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Moms Demand Action Applauds Senate for Voting to Override Gov. Hogan’s Veto of Background Check Legislation
The Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, today released the following statement after the Maryland Senate held a final reading and voted to override Governor Hogan’s…
February 4, 2021
Everytown Renews Calls for Resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene After House Votes to Remove her from all Committees
NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety, and Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Everytown’s grassroots networks, renewed its calls for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to resign today after the U.S. House of Representatives voted in a bipartisan…
February 4, 2021
Everytown Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Increase Funding for Gun Violence Research
WASHINGTON – Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, today released the following statement applauding the introduction of legislation in Congress by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Representative…
February 4, 2021
Missouri Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on House Passage of Bill to Nullify Federal Gun Laws
The Missouri chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the House passed HCS / HB 85 and 310, dangerous bills that would purport to nullify…
February 4, 2021
Florida Lawmakers, Advocates, Gun Violence Survivors Introduce “Self-Defense Restoration Act” – Major Legislative Effort to Repeal Stand Your Ground
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statements this morning applauding the introduction of the Self-Defense Restoration Act, a major legislative effort…
February 1, 2021
Everytown Responds to New FBI Data Showing Spike in January Gun Sales Compared to Last Year
Surge in Gun Sales is Overwhelming the Background Check System, Making the Charleston Loophole Even Deadlier — and the Need For Federal Action Even More Urgent Everytown’s Roadmap Detailing how the Biden…
February 1, 2021
As the 2021 Legislative Session Begins Today in Oklahoma, Here’s What to Know About Gun Violence
As the Oklahoma legislature returns to Oklahoma City for the start of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever in the new year…
February 1, 2021
Re: How “Decades of NRA Fearmongering” “Laid the Groundwork” for Capitol Insurrection
New in-depth reporting this past week, from HuffPost and Salon, has highlighted how “decades of NRA fearmongering” “laid the groundwork” for the armed insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. The reports…
January 29, 2021
Georgia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Mayor Johnson and Savannah City Council for Passing Resolution in Support of Repealing ‘Stand Your Ground’
The Georgia chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s volunteer networks, today applauded Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and the Savannah City Council for passing a…
January 29, 2021
In Advance of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, PEOPLE Magazine Releases “PEOPLE Features: Gun Violence Survivor Athletes” Featuring Everytown Athletic Council Sports Greats Discussing Their Experiences as Survivors
Third Annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week Takes Place from February 1-7 In advance of the third Annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week, from February 1-7, PEOPLE Magazine today released People Features: Gun Violence Survivor Athletes, a…
