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  The Alliance · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 1:18 AM

Stand with Parkland

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Tomorrow marks two years since a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Armed with an assault rifle and 300 rounds of ammunition, he killed 17 students and staff and injured …
  The Alliance · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 2:15 AM

#ImWithFred

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation John, At last night’s State of the Union address, Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter Jaime was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland almost two years ago, was an honored guest of Speaker Nancy Pe…
  Shalisa with the Alliance · [email protected]
February 1, 2020 at 3:44 PM

My story

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Almost nine years ago, my son Billy Ray Shirley III, was stolen from me in a senseless act of gun violence. He was just 17 years old. The sad truth is I am not alone in my loss. I am one of far too many mothers—far t…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 10:29 PM

We can’t let them undo I-1639

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, These first few weeks of 2020 have shown us that demand for commonsense gun safety laws is as high as ever. Hundreds of advocates joined us at the Capitol last week to call on the legislature to take action on gun r…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 1:03 AM

A January Note

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation JANUARY NEWSLETTER   The 2020 legislative session is officially underway! Hundreds of supporters helped us turn Olympia orange last week as we advocated for a bold set of gun violence prevention policies. You can follow …
  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 6:27 PM

We won’t be intimidated

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Yesterday was the first gun violence prevention hearing of the 2020 legislative session. More than 100 volunteers and testifiers came to Olympia to urge lawmakers to restrict high-capacity magazines and pass other gun respons…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 20, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Fighting to restrict high-capacity magazines

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Today is what the Alliance is all about, John. Since 6 AM, gun violence prevention advocates from all across Washington state have been outside the Senate Building in Olympia preparing for the first gun violence prevention h…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 6:26 PM

Help power an orange Olympia!

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Washington state’s legislative session starts today! This year, we are proposing an ambitious agenda of evidence-based policies that will close deadly loopholes, keep guns out of dangerous hands, and ensure our exist…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Take our gun laws quiz!

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, At the Alliance, we spend a lot of time talking about updating our existing laws and passing new laws to keep our communities safe from gun violence. But we don’t talk as often about what gun laws are currently on th…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 8, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Nine years ago

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Nine years ago today, Representative Gabby Giffords was meeting with constituents at a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Tucson, Arizona when a gunman opened fire, killing six people and wounding 13 others. Rep. Gif…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Happy new year John!

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, For many of us, the new year is an invitation to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. Today, we’re reflecting on a year full of both progress and tragedy. We celebrated so many milestone su…
  The Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 1:13 AM

FWD: Before midnight

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation John - This is our very last chance to make our year-end goal and I wanted to make sure you saw this before midnight tonight. We have big plans for 2020 and are counting on our top supporters to fund this lifesaving work. You can make your tax-dedu…
  The Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 4:35 PM

Before midnight

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation John, 2019 is almost over, but there is still time to support the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation. Can you help us reach our year-end goal by giving now? DONATE TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE Every (tax-deductib…
  The Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Reflecting

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation This has been a tremendous year, John. We have accomplished so much together. As we get ready to bid farewell to 2019, we want to take a moment to reflect on some of the most exciting work we did through the Alliance for Gun …
  The Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 6:03 PM

Make a tax-deductible gift

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Do you know about the Alliance’s sister organization, the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation? The Foundation is home to our education, research, programming, and implementation work. This work is essential to…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 5:41 PM

Our progress at stake

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation The attacks just keep coming, John. Last year, voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 1639, to keep weapons of war out of dangerous hands and protect our schools and communities from gun violence. But our opponents are still…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 8:37 PM

Happy holidays!

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season from the whole Alliance team, John! As you celebrate the season, take a moment to look back on all we were able to accomplish together this year. We are so grateful to have you on our team and we can’t wait to see wha…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 6:04 PM

Planning

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, As 2019 comes to a close, we are hard at work planning for the year ahead. And from pushing our bold policy agenda to working to elect more gun responsibility candidates up and down the ballot, we’ve got our work cut…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 11:46 PM

A December Note

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   DECEMBER NEWSLETTER Hi John Exciting news! A bipartisan deal was reached in Congress to allocate $25 million in funding for gun violence research, breaking a two-decade freeze. Accurate research and data are key to add…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 6:49 PM

Remembering Sandy Hook

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation John, Seven years ago today our country changed forever. On December 14, 2012 a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and opened fire, killing 20 first graders and six school administrators. That…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 9:49 PM

Grieving again

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation John, We are grieving for Jersey City, where six people were killed on Tuesday in an anti-Semitic hate crime that shattered a tight-knit community. We are still learning the details, but we now know that the killing spree beg…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 6:03 PM

A gun safety scorecard for big business

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Following the tragic shooting in El Paso, Texas, Americans from all across the country urged Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, to join our fight for safer communities. In response, Walmart announced that it was…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 7:53 PM

Our 2020 Policy Agenda

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Over the past few years, thanks to the hard work and commitment of supporters like you, Washington has led the nation in enacting comprehensive, evidence-based policies to protect our communities from gun violence. L…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 7:40 PM

Deadline extended!

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Hi John, We came so close, but fell just short of meeting our Giving Tuesday goal yesterday. Because this is so important, the generous donor that is matching every gift has agreed to extend the deadline to midnight tonight so we can ma…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 2:19 AM

Just a few hours left

John, there are just a few hours left in Giving Tuesday and we are SO CLOSE to making our $25,000 goal. Can you help us cross the finish line by donating now? Every dollar we raise will go towards our fight to end gun violence in 2020. And thanks to a generous sponsor, your gift o…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 10:09 PM

Help us meet our goal!

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Hi John, Giving Tuesday is halfway over and we’re still $14,208 short of our $25,000 goal. Can you donate now to help us make our goal and have your gift DOUBLED? A generous donor has agreed to match ALL gifts up to $25,000. This is suc…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 12:36 PM

Today is the day, John!

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Hi John, Giving Tuesday is here! This global day of giving is the most important fundraising day of the year for organizations like ours. Our work would not be possible without grassroots supporters like you. MAKE YOUR G…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 30, 2019 at 10:19 PM

Cross Giving Tuesday off your list today

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Hi John, Giving Tuesday is right around the corner! It is the most important fundraising day of the year for organizations like ours. So mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 3rd or make your gift today! Giving Tuesday…
  Renee at the Alliance · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 3:02 PM

Thank you

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, This holiday season, I just want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for your generosity, your time, and your unwavering commitment to gun violence prevention. This year, we helped pass 10 pri…
  Maureen · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 9:20 PM

FWD: 2020 Planning

Hey John -- I wanted to make sure you got the chance to give your input on our 2020 priorities survey. You’ve been one of our strongest supporters this year, so we’d love to know what policies you think we need to focus on as we head into a new year. You can find the survey here: https://secure.ev…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 8:45 PM

2020 Planning

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation John, There were 19 mass shootings in the first 18 days of November. Already this year, there have been 371 mass shootings, according to Gun Violence Archive. At this point, it would be easier to count days without a mass sho…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM

A November Note

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER Hi John In the last week, three mass shootings in California--first at Saugas High School, and then at a home in San Diego and another in Fresno--brought stark reminders of the urgency of our work. …
  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 9:11 PM

BREAKING: Neo-Nazis arrested in Texas

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation John - A few weeks ago, thanks to a newly-enacted update to Washington’s Extreme Risk Protection Order law, local law enforcement and federal agents were able to seize a cache of military-style weapons from an avowed neo-Nazi…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 12:48 AM

Disarming Hate

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Hate crimes have reached a 16-year high, according to a new report from the F.B.I. In Washington state, the rate of hate crimes has increased faster than in most of the country. We know that when fueled by a gun, hat…
  Ray with the Alliance · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Honoring our Veterans

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Veterans Day is a complicated day for me. As a veteran, I know how important it is to honor those who have served our country. So first I want to thank all the men and women who have served in any capacity. That serv…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 11:28 PM

The results are in

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Wow. Results are in from this week’s local elections and voters across the country cast their ballots for gun responsibility. Continuing the momentum of the 2018 elections, voters proved that they want leaders at eve…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 5:15 PM

Extreme impact of gun violence revealed (new study)

We knew things were bad – that’s why we’re working every day to end this crisis – but these numbers are even more drastic than we imagined. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 11:14 PM

Elect gun responsibility champions

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation Hi John, Tomorrow is Election Day across the country and we’re writing to make sure you have a plan to vote. Local elections are incredibly important, especially for those of us fighting for gun violence prevention. Years of …
  Maureen · [email protected]
October 28, 2019 at 11:35 PM

BREAKING: New effort to repeal I-1639 underway

The attack on all of your work to pass I-1639 is still ongoing, John. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 7:14 PM

School shootings are NOT fashion

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   Hi John, This year, there have been over 350 mass shootings—almost one each day. One company—Bstroy—is cashing in our national epidemic by selling sweatshirts bearing the names of Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, and M…
  Maureen McGregor · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 10:35 PM

Inspired to horrified in a few hours

How our team at the Alliance spent this past Sunday and how we went from inspired to horrified in just a few short hours. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 10:34 PM

It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   Hi John, Every 16 hours, a woman in the United States is fatally shot and killed by a spouse or intimate partner. Research shows that the presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide by …
  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 10:13 PM

The NRA is fighting dirtier than ever

Every day we're learning more about why we cannot afford to be complacent. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 11:17 PM

Let's prove them wrong

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   Hi John, We’re at a crucial moment. It’s been two months since the tragedies in Dayton, Chicago, and El Paso refocused the nation’s attention on the urgent need for commonsense gun laws. Your advocacy helped push the House …
  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Watch Now: Gun Safety Forum 2020 in Las Vegas

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   Hi John,   The Gun Safety Forum 2020 in Las Vegas is happening now! Tune in here. And follow along with us at @WaGunResponsib --The Alliance DONATE PAID FOR BY ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPO…
  Emily with the Alliance · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 5:09 PM

Two years ago today / #VegasStrong

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   Hi John,   At 10:05pm on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, my life changed forever. As my then-fiancé and I swayed to Jason Aldean, we heard firecrackers. The awful noise erupted again and as a woman next to us drop…
  Alliance for Gun Responsibility · [email protected]
September 30, 2019 at 11:12 PM

Match Alert! (don't miss this chance to double your impact)

John, you have a rare chance to double every dollar you donate. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  The Alliance · [email protected]
September 28, 2019 at 4:35 PM

Overwhelmed by your response

Let’s show them just how loud our voices can be when we all unite! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  The Alliance · [email protected]
September 26, 2019 at 6:30 PM

We rallied to #EndGunViolence. But we’re not done.

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   Hi John, Wow. We are humbled by the amazing energy our movement brought to the steps of the Capitol and across the country. Yesterday, hundreds of activists showed up to DC to call for an end to the gun violence crisis …
  The Alliance · [email protected]
September 25, 2019 at 11:01 AM

TODAY! Virtual rally to #EndGunViolence

Alliance For Gun Responsibility Foundation   Hi John, Today, we are standing in solidarity with our national GVP partners as they flock to our nation’s capital to demand that Congress pass legislation to end our nation’s gun violence epidemic. Please join us by taking…