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Candidates Pledge to Fight For Gun Safety at Historic Presidential Forum
Sixteen Democratic Candidates Participated in the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Presidential Gun Sense Forum, One Week After Tragic Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio DES MOINES – Everytown for Gun Safety Action…
August 8, 2019
Ohio Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Reports That Sibling Killed in Dayton Mass Shooting was a Transgender Man
Shooter’s Trans Brother was First Fatality in Mass Shooting in Dayton’s Oregon District Jordan Cofer is at Least the 14 Trans Person Killed Nationwide This Year; at Least 12 Were Killed With a Gun DAYTON,…
August 8, 2019
A List of Ohio Republicans Backing Gun Safety Laws After the Dayton Mass Shooting
In recent days, a number of Ohio Republicans have spoken out about the need to strengthen gun laws, including: Gov. Mike Dewine, who has called on the Ohio legislature to require criminal background checks on all gun sales and pass…
August 8, 2019
Everytown Responds To President Donald Trump’s Reported Phone Call With Embattled NRA CEO Wayne Lapierre
NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statement today in response to reports that President Donald Trump spoke with embattled NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre yesterday. According to media…
August 8, 2019
Updated With 14 Presidential Candidates: Urgent Gun Safety Presidential Forum Saturday in Des Moines: Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Unveil Presidential Forum in the Wake of El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings
Confirmed Participants Include Senator Michael Bennet; Former Vice President Joe Biden; Gov. Steve Bullock; Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro; Mayor Bill de Blasio; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; Sen. Kamala Harris; Gov. John Hickenlooper; Gov.
August 7, 2019
NRA Ad Firm Alleges Wayne LaPierre Tried to Get Them to Buy $5 Million Dallas Mansion, Shortly After Parkland Shooting
According to new reporting from both the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre attempted to use the NRA’s now-former public relations firm, Ackerman McQueen, to purchase a…
August 7, 2019
Subject: Governor Sununu has a Chance to Protect Families and Save Lives by Signing Gun Safety Bills in Wake of El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings
Over the weekend, the nation was rocked by news of two mass shootings, one in El Paso and another one less than 24 hours later in Dayton, that together killed 31 people and wounded more than 38 others. Earlier…
August 7, 2019
People Spotted Red Flags In Dayton Shooter’s Behavior, Reports Suggest
In the aftermath of Sunday morning’s mass shooting in Dayton, reports are emerging that the shooter’s behavior raised concerns among people who knew him. This reporting underscores the case for Extreme Risk or Red Flag legislation,…
August 7, 2019
Florida Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Fatal Shooting of Transgender Woman in Miami
Shooting Took Place Just Days Before Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio Kiki Fantroyis at Least the 13 Trans Person Killed Nationwide This Year, With at Least 11…
August 7, 2019
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund, Moms Demand Action Applaud Gov. Jay Inslee, Mayor Pete Buttigieg For Elevating Issue of Gun Violence Prevention in 2020 Presidential Campaign
Gov. Inslee and Mayor Buttigieg Released Plans Days After Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton Both Plans Address the Deadly Intersection of Gun Violence and Hate Crimes NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun…
August 6, 2019
SUBJECT: In the Aftermath of the El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings, Republicans are Calling for Congressional Action on Gun Safety
Following the horrific mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, in which 22 people were shot and killed and 24 were wounded, and Dayton, Ohio, in which at least nine people were shot and killed and…
August 6, 2019
Ohio Moms Demand Action, Everytown Urge Ohio Legislature to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales and Pass Life-saving Extreme Risk Legislation
Since Sunday’s Mass Shooting in Dayton, Ohio Senate President Obhof Has Said It’s “An Issue We Can Look At” Ohio Sen. Lehner, Who Represents District Adjacent to Dayton, Has Called Policy…
August 6, 2019
Urgent Gun Safety Presidential Forum on Saturday in Des Moines: Everytown For Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Unveil Presidential Forum Plans in the Wake of El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings
Confirmed Participants So Far Include Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro; Governor Jay Inslee, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren If You Are a Member of the Media,…
August 5, 2019
New Jersey Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Lieutenant Governor Oliver for Signing Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Signing Comes Days After Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio Every Day, 100 Americans are Shot and Killed, With a Concentration of Gun Homicides…
August 5, 2019
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Respond to President Trump’s Statement on El Paso, Dayton Mass Shootings
NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action released the following statement today in response to President Trump’s address. “Let’s be clear: This is not about mental health, it’s not about video games, it’s not…
August 3, 2019
Texas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting At Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso
Initial Reports Indicate Multiple Victims; Suspect in Custody EL PASO, Texas – The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the…
August 1, 2019
Massachusetts Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Gov. Baker and Massachusetts Legislature for Increasing Funding For Youth Violence Prevention Programs In 2020 Budget
BOSTON – The Massachusetts chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded Governor Baker and state lawmakers for increasing funds for two initiatives aimed at preventing youth violence. The…
July 31, 2019
New: Former Senior NRA Employee Accuses NRA Outside Counsel of Silencing NRA Staff Who Questioned NRA’s Financial Mismanagement
According to a new report by The Trace, in partnership with ProPublica and The New Yorker, a former senior NRA compliance employee has accused Bill Brewer, the NRA’s outside counsel for the past year and…
July 31, 2019
Gun Violence Prevention a Key Issue Issue During Night One of CNN Democratic Presidential Debate
Following a weekend of deadly shootings at community events, from a park in New York City’s Brownsville neighborhood to the historic garlic festival in Gilroy, California, day one of the second Democratic presidential debate on…
July 31, 2019
New York Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Cuomo for Signing Legislation to Prohibit Arming Teachers
NEW YORK — The New York chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded Governor Cuomo for signing legislation to prohibit arming teachers and other staff in K-12 schools.
July 30, 2019
Wisconsin Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Chippewa County Mass Shooting
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. — The Wisconsin chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today responded after authorities said shootings in two Chippewa County locations left a total of five people…
July 29, 2019
New York Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Cuomo for Signing Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
NEW YORK – The New York chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after Governor Cuomo signed into law S2374 and S2448, two gun violence prevention…
July 29, 2019
A garlic festival. A neighborhood event. A family home.
In Canoga Park, California, three family members were inside a family apartment. In Gilroy, people were attending a historic garlic festival. And in New York City’s Brownsville neighborhood, families had gathered at a playground for…
July 28, 2019
California Moms Demand Action, Everytown Statement on Shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival
Initial Reports Indicate that Multiple People Shot at Famed Food Festival SAN JOSE, Calif. — The California chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement…
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