Students Demand Action
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We’re organizing to end gun violence in America.
Text STUDENTS to 644-33 for action updates!
Text STUDENTS to 644-33 for action updates!
WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE OR DIE LIKE THIS. Our generation knows better than anyone that America’s gun violence crisis is preventable. We demand action from our lawmakers to ensure we’re the last “school shooting generation.” Join us: Text STUDENTS to 644-33 or click here: buff.ly/41XvINC
December 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE OR DIE LIKE THIS. Our generation knows better than anyone that America’s gun violence crisis is preventable. We demand action from our lawmakers to ensure we’re the last “school shooting generation.” Join us: Text STUDENTS to 644-33 or click here: buff.ly/41XvINC
Five years ago today, a police officer shot Andre Hill four times while he was leaving a friend’s house. Officers handcuffed Andre as he laid unresponsive on the ground and did not perform first aid for ten minutes after the shooting. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Five years ago today, a police officer shot Andre Hill four times while he was leaving a friend’s house. Officers handcuffed Andre as he laid unresponsive on the ground and did not perform first aid for ten minutes after the shooting. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Only in America do students have chapters in their lives bookended by multiple school shootings—a gut-wrenching indictment of America’s failure to protect its children.
How many times must students run and hide before our leaders act?
How many times must students run and hide before our leaders act?
December 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Only in America do students have chapters in their lives bookended by multiple school shootings—a gut-wrenching indictment of America’s failure to protect its children.
How many times must students run and hide before our leaders act?
How many times must students run and hide before our leaders act?
One year ago today, a student opened fire inside a classroom at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Armed with a Glock pistol and high-capacity magazines, she shot and killed Rubi Vergara, a 14-year-old student, and Erin West, a teacher, and wounded six others in minutes.
December 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
One year ago today, a student opened fire inside a classroom at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Armed with a Glock pistol and high-capacity magazines, she shot and killed Rubi Vergara, a 14-year-old student, and Erin West, a teacher, and wounded six others in minutes.
The two victims of the Brown University shooting deserved to come home from their final exams alive. Honor them by reading and sharing their stories. Give the shooter #NoNotoriety.
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The two victims of the Brown University shooting deserved to come home from their final exams alive. Honor them by reading and sharing their stories. Give the shooter #NoNotoriety.
“Once it happens to you, you assume or are told that it will never happen again. Obviously, that is not the case.” - Mia, Brown University Students Demand Action leader and wounded survivor of the Saugus High School shooting buff.ly/yzE91x3
Something Went Wrong
For two Brown University students, school shooting was not their first
www.nbcnews.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“Once it happens to you, you assume or are told that it will never happen again. Obviously, that is not the case.” - Mia, Brown University Students Demand Action leader and wounded survivor of the Saugus High School shooting buff.ly/yzE91x3
Today was the second day of final exams for Brown University students. Instead of finishing the semester strong, thousands were forced to shelter-in-place while an active shooter stormed the campus. Reports say at least two people were killed, and eight others are in critical, but stable, condition.
December 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Today was the second day of final exams for Brown University students. Instead of finishing the semester strong, thousands were forced to shelter-in-place while an active shooter stormed the campus. Reports say at least two people were killed, and eight others are in critical, but stable, condition.
Brown University sent out an active shooter alert, sparking chaos on campus.
Today is the second day of finals. Students’ biggest concern should be getting a good grade, not being shot and killed. buff.ly/iZkgncZ
Today is the second day of finals. Students’ biggest concern should be getting a good grade, not being shot and killed. buff.ly/iZkgncZ
Live updates: Brown University warns of active shooter on campus
Brown University issued an urgent alert about a reported active shooter near campus today. Police later said one suspect was in custody.
www.nbcnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Brown University sent out an active shooter alert, sparking chaos on campus.
Today is the second day of finals. Students’ biggest concern should be getting a good grade, not being shot and killed. buff.ly/iZkgncZ
Today is the second day of finals. Students’ biggest concern should be getting a good grade, not being shot and killed. buff.ly/iZkgncZ
A man opened fire in the parking lot of Stewartville High School in Minnesota this morning. A student-athlete who was waiting to board a bus for a wrestling meet with his team and coaches was critically wounded.
Our schools should be safe havens, not targets for gun violence. buff.ly/jCT0iH3
Our schools should be safe havens, not targets for gun violence. buff.ly/jCT0iH3
Man dead, teen critically injured after shooting at Stewartville High School
A man is dead and a teen is hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting Friday morning outside a school in southeastern Minnesota.
kstp.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A man opened fire in the parking lot of Stewartville High School in Minnesota this morning. A student-athlete who was waiting to board a bus for a wrestling meet with his team and coaches was critically wounded.
Our schools should be safe havens, not targets for gun violence. buff.ly/jCT0iH3
Our schools should be safe havens, not targets for gun violence. buff.ly/jCT0iH3
De’Jon Darrell Fox Jr., a sophomore at Kentucky State University with a bright future ahead of him, deserved to come home from finals week alive. His mother is heartbroken. “I didn’t think that this was something that I have to worry about while he’s at school.”
December 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
De’Jon Darrell Fox Jr., a sophomore at Kentucky State University with a bright future ahead of him, deserved to come home from finals week alive. His mother is heartbroken. “I didn’t think that this was something that I have to worry about while he’s at school.”
This holiday season, we’re setting the record straight. The gun lobby wants us to accept active shooter drills as an unfortunate “fact of life” to avoid accountability. In reality, we need proactive school safety policies that will prevent guns from getting to our campuses in the first place.
December 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This holiday season, we’re setting the record straight. The gun lobby wants us to accept active shooter drills as an unfortunate “fact of life” to avoid accountability. In reality, we need proactive school safety policies that will prevent guns from getting to our campuses in the first place.
Two years ago, Niani Finlayson called 911 for help when her ex-boyfriend attacked her. Instead of protecting her, a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy shot and killed her within seconds of entering her home. Niani’s daughter, Xaisha, was standing next to her mother when she was shot. #BlackLivesMatter
December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Two years ago, Niani Finlayson called 911 for help when her ex-boyfriend attacked her. Instead of protecting her, a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy shot and killed her within seconds of entering her home. Niani’s daughter, Xaisha, was standing next to her mother when she was shot. #BlackLivesMatter
The four victims of the shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, CA deserved to come home alive. We should not have to go from celebrating a birthday to planning funerals. In honor of the victims, survivors, and communities impacted by this horrific shooting, we fight to #EndGunViolence.
December 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The four victims of the shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, CA deserved to come home alive. We should not have to go from celebrating a birthday to planning funerals. In honor of the victims, survivors, and communities impacted by this horrific shooting, we fight to #EndGunViolence.
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UPDATE: Three children, ages 8, 9 and 14, were among those killed at a mass shooting during a child’s birthday party in Stockton, CA on Saturday. A 21-year-old was also killed, and 11 other people were wounded. Police are asking for the public's help for information connected to the shooting.
3 children among 4 people killed in shooting at California banquet hall: Sheriff's office
Four people were killed and 11 others wounded in a shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California on Saturday evening, local authorities said.
abcnews.go.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
UPDATE: Three children, ages 8, 9 and 14, were among those killed at a mass shooting during a child’s birthday party in Stockton, CA on Saturday. A 21-year-old was also killed, and 11 other people were wounded. Police are asking for the public's help for information connected to the shooting.
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Four people were shot and killed and ten others were shot and wounded inside a banquet hall where a family was celebrating a child’s birthday yesterday in Stockton, California. Authorities said both children and adults were among the victims.
Four killed and 10 wounded in shooting at child’s party in California, officials say
Victims ranged from ‘juveniles to adults’ in attack on a banquet hall in Stockton, county sheriff’s office says
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Four people were shot and killed and ten others were shot and wounded inside a banquet hall where a family was celebrating a child’s birthday yesterday in Stockton, California. Authorities said both children and adults were among the victims.
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Three people—including a 16-year-old girl—were shot and wounded at a mall in San Jose, California after an argument escalated into gunfire, sending hundreds of Black Friday shoppers into chaos.
No one should have to run for their life while shopping for the holidays.
No one should have to run for their life while shopping for the holidays.
3 people injured in Black Friday shooting at South Bay's Westfield Valley Fair mall, police say
San Jose police confirmed that three people were shot: one adult male, one adult female and one 16-year-old girl. They were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
abc7news.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Three people—including a 16-year-old girl—were shot and wounded at a mall in San Jose, California after an argument escalated into gunfire, sending hundreds of Black Friday shoppers into chaos.
No one should have to run for their life while shopping for the holidays.
No one should have to run for their life while shopping for the holidays.
Young people like Spc. Beckstrom continue to be stolen by our nation’s preventable gun violence epidemic. We don’t have to die like this.
UPDATE: Twenty-year-old Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, a National Guard member who was shot while serving in DC this week, has succumbed to her injuries. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was also shot, is still fighting for his life. 🧵
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Young people like Spc. Beckstrom continue to be stolen by our nation’s preventable gun violence epidemic. We don’t have to die like this.
No one should have to spend the holiday this way. Spc. Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Wolfe deserve better.
UPDATE: The two members of the West Virginia National Guard that were shot near the White House yesterday have been identified as 20-year-old Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe. Both remain in critical condition. 🧵
What we know about the 2 National Guard members shot near White House
Two National Guardsmen were shot on Wednesday in downtown Washington near the White House. Here's what we know about the two Guardsmen.
abcnews.go.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
No one should have to spend the holiday this way. Spc. Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Wolfe deserve better.
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This Thanksgiving, I’m beyond grateful for time with my four kids, time to unwind and celebrate with good food, and the gift of getting to work alongside amazing advocates, students, and survivors every day. Thank you for your hard work.
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This Thanksgiving, I’m beyond grateful for time with my four kids, time to unwind and celebrate with good food, and the gift of getting to work alongside amazing advocates, students, and survivors every day. Thank you for your hard work.
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Our hearts break for the National Guard members shot in today’s tragedy, for their families and for a community once more torn apart by gun violence.
UPDATE: Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically wounded in a shooting near the White House today. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the shooting was targeted. A suspect is in custody.
Live updates: 2 National Guard members shot near White House; suspect is in custody
Washington, D.C., police say there has been a shooting at 17th and I Street.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Our hearts break for the National Guard members shot in today’s tragedy, for their families and for a community once more torn apart by gun violence.
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Reports say two people who appear to be members of the National Guard were shot just blocks away from the White House in Washington, DC. Their conditions are currently unknown.
Our hearts are with all those impacted and their loved ones as we await further updates.
Our hearts are with all those impacted and their loved ones as we await further updates.
2 military personnel, appearing to be National Guard, shot near White House: Sources
Two uniformed military personnel, appearing to be U.S. National Guardsmen, have been shot just blocks from the White House, according to sources familiar with the matter.
abcnews.go.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Reports say two people who appear to be members of the National Guard were shot just blocks away from the White House in Washington, DC. Their conditions are currently unknown.
Our hearts are with all those impacted and their loved ones as we await further updates.
Our hearts are with all those impacted and their loved ones as we await further updates.
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The Trump Administration should be focused on protecting our communities—not threatening them with armed and masked ICE agents.
We will keep fighting for ALL of us to be safe from gun violence in America.
We will keep fighting for ALL of us to be safe from gun violence in America.
Drug Arrests and Gun Seizures Fell as Homeland Security Pursued Immigration
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The Trump Administration should be focused on protecting our communities—not threatening them with armed and masked ICE agents.
We will keep fighting for ALL of us to be safe from gun violence in America.
We will keep fighting for ALL of us to be safe from gun violence in America.
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Since taking office, the Trump Administration has slashed millions in funding for federal law enforcement—reassigning 80% of ATF agents who normally investigate gun crimes to carry out its “immigration crackdown.”
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Since taking office, the Trump Administration has slashed millions in funding for federal law enforcement—reassigning 80% of ATF agents who normally investigate gun crimes to carry out its “immigration crackdown.”
It’s been thirteen years since Jordan Davis and his friends stopped at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. A white man complained that their music was too loud. After approaching the teenagers, he pulled out a gun and shot Jordan multiple times, killing him.
November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It’s been thirteen years since Jordan Davis and his friends stopped at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. A white man complained that their music was too loud. After approaching the teenagers, he pulled out a gun and shot Jordan multiple times, killing him.
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For decades, the gun lobby has used fear, paranoia, and disinformation to sell more guns to more people. The reality is: Using a gun for self-defense is rare and ineffective.
November 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For decades, the gun lobby has used fear, paranoia, and disinformation to sell more guns to more people. The reality is: Using a gun for self-defense is rare and ineffective.