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Fourteen years ago today, a white supremacist fatally shot six people and wounded three others at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek. A seventh victim later died from his wounds.
Seven years ago today, just hours after the El Paso mass shooting, a gunman opened fire with an Anderson Manufacturing AR-15 pistol in the Oregon Historic District of downtown Dayton, Ohio. Nine people were killed, and 17 others were wounded.
Another weekend, another community shattered by a gunman armed with an assault-style rifle — this time in Twin Falls, Idaho at an In-N-Out Burger, where three people were killed and seven others were wounded.
Seven years ago today, a white supremacist armed with a semiautomatic rifle targeted Latino people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. The shooting stole 23 people’s lives and wounded 22 others. The predominantly Latino city came together to say hatred and gun violence has no place here.
Even though David still lives with the trauma of being shot and wounded every day, he is grateful to be alive. “I will always think about why I survived when so many others haven’t.” Honor David by sharing his #MomentsThatSurvive story: etwn.us/4w9jQes
The victims of the horrific shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center deserved to come home alive. Honor them by reading and sharing their stories. Give the shooters #NoNotoriety.
Two years ago today, Victoria Lee was shot and killed by police during a mental health crisis. Her family had called 911 for help, asking only to send an ambulance. When police officers arrived, her family begged them to go away, fearing for Victoria’s life. She was shot and killed in minutes.
One year ago today, a typical workday in a New York City skyscraper became a nightmare. A man armed with an AR-15 opened fire inside the lobby, then made his way up to the 33rd floor. In minutes, four people were shot and killed, and one other was shot and wounded.
Gun violence is a women’s issue, and we’ll never stop talking about it.
Twenty years ago, Drew, a Georgia Moms Demand Action volunteer, had his daughter Jen stolen in a horrific act of domestic violence. Not long after, he launched Jennifer Ann’s Group, a nonprofit focused on education, advocacy, and awareness of teen dating violence.
On this day 11 years ago, two women were killed and nine other people were wounded when a gunman opened fire with a semiautomatic pistol in a Lafayette, Louisiana movie theater.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg showed us that when women get involved, we can force change. Our communities deserve to be heard and protected, so we’re continuing her legacy by showing up at our statehouses, running for office, and demanding a seat at the table.
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Fourteen years ago, a man armed with an AR-15 and high-capacity magazines opened fire in the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. Twelve people were killed and 58 more were wounded. In their honor, we continue the work to #EndGunViolence to ensure no one is forced to experience their pain.
Karen, a Florida Moms Demand Action volunteer became a gun violence survivor after she and her husband were shot and wounded during a home invasion in March 2020. Though she survived, her husband Steve did not.
It’s all hands on deck to help energize, organize, and mobilize voters for November’s election! Join us for our next movement call on Tuesday at 8pm ET to hear how you can get involved and what the Supreme Court's latest reckless decision on gun rights means. RSVP now: https://etwn.us/4w8d1dN
Trump’s pick for attorney general supports a ban on mailing mifepristone. At the same time, Trump’s administration is rolling back gun safety regulations that will allow gun dealers to mail guns directly to people’s doors. Make it make sense.
Our children should never be forced to pay the price for irresponsible gun ownership with their lives. All gun owners have a responsibility to keep guns out of young hands by always storing guns securely — unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition. besmartforkids.org/
HEARTBREAKING: Nine-year-old Jade Riser has died from injuries she sustained in a July 2 shooting in Milwaukee. Jade was inside a home when a bullet fired outside the home struck her.
An 8-year-old girl anxiously waiting for fireworks to begin. A woman sleeping in her home. A 9-year-old child celebrating the Fourth of July in the backyard with family. A DeKalb County DA’s office employee spending the evening in what should have been the safety of her home.
Ten years ago today, Philando Castile was pulled over by police outside of St. Paul, Minnesota. Philando was a licensed gun owner who made clear that he was exercising his right to carry. The officer responded by shooting him in seconds. He was only 32 years old.
Julianne Moore has been an advocate for gun safety since the very beginning. For years, she’s stood alongside our volunteers in the work to end gun violence. We all have a responsibility as parents to ensure young people across the country can live, play, and learn without the fear of being shot.
On this day four years ago, a gunman armed with a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic rifle and high capacity magazines opened fire from a roof at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Seven people were killed and 48 others were wounded, including children.
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On this day three years ago, two people were killed and 28 others were wounded when teenagers armed with Glock and Smith & Wesson pistols opened fire at the annual Brooklyn Day block party in Baltimore, Maryland.
It has been eight years since five employees were tragically shot and killed inside the newsroom at The Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland. That’s… 💔 Eight years of missed birthdays, 💔 Eight years of empty seats at holidays, 💔 And eight years of loved ones enduring the pain of their absence.
Just like Big Tobacco used to, many gun makers market their deadly products to children in an effort to entice parents to “start them young,” hook future customers, and sell more guns. What these ads fail to disclose is that thousands of children and teens are shot and killed or wounded every year.
VICTORY! Thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers, alongside gun sense champions in the Arizona legislature, Governor Hobbs vetoed three dangerous gun bills — including a bill that would have forced colleges and universities to allow guns on campus.
Assault weapons and high-capacity magazines were used in every single one of our nation’s most devastating mass shootings since 2016.
Dawn Jackson describes her son Josiah as full of life. That’s why losing him to gun violence in 2020 was so painful. Grief became a journey she never asked for, but through it, she has turned her pain into purpose. Join us by sharing Josiah’s #MomentsThatSurvive story: https://etwn.us/4o3G13h