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If you are looking for resources on getting involved in the GVP movement or emotional health resources on how to cope or if you have any of your own advice, feel free to comment on this thread or DM us. Our hearts are shattered too. But we will keep going. We have to.
Some thoughts in the wake of the several shootings this weekend . . .
We know. We feel it too. Here's what we think is important to remember in the wake of #Gilroy, #ElPaso, #Dayton, and every other mass shooting:
5. It's okay to feel sad. It's okay to feel devastated. Feel what you have to feel because these were tragedies. But, whatever you do, don't give up. Because, we have a long fight ahead of us, and we need you with us.
Tomorrow, we'll finally hear testimony from Robert Mueller on his damning report that lays out findings on Trump's collusion and obstruction of justice.
Haven’t had time to read all 448 pages? Take two minutes to catch up:
Safe storage is a no-brainer. We can save lives right now and all it requires is for guns to be locked away in the home. It’s that simple. #ProtectOurKids
It's kitten season too! If you can, think about fostering, even if you can only do it for a week. Your local shelters are overrun with adorable little babies looking for someone to snuggle with! They are the perfect antidote for when the world seems like too much! #FosterKittens
All political candidates and elected officials should do one! Thanks to @RepMikeLevin for holding one earlier this year! We hope others follow your lead! #MikeLevin#CA49#YouthActivism
Firearms are the second leading cause of death for American children and teens and the first leading cause of death for Black children and teens.
We need #SmarterGunLaws to keep American children safe from gun violence. https://t.co/ARdsgROgep
Someone needs to remind Trump that Puerto Rico is an American territory. If Puerto Rico's government is the "most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world," President Trump must be feeling pretty down about himself. #POTUS#PuertoRico
If this is painful to watch, please register to vote. And please register your family and friends to vote as well. I am reminded that what is right is not necessarily what is legal.
The #AlabamaAbortionBan is not only unconstitutional and anti-democratic, it is immoral, unjust, and unfairly targets women. It is misogynistic and it cannot stand.
#RuinFridayIn4Words Gun violence is happening || (@senatemajldr, you have a remarkable amount of power to fix our Friday and save lives. Please act on S-42)