change4thegood
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A mom working to change things for the better. Moms Demand Action.
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"More than half of intimate partner homicides involve a firearm... And firearms are frequently used by perpetrators of intimate partner violence “to harm or threaten victims and survivors.” "
How to navigate the complex challenges and potential impact of reporting about domestic violence
At HJ25, panelists encouraged journalists to explore the full narrative of what domestic violence is and survivorship feels like.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"More than half of intimate partner homicides involve a firearm... And firearms are frequently used by perpetrators of intimate partner violence “to harm or threaten victims and survivors.” "
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NOW: The Virginia State Capitol is a sea of red as hundreds of our volunteers, including survivors of gun violence, have gathered in Richmond for our annual Advocacy Day! We’ve made significant progress in Virginia on gun safety, but there is so much left to do!
Let’s go, Virginia Moms! #VAGov
Let’s go, Virginia Moms! #VAGov
January 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
NOW: The Virginia State Capitol is a sea of red as hundreds of our volunteers, including survivors of gun violence, have gathered in Richmond for our annual Advocacy Day! We’ve made significant progress in Virginia on gun safety, but there is so much left to do!
Let’s go, Virginia Moms! #VAGov
Let’s go, Virginia Moms! #VAGov
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This morning, I joined @momsdemand.bsky.social in Richmond ahead of their General Assembly Advocacy Day.
Commonsense gun violence prevention laws shouldn't be controversial — they keep our kids safe.
As Governor, I'll proudly sign them into law.
Commonsense gun violence prevention laws shouldn't be controversial — they keep our kids safe.
As Governor, I'll proudly sign them into law.
January 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This morning, I joined @momsdemand.bsky.social in Richmond ahead of their General Assembly Advocacy Day.
Commonsense gun violence prevention laws shouldn't be controversial — they keep our kids safe.
As Governor, I'll proudly sign them into law.
Commonsense gun violence prevention laws shouldn't be controversial — they keep our kids safe.
As Governor, I'll proudly sign them into law.
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January 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Happening now:
Fmr. U.S. Rep. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger speaks at Moms Demand Action rally in Richmond’s Capitol Square.
She vows that as governor, “I will sign common sense gun regulations,” some of which Youngkin vetoed. #valeg
Fmr. U.S. Rep. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger speaks at Moms Demand Action rally in Richmond’s Capitol Square.
She vows that as governor, “I will sign common sense gun regulations,” some of which Youngkin vetoed. #valeg
January 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Happening now:
Fmr. U.S. Rep. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger speaks at Moms Demand Action rally in Richmond’s Capitol Square.
She vows that as governor, “I will sign common sense gun regulations,” some of which Youngkin vetoed. #valeg
Fmr. U.S. Rep. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger speaks at Moms Demand Action rally in Richmond’s Capitol Square.
She vows that as governor, “I will sign common sense gun regulations,” some of which Youngkin vetoed. #valeg
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❤️ Thrilled to be headed to Richmond today for Virginia @MomsDemand + @StudentsDemand Advocacy Day! We're here to honor survivors of gun violence & speak to lawmakers about taking action on gun violence prevention.
#MomsAreEverywhere #VAGov
#KeepGoing #EndGunViolence
#MomsAreEverywhere #VAGov
#KeepGoing #EndGunViolence
January 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
❤️ Thrilled to be headed to Richmond today for Virginia @MomsDemand + @StudentsDemand Advocacy Day! We're here to honor survivors of gun violence & speak to lawmakers about taking action on gun violence prevention.
#MomsAreEverywhere #VAGov
#KeepGoing #EndGunViolence
#MomsAreEverywhere #VAGov
#KeepGoing #EndGunViolence
The Secret Plan to Strike Down U.S. Gun Laws
New via @thetrace.org #endgunviolence
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New via @thetrace.org #endgunviolence
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The Secret Plan to Strike Down U.S. Gun Laws
For decades, McLean Bible Church has served as the place of worship for many of Washington, D.C.’s Republican elite. The sprawling evangelical megachurch in Vienna, Virginia, boasts a roster of former...
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January 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Secret Plan to Strike Down U.S. Gun Laws
New via @thetrace.org #endgunviolence
www.thetrace.org/2025/01/gun-...
New via @thetrace.org #endgunviolence
www.thetrace.org/2025/01/gun-...
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➡️ Del. Feggans' HB1597 secure storage omnibus and Del. Jones' HB1660 banning rapid-fire devices will be heard Thursday by House Firearms Subcommittee. Urge your delegates to vote yes! @momsdemand.bsky.social virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/agenda...
Virginia House of Delegates Committee Agendas
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January 15, 2025 at 2:49 AM
➡️ Del. Feggans' HB1597 secure storage omnibus and Del. Jones' HB1660 banning rapid-fire devices will be heard Thursday by House Firearms Subcommittee. Urge your delegates to vote yes! @momsdemand.bsky.social virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/agenda...
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Fourteen years ago today, six people were killed and 13 others were wounded—including then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords—when a gunman armed with a Glock pistol and high-capacity magazines opened fire at a meet-and-greet event outside a Safeway grocery store in Tucson, Arizona. 🧵
January 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Fourteen years ago today, six people were killed and 13 others were wounded—including then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords—when a gunman armed with a Glock pistol and high-capacity magazines opened fire at a meet-and-greet event outside a Safeway grocery store in Tucson, Arizona. 🧵
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Today in Michigan there will be critical votes on life-saving gun violence prevention bills but Rep. Whitsett and Sen. Santana say they won't show up — preventing these bills from passing.
Their constituents deserve better.
Call Rep. Whitsett — bit.ly/mi-house4
Call Sen. Santana — bit.ly/mi-sen2
Their constituents deserve better.
Call Rep. Whitsett — bit.ly/mi-house4
Call Sen. Santana — bit.ly/mi-sen2
December 18, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Today in Michigan there will be critical votes on life-saving gun violence prevention bills but Rep. Whitsett and Sen. Santana say they won't show up — preventing these bills from passing.
Their constituents deserve better.
Call Rep. Whitsett — bit.ly/mi-house4
Call Sen. Santana — bit.ly/mi-sen2
Their constituents deserve better.
Call Rep. Whitsett — bit.ly/mi-house4
Call Sen. Santana — bit.ly/mi-sen2
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Tamika Howard’s siblings were killed in separate acts of gun violence 20 years apart. As a correctional officer, she’s learned firsthand that community investment and trauma support are key to stopping youth from being on either side of a gun.
I Know What It Takes to Keep Young Men From Ending Up on Either Side of a Gun
I’ve carried my trauma every day since I was 11. As a corrections officer, I recognize it in every aspect of the justice system that failed to solve my brother’s shooting.
www.thetrace.org
December 13, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Tamika Howard’s siblings were killed in separate acts of gun violence 20 years apart. As a correctional officer, she’s learned firsthand that community investment and trauma support are key to stopping youth from being on either side of a gun.
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“This is a law that has and will continue to save lives, and there's no better benchmark for success than that.” - Senators Cornyn, Collins, and Tillis on the first major gun safety law in nearly 30 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Is Cause for Optimism | Opinion
We're proud of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the impact it's had on our students and in our schools.
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December 11, 2024 at 4:28 PM
“This is a law that has and will continue to save lives, and there's no better benchmark for success than that.” - Senators Cornyn, Collins, and Tillis on the first major gun safety law in nearly 30 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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“Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children & teens but much of the coverage about it is made by & for adults. Our Student Reporting Labs handed cameras to young journalists & their work is in the documentary, ‘Run, Hide, Fight.’”
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“Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children & teens but much of the coverage about it is made by & for adults. Our Student Reporting Labs handed cameras to young journalists & their work is in the documentary, ‘Run, Hide, Fight.’”
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
In 'Run, Hide, Fight,' student journalists report on how gun violence affects youth
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S., but much of the coverage about it is made by and for adults. Our Student Reporting Labs handed cameras to 14 young journa...
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December 6, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Via @pbsnews.bsky.social
“Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children & teens but much of the coverage about it is made by & for adults. Our Student Reporting Labs handed cameras to young journalists & their work is in the documentary, ‘Run, Hide, Fight.’”
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
“Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children & teens but much of the coverage about it is made by & for adults. Our Student Reporting Labs handed cameras to young journalists & their work is in the documentary, ‘Run, Hide, Fight.’”
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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My mom told me a story yesterday about having to call in a wellness check on a person having a mental health crises, and firearms in the home. Just a reminder that our work does not stop because of who’s going to be president. Our work matters more now than ever. #KeepGoing #GunViolencePrevention
December 3, 2024 at 5:20 PM
My mom told me a story yesterday about having to call in a wellness check on a person having a mental health crises, and firearms in the home. Just a reminder that our work does not stop because of who’s going to be president. Our work matters more now than ever. #KeepGoing #GunViolencePrevention
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Over 18 months, a Vermont man bought 15 guns.
Prosecutors say he was a shadowy soldier in a criminal enterprise designed to exploit two features of life in the state of Vermont: its gun laws and its deadly struggle with opioid addiction.
Prosecutors say he was a shadowy soldier in a criminal enterprise designed to exploit two features of life in the state of Vermont: its gun laws and its deadly struggle with opioid addiction.
The Straw Man
One day in September 2020, Dylan Russell walked into Bennington Armory, a gunshop in southern Vermont. The quirky store had opened four years earlier, in 2016, promoting antique guns and war…
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November 28, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Over 18 months, a Vermont man bought 15 guns.
Prosecutors say he was a shadowy soldier in a criminal enterprise designed to exploit two features of life in the state of Vermont: its gun laws and its deadly struggle with opioid addiction.
Prosecutors say he was a shadowy soldier in a criminal enterprise designed to exploit two features of life in the state of Vermont: its gun laws and its deadly struggle with opioid addiction.
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Gov. Youngkin vetoed bills requiring gun owners to secure their firearms if children are present in their home. But OK.
November 27, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Gov. Youngkin vetoed bills requiring gun owners to secure their firearms if children are present in their home. But OK.
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I registered for Maryland @momsdemandfan.bsky.social Advocacy Day in Annapolis on January 30th that way, I can receive all updates and stay informed. You can register at bit.ly/MarylandAdvo...
November 27, 2024 at 1:21 PM
I registered for Maryland @momsdemandfan.bsky.social Advocacy Day in Annapolis on January 30th that way, I can receive all updates and stay informed. You can register at bit.ly/MarylandAdvo...
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In 2021, every state in the country experienced a surge in crimes committed with ghost guns, fueled by a fast-growing industry selling nearly complete, finish-it-yourself gun kits.
Those trends have since reversed. Here’s what changed.
Those trends have since reversed. Here’s what changed.
The Ghost Gun Surge Is Abating. This Is How It Happened.
Ghost guns went from being relatively rare to ubiquitous in a short time span. Regulating them appears to be fueling a reversal.
www.thetrace.org
November 26, 2024 at 9:11 PM
In 2021, every state in the country experienced a surge in crimes committed with ghost guns, fueled by a fast-growing industry selling nearly complete, finish-it-yourself gun kits.
Those trends have since reversed. Here’s what changed.
Those trends have since reversed. Here’s what changed.
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Newport News City Council will take up an ordinance tonight to expand a ban on firearms in government buildings. The current policy only prohibits open-carry. @everytown.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yc5c4vff
November 26, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Newport News City Council will take up an ordinance tonight to expand a ban on firearms in government buildings. The current policy only prohibits open-carry. @everytown.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yc5c4vff
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If you're visiting family members’ homes with your children this holiday season, now is a perfect time to #BeSMART and ask about the presence of any unsecured guns.
Here's a guide to help you start the conversation:
Here's a guide to help you start the conversation:
Gun Safety Resources | Be SMART
Use these resources to learn more about the Be SMART campaign and how you can help spread the Be SMART message of secure firearm storage.
besmartforkids.org
November 25, 2024 at 10:06 PM
If you're visiting family members’ homes with your children this holiday season, now is a perfect time to #BeSMART and ask about the presence of any unsecured guns.
Here's a guide to help you start the conversation:
Here's a guide to help you start the conversation:
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Just some of the fiercest warriors against gun violence in Maryland attending our recent annual leadership retreat. #WatchUsWork #MomsAreEverywhere
November 26, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Just some of the fiercest warriors against gun violence in Maryland attending our recent annual leadership retreat. #WatchUsWork #MomsAreEverywhere
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Just updated my Va Electeds starter pack with @brianasewell.bsky.social @adelemcclure.bsky.social and more - looks like it only lets me @ 2 accounts at a time tho
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November 21, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Just updated my Va Electeds starter pack with @brianasewell.bsky.social @adelemcclure.bsky.social and more - looks like it only lets me @ 2 accounts at a time tho
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Alcohol alone never pulls a trigger, but it is a contributing factor in far more shootings than many people realize. Research indicates that where alcohol outlets cluster, violence follows.
In Baltimore, residents have long pushed to limit hours and density. Will their efforts pay off?
In Baltimore, residents have long pushed to limit hours and density. Will their efforts pay off?
To Battle the Bullet, Baltimore Goes After the Bottle
The block in East Baltimore where Ashley Long was shot and killed in 2017 is desolate, even by the standards of the surrounding neighborhood. On a Saturday afternoon last spring, a cop in a parked…
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November 24, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Alcohol alone never pulls a trigger, but it is a contributing factor in far more shootings than many people realize. Research indicates that where alcohol outlets cluster, violence follows.
In Baltimore, residents have long pushed to limit hours and density. Will their efforts pay off?
In Baltimore, residents have long pushed to limit hours and density. Will their efforts pay off?
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November 23, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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