Just 26 days into 2023, the United States has already experienced 40 mass shootings and lost nearly 3,000 people to gun-related deaths. To talk about what we can do about it, spoke with . Listen now.
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Key Republican senator underscores the effectiveness of gun violence prevention legislation but refuses to do more in order to save American lives.
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Twenty-six days into 2023, and the United States has already experienced 40 mass shootings. So what can we do about it?
executive director of Guns Down America talks to us about guns and gun reform in America.
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced that he will ask lawmakers to ban open carrying of firearms, end bulk handgun sales, and mandate ghost gun registration, reports for
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39: That’s how many mass shootings – defined as incidents where at least four people other than the shooter are shot – have taken place in the first 24 days of the year, according to
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“the consensus among many [California]] lawmakers Tuesday was that there are simply too many firearms in the country and too many ways to get hold of them without a national effort to pass stricter gun measures.”
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The nation doesn't even have time to recover from one tragedy before the next one happens.
Seven more lives stolen in California. Another community torn apart.
This doesn't happen in other countries. We need our leaders to be brave and stand up for us.
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Now two students have been killed and one adult is in critical condition after a shooting in Des Moines.
Gun violence is an epidemic.
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10 people killed in Monterey Park, CA. 10 more injured. A gunman at large.
Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the community in this moment of despair.
We all deserve a future free from this terror. We deserve a future with fewer guns.
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I was a competitive ballroom dancer growing up for over 10 years. Devastated by this shooting and thinking of the Monterey Park community.
I hope announces additional exec action to reduce gun violence at State of the Union speech next month.
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“Congressional investigators found evidence that tech platforms — especially #Twitter — failed to heed their own employees’ warnings about violent rhetoric on their platforms & bent their rules to avoid penalizing conservatives…” #Jan6Committee
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Republican claims of election fraud turned to real-world violence once again.
A former Republican candidate for New Mexico's state legislature has just been arrested as "the mastermind" behind a series of shootings targeting the homes of Democrats.
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More than 331,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since Columbine.
Our children deserve a better America than this. They deserve a future with fewer guns.
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We have far to many incidents & examples to ignore the fact that #antisemitism, & other forms of hate, are on the rise! we build bridges & hold hate accountable. We who believe in unity & democracy will overcome hate. #WeAreTheMajority.
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Just yesterday, Congressional Republicans passed legislation specifically designed to empower continued tax fraud by the very wealthy.
And now today...
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Breaking news: Longtime Trump Organization finance chief Allen Weisselberg, who pleaded guilty in August to 15 counts including tax fraud, conspiracy and grand larceny, on Tuesday was sentenced to serve five months in jail.
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The six-year-old who shot their teacher at Richneck Elementary School brought the gun from home, according to authorities.
A 2018 survey by Johns Hopkins found that MORE THAN HALF of US gun owners do not safely store their guns.
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A teacher in Newport News, VA has “life-threatening injuries” after being shot by one of her 6-year-old students on Friday afternoon.
Remember when some Republicans endorsed arming toddlers back in 2018?
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David Riedman, who founded the K-12 School Shooting Database has compiled data on every school shooting – anytime a firearm has been discharged on school property – dating back to 1970.
He found 16 cases involving shooters younger than 10.
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Your annual reminder that Wayne LaPierre and the helped create the extremist culture that led to the January 6th insurrection attempt.
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"I don't think it's an accident that there were two types of flags at the January 6th insurrection: there were Trump and political flags and then there were AR-15 flags." - on America's problem with gun extremism.
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Speaking on , says these last few days -- as Republicans have failed to elect a Speaker and Congress has come to an absolute standstill -- have been some of his most productive as a member of Congress.
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2022 was a deadly year for Americans.
There were 648 mass shootings last year, characterized by a shooting where four or more people were shot.
This includes 36 mass murders, or shootings where four or more people were killed. That's a 30% increase from 2021.
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Happy birthday to gun reform advocate . We met when we undertook this experiment for NowThis to see how easy it can be to buy a gun legally without a background check. SPOILER ALERT: It's pretty darn easy.
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None of the work we do at would be possible without the wonderful people who support us.
Right now, a generous donor is matching all donations through the end of the year. If you're able to give, you can literally double your impact!
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ICYMI: Support our work and double your impact!
A generous donor is matching ALL donations up to $25,000 through the end of the year. Make a donation by December 31st and have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar!
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10 years ago today, 26 lives were stolen at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
We remember
Charlotte
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Ana
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Thinking of Ashley, , and so many others whose lives were forever changed 10 years ago.
We will continue to fight to #HonorWithAction
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"I remember myself screaming... No, please, don't open the door!"— 10 years ago, Ashley survived Sandy Hook. She shared her story with @igorvolsky and me for NowThis.
It took a decade to pass even a 1st step at federal gun reform. We owe her better.
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I was a closeted teenager who doubted ever coming out, but when then-VP Biden spoke his mind about same-sex marriage it felt like a hug.
10 years later…
I’m out.
I’m proud.
I’m working for Biden.
And I’m grateful to see the Respect for Marriage Act become law. 🇺🇸🏳️🌈
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. if you and Bannon organized the violent insurrection against our government on 1/6 you’d be going to jail with everyone else convicted of seditious conspiracy and conspiracy to interfere with a federal proceeding. These are crimes, not stupid laugh lines.
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The next few weeks are the Senate's last chance to vote on the assault weapons ban that passed the House earlier this year.
The people who understand the danger of assault weapons better than any of us are calling on to hold a vote on the bill before the year ends.
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I'm joining survivors and families impacted by gun violence to deliver remarks at the 10th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
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Gun laws save lives, but only if they’re effectively implemented and enforced. That's why we're launching the Everytown Implementation Center; a first-of-its-kind effort to support state and local leaders in doing just that, starting with Red Flag laws. everytownsupportfund.org/press/everytow
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We are thrilled that will be joining us at the 10th Annual National Vigil For All Victims of Gun Violence tonight.
The vigil will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. Watch here: fb.me/e/2xbsPB7IQ?mi
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FLASH: Family of officer Brian Sicknick refuses to shake hands with Sen McConnell and Rep McCarthy at Congressional gold medal ceremony. Brian’s brother Ken Sicknick tells me why ====>
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Good. There should absolutely be a social and political cost for any politician that continues to enable Trump and Trump's ongoing coup attempts.
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During Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for Jan. 6 police, representatives of those receiving awards shake hands with Schumer then walk past McConnell and McCarthy.
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