#GSU2023 is a wrap! We have been so inspired by the thousands of incredible gun safety advocates, survivors, student leaders and community partners who came together this weekend to learn more about our important work, share ideas, and unite under one mission—to #EndGunViolence

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Thank you to the more than 2,000 gun safety advocates, gun violence survivors, community partners, and elected leaders who joined us at #GSU2023 in Chicago to connect and strategize for what’s ahead. Our work to #EndGunViolence is far from over. Join us: Text READY to 644-33.

Over 2,000 of the most passionate gun safety advocates from across the US came together for the first time in four years at Gun Sense University in Chicago to share stories, find community, exchange ideas, and prepare for the crucial work ahead. We left Chicago inspired,

AGAIN: A six-year-old child was unintentionally shot and killed by a nine-year-old child after they gained access to an unsecured gun in a Jacksonville, Florida home. wokv.com/news/local/6-y…

On the second day of the #TNSpecialSession, lawmakers ignored calls from their constituents to strengthen gun safety laws and, instead, advanced a bill to arm teachers—a measure that would endanger staff and students. We won’t be ignored. Moms and students will keep showing up

“But let’s be clear: Guns don’t belong in the classroom. That is not the solution to our gun violence epidemic. If more guns in more places made us safer, we’d be safe already – and we’re not.” -Students Demand Action volunteer Iman speaking truth to power at #TNLeg #TNSpecialSession

Justin Jones on Civil Justice Committee. Moms Demand Action #tnleg Protect Kids Not Guns!

Despite House Republicans having our volunteers and other gun safety activists removed from a committee hearing yesterday, our Tennessee volunteers are back at the statehouse for the third day of a #TNSpecialSession on public safety. We will be a constant presence until

This is one of the reasons why I keep track of homicides, because if you read this KING 5 News article it says Seattle’s only had 35 homicides this year. They’re missing 12 deaths!! king5.com/amp/article/ne…

UPDATE FROM #TNSpecialSession: Ignoring pleas from survivors, families, Moms Demand Action & Students Demand Action volunteers and gun safety advocates, State Representative Gino Bulso & #TNLeg House Civil Justice Committee advance arming teachers bill. Even school admin won't be able to stop retired military/

TENNESSEANS: Right now, gun lobby allies in the Tennessee House are attempting to push through legislation that will endanger students and staff by arming teachers. There is no evidence that arming teachers makes school safer. In fact, research shows that arming teachers puts

White supremacist speaker Speaker Cameron Sexton violently shoved me today while I held my “Protect Kids, Not Guns!” sign. I’m infuriated by his actions but more infuriated by the INACTION of TN House Republicans to pass a SINGLE bill to prevent gun violence. This is how democracy dies. We must rise!

NEW: A Tennessee 4-year-old was shot to death over the weekend by a 25-year-old woman who claims she was teaching the girl “firearm safety.” Police say Evangeline Gunter was shot point-blank in the chest. huffpost.com/entry/tennesse…

A police watchdog agency is investigating Seattle police guild leaders over body-camera audio in which they joke about and downplay the death of a woman fatally struck by a cruiser. st.news/3PyNpnv

The officer was traveling at 74 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone while responding to an emergency call when the cruiser struck the woman. king5.com/article/news/l…

"First, I was outraged with the police department, and quickly it turned to concern for the family. To have somebody talk about your child like that? Your family member." komonews.com/news/local/sea…

Seattle desperately needs more cops. But it's the police's own union that’s emerged as the biggest political impediment. Bigger than the dysfunctional City Council, writes columnist Danny Westneat. st.news/45S9D9K

Less than three weeks after UNC Chapel Hill campus went into lockdown after an active shooter shot and killed a professor, they're sheltering in place again. THIS SHOULD NOT BE OUR NORMAL!

NORTH CAROLINA STUDENTS: We’re walking out of school because we’re fed up with being the “school shooting generation.” We deserve better than hiding under our desks, running from bullets, and fearing for our lives in school. We demand better. Join us: Text WALKOUT to 644-33.