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Everytown for Gun Safety is a movement of Americans working together to end gun violence and build safer communities.
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Everytown 45 min
“The gun violence we see is a serious public health problem,” said Dr. Mark Slidell, University of Chicago's director of pediatric trauma
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Everytown 15 uur
Marie Delus, Shenee Johnson & Natasha Christopher are volunteers & Everytown Survivors Network members. They're also the founders of the Gun Violence Survivors Network, a New York City committee to improve services for gun violence survivors.
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Everytown 18 uur
⬇️ This text exchange between a mother and her child is an example of our uniquely American problem. Our children deserve to be free from the fear of gun violence. Text JOIN to 644-33 to join the movement to end gun violence.
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Everytown 14 apr.
ICYMI: Read 's interview about why gun violence is a women's issue.
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Everytown 13 apr.
"Why would we want to put our children, our teachers, our staff at our schools at risk? It's just not worth it." - Jovanna Liuzzo, a leader at a rally in Florida to oppose legislation to arm teachers
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Everytown 13 apr.
TRAGIC: 6-year-old Millie Drew Kelly was shot in the head by her 4-year-old brother who found an unsecured firearm in his parent's car. She died 2 days later. This doesn't have to happen. The onus is on adults to ensure children don’t gain access to guns.
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Everytown 13 apr.
As a part of our Gun Sense Action Network calling team you can: 🔘Help connect residents to their legislators to advocate for gun safety 🔘Recruit new volunteers 🔘Fight back against the gun lobby 💪Text VOLUNTEER to 644-33 to get involved.
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Shannon Watts 12 apr.
Last year, Christy was the North Carolina chapter leader. This year, she hosted volunteers as a state representative.
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Everytown 13 apr.
Kerry's father Bob was a Vietnam War veteran who died by gun suicide. Now, Kerry is committed to honoring his life with action. Read her story and add your own:
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Debbie Weir 12 apr.
Inspiring week spent with survivors of gun violence learning additional ways to amplify their voices to make a difference . These are examples of . With gratitude for their courage, passion, and unrelenting determination. .
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Everytown 12 apr.
Red flag laws save lives. Read our policy guide for states on red flag laws in the Policy Library.
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The Hill 12 apr.
One person killed, multiple injured in drive-by shooting during memorial procession for Nipsey Hussle
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Everytown 12 apr.
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado () just signed an Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill into law! Thanks to the volunteers who helped make this happen. 🎉
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Everytown 12 apr.
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These kinds of policies and the rhetoric surrounding them contribute to a culture of transphobia. Trans Americans face disproportionate rates of violence. In 2017, at least 29 transgender Americans were killed, and most were victims of gun violence.
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Everytown 12 apr.
Today, the president’s ban on transgender service members goes into effect. We changed our profile photo to show solidarity for the trans Americans currently serving and for the entire trans community.
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Everytown 12 apr.
Reminder: Arming teachers is not an effective strategy for preventing gun violence in schools. cc:
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Everytown 12 apr.
"If my students were not judged on where they come from, but on their ability and potential, we would have a much different world." - Shannon Furdak, a health teacher in Baltimore, who is constantly worried about the safety and future of her students
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Holly 12 apr.
At the TX Capitol yesterday with urging lawmakers to REJECT adding more guns in schools and allowing teachers (aka Marshall’s) to carry guns on their bodies- the risk to our children is much too high
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Moms Demand Action 11 apr.
Go, North Carolina!
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Everytown 12 apr.
Nearly two-thirds of all gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides: an average of 59 deaths a day. Addressing firearm suicide is an essential element of any strategy to reduce suicide and gun violence in this country. Learn more:
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