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December 31, 2013

The New Leaders on Gun Safety in 2013? Moms

Pro-gun activists are worried about losing their guns and moms are worried about losing their children. You tell me who’s going to win. -Shannon Watts, Founder Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America A little more…
December 31, 2013

Top Mom Moments From 2013 Mentions Moms Demand Action

via Buzzfeed Superhero stay-at-home mom, Shannon Watts, demands action and becomes a game changer on calling for common sense gun safety measures In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre in December 2012, Shannon…
December 29, 2013

Moms Demand Action Thanks Toby Keith for Prohibiting Guns in New Virginia Restaurant

By Clare O’Conner, Forbes In mid-December, the 15th in country superstar Toby Keith’s growing restaurant chain opened its doors in the North Virginia town of Woodbridge, around 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. It didn’t…
December 26, 2013

Moms Demand Action Pennsylvania Chapter Responds to Infant Shooting Death

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Pennsylvania Chapter is shocked and devastated to learn of the death of a two-month-old Lancaster County girl who was shot and killed by a family member who was negligently handling a…
December 24, 2013

Yes, We Can Prevent Gun Violence

By Michael Bloomberg and Shannon Watts, via Politico The tragedy that struck Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, a little over a year ago shocked the country and left all of us—especially parents with…
December 21, 2013

Moms Demand Action’s Statement on the Shooting Death of Colorado High School Student Claire Davis

As mothers, we are devastated by the death of Claire Davis, a 17-year-old high school student who was shot and killed in the sanctity of her American high school on Dec. 13, the day before the year anniversary of the…
December 20, 2013

Push for Measures to Limit Gun Violence Continues Despite Roadblocks

By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service Laura Cutiletta, senior staff attorney at the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, said the effort in the states has been aided by a group of mothers who have…
December 19, 2013

Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Moms Demand Action to Join Forces, Unite a National Movement to Protect Communities and Save Lives

Merger Brings Together Americans From Every Background to Fight For Common-Sense Reforms to Keep Guns Out of Dangerous Hands Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America today announced their merger into a nationwide…
December 18, 2013

Moms and Mayors to Join Forces for Gun Reform

By Greg Toppo, USA Today Moms will soon join mayors in a push to limit access to illegal firearms, as two high-profile groups reveal plans to merge. Outgoing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors…
December 16, 2013

One Year Later: No More Silence

Watch this story about how the gun violence prevention movement has grown in the one year since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Now moms across the country have built a grassroots movement from the ground up and…
December 10, 2013

Maura Sherlach Schwartz: Mom Was A Sandy Hook Hero

By Maura Sherlach Schwartz via USA Today She gave her life to keep ‘her’ children safe. But arming teachers isn’t the answer. As a teacher, I’ve always been concerned about school safety, but its value…
December 9, 2013

American Moms One Year After Newtown: No More Silence About Gun Violence

By Shannon Watts, via The Huffington Post The bottom line is that moms will keep the pressure on until we change America’s gun laws and culture. As accidental activists, and as moms, we now realize we…
December 6, 2013

You Can’t Fight Guns With Silence

By Francis X. Clines, via The New York Times The shock of the gun massacre of 20 schoolchildren and six adults last Dec. 14 in Newtown, Conn., has largely dissipated in Congress, which proved unresponsive to…
December 6, 2013

Moms Demand ‘No More Silence’ Ahead of Newtown Anniversary

By Sara Muller, msnbc.com As the one-year anniversary of the Newtown massacre approaches, activists joined forces in a new campaign urging Americans to get loud on gun control after a year of legislative setbacks. Moms…
December 5, 2013

Moms Demand Action’s “Shocking” New Ad Released Around Newtown Anniversary

By Ashley Killough, CNN.com Ten days before the first anniversary of the Newtown elementary school massacre, two gun control groups released a chilling new television ad that portrays a potential school shooting. Mayors Against Illegal Guns–the group backed…
December 5, 2013

Moms Demand Action Brings Gun Sense to a Store Near You

By Ben Hallman, Huffington Post Businesses have to make a choice. They can side with the gun lobby, or they can choose to protect their customers. -Shannon Watts, Founder Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense…
December 4, 2013

Moms Mark Anniversary of Sandy Hook Elementary Tragedy with Nationwide “No More Silence” Events

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Release Television Ad in Honor of Newtown Victims; Sponsoring Week of Action Asking Congress to Act on Background Checks Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America will host more than 50…
December 2, 2013

Gun Lovers Are Attacking Newtown Activists With Violent, Misogynistic Messages

By Alec MacGillis, New Republic Shannon Watts knew she was heading into a rough neighborhood when she became an activist in the battle over gun control. A former corporate executive and mother of five children, Watts…
November 29, 2013

Moms Demand Action’s Shannon Watts on the Post-Thanksgiving Tradition of Buying Guns

By Kim Bhasin, HuffingtonPost.com Every year on Black Friday, shoppers across the United States brave crowds to battle each other for doorbuster sales on flat-screen TVs, video games, Uggs and the hottest toys. But other bargain…
November 12, 2013

Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts Discusses #GunBullies on All In with Chris Hayes 11/12/2013

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America founder Shannon Watts discusses recent aggressive-carry tactics to intimidate and silence gun violence prevention advocates in Texas and across the country. Part 1 Part 2…
November 12, 2013

Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts Talks #GunBullies With Thomas Roberts (11/12/2013)

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America founder Shannon Watts discusses recent aggressive-carry tactics to intimidate and silence gun violence prevention advocates in Texas and across the country.
November 12, 2013

Texas Gun Bullies Use Semi-Automatics To Terrorize Moms Demand Action – NRA Remains Silent

By Rick Ungar, Forbes On Saturday, the Texas chapter of “Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America” (MDA) was holding a membership meeting at the Blue Mesa Grill in Arlington when a convoy of…
November 11, 2013

Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts Discusses #GunBullies on The Ed Show (11/11/2013)

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America founder Shannon Watts discusses recent aggressive-carry tactics to intimidate and silence gun violence prevention advocates in Texas and across the country.
November 5, 2013

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Applauds Virginians for Voting in a Governor With Gun Sense

McAuliffe Wins in NRA’s Backyard; Moms Fire back with Votes Today Virginia voters made clear that an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA) is not a pre-requisite for becoming Governor—even in the home state of the NRA’s…

Did you know

Black Americans represent the majority of gun homicide victims and are 10 times more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide.