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Maine needs a leader who will continue moving the state forward and build on the lifesaving progress we’ve seen in recent years. That leader is @hannahpingree.bsky.social, and we’re proud to endorse her for governor.
Throughout his career, Colorado Attorney General @philweiser.bsky.social has dedicated his life to justice & public service. From defending CO's red flag law in court to banning ghost guns, AG Weiser has always put the people of Colorado first. We are proud to endorse him for governor of Colorado.
We're proud to endorse Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia’s next governor! From serving as Atlanta's mayor and a city councilmember to advising President Biden, she has dedicated her career to protecting communities and expanding opportunity for all. We know she'll continue that fight as governor.
We’re proud to endorse these leaders who have proven they have what it takes to stand up for public safety and fight for families across the Midwest. Voters must reelect them so they can keep working hard to build on the lifesaving progress they have already made.
We’re proud to endorse these candidates running to continue building on the progress we’ve seen in Maine. With their leadership, Maine will be even safer and stronger. We’re excited to keep partnering with them to push more lifesaving gun safety laws across the finish line.
Seven years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 23 people and injured 22 others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. The shooter travelled more than 10 hours to target the Latino community in El Paso.
Gun violence has plagued Colorado for too long. While the state has made progress in recent years, there’s still so much more to do. We’re proud to endorse these candidates who have proven they will stop at nothing to save lives and build the safer, stronger state all Coloradans deserve.
With Donald Trump catering to his gun CEO friends & unravelling critical gun safety protections, it is more important than ever that we reclaim a gun safety majority in the House this November. We’re proud to endorse these new gun safety champions as they work to win seats in Congress & save lives.
44-year-old Carlos Villalba and 56-year-old Ashley Whitehead have been identified as the two victims killed in the shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival on Sunday.
Bolstering public safety requires the leadership of dedicated champions in Congress. That’s why we're proud to endorse these fighters for reelection.
We’re proud to endorse @stefanyshaheen.com for Congress in the Granite State. We know she'll fight for lifesaving gun safety laws in Congress and always put the safety of New Hampshire families ahead of the gun lobby.
This week, we had the honor of bringing together nearly 900 leaders in the field of community violence intervention from across the country. Thank you for showing up for your communities every day. We're proud to stand alongside you in the fight to end gun violence.
We’re proud to endorse these strong gun safety champions running to serve their states as attorney general. These leaders have what it takes to protect lifesaving gun laws in court and push back against the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda. It’s critical voters elect them this November.
ICE agents fatally shooting two people in one week is not a “great job.” It’s an assault on public safety. Our communities deserve better.
26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero has been identified as the man fatally shot by ICE agents in Maine on Monday morning. Sebastian was shot in front of his partner and their three-year-old daughter, who are now grieving a loss no family should ever have to bear.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was fatally shot by ICE agents yesterday during a traffic stop in Houston, TX. He was a father, husband and business owner who had been in the country for 35 years.
Senator Chris Coons has always fought for commonsense gun safety laws and played a critical role in passing the landmark Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. We’re proud to endorse him in his reelection campaign as he continues to work for a safer Delaware for all.
33 years ago today, a gunman opened fire at a San Francisco law firm, killing eight people and injuring six others. Their colleagues founded what is now the GIFFORDS Law Center to honor them with action and the gun safety laws proven to prevent such tragedies.
Attorneys general play a crucial role in defending their state’s gun laws from gun lobby attacks. We’re proud to endorse these gun safety champions as they run for reelection. We know they’ll continue to defend lifesaving laws, work to hold bad actors accountable & keep their communities safe.
We’re proud to endorse Assistant District Attorney Amber Goodwin for Austin City Council! Amber has been an ally and leader in the fight to secure lifesaving funding for community violence intervention work as the founder of Community Justice Action Fund.
Eight years ago today, a gunman killed five employees and injured two more at the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Maryland. In the aftermath of the attack, their surviving colleagues continued reporting while carrying the unimaginable trauma, grief, and fear of that day.
Gun violence remains the number 1 killer of kids & teens in America. It's unacceptable. These medical professionals understand the devastating toll gun violence takes on families & communities, and will continue fighting for solutions we know save lives. We’re proud to endorse them for reelection.
Today, Tamir Rice should be celebrating his 24th birthday with his friends and family. But police shot and killed him while he was playing in the park at only 12 years old. Like far too many Black children in America, Tamir was robbed of his life before it even really began.
Americans are tired of politicians in Washington putting the gun lobby ahead of public safety. This November, voters must elect these gun safety champions who will restore our gun safety majority in Congress and take meaningful action to end gun violence.
Gun violence disproportionately impacts Latino communities, stealing thousands of lives each year. The Latino community deserves leaders in Washington who are committed to fighting for their safety. The gun safety champions we're endorsing today are exactly those leaders.
We’re proud to endorse this slate of gun safety champions and LGBTQ+ advocates. Safety and belonging are inseparable—and as we mark Pride Month and 10 years since the Pulse nightclub tragedy, we’re reminded of what’s at stake.
Eleven years ago today, nine Black worshipers were shot and killed in a racist attack at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. One other person was injured.
Today marks one year since Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were shot and killed in a politically motivated assassination. Political violence is never acceptable, and we’ll always work to honor Melissa and Mark by combatting armed extremism.
As we mark 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting, GIFFORDS Executive Director Emma Brown joined @hrc.org and @equalityfl.bsky.social in Orlando to reflect on the lives stolen, the resilience of survivors and loved ones, and the work that still lies ahead.
Today marks 10 years since a gunman killed 49 people and wounded more than 50 others at Pulse nightclub in a targeted attack against the LGBTQ+ and Latino communities in Orlando, Florida. Today and always, our hearts are with the survivors, victims, and their families as we work to end armed hate.