We are righteously angry at those who only offer “thoughts and prayers” or “faith without works” as our children are massacred in their classrooms.
We’re angry at politicians who hold the Second Amendment in higher regard than the safety of our young people.
We’re angry at legislators who readily rally their bases behind dog-whistle calls to “combat crime” yet put NRA dollars ahead of gun control legislation that would save children’s lives.
More than 87 percent of voters support criminal background check requirements for all gun buyers. Yet, certain elected officials deliberately ignore the will of the very same people who elected them.
We cannot continue to let this stand. Democrats in Congress have made the first steps toward passing gun violence prevention measures in decades with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Now we need your help continuing our work.
As a Cuyahoga County Council member and Chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, Shontel Brown has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. Now, as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District, she will fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and equity and justice for all. Will you join her and be the change we need?
