Too many women are shot to death by an abuser. It's unacceptable, and it's made worse by the fact that we DO have the power to change it -- but we haven't yet.
That could all change in New Jersey, when lawmakers take a FINAL vote on a life-saving domestic violence bill that would keep guns out of the hands of abusers.
Time is running out to pass this bill and help save New Jersey women's lives. Can you make sure lawmakers hear us loud and clear?
Click here to send a message to your legislators right now and ask them to vote YES on this life-saving legislation.
If someone is convicted of domestic violence, or a domestic violence restraining order is taken out against them, it's illegal for them to buy a gun. But it’s far too easy for that same abuser to keep the guns they already own.
82 percent of Garden State voters think it's wrong to have this deadly loophole in the law. More than 80 mayors from across the state agree. Dozens of Moms and other volunteers have spent their days at the State House, demanding action for a safer New Jersey in face-to-face meetings and in testimony before key committees.
Momentum is on our side, but lawmakers only have ONE day left to listen -- so let's make sure they can't ignore our call for action.
Send a message to your elected leaders in Trenton and ask them to vote YES on this important bill, SB 2786/AB 4218: http://act.everytown.org/letter/NJ-Urgent-Message.
Last week, a life-saving bill to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers in New Jersey passed with bipartisan support -- all thanks to incredible supporters like you.
Now, it's headed to Governor Chris Christie's desk, but before we turn our attention to his office, it's up to us to thank the lawmakers who voted for this bill and voted to protect domestic abuse victims from gun violence. They need to know constituents like you have their backs in this important fight for public safety.
Click here to send a thank you message to all of New Jersey's gun sense champions.
Too many women have been threatened or killed by an abuser with a gun. This victory is a huge step forward for those women, their families, and our communities.
And it was only possible because of the incredible Moms, volunteers, and supporters like you who made calls, sent emails, and met face-to-face with lawmakers in Trenton to demand action.
It's a big deal, and I couldn't be prouder of the Garden State today.
Send a message to the New Jersey lawmakers who stood up for public safety: http://act.everytown.org/letter/NJ-Thank-You
Reverend Clementa Pinckney was one of nine black people gunned down at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston last Wednesday. President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy at his funeral. Over the last week, we've honored Rev. Pinckney and his congregants with flowers, cards, vigils, and prayers. And now it's time to honor them with the President's call to action: "We as a people have got to change."
If you agree with the President's powerful words, please share this image on Facebook or on Twitter to let your friends and family know you're Rising for Charleston:
Every president -- Democrats and Republicans alike -- has attended too many funerals. Yet here we are. Nine more funerals. Nine more caskets. Nine more grieving families. No president should have to make a habit of giving eulogies for mass shooting victims.
That's why we're Rising for Charleston in their honor -- and to remember the 88 people who die every day from gun violence in this country and the hundreds who are injured. This nation is rallying together, in unity, to demand change.
As Charleston lays Reverend Pinckney to rest, we ask that no matter where you are, you do one simple thing: WEAR ORANGE. It can be clothing, a pin, a hair tie, anything. Orange is a symbol for the value of human life. Hunters wear it in the woods to protect their lives and the lives of others. And right now, it's the symbol of this rising movement.
For today, please share President Obama's words with friends and family to encourage them to rise for Charleston, too: Share on Facebook - Share on Twitter - Share via Email
State Senator and Reverend Clementa Pinckney will be laid to rest today. As you know, Sen. Pinckney was among the nine African Americans killed in Charleston, South Carolina, in a heinous, racist act of terrorism last week.
Among his many accomplishments, Sen. Pinckney was a leader on reforming his state’s campaign finance laws that systematically shut out the voices of so many South Carolinians. He authored small-donor, public financing legislation so that a citizen’s political worth wouldn’t be measured in campaign contributions.
This morning, The New York Times posted a moving obituary about Sen. Pinckney. It chronicles the choices he made to place service at the center of his life. I want to encourage you to read it and share it widely on Facebook, Twitter, or by email with your friends and family. Sen. Pinckney’s life and the lives of the other eight he prayed with that night deserve to be known and celebrated. As we mourn, our thoughts are with their families, friends, and community.
Every year in America, nearly one hundred children die from unintended shootings. And kids in our country are at least sixteen times more likely to be killed in unintended shootings than in other advanced countries.
You've surely heard the stories on the news, and as a parent, they're just too difficult to recount here.
But we can take commonsense action to save the lives of our nation's most precious resource: our kids.
At Americans for Responsible Solutions, we've partnered with the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence to release a comprehensive tool kit for legislators. It lays out the problem of children who have access to guns, and suggests several proven actions they can take to reduce the number of tragedies - like passing laws that require adults to keep guns properly locked up or under their immediate control whenever a child is present.
Laws like these are common sense - and they work. One study found that in twelve states that took action on this issue, unintentional firearm deaths among children dropped by 23%.
Add your name to mine if you believe it's time for state legislatures to act to keep children safe from unintended shootings.
Unfortunately, the gun lobby opposes these kinds of commonsense
solutions.
But people want action -- almost 70% of Americans support measures that would require gun owners to lock up any guns to prevent handling by children without supervision.
Add your name to join our campaign:
http://action.americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/child-access
Studies show that most children know where parents keep their guns. That's a horrifying statistic that shows why it is so important that we act together on this issue.
From victims Christopher's dad. It was the most important thing in his life. He hasen't gone a single day without thinking of him since he was shot and killed last year in Isla Vista, California.
Each morning, he put on Chris's watch along with a bracelet that serves as a reminder of my purpose -- a reminder to keep fighting for the vision I set the day after my son was killed: Not One More.
Watch the video he made with Everytown about the meaning behind the Not One More bracelet.
You can support the movement to end gun violence by getting your own bracelet today.
In addition to Chris's watch and the Not One More bracelet on my left wrist, he also wears many wristbands on his right arm -- each given to me by a grieving parent or loved one, each commemorating a precious life that ended too soon. These bracelets represent a pledge to stand up for the 88 Americans who are killed every day with guns and the hundreds more who are injured. They symbolize our resolve to do everything we can to prevent future tragedies from happening. In the wake of the terrorist shooting in Charleston, it's even more important to strengthen this movement and spread the message of Not One More. We don't have to settle for a country where shootings happen every day. We don't have to live this way. We all hope that you will join him (and me) and show you're proud to be part of the movement that's changing the conversation on guns in America.
Watch the video about the inspiration behind the Not One More bracelet -- and get yours today: http://www.everytown.org/pledge.
When Lucy McBath's son Jordan was shot and killed in 2012 over an argument about loud music, her whole life was turned upside down. The hate-fueled act of terror in Charleston opened old wounds for many of us. And in particular, the tragedy underscored the need for those affected by gun violence to work together to end this country's crisis.
Gun violence survivors have a unique voice in this movement -- and you can help make sure it's heard -- in the press and on TV, in state houses around the country, and even on Capitol Hill.
Please support Everytown and our growing survivor network with a donation of $5 or more.
Your generous donation will help Everytown reach more survivors and amplify their fight for safer communities.
After joining the Everytown survivor network I learned that I was not alone. I found a new purpose in life and connected with other survivors who have become a second family to me. Everytown creates a vital network of people who support one another and work together to make change. Whenever a survivor speaks out to a community group or in the press, hosts a phone bank, or meets with lawmakers face-to-face, we're putting a public face on the tragedy of gun violence and turning our pain into action.
Everyday Americans, our politicians, and even the gun lobby have no choice but to take notice of this powerful, growing group of advocates. Donate $5 or more today to make sure we have the resources to continue building our survivor outreach work:
https://donate.everytown.org/donate/survivor-network
Coming together with other survivors has energized me for the future of our movement. I don't want any parent to have to go through what I did simply because there aren't laws in place to protect our kids.
That could all change in New Jersey, when lawmakers take a FINAL vote on a life-saving domestic violence bill that would keep guns out of the hands of abusers.
Time is running out to pass this bill and help save New Jersey women's lives. Can you make sure lawmakers hear us loud and clear?
Click here to send a message to your legislators right now and ask them to vote YES on this life-saving legislation.
82 percent of Garden State voters think it's wrong to have this deadly loophole in the law. More than 80 mayors from across the state agree. Dozens of Moms and other volunteers have spent their days at the State House, demanding action for a safer New Jersey in face-to-face meetings and in testimony before key committees.
Momentum is on our side, but lawmakers only have ONE day left to listen -- so let's make sure they can't ignore our call for action.
Send a message to your elected leaders in Trenton and ask them to vote YES on this important bill, SB 2786/AB 4218: http://act.everytown.org/letter/NJ-Urgent-Message.
Last week, a life-saving bill to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers in New Jersey passed with bipartisan support -- all thanks to incredible supporters like you.
Now, it's headed to Governor Chris Christie's desk, but before we turn our attention to his office, it's up to us to thank the lawmakers who voted for this bill and voted to protect domestic abuse victims from gun violence. They need to know constituents like you have their backs in this important fight for public safety.
Click here to send a thank you message to all of New Jersey's gun sense champions.
And it was only possible because of the incredible Moms, volunteers, and supporters like you who made calls, sent emails, and met face-to-face with lawmakers in Trenton to demand action.
It's a big deal, and I couldn't be prouder of the Garden State today.
Send a message to the New Jersey lawmakers who stood up for public safety: http://act.everytown.org/letter/NJ-Thank-You
Reverend Clementa Pinckney was one of nine black people gunned down at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston last Wednesday. President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy at his funeral. Over the last week, we've honored Rev. Pinckney and his congregants with flowers, cards, vigils, and prayers. And now it's time to honor them with the President's call to action: "We as a people have got to change."
If you agree with the President's powerful words, please share this image on Facebook or on Twitter to let your friends and family know you're Rising for Charleston:
That's why we're Rising for Charleston in their honor -- and to remember the 88 people who die every day from gun violence in this country and the hundreds who are injured. This nation is rallying together, in unity, to demand change.
As Charleston lays Reverend Pinckney to rest, we ask that no matter where you are, you do one simple thing: WEAR ORANGE. It can be clothing, a pin, a hair tie, anything. Orange is a symbol for the value of human life. Hunters wear it in the woods to protect their lives and the lives of others. And right now, it's the symbol of this rising movement.
For today, please share President Obama's words with friends and family to encourage them to rise for Charleston, too: Share on Facebook - Share on Twitter - Share via Email
State Senator and Reverend Clementa Pinckney will be laid to rest today. As you know, Sen. Pinckney was among the nine African Americans killed in Charleston, South Carolina, in a heinous, racist act of terrorism last week.
Among his many accomplishments, Sen. Pinckney was a leader on reforming his state’s campaign finance laws that systematically shut out the voices of so many South Carolinians. He authored small-donor, public financing legislation so that a citizen’s political worth wouldn’t be measured in campaign contributions.
This morning, The New York Times posted a moving obituary about Sen. Pinckney. It chronicles the choices he made to place service at the center of his life. I want to encourage you to read it and share it widely on Facebook, Twitter, or by email with your friends and family. Sen. Pinckney’s life and the lives of the other eight he prayed with that night deserve to be known and celebrated. As we mourn, our thoughts are with their families, friends, and community.
Every year in America, nearly one hundred children die from unintended shootings. And kids in our country are at least sixteen times more likely to be killed in unintended shootings than in other advanced countries.
You've surely heard the stories on the news, and as a parent, they're just too difficult to recount here.
But we can take commonsense action to save the lives of our nation's most precious resource: our kids.
At Americans for Responsible Solutions, we've partnered with the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence to release a comprehensive tool kit for legislators. It lays out the problem of children who have access to guns, and suggests several proven actions they can take to reduce the number of tragedies - like passing laws that require adults to keep guns properly locked up or under their immediate control whenever a child is present.
Laws like these are common sense - and they work. One study found that in twelve states that took action on this issue, unintentional firearm deaths among children dropped by 23%.
Add your name to mine if you believe it's time for state legislatures to act to keep children safe from unintended shootings.
But people want action -- almost 70% of Americans support measures that would require gun owners to lock up any guns to prevent handling by children without supervision.
Add your name to join our campaign:
http://action.americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/child-access
Studies show that most children know where parents keep their guns. That's a horrifying statistic that shows why it is so important that we act together on this issue.
From victims Christopher's dad. It was the most important thing in his life. He hasen't gone a single day without thinking of him since he was shot and killed last year in Isla Vista, California.
Each morning, he put on Chris's watch along with a bracelet that serves as a reminder of my purpose -- a reminder to keep fighting for the vision I set the day after my son was killed: Not One More.
Watch the video he made with Everytown about the meaning behind the Not One More bracelet.
You can support the movement to end gun violence by getting your own bracelet today.
Watch the video about the inspiration behind the Not One More bracelet -- and get yours today: http://www.everytown.org/pledge.
When Lucy McBath's son Jordan was shot and killed in 2012 over an argument about loud music, her whole life was turned upside down. The hate-fueled act of terror in Charleston opened old wounds for many of us. And in particular, the tragedy underscored the need for those affected by gun violence to work together to end this country's crisis.
Gun violence survivors have a unique voice in this movement -- and you can help make sure it's heard -- in the press and on TV, in state houses around the country, and even on Capitol Hill.
Please support Everytown and our growing survivor network with a donation of $5 or more.
Your generous donation will help Everytown reach more survivors and amplify their fight for safer communities.
Everyday Americans, our politicians, and even the gun lobby have no choice but to take notice of this powerful, growing group of advocates. Donate $5 or more today to make sure we have the resources to continue building our survivor outreach work:
https://donate.everytown.org/donate/survivor-network
Coming together with other survivors has energized me for the future of our movement. I don't want any parent to have to go through what I did simply because there aren't laws in place to protect our kids.
