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Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Gun Violence in Black Communities

  Research from the Violence Policy Center (VPC) shows that black homicide victimization rate is 4x's the national homicide victimization rate, and greater than 6x's the homicide victimization rate for whites. Over 85% of black homicide vi…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 7:54 PM

In a Pandemic, Domestic Violence Surges.

  In the News: The Extreme Risk Protective Order was used 39 times in Massachusetts since 2018. In Maine, the Extreme Risk Protective Order Law was applied 13 times to prevent gun violence. Colorado Extreme Risk Protective Order pro…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 4:25 PM

A New Administration!

  We are hopeful that federal legislation will be a priority for the new administration that included gun violence prevention as part of their campaign platform. Even without legislation, a host of executive orders for gun control could sa…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Our Democracy is vulnerable.

  We witnessed an attack rooted in white supremacy and privilege at our Capitol last Wednesday. It also showed the vulnerability of our Democracy. NPR provides a timeline summary on that fateful day that has now resulted in 5 people dead. …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
January 4, 2021 at 11:32 PM

Cheers to a New Year!

  Happy New Year and THANK YOU to all who donated to our 2020 year end appeal! We are grateful that so many of you remain committed to our cause. With your financial support, we are able to continue to do the life-saving work of gun violence pre…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Happy New Year!

  Many of us are anxious for the New Year, but we're also proud of the many campaigns that we executed in 2020. Especially our Get Out The Vote message plastered on billboards in Boston, Atlanta, NYC and Florida; bumper stickers to supp…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Holiday Cheer

Wishing you a warm and happy holiday season... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 4:26 PM

2020 - A Year in Review for Stop Handgun Violence

  Hi John, 2020 was a lesson on flexibility. Across the nation, families, businesses, schools, and nonprofits were forced to reimagine what was possible during a global pandemic. For Stop Handgun Violence, that meant we moved events to a v…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Action ALERT

Help us get our bills across the finish line! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 1:28 PM

ACTION ALERT: Crime Gun Bill

Dear John, We are in the final stretch! Take action to bring our priority bill on the floor for a VOTE. Please contact your own state legislators today, Wednesday December 2, 2020, to ask them to support H.2045/S.1388 An Act Relat…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 4:10 PM

ICYMI- it's #GivingTuesday!

We're asking for your support to donate AND take action tomorrow for MA Crime Gun Data & Analysis Bill. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
John Rosenthal · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 2:22 AM

#GivingTuesday Tomorrow

Busy tomorrow? Give today! Give Now Your gift will help us continue our work for gun violence prevention. For 26 years, we have advocated for stronger gun laws and promoted gun violence awareness and safety at the st…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 3:52 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!

(In Boston November 2018) Thanksgiving may feel different this year, but we remain grateful to all who have supported us over the last 26 years. On December 1st, please join us for Giving Tuesday; a day when the entire country gathers to g…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday

  In the News: Gun violence up in major cities across Massachusetts. California courts deny injunction on age-limit for gun purchases. In Kentucky, a surge in gun violence deaths among students prompts action. Florida Governor see…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 4:43 PM

We voted to prevent gun violence!

  Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris!  We voted for so many things, but especially for gun violence prevention! At the DNC 2020, Biden highlighted the gun violence epidemic. More recently on the campaign t…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 12:00 AM

#VOTEFORCHANGE

    #VOTEFORCHANGE In 2018, young people across the country marched for an end to gun violence. Now, they're old enough to VOTE and marching to the polls in record breaking numbers.  Massachuse…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 10:34 PM

MA Voter Registration Deadline

  In the News: Shareholder group of Nuns ask Smith & Wesson to consider the impact of gun violence. A mass shooting in Arizona - a family of seven shot, tragically the baby died. South Floridian man arms himself with an AR-15 an…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
October 15, 2020 at 5:08 PM

EARLY VOTING

Check if your state has early voting. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Mobilize with Music this Wednesday

New Concert Time at 7:30pm -before the VP Debate ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM

35 Days until Election

    35 Days Until Election Get your bumper sticker #VOTEFORUS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In the News: ACLU-Mass…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Action Week for ACLU!

#PoliceViolenceHappensHere ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Concert Across America 2020

  In the News: After 6 weeks of silence, Governor Baker calls on legislators to move on a Police Reform bill. Father of two died after being shot outside his home in Lowell. Two Los Angeles county sheriff deputies shot in their vehi…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 4:21 PM

#VOTEFORUS - get your bumpah sticker!

    We are on a mission to share Joaquin's message. Donate $5 or more to get your #VOTEFORUS bumper sticker - click below! #VOTEFORUS    Local News and Beyond: Natick Police is hosting a gun b…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM

MA Primary Election TODAY!

    Your Vote Matters!  Four congressional seats are on the Massachusetts Primary Election ballot today. Watch the 60 Minutes story on Colorado Extreme Risk Protective Order law.  Florida man pulls gun on protes…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
August 24, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Spread the word #VOTEFORUS

  Dear John, We have just over two months until Election Day 2020. How will you make them count? We're working on getting out the vote on gun violence prevention. Last week, we put up a new billboard in Boston, pictured above, to remind f…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
August 20, 2020 at 7:39 PM

Are you ready for the September 1st Primary?

    In the News: Winthrop man made illegal ghost guns and 3,000 rounds of ammunition. California court of appeals reverses ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines. A Florida mother was shot during her child's …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Get the message out #VOTEFORUS

    Stop Handgun Violence and Change the Ref unveiled a new billboard designed by artist Manuel Oliver, the father of 17-year-old Joaquin Oliver, killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The billboard's stark message and hashtag #…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
August 3, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Update: MA Public Safety Bills

    UPDATE: Massachusetts public safety reform bills will continue negotiations into August. Meanwhile, last Friday Governor Lamont signed into law police reform bills in Connecticut.   Gun violence in a pandemic. …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 2:25 PM

A month of gun violence in Massachusetts

As the death and injury count rise, we see this list as more than data. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Massachusetts models success for gun violence prevention!

  It's not by coincidence that Massachusetts has the second lowest gun death rate in the U.S. and has successfully reduced gun deaths by 40% over the past 25 years. We have taken a three-prong approach to reducing and preventing gun injuries an…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 2:27 PM

COMING UP: MA Voter Registration Deadline

    The Massachusetts deadline for voter registration is August 12th for the September 1st primary; and October 14th for the November presidential election.   VOTING MATTERS. In a recent Gallup poll, gun control was listed as one o…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 10:43 PM

Action Alert: Help get the public safety bill across the finish line

  BREAKING: Massachusetts Senate publicly announced more details behind SD.2968, An Act Relative to Saving Black Lives and Transforming Public Safety. The bill is expected to vote and pass in the Senate this week, but elected officials …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Gun violence nearly doubled in June

    Have a safe and peaceful Independence Day this weekend! Gun Violence doesn't stop in a pandemic. A rise in gun violence is being felt across the country. In Massachusetts, victim injuries and deaths have…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 5:51 PM

A Supreme Court decision!

The Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to 10 gun laws. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Police Reform for Black Lives

    Black Lives Matter. Stop Handgun Violence stands in support of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus Ten-Point Plan. Black lives matter and we must change policy at all levels to address systemic racis…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Fund violence intervention programs!

  We believe that Black Lives Matter. We believe that Police Violence is Gun Violence. In response to the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, there have been nationwide calls to reform and reimagine police forces and to invest …
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 2:01 PM

TODAY is #WearOrange

#WearOrange Action Help us get #WearOrange trending for gun violence awareness on social media! Take a selfie or record a video; add hashtags #WearOrange #EndGunViolence; then post and tag us @stophandguns on Twitter and Instagram for a retweet and story share.  …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 1:01 PM

#WearOrange ACTION

For those who are looking to find ways to support marginalized communities, you could start here or join these conversations hosted by B.U. School of Public Health: A conversation on race and policing tonight, Wednesday June 3rd Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 8:20 PM

#WearOrange GVP Advocacy Update

A message from Stop Handgun Violence As a non-profit organization working on an intersectional issue, we have a compelling responsibility to address the current protests happening in cities across the Commonwealth and the nation over the weekend. In this country…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 3:35 PM

#WearOrange next week!

  #WearOrange Week of Action Kicks Off Monday June 1st: CRUSH IT! Show your #WearOrange support on Facebook by adding a frame to your profile pic. Select to update your profile photo; click on Add Frame; search for 'Wear Orange SHV' frame; add it, the…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Mark your calendars for #WearOrange

For years, gun violence prevention activists have been wearing orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day in honor Hadiya Pendleton, after she was shot and killed in Chicago at the age of 15 — just one week after performing at President Obama’s 2nd inaugural par…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 5:48 PM

Gun Violence in Massachusetts

  Gun Violence across America When shootings don't stop in a pandemic. Arrests made after public outcry for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. Four dead in Chicago over the weekend. 17 year old teen shot dead …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Thank you for your support!

  Thank you to all who supported us on #GivingTuesdayNow. You can still be counted as participating in this nationwide event by giving today! Count Me In! Gun Violence in a Pandemic: Boston Police Commissioner Gro…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 3:01 PM

#GivingTuesdayNow is tomorrow!

  (Above) Students gather for New England Student Gun Violence Prevention Summit last spring. Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow And there are so many ways to show your support! As we shared with you last week, our organization's work is…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Together We Stand

  Dear Friends, Thank you for your continued support of Stop Handgun Violence. These are difficult times for our community. Massachusetts has been hit hard by COVID019 and we are beyond thankful for our health care providers on the frontline…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 7:05 PM

A Call to Action was heard, thank you!

  The Call to Action was heard - Thank You! Over 200 of you sent emails to Massachusetts Governor Baker to applaud his decision to keep gun stores closed during the pandemic. It's not too late to voice your support - click here to sen…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Call to Action- contact Governor Baker

CALL TO ACTION The Gun Owners Action League in Massachusetts, a.k.a. the NRA, is demanding Governor Baker to open gun stores and resume gun licensing operations immediately, “in honor” of Patriots Day. Plus, a coalition of gun shops and gun owners ha…
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Thank you #clapbecausewecare

  Especially to our partners at Mass General Hospital and Boston Medical Center, we thank you.  Gun violence in Massachusetts doesn't stop during a pandemic. That's why the work for gun safety and reform must g…
Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 12:04 AM

At home? Watch 'Activized' online with us!

Register to receive your FREE virtual ticket to watch ACTIVIZED online with us! We are hosting ACTVIZED online this Wednesday April 8th @4pm(EST). We are limited to 100 viewers - don't miss out and sign up NOW! Plus, join us …
Zoe Grover · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 8:36 PM

It's commonsense, complete the Census

  Ensuring a full count of our population is vital to our communities and helps determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities every year - including in times of crisis,…