John, this election, we proved as a nation that nothing will stop us from making our voices heard and our votes counted. We, the people, turned out in record numbers to choose new leaders. Now, i’s time for us to move forward and ensure a peaceful transition of power to a Biden-Harris administration.

But despite decisive results, the General Services Administration (GSA) is refusing to sign the transition paperwork and allow for a smooth transition of power. John, will you sign our petition demanding the GSA sign the paperwork and ensure a smooth, peaceful transition of power?

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Impeding a peaceful transfer of power causes direct harm to our country. Until the GSA signs this paperwork, President-elect Biden is blocked from receiving crucial national security information like the Presidential Daily Briefing. His transition team is also denied access to federal resources that will ensure that Biden can fulfill his plans for his first 100 days in office — including his bold plans for executive action to address gun violence.

Voters made clear that we demand new leadership, and we cannot allow Trump to continue to endanger our progress. Please, we need you to join us in telling the GSA they must put the American people first and immediately move forward on a presidential transition of power! John, will you sign our petition now?

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Brady and Team ENOUGH Oppose Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Proposal to Expand "Stand Your Ground" 

This proposed law would legalize murder for property crime.

In 2005, Florida became the first state to pass a "Stand Your Ground" law, legally allowing any citizen who believes their life to be in danger to use a firearm to shoot and kill another person. Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to expand this dangerous and discriminatory law to allow citizens to shoot and kill if there is "looting" or an “interruption or impairment” of a business. Put simply, this policy would legalize murder for property crime.

In 2020, we've seen more peaceful protestors met with violent resistance when rallying for racial equity and justice. Gov. DeSantis' proposal would add fire to the flame, allowing civilians to shoot and kill protestors. 

Research shows that Florida’s implementation of its "Stand Your Ground" law led to a 32% increase in firearm-related homicides. Gov. DeSantis’ proposal would only further the senseless bloodshed. And already, this racist and discriminatory law has been used to justify the murder of Black and Brown Americans, including Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. We denounce this proposed bill and demand that Florida legislators refuse to take it up. 

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Nominate Team ENOUGH's Aalayah Eastmond: Black Voices for Black Justice

Brady's youth-led initiative, Team ENOUGH, is led in part by Executive Council Member Aalayah Eastmond — a fierce youth Black activist who has been at the forefront of the racial justice movement in Washington, D.C., and nationally. Aalayah has the opportunity to win a $30,000 fellowship to continue her lifesaving advocacy work, but she needs your vote!

Aalayah has been a passionate gun violence prevention advocate since she survived the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Please take a moment to visit blackjusticefellows.org to nominate her.

Read Team ENOUGH's blog to learn more about how to help Aalayah win this much-deserved honor!

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Virginia Legislators Advance Major Police Reform

Ending gun violence requires police reform, and these new laws are a common-sense step toward safety.

While national attention has been on election results, lawmakers in Virginia have continued to legislate to save lives. Late last month, Gov. Ralph Northam signed an entire slate of police reform bills into law. The new laws include common-sense measures Brady supports as part of our police reform platform, including banning ‘no-knock’ warrants, limiting dangerous pressure holds, and standardizing law enforcement training procedures.

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The measures will also further racial justice by diversifying the membership of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Board to be more inclusive of communities of color. These reforms are a step towards reforming harmful and dangerous policing practices that disproportionately impact Black and Brown Virginians. Brady is thankful for Gov. Northam and the Virginia General Assembly for taking a step towards creating a fair and more equitable Commonwealth.

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“Throughout 2020, I have faced violent resistance to peaceful protests for racial equity and justice. Gov. DeSantis’ proposed bill would pour fuel on that fire, tacitly permitting lethal force against protestors. In fact, we know that is precisely what Florida’s Stand Your Ground bill has been used for - research shows that the law is more likely to be used to ‘justify’ the murder of a Black victim by a white perpetrator and that the law has a ‘quantifiable racial bias.’ Gov. DeSantis’ proposal will kill Black and Brown residents. It’s unconscionable and disgusting.”

— Team ENOUGH Executive Council Member Aalayah Eastmond

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Thank you for joining us in the fight to prevent gun violence.

We have one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence. We work across Congress, the courts, and our communities, bringing together young and old, red and blue, and every shade of color to find common ground in common sense. In the spirit of our namesakes Jim and Sarah Brady, we have fought for over 45 years to take action, not sides, and we will not stop until this epidemic ends. It’s in our hands.

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