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Secure storage is important for gun violence prevention and school safety. Here’s how I’ve advocated for it in my community.
Students Demand Action volunteer Madeleine Ahmadi is a prominent advocate for secure storage in her community of Essex Junction, Vermont.

Where We Work, We Win!
Why First-Time Voters and Youth Gun Safety Advocates Are Mobilizing Ahead of the Midterms to Secure a Safer Future
Students Demand Action volunteers and first time-voters, Insherah Qazi and Kayleigh Wolfe, on the importance of the youth vote in electing gun sense leaders.

Muslim women are resilient

Black survivors of domestic violence deserve to feel seen, heard and supported

Debunking Gun Myths at the Dinner Table
Unpacking the Generational Trauma in Latinx Communities
Living in LA and becoming curious about the connection between Latinx communities and trauma, Edna Chavez decided to get involved in gun violence prevention work.

Latinx Heritage Month is a time to empower young voices

Claire Hein Blanton: Governor Abbott has continued to fail Texans. He has continued to fail our children.

Self care helps you get in touch with yourself after challenging times

Empoderar las voces latinas ayudará al movimiento de prevención de la violencia con armas de fuego

Gun Violence Memorial Project: Objects to remember those taken by gun violence

Empowering Latinx voices will help the gun violence prevention movement
In Iowa, Gun Safety is on the Ballot This November
Public Measure #1 would force Iowa courts to evaluate firearm-related laws, jeopardizing basic, common-sense public safety laws in Iowa.
2022 State Victories for Gun Safety
Throughout the 2022 session, state lawmakers and governors enacted at least 51 gun safety laws and blocked 95% of the gun lobby’s agenda.
California Business Community Members in Support of SB 918
We are members of the business community in California, writing in support of SB 918, legislation to strengthen the rules for concealed carry of firearms…
How YouTube Can Combat Armed Extremism on its Platform
To plan his attack, the Buffalo shooter turned to videos on YouTube. YouTube can take these steps to make its platform safer.

How Everytown’s Community Safety Fund Grantees Prevent Gun Violence
Our volunteers stopped dozens of bad gun bills in 2022 so far
In 2022 alone, we've prevented dozens of gun lobby laws. Here are a few of the states where we stopped all bad gun bills from passing.

Finding your identity does not define your worth

Minneapolis Council President Andrea Jenkins: I see you, I feel you, and I am here for you

Moms Demand Action volunteers reflect on Congress passing the first major gun safety law in nearly 26 years

The Supreme Court has struck down part of New York’s concealed carry law, but our fight for public safety continues. Here’s what you need to know about NYSRPA v. Bruen.
What is the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act?
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act would help keep guns out of the wrong hands and provide critical support to states and communities.