Here bright and early attending the Portland City Budget listening session, hearing powerful testimony from community members on vital community violence intervention programs that need to be FULLY funded by the city. Ted Wheeler

Here for the final Portland City Budget Listening Session advocating for gun violence prevention being prioritized by the City in a tough fiscal cycle. Follow along online: reflect-opensignalpdx.cablecast.tv/cablecastapi/l…

Daniel was 15 when he was killed in the Columbine High School shooting, after two students were able to purchase firearms through the “gun show loophole.” 25 years later, his father continues to honor Daniel's memory by fighting for gun reform:

Over half of all gun deaths in America are suicides, and we need to talk about this public health epidemic. Because suicide attempts with a firearm result in death 90% of the time, the safe storage of firearms is a crucial suicide prevention method. npr.org/2024/04/16/124…

At last week's Portland City Budget listening sessions we heard powerful testimony that community violence intervention groups must be fully funded. Each member of council affirmed that this work is vital. hoodline.com/2024/04/portla…

Did you know? The PLCAA shields firearms manufacturers and dealers from liability, preventing victims of gun violence from seeking justice. It's time for change. tinyurl.com/4z6rj4wt #RepealPLCAA #JusticeForVictims

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Join us in urging Congress to support the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act. Let's end the gun industry's blanket immunity and promote responsible business practices. tinyurl.com/4z6rj4wt #EndGunViolence #JusticeForVictims

We're proud to support Dan Rayfield for Attorney General. As House Speaker, he passed strong gun violence prevention policy and secured funding for community-based violence prevention programs. As AG, Dan Rayfield will stand up to the gun lobby & be a voice for community safety.

We are proud to announce our endorsement for Sarah Finger McDonald for State Representative for District 16. Sarah will be a champion for community safety and for reducing gun tragedies across Oregon.

"Success to me looks like the kid who did something today different than he did yesterday." Three community leaders and advocates share how community violence intervention programs are reaching vulnerable youth and making communities safer from violence.

We’re honored to be chosen by Benson High School students to raise awareness about gun violence. Their support funds our efforts to educate youth on prevention, advocate for change, and build skills in impacted Portland Metro communities. Thank you! CommuniCareOR

Tomorrow is the two year anniversary of the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas. In response to this devastating event, Oregonians across the state came together to gather petition signatures and put Measure 114 on the ballot. We look forward to the day M114 can go into full effect.

In just one week, people across the country will #WearOrange to shine a light on the gun violence epidemic that takes more than 120 lives and wounds over 200 more every single day. Join us: Wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day—June 7—take a pic and share it on

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Last night, a shooting happened at the Vancouver Mall at a family friendly Halloween event. There are few confirmed details yet but we do know at least one person has died and two were taken to the hospital. Our thoughts are with all those affected #endgunviolence #enoughisenough