John, let me put it plainly: The risk of gun violence against queer people will continue to rise—unless we do something about it.
That's why we've asked Congress and state legislatures to pass Disarm Hate laws that keep guns out of the hands of those who have been convicted of hate crimes.
We all deserve to live in a country where we are safe to exist and love freely. Join the fight at the intersection of gun violence prevention and LGBTQ+ rights. Add your name to our Disarm Hate pledge today.
Right now, anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech is spreading rapidly across the country. At the same time, extremist lawmakers are pushing legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, all while advancing reckless gun laws. They're creating a toxic situation that puts our lives at risk in more ways than one.
And we're not alone in experiencing the horrific consequences: In an average year, more than 25,000 hate crimes in the United States involve a firearm—69 each day. Meanwhile, gun violence continues to disproportionately impact marginalized communities, including people of color and queer people.
At Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action, we're committed to addressing this crisis. This Pride Month, we led important discussions between lawmakers and on school safety and protecting LGBTQ+ kids. We honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Pulse with action by demanding our members of Congress reject an attempt to gut our gun laws. We showed that supportive and affirming environments can be an important component of suicide prevention. And at Pride parades and celebrations across the country, volunteers showed up in their red shirts to make clear that our movement stands with the LGBTQ+ community.
We must #DisarmHate—but we can't do it alone. Join me in this fight against gun violence and bigotry. Add your name to our Disarm Hate pledge today.
Thank you for being a part of this movement. Pride Month may be coming to a close, but our work is far from over.
Together, we can create a safer future for everyone.
Becky George
She/Her/Hers
Chief Movement Building Officer
Everytown for Gun Safety
