John, all we have to say is...wow.
The 2020 Democratic National Convention was historic. Never before has the issue of gun violence been placed on center stage and addressed in such a meaningful way at a party convention.
Millions of Americans heard from brave survivors — like Fred Guttenberg, Gabby Giffords, Emma Gonzalez, and DeAndra Dycus — who have committed their lives to preventing the toll of gun violence they know all too well. Together, they underscored how America’s gun violence epidemic affects every person and community across our nation.
And John, we heard their clarion call loud and clear —
VOTE. Vote like we've never voted before to elect candidates who will fight against the epidemic of gun violence.
Our inspiring new video, "We The People. All The People," is a personal reminder to Americans everywhere that we — the voters — yield the power. Donald Trump is doing everything he can to keep us from voting, but we won't have it. We must refuse to be silenced.
As Barack Obama said Thursday night, "Do not let them take away your power. Do not let them take away your democracy."
No more voter suppression. No more empty “thoughts and prayers." It's time to unite and vote out NRA-bought politicians. Together, we can show our power at the polls and take our country back from the grips of the gun lobby.
RSVP for Our Exclusive Virtual Premiere of “Voices of Parkland”
Join us for a virtual panel discussion with Parkland survivors followed by a screening of the powerful documentary film, "Voices of Parkland."
Thursday, August 27
4-6 p.m. PT / 7-9 p.m. ET
Directed by Jeff Vespa and executive produced by Judd Apatow, Voices of Parkland explores the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Parkland, FL, with firsthand accounts from survivors and their families. As part of our #VotingAccessSavesLives campaign by Brady, Team ENOUGH, and March For Our Lives, panelists will discuss the power of the youth vote, why preventing gun violence is tied to voting access, and what lifesaving solutions we can undertake ahead of Election Day.
PANELISTS
Jeff Vespa, Director of Voices of Parkland
Kris Brown, Brady President
Ryan Servaites, Parkland survivor and March For Our Lives Co-founder
Aalayah Eastmond, Parkland survivor and Team ENOUGH Executive Council Member
Robert Schentrup, brother of Parkland shooting victim Carmen Schentrup and Team ENOUGH Executive Council Member
SPECIAL GIVEAWAY
Make a donation through our RSVP form and you will be entered to win a limited edition Voices of Parkland skate-deck with original art by Shepard Fairey, signed by Fairey and Tony Hawk. Winners will be announced over email following the event!
Enter to win the limited edition skate-deck signed by Shepard Fairey (l) and Tony Hawk (r).
ICYMI: Watch Our Virtual Roundtable from the 2020 Democratic National Convention with Rep. Lucy McBath
This week, we hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on gun violence as part of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. We convened our partners in the movement to discuss everyday gun violence in America and the importance of recognizing marginalized voices and communities in the effort to reduce gun violence. Moderated by Rep. Lucy McBath, we heard from the Community Justice Action Fund, Giffords, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, March For Our Lives, and the Everytown Survivor Network.
Clockwise from top left: Kelly Sampson, Senior Counsel and Director of Racial Justice, Brady, Rep. Lucy McBath, and Greg Jackson, National Advocacy Director, Community Justice Action Fund. Watch now.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collectives
Team ENOUGH, our youth-led initiative, has extended applications for its D.C., California, and Florida youth-led Lobbying Collectives until Wednesday, August 26! The Lobbying Collective program is the only national, youth-led program that lobbies lawmakers on gun reform. We're looking for youth activists (ages 13-26) to take their activism to the next level by joining our programs. John, can we count on you to apply or share with a young person you know?
TEAM ENOUGH LOBBYING COLLECTIVE
Applications for D.C., FL, and CA close on Wednesday, August 26. Applications for the Virginia Lobbying Collective close Wednesday, September 2.
Don't forget: Applications are also open for Team ENOUGH's Executive Council. We’re looking for youth activists who want to lead in the movement to prevent gun violence. Share with a youth activist you know! Applications close August 31.
After the tragic 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the public debated various proposals for mandating liability insurance for all gun owners. None of those legislative proposals passed, but the argument continues today. To discuss why that was, what gun liability insurance actually is, and if it could be helpful, JJ is joined by Peter Kochenburger, who is the executive director of the Insurance Law LL.M. Program, deputy director of the Insurance Law Center, and associate clinical professor of law at UConn Law School.
🎧 Who, and What, are "Boogaloo Bois?"
Who are these racist, pro-gun, anti-government extremists encouraging the use of firearms to threaten violence and insurrection across the country? They go by the name of “Boogaloo Bois.” But what do they want? And what does their existence mean for gun violence, and gun violence prevention, in the U.S.? Hosts JJ and Kelly talk to Jason Wilson, an investigative journalist who tracks the political right and extremist movements.
Brady Donor of the Week: Juano Queen
Juano Queen, attorney and media executive, has the distinct honor of having served on two different Brady Regional Leadership Councils (RLC), first in New York and now in Los Angeles. In 2018, after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Juano knew that the time had come to become an active participant in the gun violence prevention movement. He reached out to Brady and soon became one of the founding members of the Brady New York RLC.
Juano had always admired Brady’s legacy and mission of reducing America’s gun violence epidemic through collaborative non-partisan efforts. He believes that despite the politicization of gun ownership over the past few decades, gun violence is not a political issue, it is a public health issue. In this era of partisanship, he wholeheartedly supports Brady’s approach to generating lasting positive change in the gun violence prevention movement by attempting to bring people from across the political divide together, rather than trying to simply outspend or outmaneuver the so-called gun rights activists.
Gun Safety at Home Could Prevent Another Tragedy, WNDU
9th Circuit Ends California Ban on High-Capacity Magazines, Associated Press
Wisconsin 11-Year-Old Who Prayed For End To Gun Violence Fatally Shot, Patch
That's why we're proud to recognize 20 State Attorneys General who have filed a lawsuit to hold Postmaster DeJoy accountable. United as one, they're using the power of their office to defend our democracy and Americans' right to vote! But our work is just getting started. We're calling on other State Attorneys General who haven't joined the lawsuit to do so immediately and hold Postmaster DeJoy accountable.
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