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Saturday is Trans Day of Remembrance. 2021 is already the deadliest year for gun violence against transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is this Saturday. So far this year, at least 48 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been…
This National Injury Prevention Day, Be SMART Volunteers Across the Country Took Action to Prevent Unintentional Shootings and Protect Children from Gun Violence
Today marks National Injury Prevention Day, which raises awareness and promotes efforts to protect children from injuries, including unintentional shootings. Be SMART volunteers took…
A State of Emergency in the City of Rochester Over Gun Violence. Here’s What You Need to Know:
Cities across the country have experienced the scourge of gun violence over the past year, with rates of gun violence skyrocketing in some of…
Ohio Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Condemn House Lawmakers for Passing Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill
The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement…
Ohio House Passed Dangerous Legislation to Arm Teachers — Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement…
Columbia Mayor Benjamin: Open Carry Puts South Carolina Residents in Harm’s Way, So Prohibit It At Permitted Events
Earlier this year, the South Carolina General Assembly passed HB 3094, a bill allowing the open carry of handguns in public. The law’s passage…
Albuquerque passes 100 homicides; highest homicide total in history
This weekend, Albuquerque police recorded the city’s 100th homicide. The city has recorded several deadly weekends, including three…
Colorado Students Demand Action, Moms Demand Action Respond to Shooting in Aurora
The Colorado chapters of Students Demand Action and Moms Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement…
Everytown Responds to Dismissal of Weapons Charge in Kenosha Shooter Case
Today, the judge in the trial of the then 17-year-old shooter who shot three men, two fatally, in Kenosha dismissed the charge of carrying…
Ohio Lawmakers Passed Dangerous Legislation to Arm Teachers Out of Committee — Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement…
Following an 88% Jump in State Child Firearm Deaths Last Year, North Carolina Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Call on Officials to Promote Secure Firearm Storage
The North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following…
60 Minutes: New Missouri Gun Law Nullifying Federal Gun Laws Benefits Criminals, is Impeding Law Enforcement, Crime-Fighting, and Gun Violence Prevention
On Sunday, 60 Minutes aired a segment on Missouri’s new law prohibiting state and local officials from assisting with the…
Growing Number of Guns Found in North Carolina Schools Amidst Nationwide Increase in Gun Violence on School Grounds
On Wednesday, two firearms were discovered on the campus of Hopewell High School in Huntersville, North Carolina. Though neither weapon was discharged, the…
The Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old who Shot Three People, Two Fatally in Kenosha While Illegally Armed with an AR-15-style Rifle, Began This Week. Here’s What You Need to Know:
The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse began this week. In August 2020, loosely organized militias began to patrol Kenosha, Wisconsin, openly carrying guns in direct…
Governor J.B. Pritzker Commits $250 Million Towards Violence Intervention Programs — Illinois Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Commitment to Gun Safety
Investment Would Also Create A New Office of Firearm Violence Prevention To Address Gun Violence The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students…
New Mexico Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Legislative Council for Keeping Guns Out of the Capitol
The New Mexico chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following…
Kansas City Star: Decades of the NRA’s Agenda In Missouri Has Exacerbated Gun Violence Crisis
This weekend, the Kansas City Star, in partnership with The Missouri Independent and students at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, issued a…
Governor Whitmer Commits $30 Million in ARP Funding Towards Violence Intervention Programs — Michigan Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Commitment to Gun Safety
The Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement…
Ohio Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on State Lawmakers Passing Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill Out of Committee
The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement…
House Lawmakers Held A Hearing on Dangerous Legislation to Repeal Michigan’s Concealed Carry Permitting Requirement. Here’s What You Need to Know:
The Michigan House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security held a hearing on House Bills 5364, 5365, 5366 and…
Idaho Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Transgender Woman at Towne Square Mall
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the…
The Detroit City Council Just Passed an Ordinance to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers. It’s Time for State Lawmakers to Take Action.
Today, the Detroit City Council passed an ordinance that would close a dangerous gap in state and local law by prohibiting individuals subject to…
Portland Sees Highest Rate of Homicides in Nearly 35 Years
On Sunday, Portland surpassed a new homicide record in nearly 35 years. A shooting in Old Town Portland left two people shot and killed…
Idaho Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Towne Square Mall
The Idaho chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, today released the following…