Stories
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
I am touched by the bravery of all the people who stand firm that “hate has no place here”
There are allies and then there is community: Be community
The best way to deal with and overcome trauma is to openly acknowledge its presence
Crystal Turner: ‘Not only am I here for you, I’m right beside you in this fight’
Vincent Perez: Sharing your story is the way we bring community about us
Find the Perfect Holiday Gift for the Gun Violence Prevention Advocate in Your Life
Remembering the 48 transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people killed so far in 2021
2021 is the deadliest year on record for transgender people in the United States. On Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, we honor the transgender,…
Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and where my son fits in.
It’s a decision I struggle with every year. Should I celebrate my son X’avier, who served in the Army National Guard on Veterans Day? Or…
I have never been a victim of domestic violence, but I am a survivor of it.
Empowering Latina domestic violence survivors to become leaders in our community
It’s time to deepen the conversation about mental health and suicide
After losing my father to gun suicide, the Everytown Survivor Network helped me realize that I’m a survivor, too.
AAPI Students Demand Action volunteers reflect on the hate-fueled Atlanta, Georgia mass shooting
Creating greater and better Latinx engagement can expand the gun violence prevention movement
Voting NO in the California recall election is about protecting our communities from gun violence
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…
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…
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
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…
