Twitter Reacts: #NationalWalkoutDay

Today we will be watching all the big developments in the #NationalSchoolWalkout story right here, so check back for updates: http://bit.ly/2GsYwJF 

Here are some of the best tweets in response to this event and coverage of participants:

These students have ignited a movement It’s on us to deliver. #NationalWalkoutDay pic.twitter.com/hGOF5qKAyV

— Laurene Powell (@laurenepowell) March 14, 2018

#RT @funder
This photo is everything.#NationalWalkoutDay pic.twitter.com/d6939s7676

— McSpocky™ 👽🖖 (@mcspocky) March 14, 2018

a little rain couldn’t stop us 🗣#NationalSchoolWalkout #NationalWalkoutDay pic.twitter.com/pjzV9axRcU

— Samuel Getachew (@samuel_sgd) March 14, 2018

#NationalWalkoutDay Thank these young activists today. #NeverAgainIsNow

1/5 pic.twitter.com/erpHGpT2re

— UnTreasonous Zombie T'Shiva 🐯 #TWDR (@ZShiva__Resists) March 14, 2018

Naomi is co-organizing a walkout at her elementary school with morning with Carter, who is also 11. “Some parents have felt that we’re not old enough to know about it,” Carter said. “Like they think because we’re 5th graders we don’t know anything about what’s happening.” pic.twitter.com/RSty6cH7VY

— Lois Beckett (@loisbeckett) March 14, 2018

These students organized a great #NationalWalkoutDay #Revere @MayorArrigo pic.twitter.com/gYN0WzxYCu

— Dianne Kelly, Ed.D. (@RPS_Super) March 14, 2018

These kids inspire me. And they're right: enough is enough. #NationalWalkoutDay pic.twitter.com/quhicVOpRA

— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) March 14, 2018

Single student walks out of class on #NationalWalkoutDay under threat of suspension from her New Jersey School. “I want to show I care about it, so I want to do something about it.” https://t.co/xveiiEr9KG pic.twitter.com/6uB61Jpql4

— ABC News (@ABC) March 14, 2018

Our favorite signs from today's #NationalWalkoutDay. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 pic.twitter.com/EQKgEP9FQS

— MAKERS (@MAKERSwomen) March 14, 2018

WATCH: California students spell out #Enough during protest against gun violence#NationalWalkoutDay pic.twitter.com/YQUGcqdhQs

— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 14, 2018

So proud of our students speaking at the Student Walkout for Gun Reform #Enough #guncontrolnow #GunSenseNow #neveragain pic.twitter.com/W5LMVChd9z

— Nancy Barile, NBCT (@NancyBarile) March 14, 2018

Listen to this student – A SOPHOMORE – and tell me these kids aren't ready to take this country back. Tell me they're not ready to be the change they want to see in this world #thekidswillhavetheirsay #revere #enough #gunreformnow #studentwalkout #guncontrol #neveragain pic.twitter.com/wIXNuLjapo

— Nancy Barile, NBCT (@NancyBarile) March 14, 2018

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo joins students protesting for stricter gun laws by lying down in a suit on a NYC street as part of #NationalWalkoutDay. pic.twitter.com/Qve2A0ENeg

— Scott Dworkin (@funder) March 14, 2018

Friends’ Central students line City Ave in silent, peaceful protest of gun violence. #NationalSchoolWalkout #FCSSupportsParkland pic.twitter.com/8Vcl3MTZCI

— Friends' Central (@friendscentral) March 14, 2018

.@LaneTechHS students in #Chicago #walkout against gun violence. #NationalWalkOutDay #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/8JxCkAnyLM

— AFGE Local 704 (@704afge) March 14, 2018

If you are supporting #NationalSchoolWalkout today, thank you.

Let today be an invitation to stand every day with all of our children-especially the children of color who suffer from gun violence daily and have been ignored too long.

Let today be your beginning. Not an end.

— Brittany Packnett (@MsPackyetti) March 14, 2018

Proudly & metaphorically standing with all students taking part in today's #NationalSchoolWalkout. I'm inspired by your minds, bravery, and ability to understand how Snapchat works.

— Dylan Marron (@dylanmarron) March 14, 2018

We are misguided to tell teens and children they are the future leaders of this country when they're so clearly the leaders of this country today. #NationalSchoolWalkout #NationalWalkoutDay

— Alana Massey (@AlanaMassey) March 14, 2018

If you are participating in the #NationalSchoolWalkout and believe that your rights have been violated, contact the @ACLU pic.twitter.com/pEF0spVxYC

— People Power (@peoplepower) March 14, 2018

In honor of the #NationalSchoolWalkout and the 17 students & teachers killed in Parkland, I'm heading to the Senate floor to read the names of victims of gun violence.

— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) March 14, 2018

I went back to class and everything was normal. Everyone is happy. Me and my 3 friends here aren't. This isn't 17 minutes for us, this is the rest of our lives. Keep talking and keep listening. #NationalSchoolWalkout

— Carly Novell (@car_nove) March 14, 2018

Student sign says: As a black boy, I hope one I day I have as many rights as a gun. #nationalschoolwalkout pic.twitter.com/PuIXpy5yo1

— Brett Murphy (@ladybrettgm) March 14, 2018

These students from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in MD did *not* get permission to come out here, did it anyway. #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/FFeK7q2HBy

— Nathalie Baptiste (@nhbaptiste) March 14, 2018

A student named Alex has brought this sign to the #NationalSchoolWalkout in DC pic.twitter.com/Et630jrJQ8

— Kayla Epstein 📰 (@KaylaEpstein) March 14, 2018

#NationalSchoolWalkout #NationalWalkoutDay
Today is the day! Walkout #1 for 17 minutes is underway. Be smart, be rebellious, be brave. We are students, we are victims, we are change.

— National School Walkout (@schoolwalkoutUS) March 14, 2018

Students protest in front of the White House for 17 minutes, marking one minute for every person killed in the Parkland shooting, during the #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/37xUB8LHp4

— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 14, 2018

Teacher sends a message at #NationalSchoolWalkout at the White House pic.twitter.com/Z3smqzDT7U

— Zoe Daniel (@zdaniel) March 14, 2018

Hundreds of @UVA students gather on The Lawn to protest gun violence. #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/99G9oPmdMX

— Larry Sabato (@LarrySabato) March 14, 2018

Today we stand in solidarity with the #NationalSchoolWalkout against gun violence. | https://t.co/7vbOJmqQkN pic.twitter.com/q77qtSmCEe

— MTV (@MTV) March 14, 2018

We are inspired by the young activists walking out of class for 17 minutes today to honor the Parkland victims and to demand policy makers take action to end gun violence. #ENOUGH #NationalSchoolWalkout

— Ben & Jerry's (@benandjerrys) March 14, 2018

Powerful: Hundreds of #Baltimore Poly students laying on ground to honor 17 victims killed in FL shooting & to push for stricter gun laws #NationalSchoolWalkout #NationalWalkoutDay #WalkoutWednesday pic.twitter.com/0pSFht6tVN

— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) March 14, 2018

Students will chart the course of our nation’s future. If adults try to ignore your words, rest assured that we will hear your footsteps. To all those walking out today, thank you. #NationalSchoolWalkout #NeverAgain

— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) March 14, 2018

Inspired by the young people.

A reminder that starting at 25 they’re all eligible to run for Congress.

But also, let’s vote everyone no longer serving the people out in November. #ENOUGH #NationalSchoolWalkout #NeverAgain

— Mariam Ehrari (@mariamehrari) March 14, 2018

At this moment, students, teachers, administrators, parents, and allies are walking out of schools across the nation. They protest Congress’s refusal to enact common sense gun reform.

💥30,000 GUN DEATHS EVERY YEAR

They die because Congress lets them die. #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/v3mq3ZRXKv

— Matthew Wolff🏳️‍🌈 #BoycottNRA🚫 (@MatthewWolfff) March 14, 2018

#NationalSchoolWalkout

we won’t be next. pic.twitter.com/wrvrkx0FdO

— lupe ❂ (@_luppeee) March 14, 2018

Today is the #NationalSchoolWalkout

It’s not about being obnoxious.

It’s not about getting out of class.

We’re tired of dying. We’re tired of trying to ask for change. Now we’re demanding change.

To every student prepared and willing to fight… I stand with you.

— Hailey Kilgore (@HaileyKilgore) March 14, 2018

You have such a STRONG voice. Keep using it. Keep marching. Keep walking out. Cause some good trouble. #NationalSchoolWalkout

— Delaney Tarr (@delaneytarr) March 14, 2018

View from my room during that last period. I do not view their actions as disruptive, I do believe they are honing a sense of their role in shaping their world. #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/UqtKgn2K0x

— Mr. Shermeta (@dshermeta) March 14, 2018

My ♥️ soared when I saw the students at Brooklyn Tech walk out.

They organized a moment of silence and read each person’s name that was murdered @ Parkland.

It was powerful. It was beautiful.

America we are in good hands with these young people. #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/Z0UZGeE4qT

— Paola Mendoza (@paolamendoza) March 14, 2018

Today, I officially become an attorney. I get to raise my hand and swear an oath to the constitution of the United States and the state of New York.

Honored to do it on the day students exercise their 1st amendment rights via #NationalSchoolWalkout!

— Aditi Juneja (@AditiJuneja3) March 14, 2018

Students chanting "We want change" in front of White House #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/yz7kT57UnP

— Never Again Movement (@NeverAgainMov) March 14, 2018

Center Grove says NO to gun violence. #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/KLoGAcvESv

— Dylan Hicks (@_DYLpickle13) March 14, 2018

To all of the students participating in today's #NationalSchoolWalkout to protest gun violence in our schools – I hear you, I stand with you, and I pledge to fight for you in your students’ crusade.#NationalWalkoutDay #NotOneMore pic.twitter.com/ONsMS4t42g

— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) March 14, 2018

#NationalSchoolWalkout Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy students line up with the images of #Parkland shooting victims. Their names are being read one by one. With a short biography of each. pic.twitter.com/g2DT0xNIzo

— Sandra Gomez-Aceves (@SanGomez_News) March 14, 2018

In one hour, Newtown High School joins @WomensMarchY & thousands of other schools across the nation to say enough is #ENOUGH! #EndGunViolence #NationalSchoolWalkout #NewtownWalkout pic.twitter.com/GAHiUpwpVh

— Jr. Newtown Action Alliance (@Junior_NAA) March 14, 2018

.@MTV devotes 17 minutes of programming to #NationalSchoolWalkout https://t.co/3ZHRHRTGLo pic.twitter.com/uM5xuAJSTT

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 14, 2018

NO MORE SILENCE, END GUN VIOLENCE #EnoughIsEnough #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/TY8g1rLKMm

— Ashley (@WeareAshley) March 14, 2018

an incredible memorial for those who have lost their lives all too soon #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/GzbK8PWBTs

— riley (@rileymegan_0329) March 14, 2018

This is what our kids in Colorado face in light of the #NationalSchoolWalkout – dozens of threats of additional violence.

Students, I believe in you. I will fight for you. I will do everything I can to help keep you safe. You are on the right side of history & I walk with you. pic.twitter.com/odd1rOJ84c

— Trish Zornio (@trish_zornio) March 14, 2018

Watching these students walk out of their schools, I can't help but be emotional.

This young generation rocks. They are standing up for change, which is more than many adults in this country do.

I'm so proud right now. #walkout #NationalSchoolWalkout #ParklandStrong #Resist

— Allen Watson (Resistance) (@AllenWatson23) March 14, 2018

Proud of all the Brooklyn kids, including my 4th grader, who walked out today to stand up to those who think the enjoyment they get from using guns is sufficient to justify millions of children feeling unsafe in their schools and communities. #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/aUP6ciMENF

— Colin Beirne (@csbeirne) March 14, 2018

State College Area High School students gather outside for a memorial in honor of the 17 Parkland shooting victims. #NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/YrUqyHOtNy

— Katie Johnston (@ktjohnston23) March 14, 2018

TOMORROW students across the nation are walking out of class to demand Congress act NOW to end gun violence. Join us March 14th at 10am across time zones. #ENOUGH #GunReformNow pic.twitter.com/UI91bVYFQJ

— Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) March 13, 2018