Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
@ferrellzabala.bsky.social
Executive Director @momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social| Senior Vice President of Movement Building @everytown.bsky.social| Mother | Wife | Woman of Faith | #MomsAreEverywhere #EndGunViolence
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Why a federal concealed carry gun bill must be stopped - The Boston Globe
The law would force all states to recognize concealed carry permissions from anywhere else in the country, and would be highly dangerous for civilians and law enforcement.
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A Concealed Carry Mandate would force each state to allow people from other states to carry hidden, loaded guns in public—even in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them. We can’t let that happen.
Text GUT to 644-33 and tell your lawmakers to oppose this legislation.
https://bit.ly/4ozfOsz
Text GUT to 644-33 and tell your lawmakers to oppose this legislation.
https://bit.ly/4ozfOsz
“This bill does nothing to prevent another tragedy. It makes another one more likely by allowing guns to be in the hands of school-aged youth.” - Samantha Mason, a Florida @studentsdemand.bsky.social leader
https://bit.ly/4oZXTM6
https://bit.ly/4oZXTM6
Florida House Backs Repeal of Rifle Purchase Age Limit -- Jackson County Times
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - A Florida House panel voted to repeal the minimum age requirement to purchase a rifle that was imposed after a 2018 mass shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School killed 17. &nbs...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“This bill does nothing to prevent another tragedy. It makes another one more likely by allowing guns to be in the hands of school-aged youth.” - Samantha Mason, a Florida @studentsdemand.bsky.social leader
https://bit.ly/4oZXTM6
https://bit.ly/4oZXTM6
Shoutout to Governor @tinakotek.bsky.social for signing a bill to stop DIY machine guns into law!
None of this would have been possible without the tireless advocacy of Oregon
@momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers!
None of this would have been possible without the tireless advocacy of Oregon
@momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers!
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Shoutout to Governor @tinakotek.bsky.social for signing a bill to stop DIY machine guns into law!
None of this would have been possible without the tireless advocacy of Oregon
@momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers!
None of this would have been possible without the tireless advocacy of Oregon
@momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers!
Reposted by Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
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.
Twelve.
That’s how old Tamir Rice was when he was shot and killed by a police officer in 2014. It's heartbreaking to think about the life he should have had and the milestones he should have reached.
That’s how old Tamir Rice was when he was shot and killed by a police officer in 2014. It's heartbreaking to think about the life he should have had and the milestones he should have reached.
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Twelve.
That’s how old Tamir Rice was when he was shot and killed by a police officer in 2014. It's heartbreaking to think about the life he should have had and the milestones he should have reached.
That’s how old Tamir Rice was when he was shot and killed by a police officer in 2014. It's heartbreaking to think about the life he should have had and the milestones he should have reached.
A 4-year-old boy is recovering from serious injuries after unintentionally shooting himself with an unsecured gun.
When guns aren’t stored securely, tragedy can strike. It’s up to us to keep our kids safe.
https://bit.ly/3XFwItL
When guns aren’t stored securely, tragedy can strike. It’s up to us to keep our kids safe.
https://bit.ly/3XFwItL
Durham boy injured, mother charged after 2nd accidental shooting this month
The 4-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after shooting himself with the unsecured gun in eastern Durham, police said.
www.newsobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A 4-year-old boy is recovering from serious injuries after unintentionally shooting himself with an unsecured gun.
When guns aren’t stored securely, tragedy can strike. It’s up to us to keep our kids safe.
https://bit.ly/3XFwItL
When guns aren’t stored securely, tragedy can strike. It’s up to us to keep our kids safe.
https://bit.ly/3XFwItL
Reposted by Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Girlalala. Her death is a cruel reminder that trans and gender-expansive people, especially Black trans women, face a disproportionate impact of violence. ” - @ferrellzabala.bsky.social
Black trans TikTok star Girlalala killed; boyfriend charged with her murder
The 21-year-old hairstylist had nearly 300,000 TikTok followers and many more on Instagram.
www.advocate.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Girlalala. Her death is a cruel reminder that trans and gender-expansive people, especially Black trans women, face a disproportionate impact of violence. ” - @ferrellzabala.bsky.social
Reposted by Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
On #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, we honor the memory of those who have had their lives stolen in cruel acts of bigotry and violence.
Trans rights are human rights and we re-commit today to protecting every person’s ability to live openly with safety and dignity.
Trans rights are human rights and we re-commit today to protecting every person’s ability to live openly with safety and dignity.
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
On #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, we honor the memory of those who have had their lives stolen in cruel acts of bigotry and violence.
Trans rights are human rights and we re-commit today to protecting every person’s ability to live openly with safety and dignity.
Trans rights are human rights and we re-commit today to protecting every person’s ability to live openly with safety and dignity.
Transgender and gender-expansive people are 2.5 times more likely to be victims of violence than cisgender people, and nearly three in four homicides of transgender people are committed with a gun. Why? Because of weak gun safety laws, combined with hate.
Today on #TransDayOfRemembrance, we are holding in our hearts the transgender and gender-expansive people who have been killed in the US in the last year—most of them with guns.
November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Transgender and gender-expansive people are 2.5 times more likely to be victims of violence than cisgender people, and nearly three in four homicides of transgender people are committed with a gun. Why? Because of weak gun safety laws, combined with hate.
Shoutout to Arlington, Virginia @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers for collecting food for a local pantry during their monthly meeting!
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Shoutout to Arlington, Virginia @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers for collecting food for a local pantry during their monthly meeting!
Shoutout to @momsdemand.bsky.social Arkansas volunteer leaders who shared survivor stories at the Meadow Marker show in Little Rock!
November 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Shoutout to @momsdemand.bsky.social Arkansas volunteer leaders who shared survivor stories at the Meadow Marker show in Little Rock!
Reposted by Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
It was on this day three years ago when a gunman, armed with an assault weapon and high-capacity magazines and fueled by hate, opened fire inside Club Q—an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO—killing five people and wounding 17 others. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It was on this day three years ago when a gunman, armed with an assault weapon and high-capacity magazines and fueled by hate, opened fire inside Club Q—an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO—killing five people and wounding 17 others. 🧵
Reposted by Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
We pause to honor and remember the lives tragically lost at Club Q. Our hearts are with the families, friends, and our entire LGBTQ community who continue to feel this loss. We reaffirm our commitment to stand against hate and work for a Colorado where everyone can live safely and with dignity.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We pause to honor and remember the lives tragically lost at Club Q. Our hearts are with the families, friends, and our entire LGBTQ community who continue to feel this loss. We reaffirm our commitment to stand against hate and work for a Colorado where everyone can live safely and with dignity.
“Gun violence prevention is not just good policy, it’s good politics. And Virginians made their voices loud and clear. We hope that the bills that Governor Youngkin has vetoed over the past few years do get signed into law.” - Mike Fox, a Virginia @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer
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bit.ly/3X5ugMU
Gun reform advocates eye new opportunities under Spanberger administration
Democrat's election as Virginia governor raises hopes for legislation previously vetoed by Youngkin
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November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“Gun violence prevention is not just good policy, it’s good politics. And Virginians made their voices loud and clear. We hope that the bills that Governor Youngkin has vetoed over the past few years do get signed into law.” - Mike Fox, a Virginia @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer
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bit.ly/3X5ugMU
Our movement remains committed to honoring Girlalala's life with action by continuing to fight for a world where LGBTQ+ communities don’t just survive, but thrive.
Girlalala—a Black transgender woman—was tragically shot and killed by her boyfriend in a horrific act of domestic gun violence this weekend in Florida. Girlalala was a beloved content creator and hairstylist. She was only 21 years old.
Boyfriend of transgender TikTok star arrested for girlfriend’s murder
Girlalala was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being shot during an argument with her boyfriend, authorities say
www.the-independent.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our movement remains committed to honoring Girlalala's life with action by continuing to fight for a world where LGBTQ+ communities don’t just survive, but thrive.
Reposted by Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
VICTORY! Thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers, survivors, and community partners, Oregon has taken a huge step forward by closing the machine gun loophole. Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed this legislation into law! @tinakotek.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
VICTORY! Thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers, survivors, and community partners, Oregon has taken a huge step forward by closing the machine gun loophole. Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed this legislation into law! @tinakotek.bsky.social
My faith is a reminder of the promise to each other, ourselves, our children, our neighbors, and to every future generation to try to leave this world better than we found it. That’s what guides me.
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
My faith is a reminder of the promise to each other, ourselves, our children, our neighbors, and to every future generation to try to leave this world better than we found it. That’s what guides me.
Imagine this: You’re out running errands and you have no clue who’s armed. That’s what House Republicans are pushing for with the Concealed Carry Mandate.
We can’t let that happen. Learn more about this dangerous legislation and how you can fight to stop it: https://bit.ly/4o3oG8W
We can’t let that happen. Learn more about this dangerous legislation and how you can fight to stop it: https://bit.ly/4o3oG8W
Congress Is Trying to Pass a Dangerous Federal Concealed Carry Mandate. Here’s How We Can Stop It.
A federal concealed carry mandate, aka concealed carry reciprocity, would gut existing gun laws, override states’ rights, and jeopardize public safety. What you need to know about H.R. 38 and S. 65.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Imagine this: You’re out running errands and you have no clue who’s armed. That’s what House Republicans are pushing for with the Concealed Carry Mandate.
We can’t let that happen. Learn more about this dangerous legislation and how you can fight to stop it: https://bit.ly/4o3oG8W
We can’t let that happen. Learn more about this dangerous legislation and how you can fight to stop it: https://bit.ly/4o3oG8W
Check out @everytown.bsky.social's latest blog, where I chatted with my friend, Fernando Rejón, about the impact of funding cuts to Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs on the @urbanpeaceinst.bsky.social's ability to carry out their life-saving work.
https://bit.ly/4oC8WL4
https://bit.ly/4oC8WL4
Urban Peace Institute on This Administration’s Funding Cuts: ‘CVI Is Essential to Public Safety’
“Stripping communities of these dollars really hinders our ability to expand the understanding of what public safety is and to minimize the impact of gun violence at the local level.”
everytownsupportfund.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Check out @everytown.bsky.social's latest blog, where I chatted with my friend, Fernando Rejón, about the impact of funding cuts to Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs on the @urbanpeaceinst.bsky.social's ability to carry out their life-saving work.
https://bit.ly/4oC8WL4
https://bit.ly/4oC8WL4
Congratulations to our new cohort of Young Changemakers! I can’t wait to see the work y’all do in your community! ❤️
November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Congratulations to our new cohort of Young Changemakers! I can’t wait to see the work y’all do in your community! ❤️
Shoutout to the North Dakota @momsdemand.bsky.social chapter for welcoming their third local group in the state this weekend!
Keep up the great work, y’all! 💪🏾
Keep up the great work, y’all! 💪🏾
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Shoutout to the North Dakota @momsdemand.bsky.social chapter for welcoming their third local group in the state this weekend!
Keep up the great work, y’all! 💪🏾
Keep up the great work, y’all! 💪🏾
Political violence has become all too common because people who are motivated by conspiracy theories, violent rhetoric, and hate live in a country that makes it easy for them to have guns and build arsenals.
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Political violence has become all too common because people who are motivated by conspiracy theories, violent rhetoric, and hate live in a country that makes it easy for them to have guns and build arsenals.
Reposted by Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
The reality is: People use guns to kill people. If more guns everywhere made us safer, America would be the safest country on earth—but it’s not.
This holiday season, be ready to debunk misinformation and disinformation about gun violence with facts. https://bit.ly/GunMyths
This holiday season, be ready to debunk misinformation and disinformation about gun violence with facts. https://bit.ly/GunMyths
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The reality is: People use guns to kill people. If more guns everywhere made us safer, America would be the safest country on earth—but it’s not.
This holiday season, be ready to debunk misinformation and disinformation about gun violence with facts. https://bit.ly/GunMyths
This holiday season, be ready to debunk misinformation and disinformation about gun violence with facts. https://bit.ly/GunMyths
Elajia Whitley had her whole life ahead of her. But because guns make domestic violence more deadly, she is now one of over 70 women whose lives are stolen every month.
Elajia should still be here. My heart breaks for Elajia’s family as they navigate a world without her.
https://bit.ly/4qVPMkN
Elajia should still be here. My heart breaks for Elajia’s family as they navigate a world without her.
https://bit.ly/4qVPMkN
She wanted to get away from her ex. Police say he then shot her outside work.
Georgia woman, 21, was killed by the ex-boyfriend she was trying to leave, her family says.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Elajia Whitley had her whole life ahead of her. But because guns make domestic violence more deadly, she is now one of over 70 women whose lives are stolen every month.
Elajia should still be here. My heart breaks for Elajia’s family as they navigate a world without her.
https://bit.ly/4qVPMkN
Elajia should still be here. My heart breaks for Elajia’s family as they navigate a world without her.
https://bit.ly/4qVPMkN
Reposted by Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her)
Big news from PA! Governor Shapiro just signed the state budget, and it includes $62.15 million for community violence intervention programs—a 10% increase over last year. This is the second year in a row that Pennsylvania has boosted state investment in community-based solutions that save lives.
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Big news from PA! Governor Shapiro just signed the state budget, and it includes $62.15 million for community violence intervention programs—a 10% increase over last year. This is the second year in a row that Pennsylvania has boosted state investment in community-based solutions that save lives.
Our kids deserve to grow up without the fear of gun violence.
https://cbsn.ws/3WT6L9U
https://cbsn.ws/3WT6L9U
16-year-old boy among 3 shot in the Bronx, 2 in custody, NYPD says
The NYPD is investigating after three people, including a teenager, were shot in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx on Sunday night.
cbsn.ws
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Our kids deserve to grow up without the fear of gun violence.
https://cbsn.ws/3WT6L9U
https://cbsn.ws/3WT6L9U