We had an assault weapons ban from 1994-2004 that prohibited the manufacture or sale for civilian use of certain semi-automatic weapons and banned magazines with 10 rounds or more.
Mass shootings dropped during that decade.
We did it once and should do it again.
This year, I’m celebrating Banned Books Week and the freedom to read with people across the country. I wrote out a few of my thoughts, and wanted to share the stories of some folks who are working on this issue.
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This Banned Books Week, I hope you’ll take a moment to appreciate the stories that need to be told. And I hope you’ll join me in reminding anyone who will listen—and even those who won’t—that the free, robust exchange of ideas has always been at the heart of American democracy.
Firearm suicide in America is a crisis that claims an average of 65 lives a day. We have a firearm suicide rate 12 times that of peer nations—but not because people in other countries don't struggle with suicidal crises.
Interrupting gun access can prevent these deaths. 🧵
All 7 billion human beings have a common experience—we all appreciate love. We all have a seed of love and affection within us and the potential to cultivate greater love and compassion. If we want to create peace in the world it has to start with the heart, with inner peace.
ONE WEEK. On June 11, we’re marching in Washington, D.C. and nationwide because Congress didn’t listen to us in 2018 and now hundreds of children are dead.
We need everyone in the streets. Sign up: https://t.co/NFZSN6tEdX
📢 IN ONE WEEK: We’re marching for our lives, again. This time, we’re showing Congress that inaction has consequences at the voting booth.
March with us nationwide: https://t.co/NFZSN6tEdX
Almost half of young LGBTQ+ Americans contemplated suicide in the last year.
Talking about LGBTQ+ identities and history in schools isn't killing kids—lax gun laws and passing bills that prevent LGBTQ+ kids from getting health care or feeling safe and accepted is. #WearOrange
Marching and mobilizing works. We did it in 2018 and passed historic gun laws in multiple states and registered record numbers of young voters.
On 6/11, we’re marching again. Our movement will be even stronger. https://t.co/NFZSN6tEdX
From coast to coast, Americans showed up to #WearOrange to honor survivors and build community with others working to #EndGunViolence. We'll show up again tomorrow.
We shouldn't have to live in fear that gunfire can ring out at any moment.
Join us by texting BOLD to 644-33.
The Uvalde kids who survived are relying on GoFundMe to fund their therapy and medical expenses
Meanwhile, gunmakers are enjoying soaring gun sales and stock prices in the wake of the shooting
Bigger profits mean bigger campaign donations to Republicans
What a fucked up world
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children & teens in America—and disproportionately impacts Black and Latinx youth.
National Gun Violence Awareness Day is Friday, June 3rd.
#WearOrange on Friday to honor survivors, and join actions to end this preventable crisis.
Another deadly weekend in America.
There were shootings in Charleston, SC; Philadelphia, PA; Chattanooga, TN; Taft, OK; Anniston, AL; and Benton Harbor, MI among many others that didn't make the news.
We shouldn't have to live like this.
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National Gun Violence Awareness Day is Friday, June 3rd. Join us and #WearOrange to honor gun violence survivors, meet local volunteers, and take action to end this crisis.
Text ORANGE to 644-33 to find an event near you.