This year, we saw a lot of progress in our fight to make communities safer
from gun violence. Despite challenging mid-term elections, some of our biggest
champions for common sense won their seats, voters in Washington State passed
expanded background checks, and, most recently, we beat the gun lobby in a vote
on the Senate floor by confirming a Surgeon General who had the common sense to
call gun violence a public health issue.
Where do we go from here? Our team has some great ideas
for next steps, but before we make final decisions, we want to hear from you.
What should Americans for Responsible Solutions focus on in
2015?
Here's the first question:
More than a half million people helped make Americans for Responsible
Solutions a success in our first two years. Together, we've accomplished a lot,
but have so much more to go.
We
can't wait to hear where you think we should go next. Take our survey to let us
know what matters to you.
A Note from Richard Martinez:
My son was shot and killed at UC Santa Barbara in May of this year.
Why did Chris die? He died because of craven, irresponsible politicians and the NRA. I said it the day after my son was murdered, and sadly it's still true today.
What has changed is that millions of Americans like you have stepped up to demand more of our country and its elected officials: Not. One. More.
And it's working. Here in California, with the help of Moms Demand Action, we passed a law that will temporarily suspend somebody's access to guns if they're found to be a threat to themselves or others -- somebody like the man who killed my son. We can take winning strategies like this all across the country, but only with your support.
I'm asking you to join me in supporting Moms Demand Action with a year-end gift. With your support, we can save lives. Please join this fight before Wednesday's end-of-year deadline.
Moms Demand Action and Everytown are doing something no one else has ever done before.
I've seen the passion that powers this movement up close. I've shared hugs and tears with others whose lives have been turned upside down by gun violence.
Moms Demand Action has given me a chance to share Chris's story and a platform from which I can work so that fewer parents have to experience this pain.
Our work is fueled by gun violence survivors, moms, dads, and concerned citizens -- and it's backed by cutting edge research and policy analysis. Because of this movement, the NRA is losing its grip on our country's state houses.
Help us move forward in 2015. Lives depend on it. I'm asking you to show your support with a year-end donation right now -- before the Wednesday night deadline:
https://donate.everytown.org/donate/2015-NOM-donate8
As the father of a young person killed with a gun, I know that it's not enough to just want change. We must work hard and keep the pressure on in 2015.
Thank you for your care and support,
Richard Martinez
A Note from Richard Martinez:
My son was shot and killed at UC Santa Barbara in May of this year.
Why did Chris die? He died because of craven, irresponsible politicians and the NRA. I said it the day after my son was murdered, and sadly it's still true today.
What has changed is that millions of Americans like you have stepped up to demand more of our country and its elected officials: Not. One. More.
And it's working. Here in California, with the help of Moms Demand Action, we passed a law that will temporarily suspend somebody's access to guns if they're found to be a threat to themselves or others -- somebody like the man who killed my son. We can take winning strategies like this all across the country, but only with your support.
I'm asking you to join me in supporting Moms Demand Action with a year-end gift. With your support, we can save lives. Please join this fight before Wednesday's end-of-year deadline.
Moms Demand Action and Everytown are doing something no one else has ever done before.
I've seen the passion that powers this movement up close. I've shared hugs and tears with others whose lives have been turned upside down by gun violence.
Moms Demand Action has given me a chance to share Chris's story and a platform from which I can work so that fewer parents have to experience this pain.
Our work is fueled by gun violence survivors, moms, dads, and concerned citizens -- and it's backed by cutting edge research and policy analysis. Because of this movement, the NRA is losing its grip on our country's state houses.
Help us move forward in 2015. Lives depend on it. I'm asking you to show your support with a year-end donation right now -- before the Wednesday night deadline:
https://donate.everytown.org/donate/2015-NOM-donate8
As the father of a young person killed with a gun, I know that it's not enough to just want change. We must work hard and keep the pressure on in 2015.
Thank you for your care and support,
Richard Martinez
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