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BREAKING: New Report Exposes NRA Board Member’s Ties to Far-Right Extremist “Oath Keepers”
Everytown’s Justin Wagner: “The NRA And Oath Keepers Both Traffic In Similar Extreme Rhetoric About Tyranny And The Necessity Of Guns To Overthrow The Government.”…
Washington Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Transgender Latina in Centralia, Washington
CENTRALIA, Wash. – The Washington chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the…
Everytown Hosts Press Call with White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond, Reps. Horsford and Kelly, and Gun Safety Groups Calling For Congress to Pass Build Back Better Act
Today, Everytown for Gun Safety hosted a press call with Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Cedric Richmond,…
On Tuesday, 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Won Elections Across The Country
Newly-Elected Volunteers Join Dozens of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Office Since Its Founding in 2012 NEW YORK – Thirteen Moms Demand Action volunteers…
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 school…
Gun Safety Victory: Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Mayors Against Illegal Guns Member, Wins Re-Election
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Everytown Victory Fund Albuquerque (“Everytown”) released the following statement after incumbent Mayor Tim Keller, a gun sense candidate and member of Mayors…
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 response…
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 Demand…
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 statement…
Gun Safety Victory: In Everytown’s First Major Investment in Sheriff Elections, Chris Campanelli Defeats Brian Shank to Become Erie County, PA Sheriff
Campanelli Significantly Overperformed the Democratic Candidate for Erie County Executive ERIE, P.A. – Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund (“Everytown”) released the following statement after…
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 new…
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 after…
Heeding Everytown’s Call, White House Announces New Actions to Promote Secure Firearm Storage and Prevent Suicide
Today, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action applauded the White House’s announcement of new actions to prevent suicide by…
Everytown Applauds Senator Markey and Representatives Dean and Wexton’s Bill to Use Financial Tools to Track Mass Shooting, Domestic Terrorism Patterns
Today, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action applauded the introduction of the Preventing Gun Violence Through Financial Intelligence Act by…
Everytown, New York Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Governor Hochul on Signing of Two Bills to Prohibit Ghost Guns
The New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, 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 after…
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Statements on Life Saving Gun Safety Investments Included in President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework
Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action commended the inclusion of a historic investment in a new and innovative community violence…
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 5367,…
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 following…
Everytown Applauds House Judiciary Committee Passage of Rep. McBath’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill
Today, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action applauded the House Judiciary Committee for passing Rep. Lucy McBath’s (D-GA) Federal Extreme…
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 domestic…
Maryland Moms Demand Action Applaud Mayor Scott on Announcement of $50 Million to Combat Gun Violence in Baltimore
The Maryland chapter of the Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding Mayor Brandon Scott of…
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 — marking…
Washington Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Transgender Latina in Seattle
SEATTLE, Wash. – The Washington chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following…