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Gun-control advocates rally for new laws in Columbus, Ohio
Photos Courtesy of Jennifer Schaaf Osbeck, http://jojophotoandfilm.com/ They’re all our children (victims of gun violence) … too many times, people forget about these shootings or they become number…
February 22, 2013
Moms Demand Action Calls on Sen. Blunt to tighten gun laws in Missouri
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) — Some concerned St. Louis families gathered Friday, asking lawmakers to help curb gun violence. The families called on Sen. Roy Blunt to support background checks on all gun sales. Currently, only federal laws require that registered…
February 22, 2013
In gun-loving North Dakota, one activist pushes for gun control
We’re just moms interested in reasonable controls that people can live with. Like limiting the number of bullets in magazines? Or universal background checks? That kind of thing — — Susan Beehler, North Dakota Chapter, Moms Demand…
February 21, 2013
Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis
By Heidi Román and Michelle Sandberg Pediatricians and members of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America America is facing a public health crisis.
February 21, 2013
Shannon Watts On MSNBC: Mom’s Drop ‘Gun Control’ From Title, But Mission Remains
If we come together with one cause, which is common-sense gun laws in this country, we can be victorious in our efforts to make our children and our families safer. that’s our main goal. it isn’t about anything but bringing…
February 20, 2013
One Million Moms for Gun Control gets a (name) makeover
We in Connecticut are lucky in that our senators and Congress people are on the same page with the majority of Americans when it comes to the low-hanging fruit, such as universal background checks. — Kara Nelson Baekey,…
February 20, 2013
MONTANANS ARGUE GUN RIGHTS VS. GUN CONTROL
We’re fifth in the nation in child and teen gun deaths and that’s a top ten list we don’t want to be on. — Nancy de Pastino, Missoula, Montana Chapter By Emily Foster,…
February 20, 2013
Washington Post: Group is fighting for gun-control — but dropping use of the term
Getting weapons of war off our streets is an uphill battle, but the only way we’re going to get this done is if members of Congress hear directly from parents, teachers, law enforcement and doctors – the citizens who understand…
February 18, 2013
Obama needs a ‘Plan B’ on guns
By David Frum, CNN Contributor Editor’s note: David Frum, a CNN contributor, is a contributing editor at Newsweek and The Daily Beast. He is the author of eight books, including a new novel, “Patriots,” and a…
February 17, 2013
Firearms manufacturer ends sales to New York in wake of new gun law
From foxnews.com In response to the passage of New York’s sweeping new gun law, a Washington state-based firearms manufacturer has decided to stop selling their products in the Empire State. Olympic Arms, a manufacturer…
