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Moms Demand Action’s “Shocking” New Ad Released Around Newtown Anniversary
By Ashley Killough, CNN.com http://youtu.be/O5SOMuP8rqg 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 3, 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 13, 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 12, 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 6, 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…
November 1, 2013
Official Statement: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Reacts to Shooting at Los Angeles International Airport
For the second time in six months, a deadly shooting has occurred inside an American airport. According to press reports, earlier today at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) a gunman with an assault weapon fired at least 10 rounds…
October 29, 2013
Testimony of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America to Senate Judiciary Committee
“Stand Your Ground” Laws: Civil Rights and Public Safety Implications of the Expanded Use of Deadly Force October 29, 2013 Chairman Durbin and Members of the Committee, Moms Demand Action is pleased to submit this statement and applauds your leadership…
October 29, 2013
‘Stand Your Ground’ and my son Jordan
By Lucy McBath, Spokesperson for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America via thehill.com I used to think gun violence in America was someone else’s problem – something that affected people in poor neighborhoods…
October 28, 2013
Lucy McBath, National Spokesperson for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, to Testify at U.S. Senate Stand Your Ground Hearing
Moms Demand Action Members to attend in Support of Rollback of Dangerous Stand Your Ground Laws in More than 20 States Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America members will attend tomorrow’s Congressional hearings on Stand Your Ground…
October 27, 2013
Moving forward on guns, without Congress
By Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense In America via msnbc.com In the weeks since the Navy Yard shooting, the 17th mass shooting of 2013, those of us in favor of…
October 24, 2013
Moms Demand Action Announces Endorsement of Terry McAuliffe in Virginia Governor’s Race
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America announced today that they will endorse Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe in the upcoming election for Governor of Virginia. Moms Demand Action, a non-partisan grassroots organization that seeks to educate the public…
October 21, 2013
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense In America Reacts to Shots Fired at Sparks Middle School in Nevada
Our hearts go out to the families, teachers, and administrators terrorized by the shooting today at Sparks Middle School outside Reno, Nevada in Washoe County. This is the 16th school shooting in 2013. We are devastated that, once again,…
October 18, 2013
The Tragic Story of Donald Maiden Jr.: An American Tale of Gun Violence
By Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense In America via Huffington Post On Sept. 3, just a few days after Donald Maiden Jr.’s 8th birthday, he was playing tag outside his…
October 17, 2013
Moms Across the Country Want Justice for 8-Year-Old Boy Shot in the Face in Texas
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America calls on Dallas District Attorney and lawmakers to respond after another case of horrific gun violence Last month in Dallas, Texas, a stranger shot an 8-year-old boy in the face while…
October 15, 2013
Piers Morgan Mentions Moms Demand Action in Interview on “Guns Save Live Day”
By Noah Rothman, Mediaite.com Watch the video On Monday night, Piers Morgan invited Second Amendment Foundation founder Alan Gottlieb on his program ahead of his organization’s protest for the day after…
October 11, 2013
Moms Demand Action Reacts to Gov. Brown’s Veto of Seven Gun Reforms Passed By The California Assembly
California Moms Disappointed the Governor Failed to Put Public Safety Concerns Ahead of the Gun Lobby’s Demands The California Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grassroots organization of thousands of members statewide, issued the…
October 11, 2013
Moms Demand Action North Dakota Chapter Calls For Schools and Lawmakers to Stand Strong on Gun-Free Schools
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is urging North Dakota lawmakers to stand strong to maintain a gun-free environment for its public schools. Last week D’Wayne Johnston, a school superintendent for Tioga Public School, resigned after bringing…
October 11, 2013
Moms Demand Action Reacts to Gun Lobby Announcement Proclaiming Sandy Hook Mass Shooting Anniversary As “Guns Save Lives Day”
On Thursday, gun lobbyists announced that more than 200 gun-rights groups from all 50 states will sponsor “Guns Save Lives Day” on Dec. 14, 2013, to coincide with the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary…
October 11, 2013
Moms Demand Action’s Starbucks Victory Cited in Newsweek Article on Open Carry Debate
‘Calculated to Alarm’ by Michael Brick, Newsweek.com Moms are the de facto caregivers. What more emotional voice to go up against the emotion of fear that the gun lobby creates?-Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand…
Did you know
Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as white Americans to die from COVID-19 and more than 10 times as likely to die from gun homicide.
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, “Gun Violence and COVID-19 in 2020: A Year of Colliding Crises,” May 7, 2021, https://everytownresearch.org/report/gun-violence-and-covid-19-in-2020-a-year-of-colliding-crises/.
