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Anti-Asian violence is not new—and it will take a change in our culture to stop it.
Tiffany W. Chang, Director of Community Engagement at Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC At Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, we fight for…
Society failed our daughter. Elected officials must act to stop others from feeling our pain.
Another Deadly Weekend of Gun Violence
It was another deadly weekend of gun violence in the US. Gun violence kills over 100 Americans each day. Last year, a record-high number of…
A Message to Montana Governor Gianforte: Veto HB 258 Now
Dear Governor Gianforte, 58% 58 percent of American adults report that they or someone they care for has experienced gun violence in their…
More Than Thoughts and Prayers
We need more than thoughts and prayers from our lawmakers to end gun violence—we need action. The U.S. Senate must pass lifesaving background checks legislation. Watch the video to learn more. Donate to Everytown…
We must make it easier and safer to be transgender in America
What is H.R. 8 and how will it close background check loopholes?
Updating federal law to require background checks on all gun sales is a common-sense way to keep guns out of the wrong hands. The…
State Legislator Spotlight
Black History Month This Black History Month, we recognize the importance of Black leadership, advocacy, and resilience in the gun violence prevention movement.
I’m a Religious Leader, and I Know We Need More Than Thoughts and Prayers
Three years ago this month, 17 students and educators were killed and 17 more wounded on Valentines Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in…
Terry ‘Uncle T’ Williams: Show compassion in hopes that healing will prevail
Zalena Giles: Gun violence should not impede children’s futures
Black History Month This Black History Month, we recognize the importance of Black leadership, advocacy, and resilience in the gun violence prevention movement.
Ditch the NRA
Sadiqa N. Reynolds: As gun violence increases, so does the loss of potential
Liza Chowdhury: I want to see the community improve and the youth have better opportunities
How can federal agencies take action to prevent gun violence?
Under the Biden Administration, major progress can be made towards ending gun violence. Soon-to-be led by new nominees from President Joe Biden, federal agencies including…
Aaron Foster: It takes a community to heal a community
Black History Month This Black History Month, we recognize the importance of Black leadership, advocacy, and resilience in the gun violence prevention movement.
What can the Department of Education do to prevent gun violence?
The Department of Education is instrumental in stopping gun violence in schools. School communities must be provided with tools to prevent school-based gun violence—and…
What can the Department of Justice do to prevent gun violence?
The U.S. Department of Justice is essential in stopping gun violence. Improvements and regulation are needed to keep guns out of the wrong hands,…
What can the Department of Veterans Affairs do to prevent gun violence?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is instrumental in reducing gun suicide among military veterans. With an average of 4,200 veterans dying by gun…
What can the Department of Health and Human Services do to prevent gun violence?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is essential in ending gun violence. With the dual public health crises of COVID-19 and gun…
Beverly F. Smith-Brown: Meet people where they are with compassion
ACLU and Everytown Speak Out on Prohibiting Guns at Public Protests
2020: This Year in Gun Safety
This year has been unlike anything we have ever experienced as a nation, and it’s clear that the fight to end gun violence is more…