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“I’m in a room full of heroes. And we’re going to get gun safety legislation passed.”
Those are survivor Fred Guttenberg’s moving words as he addressed the room at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Mark’s Church in Washington, D.C. Held each year by the Newtown Foundation and Newtown Action Alliance, the interfaith vigil brings together survivors and families from across the country to name and remember their loved ones and #HonorWithAction. The event uplifted survivor voices in a way not often experienced in Washington. Kristen Song, whose son, Ethan, was killed by family fire, shared how she channels her grief into action. Rep. Lucy McBath spoke of her son, Jordan, and how she will never stop fighting to end gun violence.
Throughout December, we're encouraging community members to hold local vigils or remembrance events, using the Sandy Hook marker as part of a nationwide effort to call to #EndGunViolence.
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URGENT: Congress Has Just 13 Days Left to Approve Gun Violence Prevention Funding!
It’s been more than 20 years since Congress funded research into gun violence prevention. In June, the House approved funding to study this epidemic. That was historic progress, but now time is running out to make it final. The Senate has only until December 20 to finalize spending for 2020. We need to urge lawmakers to approve this lifesaving funding! This isn't about politics — we need answers that will save lives. Please send a message urging your senators to approve federal funding for research to prevent gun violence!
Keep Your Family Safe and End Family Fire This Holiday Season 🎁
Holiday celebrations tend to bring more children into the home, and we know that 4.6 million children live in homes with access to an unlocked or unsupervised guns. Especially as we travel and visit other homes, we need to ensure that curious hands can't come across unsecured firearms. Read our blog for tips and information on safe gun storage.
JJ is joined by Christian Heyne and Liz Dunning — both employees of Brady who lost their mothers to gun violence. We talk about how they deal with that loss, how they balance working in gun violence prevention, and what brought them to Brady. Tune in now!
🎧 LISTEN NOW: You Have a Constitutional Right to Not Be Shot
What exactly was that Supreme Court gun case all about? Jon Lowy, Chief Counsel and Vice President of Brady Legal, explains the details, including a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the ugly of possible decisions. Tune in now!
🎧 LISTEN NOW: Teenagers Lead the Way
It's the weekly Brady Briefing, another time where JJ casts on everything from the mounting numbers of mass shootings to how teenagers are leading the fight against gun violence. Tune in now!
We've continued our endorsements for gun violence prevention champions, including Wendy Davis (TX-21), Eugene DePasquale (PA-10). We're also proud to endorse 10 active duty veterans from states across the country. We endorsed these veterans the same week that our country has suffered two shootings at Naval bases, with attacks at the Pearl Harbor military base in Hawaii and the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL.
What will it take for Senator Mitch McConnell to take action to prevent gun violence? We can’t allow this to become our new normal. Join us in demanding McConnell pass common-sense gun reform!
Also this week, we thank Connecticut lawmakers for announcing a historic initiative to divest from the gun industry. Connecticut Treasurer Shawn Wooden’s plan would reallocate $30 million in state pension funds invested in companies that manufacture ammo for the civilian market. This is bold action to reform the gun industry, and it’s another example that we can take action to prevent gun violence without changing the law. Read our Twitter thread to learn more!
Justices Appear Cautious of Expanding Gun Rights in NY Case, The Hill
FBI Never Completes Hundreds of Thousands of Gun Checks, Roll Call
Attorneys in Gun Rights Supreme Court Case, CSPAN-TV
"My Cause, My Cleats": Texans Lonnie Johnson, Jr. Continues to Use His Platform To Support His Hometown, Sports Illustrated
Brady Quote of the Week 🎤
“There was a lot of interest among the judges to defer ruling on the Second Amendment as there’s no live case here...there’s no case. It should be dismissed.”
— Vice President of Legal Jon Lowy on the Supreme Court's arguments in NY State Rifle & Pistol v. City of New York
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