John, this week, the GOP legislature removed two of three Democratic members as retaliation for protesting the lack of action on gun reform. They have since taken social media by storm as "The Tennessee Three."


We need common-sense gun legislation. And we need to make sure we are paying attention to the power local seats have in enacting this legislation.

In a study by Pew Research, we see that over 90% of those polled believe that some restrictions should be in place for people who suffer from mental illness. There is also a growing trend in the number of those that believe assault-style weapons should be banned, or heavily restricted.

We all have wondered why the GOP has chosen the NRA and the gun lobby over our safety, but we also have to be aware of our cultural obsession with guns.


It starts with begging the question: why does anyone need a weapon of war? The AR-15 has been used in a staggering amount of mass-shooting events. But other assault-style weapons with high-magazine capacity have also been a go-to for these tragedies.

And the reasoning is simple: these weapons were designed and sold to cause a mass amount of damage in WAR.

An elementary school isn’t a warzone.
A concert isn’t a warzone.
A family gathering isn’t a warzone.
A new year celebration isn't a warzone.

But with the massive appeal and availability of these weapons, we have seen them become those sights of horrific violence.

The Tennessee Three acted in a non-violent, constitutionally protected protest, and the GOP attempted to silence them. 

John, join us in the fight for a better tomorrow. Chip in today to help recruit and elect leaders who will protect our communities, our neighbors, and our children from senseless violence by making common sense gun legislation an urgent priority.

Together, we can make a stand to enact the change America needs.

In solidarity, No Dem Left Behind