We are torn, John. We have so very much we wish to celebrate with you and must hold space for the tragedies we endured in April.

APRIL NEWSLETTER

We are torn, John. We have so very much we wish to celebrate with you and must hold space for the tragedies we endured in April. 

4 individuals shot and killed - Dadeville, AL 
Ralph Yarl shot and wounded - Kansas City, MO 
Kaylin Gillis shot and killed - Hebron, NY 
Two Texas cheerleaders shot - Elgin, TX
A 6-year-old girl and her parents were shot - Gaston County, NC

These aren’t even the total gun violence headlines to receive national coverage this month. And these tragedies occurred just a week before WA became the 10th state to ban assault weapons, along with other vital lifesaving measures.

LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES

EIGHT vital gun violence prevention and community bills passed.

See our 2023 Legislative Victories

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Countless survivors, electeds, champions, volunteers, and GVP supporters joined us in Olympia for the signing of HB 1240, HB 1143, and SB 5078.

ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN

Our latest press release regarding WA becoming the 10th state to ban assault weapons following the Governor's bill signing is live.

Read more.

ANNUAL DAY OF SILENCE

The second Friday of April was GLSEN's annual Day of Silence - a way for folks to take action to spread awareness about the effects of bullying and harassment within the queer community.

Learn more.

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