violence. One of those prominent voices for the student-led movement is  David Hogg , who has an idea for a spring break destination that can make a difference. The high school senior pleaded that students nationwide who are planning to travel for their weeklong vacation boycott Florida, a popular spring break spot, and go elsewhere unless legislation to prevent gun violence is passed. “Let’s make a deal DO NOT come to Florida for spring break unless gun legislation is passed,” he tweeted. “These [politicians] won’t listen to us so maybe [they’ll] listen to the billion dollar tourism industry in FL. #neveragain.” David Hogg ✔ @davidhogg111 Let's make a deal DO NOT come to Florida for spring break unless gun legislation is passed. These p...