Tuesday’s school shooting in Texas is now the fourth deadliest school shooting in modern U.S. history.
It is infuriating that those who have the power to act and save lives are too afraid of the gun lobby to do anything to end this uniquely American epidemic.
We know it can feel hopeless when senseless acts of violence like these happen on a routine basis while our leaders seemingly sit by and watch. But there are actionable steps you can take right now to make a difference.
Call your Senators. Several bills to close gun sale loopholes, like H.R. 1446 which would stop licensed gun sales going through before a required background check is done, and bills that would otherwise help combat gun violence are stalled in the Senate.
By making your voice and outrage heard, you can help push your elected officials toward enacting change now. The U.S. Capitol Switchboard can connect you with your representatives’ offices: (202) 224-3121
Donate to a victims’ fund. VictimsFirst, a non-profit that connects surviving victims of mass casualty crime with resources, has set up a victims’ fund for people affected by the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas.
If you’re in Texas, or know someone there, consider donating blood. University Health, a teaching hospital in San Antonio where at least four victims are receiving treatment, is accepting blood donations.
These school shootings can have a heavy psychological toll on our children, and force families to have difficult conversations no parent should have to have with their children. Below are some resources for talking about gun violence with children:
Additional resources:
We do not have to accept these horrific acts of violence as routine. And we must keep demanding that our leaders not only acknowledge this devastating problem, but also take long overdue action to keep our children and our communities safe.
We will not rest until gun violence in this country is a thing of the past.
Thank you for standing with us in this fight.
Team AOC
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