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A gunshot wound can change your life in seconds. For survivors, health care is nonnegotiable. We can’t talk about gun violence without talking about ensuring victims have access to affordable health care.
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A gunshot wound can change your life in seconds. For survivors, health care is nonnegotiable. We can’t talk about gun violence without talking about ensuring victims have access to affordable health care.
Seven years ago today, a gunman opened fire at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California—killing 12 people and injuring 16 others. Over 100 people were at the bar, and many of them had survived the Las Vegas shooting the year prior.
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Seven years ago today, a gunman opened fire at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California—killing 12 people and injuring 16 others. Over 100 people were at the bar, and many of them had survived the Las Vegas shooting the year prior.
HEARTBREAKING: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died early this morning by apparent gun suicide. He was only 24 years old.
America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.
America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies by suicide after police chase
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase.
www.dallasnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
HEARTBREAKING: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died early this morning by apparent gun suicide. He was only 24 years old.
America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.
America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.
From establishing the nation’s first gun violence prevention task force following the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School to championing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, @pelosi.house.gov has always worked to build a safer future for all.
We’re grateful for her leadership.
We’re grateful for her leadership.
My friend @pelosi.house.gov has served our country with grit, courage, and integrity.
She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
From establishing the nation’s first gun violence prevention task force following the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School to championing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, @pelosi.house.gov has always worked to build a safer future for all.
We’re grateful for her leadership.
We’re grateful for her leadership.
Eight years ago today, a gunman killed 26 people and injured 22 others at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Eight years ago today, a gunman killed 26 people and injured 22 others at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Gun safety wins elections. Last night’s overwhelming victories proved exactly that.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
November 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Gun safety wins elections. Last night’s overwhelming victories proved exactly that.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
Virginians have once again established a gun safety stronghold across the commonwealth! With the wins in the House of Delegates and the election of gun safety champion Governor-elect Spanberger, a safer future is finally within reach.
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Virginians have once again established a gun safety stronghold across the commonwealth! With the wins in the House of Delegates and the election of gun safety champion Governor-elect Spanberger, a safer future is finally within reach.
🚨 Mainers have voted to pass a red flag law, which will allow family members to petition courts to remove firearms from a loved one in danger.
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
Maine passes ‘red flag’ law born out of the Lewiston shooting
The yes side of Question 2 had 60.1% of votes to 39.9% for the no side when the Bangor Daily News and its national partner, Decision Desk HQ, called the race at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
🚨 Mainers have voted to pass a red flag law, which will allow family members to petition courts to remove firearms from a loved one in danger.
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
Congratulations to the next governor of New Jersey, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, on your major victory!
Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect & expand NJ's lifesaving gun safety laws.
Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect & expand NJ's lifesaving gun safety laws.
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Congratulations to the next governor of New Jersey, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, on your major victory!
Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect & expand NJ's lifesaving gun safety laws.
Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect & expand NJ's lifesaving gun safety laws.
Congrats Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com on your decisive win! Virginians made it clear that they are sick & tired of gun safety bills being blocked by Governor Youngkin. They demanded change at the ballot box, & now will finally have a governor who puts public safety ahead of partisanship.
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Congrats Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com on your decisive win! Virginians made it clear that they are sick & tired of gun safety bills being blocked by Governor Youngkin. They demanded change at the ballot box, & now will finally have a governor who puts public safety ahead of partisanship.
After years of corrupt spending, the NRA is forced to restructure, discontinue publications, and furlough dozens of staff.
The NRA is floundering.
The NRA is floundering.
NRA furloughs staff as it prepares to rebuild ahead of 2026
The once-mighty gun rights group is trying to balance its books after years of misspending.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
After years of corrupt spending, the NRA is forced to restructure, discontinue publications, and furlough dozens of staff.
The NRA is floundering.
The NRA is floundering.
The Trump administration is decimating public health and safety services—and domestic violence survivors are paying the price.
https://19thnews.org/2025/10/domestic-violence-protections-federal-funding/
https://19thnews.org/2025/10/domestic-violence-protections-federal-funding/
Without the federal government, almost no money exists to fight domestic violence
Work to prevent intimate partner violence, feed families in shelters fleeing abuse or help survivors file for legal protection would not exist on the scale it does today if the federal government step...
19thnews.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Trump administration is decimating public health and safety services—and domestic violence survivors are paying the price.
https://19thnews.org/2025/10/domestic-violence-protections-federal-funding/
https://19thnews.org/2025/10/domestic-violence-protections-federal-funding/
Trump has done nothing to try to end this disruptive government shutdown.
Instead, he’s got his hands full tearing down the East Wing for his $300 million ballroom, going after his political enemies, and posting AI-generated videos of himself dressed like a king.
Instead, he’s got his hands full tearing down the East Wing for his $300 million ballroom, going after his political enemies, and posting AI-generated videos of himself dressed like a king.
The Missing President
Trump has been busy with everything but the government shutdown.
www.theatlantic.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Trump has done nothing to try to end this disruptive government shutdown.
Instead, he’s got his hands full tearing down the East Wing for his $300 million ballroom, going after his political enemies, and posting AI-generated videos of himself dressed like a king.
Instead, he’s got his hands full tearing down the East Wing for his $300 million ballroom, going after his political enemies, and posting AI-generated videos of himself dressed like a king.
Safety is on the ballot in New Jersey, & the choice for governor is clear.
Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who puts partisan politics over public safety.
Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who puts partisan politics over public safety.
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Safety is on the ballot in New Jersey, & the choice for governor is clear.
Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who puts partisan politics over public safety.
Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who puts partisan politics over public safety.
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“As a teacher, I especially think about the troubling link between domestic violence and gun violence.” #GunViolence #Enough @teachersunify.bsky.social
Opinion: Teachers are key in the fight against domestic violence
Having teachers and schools more routinely educated about Red Flag laws will help to keep our families safer.
ctmirror.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“As a teacher, I especially think about the troubling link between domestic violence and gun violence.” #GunViolence #Enough @teachersunify.bsky.social
Stand your ground laws encourage people to shoot first and ask questions later. It’s a license to kill that makes all of us less safe.
These legally sanctioned killings are on the rise and must be stopped.
These legally sanctioned killings are on the rise and must be stopped.
Six Words Every Killer Should Know: ‘I Feared for My Life, Officer’
The number of legally sanctioned homicides has grown substantially in states with expanded self-defense rights under stand-your-ground laws.
www.wsj.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Stand your ground laws encourage people to shoot first and ask questions later. It’s a license to kill that makes all of us less safe.
These legally sanctioned killings are on the rise and must be stopped.
These legally sanctioned killings are on the rise and must be stopped.
VICTORY: The Trump admin must restore the school mental health grants they illegally cut 👏
These cuts left students —especially those in Black & brown communities—more vulnerable to gun violence. Our kids will be safer with these resources back in place.
These cuts left students —especially those in Black & brown communities—more vulnerable to gun violence. Our kids will be safer with these resources back in place.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore school mental health grants
A judge ordered the Trump administration to restore mental health grants after 16 states sued over the cuts.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
VICTORY: The Trump admin must restore the school mental health grants they illegally cut 👏
These cuts left students —especially those in Black & brown communities—more vulnerable to gun violence. Our kids will be safer with these resources back in place.
These cuts left students —especially those in Black & brown communities—more vulnerable to gun violence. Our kids will be safer with these resources back in place.
Virginia and New Jersey: Election day is ONE week away 🚨🚨🚨
Gun safety champions like @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social have always put public safety first, and will continue to serve their communities with grit and compassion as their state’s next governors.
Gun safety champions like @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social have always put public safety first, and will continue to serve their communities with grit and compassion as their state’s next governors.
I Will Vote
Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state’s next election.
IWillVote.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Virginia and New Jersey: Election day is ONE week away 🚨🚨🚨
Gun safety champions like @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social have always put public safety first, and will continue to serve their communities with grit and compassion as their state’s next governors.
Gun safety champions like @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social have always put public safety first, and will continue to serve their communities with grit and compassion as their state’s next governors.
Seven years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 11 people and injured six others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA.
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Seven years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 11 people and injured six others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA.
The Republican shutdown is delaying survivors from the shooting in Lewiston, Maine from seeking justice and accountability.
Once again, the Trump administration is hurting survivors of gun violence with its reckless decisions.
Once again, the Trump administration is hurting survivors of gun violence with its reckless decisions.
Government shutdown delays Lewiston mass shooting lawsuit
The lawsuit argues that the Lewiston mass shooting was preventable and occurred only because the Army failed to follow its own rules.
fox23maine.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Republican shutdown is delaying survivors from the shooting in Lewiston, Maine from seeking justice and accountability.
Once again, the Trump administration is hurting survivors of gun violence with its reckless decisions.
Once again, the Trump administration is hurting survivors of gun violence with its reckless decisions.
From banning assault weapons to closing the state’s ghost gun loophole, Minnesotans are ready to pass commonsense gun laws that can prevent tragedies like the state saw this summer.
We’re proud to join @dfl.org and @governorwalz.mn.gov in this fight.
We’re proud to join @dfl.org and @governorwalz.mn.gov in this fight.
October 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
From banning assault weapons to closing the state’s ghost gun loophole, Minnesotans are ready to pass commonsense gun laws that can prevent tragedies like the state saw this summer.
We’re proud to join @dfl.org and @governorwalz.mn.gov in this fight.
We’re proud to join @dfl.org and @governorwalz.mn.gov in this fight.
HORRIFIC: Two people were killed and at least seven others are in critical condition after a mass shooting earlier today at a large party in North Carolina.
Over 150 people ran from the scene, fleeing for their lives. We don’t have to live this way.
Over 150 people ran from the scene, fleeing for their lives. We don’t have to live this way.
2 killed, 7 in critical condition in North Carolina mass shooting
A total of 13 people have been shot.
abcnews.go.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
HORRIFIC: Two people were killed and at least seven others are in critical condition after a mass shooting earlier today at a large party in North Carolina.
Over 150 people ran from the scene, fleeing for their lives. We don’t have to live this way.
Over 150 people ran from the scene, fleeing for their lives. We don’t have to live this way.
Two years ago today, 18 people were killed in a shooting rampage at a local bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine. Thirteen others were injured in the attacks.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
October 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Two years ago today, 18 people were killed in a shooting rampage at a local bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine. Thirteen others were injured in the attacks.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
12-year-old Sophia Forchas has been released from the hospital almost two months after she was shot in the head at Annunciation Catholic School.
We’re so grateful Sophia is recovering and we’re keeping her and her family in our hearts.
We’re so grateful Sophia is recovering and we’re keeping her and her family in our hearts.
October 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
12-year-old Sophia Forchas has been released from the hospital almost two months after she was shot in the head at Annunciation Catholic School.
We’re so grateful Sophia is recovering and we’re keeping her and her family in our hearts.
We’re so grateful Sophia is recovering and we’re keeping her and her family in our hearts.
SPOILER: They’ve gotten richer and more reckless.
How the Gun Industry Has Changed since PLCAA
The gun industry went into overdrive once it believed it had no reason to conduct itself responsibly. The consequences have been deadly.
giffords.org
October 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
SPOILER: They’ve gotten richer and more reckless.