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Amnesty International USA believes that everyone should live free from fear of gun violence and is supporting common sense gun legislation efforts in the United States.
https://amnestyusa.org/egv
https://amnestyusa.org/egv
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Gun violence is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens. A recent public service announcement seeks to show doctors how they can talk to patients about keeping firearms away from young people.
PSAs Helped People Stop Smoking. Could They Do the Same to Prevent Gun Deaths Among Children and Teens?
In the fight to lower the leading cause of death among kids — shootings — a new Ad Council commercial is aimed at healthcare professionals.
www.thetrace.org
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens. A recent public service announcement seeks to show doctors how they can talk to patients about keeping firearms away from young people.
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🇳🇬 Update from Nigeria!
Hon. Soji Adetunji has signed our Parliamentary Pledge — joining 150+ parliamentarians worldwide committed to addressing the ethical, legal & humanitarian risks of #AutonomousWeapons.
👏 Big thanks to campaigners at Cultural Youth Movement Education Foundation for their work!
Hon. Soji Adetunji has signed our Parliamentary Pledge — joining 150+ parliamentarians worldwide committed to addressing the ethical, legal & humanitarian risks of #AutonomousWeapons.
👏 Big thanks to campaigners at Cultural Youth Movement Education Foundation for their work!
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🇳🇬 Update from Nigeria!
Hon. Soji Adetunji has signed our Parliamentary Pledge — joining 150+ parliamentarians worldwide committed to addressing the ethical, legal & humanitarian risks of #AutonomousWeapons.
👏 Big thanks to campaigners at Cultural Youth Movement Education Foundation for their work!
Hon. Soji Adetunji has signed our Parliamentary Pledge — joining 150+ parliamentarians worldwide committed to addressing the ethical, legal & humanitarian risks of #AutonomousWeapons.
👏 Big thanks to campaigners at Cultural Youth Movement Education Foundation for their work!
Perspectives that can be handy to have all year round:
www.thetrace.org/2015/11/gun-...
www.thetrace.org/2015/11/gun-...
Nine Ways to Enjoy a Fact-based Gun Debate With Your Thanksgiving Bird
If you’re going to fight over guns this holiday season, then you might as well come prepared with some data.
www.thetrace.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Perspectives that can be handy to have all year round:
www.thetrace.org/2015/11/gun-...
www.thetrace.org/2015/11/gun-...
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Our places of worship should be safe from gun violence. Today and every day, we hold the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Sutherland Springs community in our hearts. We honor them with action as we continue our work to #EndGunViolence in America.
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our places of worship should be safe from gun violence. Today and every day, we hold the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Sutherland Springs community in our hearts. We honor them with action as we continue our work to #EndGunViolence in America.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
October 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
Tell US Representatives to oppose concealed carry! secure.everyaction.com/UlSzoYn44EiR...
#endgunviolence @newtownaction.org
#endgunviolence @newtownaction.org
October 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Tell US Representatives to oppose concealed carry! secure.everyaction.com/UlSzoYn44EiR...
#endgunviolence @newtownaction.org
#endgunviolence @newtownaction.org
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Netflix’s new documentary, “The Perfect Neighbor,” highlights the tragic reality of Shoot First laws. These laws—which the gun lobby calls “Stand Your Ground” laws to make them seem justifiable—have increased gun murders by up to 11% nationally, translating to more than 700 deaths each year.
October 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Netflix’s new documentary, “The Perfect Neighbor,” highlights the tragic reality of Shoot First laws. These laws—which the gun lobby calls “Stand Your Ground” laws to make them seem justifiable—have increased gun murders by up to 11% nationally, translating to more than 700 deaths each year.
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Catch up on the latest #ResearchRewind for the latest peer-reviewed academic and scientific studies and reports related to gun violence. Today at armedwithreason.substack.com/p/research-r...
October 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Catch up on the latest #ResearchRewind for the latest peer-reviewed academic and scientific studies and reports related to gun violence. Today at armedwithreason.substack.com/p/research-r...
Updated statistics about US gun violence, from The Trace
projects.thetrace.org/gun-violence...
#endgunviolence
projects.thetrace.org/gun-violence...
#endgunviolence
Gun Violence Map: How Many People Have Been Shot Near You?
Explore data on more than 434,000 shootings in the United States.
projects.thetrace.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Updated statistics about US gun violence, from The Trace
projects.thetrace.org/gun-violence...
#endgunviolence
projects.thetrace.org/gun-violence...
#endgunviolence
October 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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In 2016, the country’s best-known suicide prevention group teamed up with the gun industry to tackle the biggest form of gun death. The effort was good for public relations and raising money, but it never came close to meeting its goal. A trove of internal records shows why: thetr.ac/UgKW6
October 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
In 2016, the country’s best-known suicide prevention group teamed up with the gun industry to tackle the biggest form of gun death. The effort was good for public relations and raising money, but it never came close to meeting its goal. A trove of internal records shows why: thetr.ac/UgKW6
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The recent uptick in political attacks has shaken Americans. Researchers are examining the sentiments related to these acts.
Support of the NRA Is Linked to Support of Political Violence, New Research Finds
The recent uptick in political attacks has shaken Americans. Researchers are examining the sentiments related to these acts.
www.thetrace.org
October 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The recent uptick in political attacks has shaken Americans. Researchers are examining the sentiments related to these acts.
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When countries acted, lives were saved.
After mass shootings and rising gun violence, nations like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand passed stricter gun laws. The result? Gun deaths dropped significantly.
Change is possible when we choose action over silence.
After mass shootings and rising gun violence, nations like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand passed stricter gun laws. The result? Gun deaths dropped significantly.
Change is possible when we choose action over silence.
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
When countries acted, lives were saved.
After mass shootings and rising gun violence, nations like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand passed stricter gun laws. The result? Gun deaths dropped significantly.
Change is possible when we choose action over silence.
After mass shootings and rising gun violence, nations like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand passed stricter gun laws. The result? Gun deaths dropped significantly.
Change is possible when we choose action over silence.
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Thank you to Senator Kim for cosponsoring S.1374!
Tell your representatives and senators to close the bump stock loophole NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
Tell your representatives and senators to close the bump stock loophole NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
October 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Thank you to Senator Kim for cosponsoring S.1374!
Tell your representatives and senators to close the bump stock loophole NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
Tell your representatives and senators to close the bump stock loophole NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
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Thank you to these representatives for cosponsoring H.R.3115!
Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
September 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Thank you to these representatives for cosponsoring H.R.3115!
Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
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We've posted the data behind this story — on the alarming prevalence of gun suicides among older Americans — on the Gun Violence Data Hub.
That includes county- and state-level data that journalists can use to investigate how this issue affects their communities
datahub.thetrace.org/dataset/gun-...
That includes county- and state-level data that journalists can use to investigate how this issue affects their communities
datahub.thetrace.org/dataset/gun-...
September 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We've posted the data behind this story — on the alarming prevalence of gun suicides among older Americans — on the Gun Violence Data Hub.
That includes county- and state-level data that journalists can use to investigate how this issue affects their communities
datahub.thetrace.org/dataset/gun-...
That includes county- and state-level data that journalists can use to investigate how this issue affects their communities
datahub.thetrace.org/dataset/gun-...
We're already set up, left of the Radical Stage at #riotfest when you get here #endgunviolence !
September 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We're already set up, left of the Radical Stage at #riotfest when you get here #endgunviolence !
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend!
#endgunviolence #riotfest
#endgunviolence #riotfest
September 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend!
#endgunviolence #riotfest
#endgunviolence #riotfest
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Dr. Anthony Douglas is the architect of a policy experiment to change the math of gun violence. Backed by a coalition of Illinois state lawmakers and advocates, Douglas is pushing the RIFL Act, which would require gunmakers to pay into what amounts to a compensation fund for gun violence.
A Chicago Trauma Doctor Has a Plan to Shift the Cost of Gun Violence
Dr. Anthony Douglas is determined to compel the gun industry to fund victim restitution in Illinois — with national implications.
www.thetrace.org
September 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Dr. Anthony Douglas is the architect of a policy experiment to change the math of gun violence. Backed by a coalition of Illinois state lawmakers and advocates, Douglas is pushing the RIFL Act, which would require gunmakers to pay into what amounts to a compensation fund for gun violence.
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend!
#endgunviolence #riotfest
#endgunviolence #riotfest
September 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend!
#endgunviolence #riotfest
#endgunviolence #riotfest
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📞 Make your voice heard! Urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act.
Use this easy form: secure.everyaction.com/bj2cgQFouUKt...
#EndGunViolence
Use this easy form: secure.everyaction.com/bj2cgQFouUKt...
#EndGunViolence
September 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
📞 Make your voice heard! Urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act.
Use this easy form: secure.everyaction.com/bj2cgQFouUKt...
#EndGunViolence
Use this easy form: secure.everyaction.com/bj2cgQFouUKt...
#EndGunViolence
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend!
#endgunviolence #riotfest
#endgunviolence #riotfest
September 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend!
#endgunviolence #riotfest
#endgunviolence #riotfest
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It’s the guns! ~100 million more guns are in the hands of civilians since 2012 when 20 children/6 educators were hunted & killed by a gunman with an AR15. In 1990, only 1.2% of guns being produced were AR15s. Now, that # has grown to nearly 25%. Where there are more guns, there are more gun deaths.
September 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It’s the guns! ~100 million more guns are in the hands of civilians since 2012 when 20 children/6 educators were hunted & killed by a gunman with an AR15. In 1990, only 1.2% of guns being produced were AR15s. Now, that # has grown to nearly 25%. Where there are more guns, there are more gun deaths.
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend!
#endgunviolence #riotfest
#endgunviolence #riotfest
September 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend!
#endgunviolence #riotfest
#endgunviolence #riotfest
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Thank you to these representatives for cosponsoring H.R.3115!
Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
September 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Thank you to these representatives for cosponsoring H.R.3115!
Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW!
(202) 224-3121
#BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan