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‘Utterly Disrespectful’ – Wisconsin Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond After Republican Leadership Gaveled in and out Without Action on Police Violence
The Wisconsin chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after Republican leadership adjourned the special session without taking any action to address police violence following…
August 28, 2020
Georgia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Call on Georgia Republicans to Condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Attacks on Gun Safety Supporters
ATLANTA — The Georgia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, today called on Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, Congressman Doug Collins, Governor Brian Kemp, Karen Handel, and Dr.
August 28, 2020
Wisconsin Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Call on State Legislators to Take Special Session Seriously and Take Urgent Action to Address Police Violence
The Wisconsin chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement ahead of next week’s special session to urge Wisconsin lawmakers to take action to address police…
August 28, 2020
Shooting at Kenosha Protest Displays Deadly Combination of Political Leaders Glorifying Violence Against Protesters and Gun Laws Written By NRA
On Tuesday evening, three people were shot, two fatally, in Kenosha, Wisconsin during protests of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. This horrific shooting represents the intersection of several deadly factors: President Trump and right wing…
August 27, 2020
The Trace: NRA Membership Revenue Plummeted by 34% Last Year, While Its Legal Fees Skyrocketed
According to a new report by The Trace, “the National Rifle Association’s revenue from member dues cratered and legal costs soared in 2019.” Specifically, revenue from member dues declined by 34% from $170 million in 2018…
August 26, 2020
Trump Administration Ignores DHS Employees’ Warnings That Action Needed on Domestic Terrorism
Today, Betsy Woodruff Swan from Politico detailed how the Trump administration ignored Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warnings of a rise in white supremacist domestic terrorism, as well as how their inaction led to officials leaving the department…
August 26, 2020
Wisconsin Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shootings at Kenosha Protests
The Wisconsin chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after two people were shot and killed, and another wounded during protests…
August 24, 2020
Everytown Responds to Mark and Patricia McCloskey’s Remarks at RNC
NEW YORK — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety sent the following statements in response to Mark and Patricia McCloskey’s remarks at the Republican National Convention. The couple gained national attention after they pointed guns at Black Lives Matter protesters in…
August 24, 2020
Donald Trump and the NRA are Limping Into the RNC Convention After Failing to Keep Americans Safe From Gun Violence
While NRA Has Yet to Receive a Confirmed Speaking Slot, the Program is Set to Feature Gun Extremists There will be no Mention of Common-Sense Gun Measures Despite National Polling that Shows Intensity of Support for Gun…
August 24, 2020
ICYMI: Moms Demand Action Volunteers Rally to Save the USPS Across the Country
On Saturday, Moms Demand Action volunteers participated in #SaveTheUSPS rallies across the country in at least 19 states. The campaign is being organized by MoveOn. In May, Louis DeJoy –– a major Trump donor –– was named Postmaster General, and…
August 24, 2020
Wisconsin Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Police Shooting in Kenosha
The Wisconsin chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement following reports that Kenosha police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in…
August 22, 2020
Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting by Lafayette Police
The Louisiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement today in response to reports that Lafayette police opened fire, fatally shooting…
August 21, 2020
Corrupt and Desperate NRA Launches “False” and “Simply Untrue” Ads While the Group is “Basically On Life Support”
New NRA Ads, Which are Running in MI, NC, PA and WI, Have Already Been Slammed for Being False and MisleadingThe NRA is “Basically On Life Support” Due to Legal, Financial, and…
August 21, 2020
Gun Safety Took Center Stage at DNC. Will Republicans Embrace Politically Toxic NRA at RNC?
Gun safety and its role in the 2020 election took center stage at the Democratic National Convention throughout the week. Gun violence prevention advocates, including Moms Demand Action volunteers and gun violence survivors DeAndra Dycus, Shenee Johnson and Maria Wright…
August 20, 2020
Ohio Moms Demand Action Statement on Increased Gun Violence and Gov. DeWine’s Call to Pass SB 221
The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, today released the following statement after Governor Mike DeWine called for passage of SB 221, a package he proposed that…
August 20, 2020
ICYMI: Gun Safety Takes Center Stage at the DNC
Gun safety and its role in the 2020 election took center stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. Gun violence prevention advocates, including Moms Demand Action volunteers DeAndra Dycus, Shenee Johnson and Maria Wright; former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords;…
August 20, 2020
Unintentional Shooting in New Sharon a Stark Reminder of Toll of Gun Violence on Children and Importance of Secure Gun Storage
Yesterday, a 16-year-old unintentionally shot and killed himself using a gun that was “unloaded and kept in a family member’s closet along with a second gun,” according to the Portland Press Herald. As the…
August 20, 2020
New ACLU Report Shows Several States See Rise in Police Shootings in 2020
Yesterday, a new report was released by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about shootings by police during the coronavirus pandemic. The report highlights that shootings by police have not slowed since the beginning of the pandemic despite…
August 19, 2020
Four Police Accountability Bills California Lawmakers Should Prioritize Before the End of Session
The California legislature is set to gavel out on Aug. 31. By then, California lawmakers should consider passing four critical police accountability bills that would help address the disproportionate toll of police violence against marginalized communities in California, including Black…
August 19, 2020
Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on New Footage from Police Shooting of Salaythis Melvin
The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statements today in response to new footage released of the police shooting of…
August 18, 2020
NYT: NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre’s Former Chief of Staff Turns on Him, Writes Tell-All Book About “Corruption, Greed and Paranoia” at the NRA
The NYT Further Reports that “Experts… See Mr. LaPierre’s Removal As All But a Foregone Conclusion” Due to This Month’s NY AG Complaint Against the NRAAccording to a new…
August 18, 2020
Police Reform Bills Will be Heard in Virginia’s Special Session. Here’s What to Know.
Today, Virginia lawmakers will return to Richmond for the first day of a special session dedicated to police reform. The session comes as a result of increased scrutiny around police accountability and transparency, following the killings by police of George…
August 17, 2020
Gun Safety to be Featured During the Democratic National Convention
Former Vice President Biden and Senator Harris Represent the Strongest Gun Safety Ticket in HistoryEverytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Moms Demand Action Participating in Convention Activities; Organizational Leaders, Volunteers and Survivors of Gun Violence Available for Interviews New York…
August 17, 2020
Tragic Shooting of 11-year-old Anisa Scott in Madison is a Stark Reminder of Toll of Gun Violence on Children
Anisa Scott, an 11-year-old girl who was shot in the head earlier this week in Madison, was taken off life support Thursday morning, according to Channel 3000. Police believe Anisa was struck by shots fired from…
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.
