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Refinery29: Police Shootings Play A Major Role In National Gun Violence Statistics
“We cannot talk about ending gun violence without also talking about police brutality,” said Moms Demand Action organizer Lisa Hendricks on Twitter. …
Elite Daily: On Gun Violence Awareness Day 2020, I’m Grieving All Over Again
“I don’t pretend to fathom the grief the families of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor are feeling right now. But I can empathize with…
Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Beach moms’ group kicks off anti-gun violence campaign
“It made me want to become more of a part of Moms Demand Action,” she said. “It really is amazing to be a part…
Midland Daily News: Moms Demand Action marks National Gun Violence Day Friday
“Wear Orange this year is trying to focus on local organizations in black and brown communities who have been doing this sort of work…
PEOPLE: Sophia Bush Owns a Gun — and Says She Wants ‘Much Stricter Legislation Around Gun Ownership’
The nearly lifelong gun owner also sits on the Creative Council for Everytown for Gun Safety. “I’m a really passionate advocate for responsible gun…
KATC – Lafayette (ABC): National Gun Violence Awareness kicks off Friday
“There are many Black led social justice organizations that continue to lead movements — as they have for decades — seeking to dismantle white…
NJ.com: Mom demanding action against gun violence stands in solidarity with George Floyd protesters
“We weren’t standing together, but we stood as moms. We were there as individuals to stand with the protestors,” Frisby said. “I felt that…
The News-Tribune: Drive-thru food drive collects donations for local charity
“Gun violence affects people of color disproportionately — they are more affected — and so are people in areas that are maybe economically depressed,…
WGLT – Bloomington (NPR): Moms Group Finds COVID-Safe Ways To Spread Gun Violence Prevention Message
“There is an awareness of what’s a priority right now for our community, and trying to handle the issues that are affecting us the…
PEOPLE: Actor Jason George Supports Wear Orange Campaign Against Gun Violence, Decries Systemic Racism
“Growing up in a military town shaped my perspective on guns and gun violence, but never more than when it famously became the center…
San Francisco Chronicle: East Bay mother of 5 fights the NRA and gun violence with digital savvy
“I am feeling very optimistic about the 2020 election. It’s the one light at the end of the tunnel right now,” Watts said. “We’ll…
AZ Mirror: Groups try new ways to reach domestic violence survivors amid pandemic
“Arizona lawmakers were put on notice and they continue to ignore their constituents,” Kara Waite, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action said in a…
American Academy of Pediatrics: Engagement and Leadership in Firearm-Related Violence Prevention: The Role of the Pediatric Hospitalist
“Everytown for Gun Safety created the Be SMART campaign, another framework to help families discuss firearm ownership and safe storage with others in their…
Katie Couric Newsletter: Gun Control Advocate Shannon Watts on Gun Safety, George Floyd Protests
“When white supremacists stormed Charlottesville with torches and guns, the president said there were ‘very fine people on both sides.’ When mostly white crowds…