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July 8, 2021 at 7:14 PM

We don’t have to live like this

John, There were more than 500 shootings across the country over the Fourth of July weekend. In total, at least 233 people were killed and 618 people were wounded in just 72 hours. We don’t have to live like this. We don’t have to die like this. We know that there a…

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July 4, 2021 at 4:24 PM

Defend our Democracy

Hi John, As we celebrate this 4th of July, we are reflecting on the promises of freedom and democracy that define the United States. The last year has made clear just how fragile those promises are from the response to peaceful protests to flouting safety guidelines to…

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June 30, 2021 at 11:17 PM

FWD: Have your gift doubled!

Deadline is midnight tonight Hi John -- I wanted to make sure you saw Renée's note about this match opportunity. This is a crucial time to support our work. We have ambitious plans for the rest of the year but we won’t be able to follow through on all of them if we don’t reach this g…

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June 29, 2021 at 11:31 PM

Have your gift doubled!

John, we have good news and bad news. We’ll start with the bad: there are just over 24 hours left until the end of the quarter and we are still falling short of our goal. We need to raise $7,402 before midnight tomorrow to reach our Q2 fundraising goal and sustain our …

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June 28, 2021 at 10:37 PM

We can't do it alone

Hi John, We’ll cut right to the chase: the end of the quarter is just two days away and we are $10,000 short of our fundraising goal. Thanks to the generosity of one of our committed donors, all gifts made by midnight Wednesday will be MATCHED! If every one of our top …

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June 21, 2021 at 10:01 PM

URGENT: Tell Senate to #ConfirmChipman

Hi John, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) will be up for a vote as soon as this week and we need your help to make sure he is confirmed. TELL THE SENATE: CONFIRM CHIPMAN David Chipman is uniquely…

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June 19, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Celebrate freedom

Happy Juneteenth, John! On this day in 1865, 250,000 enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom—more than two years after the emancipation proclamation. Ever since, the day has been recognized as a time to celebrate the end of slavery and the independenc…

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June 17, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Six years

Hi John, Six years ago, nine lives were stolen in a horrifying act of racism in Charleston, South Carolina. A white supremacist opened fire at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal hoping to “start a civil war.” Today, we remember the Charleston Nine: Rev. Clementa C. Pi…

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June 15, 2021 at 11:58 PM

[SURVEY] Weigh in on President Biden

Hi John, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ran on the strongest gun safety platform in history, signalling a new era in the fight against gun violence. In his first six months in office, President Biden has taken some meaningful steps to address the epidemic, issuing histori…

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June 12, 2021 at 2:42 PM

5 years

Hi John, Today marks five years since the deadliest attack on the LGBTQIA+ community. On what should have been a night filled with love and joy, a gunman opened fire at a Pride celebration at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and wounding 53 others…

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June 6, 2021 at 9:21 PM

Honor with action

John, We are so moved by the outpouring of support this #WearOrange weekend! From the orange-clad selfies shared on social media, to the gatherings all around the country, to the activists demanding the Senate take action on gun violence, our movement has never been st…

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June 5, 2021 at 6:36 PM

How to honor #WearOrange weekend

Hi John, #WearOrange weekend is off to a great start! Yesterday, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we met (virtually) with some of our amazing volunteers. We reflected on the toll of the gun violence epidemic, celebrated the progress we have made, and took this …

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June 4, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Wear Orange!

Hi John, Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day! This day, always the first Friday in June, kicks off Wear Orange weekend. This is a time when gun violence prevention advocates across the country wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence and show support f…

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June 1, 2021 at 11:58 PM

Pride

Happy June, John! Today marks the start of both Pride and Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time we typically recognize at marches, parades, and commemorative events throughout our communities. This year, like last, most celebrations and recognitions are taking place vir…

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May 29, 2021 at 6:01 PM

A May note

MAY NEWSLETTER Earlier this week, we were met with a tragic encapsulation of America’s gun violence crisis: News of a mass shooting in San Jose, CA interrupted the confirmation hearing of David Chipman—the nominee to serve as director of the only federal agency respons…

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May 26, 2021 at 10:50 PM

Only in America

Hi John, This morning, we were met with a tragic encapsulation of America’s gun violence crisis: News of a mass shooting interrupted the confirmation hearing for the nominee to serve as director of the only federal agency responsible for addressing gun violence. David …

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May 25, 2021 at 10:21 PM

ICYMI: Tell the Senate to #ConfirmChipman

Hi John, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is the only government agency responsible for enforcing federal gun laws, preventing illegal gun trafficking, and overseeing the gun industry. The agency has a huge role to play in the fight against gun violen…

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May 25, 2021 at 12:11 AM

George Floyd should be alive

Hi John, It has been one year since George Floyd’s life was stolen by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One year since his death inspired an historic uprising that changed our country forever. In the wake of Floyd’s murder, millions of people from every corner of the c…

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May 24, 2021 at 7:55 PM

FWD: [BREAKING] Another blow to the NRA

John, I'm following up on Renee's email below. The NY Times Daily Podcast has a great episode today on what they are calling "The Crumbling of the NRA." Please consider making a donation to stop the NRA once and for all and be sure to check out the episode here. -- Kristen -----…

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May 23, 2021 at 6:24 PM

Tell the Senate to #ConfirmChipman

Hi John, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is the only government agency responsible for enforcing federal gun laws, preventing illegal gun trafficking, and overseeing the gun industry. The agency has a huge role to play in the fight against gun violen…

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May 19, 2021 at 9:11 PM

Mental Health Awareness Month

Hi John, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, fighting stigma, and discussing ways to support the millions of people living with mental health challenges and their families. This year, as we face the continued challenges brought …

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May 14, 2021 at 9:26 PM

#TheTimeIsNow

Hi John, Last weekend, in just 72 hours, at least 123 people were shot and killed and 297 more were wounded in 335 shootings across the country. What is even more tragic than that violence itself is the fact that it is not unusual. Since the pandemic began, gun violenc…

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May 11, 2021 at 9:57 PM

Bad faith

This is big, John. A Texas judge just dismissed the NRA’s bankruptcy case, agreeing that it was filed in bad faith. This decision is a HUGE blow to the already-beleaguered NRA. The bankruptcy filing was the NRA’s last desperate, hail Mary attempt to avoid legal and fin…

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May 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Mother’s Day

This Mother's Day, we’re sending love and gratitude to all the mothers and mother figures in our lives. Thank you for all you do! We are also holding in our hearts the families who have been torn apart by gun violence. We know that for far too many, Mother’s Day is …

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April 30, 2021 at 10:45 PM

An April note

APRIL NEWSLETTER That’s a wrap on the 2021 legislative session! We went into session knowing full well that lawmakers' capacity was limited as they confronted the challenges of the coronavirus and economic crises, all in a virtual setting. Nevertheless, with your help,…

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April 21, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Amazing

Hi John, The last 24 hours have been quite a whirlwind! Yesterday, hundreds of supporters joined us for our 9th annual luncheon. Together, we raised $923,000 in support of gun violence prevention. Donations are still coming in and we are hopeful that when all is said a…

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April 21, 2021 at 12:38 AM

Guilty

Hi John, By now you've heard that Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Georg Floyd. I wanted to share this statement with you from our CEO, Renée Hopkins. For the first time in Minne…

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April 17, 2021 at 12:21 AM

We don’t have to live like this

Hi John, This morning, on the 14th anniversary of Virginia Tech, the deadliest school shooting in our nation’s history, we woke up to news of yet another mass shooting in America. This time it was Indianapolis, where eight people were killed and several more were wound…

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April 14, 2021 at 10:55 PM

Missing your RSVP, John!

Hi John, The Alliance for Gun Responsibility Luncheon is just SIX DAYS away! We're so excited to announce that Senator Patty Murray will be joining our We The People event. Senator Murray has been advocating for Washington families in Congress since 1993 and has been a…

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April 8, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Thank you President Biden!!

An historic day for GVP John, Today is a day decades in the making. This morning, President Biden, flanked by Vice President Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland finally said, "Enough, enough, enough." The Biden administration committed to SIX immediate actions t…

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April 1, 2021 at 6:44 PM

David Hogg, Ijeoma Oluo, and You!

Hi John, We are thrilled to announce two very special guests will be joining our 9th Annual Luncheon, We The People, on April 20th at noon PT: Ijeoma Oluo and David Hogg! Ijeoma Oluo David Hogg RSVP NOW DONATE NOW Our host Ijeoma is a self-descr…

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March 31, 2021 at 11:15 PM

We’re not moving on

Hi John, It has been 15 days since eight people, including six Asian women, were shot and killed in a hate-fueled mass shooting in Atlanta. It has been nine days since 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder. And still the Senate has not ac…

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March 30, 2021 at 11:03 PM

An update on our solidarity work

Hi John, This week, the world is watching the trial of Derek Chauvin, the white Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering George Floyd last summer. Floyd’s murder, along with the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others in the spring and sum…

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March 27, 2021 at 8:31 PM

A March note

MARCH NEWSLETTER Gun violence has gripped our nation this month. We didn’t even have time to grieve the tragedy in Atlanta fueled by racism and misogyny, before another mass shooting, this time in Boulder, shook our sense of safety yet again. In the Alliance’s home cit…

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March 24, 2021 at 8:48 PM

Three years ago

Hi John, Three years ago, millions of Americans took to the streets with March for Our Lives, answering the call of young people who stood up to demand action to address the gun violence epidemic. In the wake of the horrific Parkland shooting, which left 17 students and staff …

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March 23, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Boulder

Tralona Bartkowiak Suzanne Fountain Teri Leiker Kevin Mahoney Lynn Murray Rikki Olds Nevin Stanisic Denny Stong Eric Talley Jody Waters These are the names of the ten people killed when a gunman opened fire yesterday afternoon at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado. Our…

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March 18, 2021 at 10:42 PM

Tell your Senator, action can’t wait!

Hi John, This week brought a horrifying reminder of the cost of inaction on gun violence prevention. On Tuesday, a mass shooting in Atlanta stole eight lives, including six Asian women, and shook the nation. It was a tragic reminder of the deadly combination of hate—in…

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March 17, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Atlanta

John, Last night, eight people, including six Asian women, were shot and killed in a wave of attacks targeting spas in the Atlanta area. We are heartbroken. Once again, lives have been cruelly cut short, families devastated, and communities broken by senseless gun viol…

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March 14, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Save the date for our 9th annual luncheon

Hi John, Please save the date for our annual luncheon: April 20th, 2021 at 12:00pm PT! The theme of our luncheon this year is “We the People.” We will be examining America’s roots, the principles our country was founded upon, and the power and possibility of our…

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March 12, 2021 at 8:17 PM

Historic opportunity

Hi John, We are on the brink of historic action to address the gun violence epidemic. Yesterday, a bipartisan majority of representatives approved two lifesaving bills to expand background checks! This is HUGE progress worth celebrating. But, as you know, the fight is far from over. …

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March 11, 2021 at 8:07 PM

BREAKING: House approves HR 8!

Hi John, We have great news to share! This morning the House of Representatives approved two lifesaving background check bills, HR 8 and HR 1446! These bills, which both received bipartisan support (!), help keep guns out of dangerous hands by closing deadly loopholes …

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February 25, 2021 at 12:00 AM

A February note

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER Three years ago, 17 families in Parkland woke up on Valentine’s Day not knowing that their entire lives would be altered forever. Typically, we commemorate the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by holding a lobby day in Olympia…

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February 19, 2021 at 11:03 PM

FWD: Action can’t wait

John, I wanted to make sure you saw Renee's message from Wednesday. We've gotten a great response from our virtual lobby day, including this short segment from Q13. Take a look at https://secure.everyaction.com/3qX0k4wKKkyKqh9rvPQINg2 -- Maureen ---------- Forwarded message ----…

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February 17, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Action can’t wait

It is a big day for us, John! Today is our virtual lobby day. In lieu of organizing Washingtonians from across the state to travel to Olympia to urge lawmakers to prioritize gun safety, we are sending the message virtually. This morning, we planted 842 flags, on…

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February 14, 2021 at 3:48 PM

Honoring Parkland

Hi John, Today marks three years since the senseless tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. On Valentine’s Day 2018, a former student, armed with an assault rifle and 300 rounds of ammunition, killed 17 students and staff and wounded 17 o…

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February 12, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Convict him

Hi John, Trump’s second impeachment trial began with a graphic and terrifying video recounting the events of January 6th. The video showed Trump’s speech that morning, where he poured fuel on the fire he lit on election night with claims like, “If you don’t fight like …

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February 9, 2021 at 9:24 PM

Open carry

“[Protesters openly carrying assault rifles] are one poorly managed impulse away from tragedy.” “Those men told me they were there to protect outsiders from burning their town. In reality, they were there to scare those they viewed as less than them. Those people were …

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February 6, 2021 at 10:54 PM

One impulse away from tragedy

“[Protesters openly carrying assault rifles] are one poorly managed impulse away from tragedy.” “Those men told me they were there to protect outsiders from burning their town. In reality, they were there to scare those they viewed as less than them. Those people were …

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February 2, 2021 at 11:25 PM

My story

Remembering my brother, Arnie Hi John, Today marks 25 years since I lost my brother Arnie. Today marks 25 years since another student and teacher were killed along with my brother in a horrific school shooting at Frontier Jr. High School in Moses Lake, Washington. Today…

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February 1, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Survivors

Hi John, Today is an important day. It marks the start of Black History Month and the start of National Gun Violence Survivors Week. By early February, more people are killed by guns in the United States than are killed in our peer countries in an entire calendar ye…

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