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June 2, 2023 at 12:54 PM

Another holiday weekend. Over 20 mass shootings.

Are you tired, John? I am. Over Memorial Day weekend, our nation saw at least 20 mass shootings. 16 people were killed due to this violence and over 80 were injured.Are you tired, John? I am. Over Memorial Day weekend, our nation saw at least 20 mass shootings. 16 people were killed due to this viol…

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May 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

A May Note from The Alliance

May was one for the history books, John. Our 11th Annual Luncheon: Marching Forward was fully in-person, with over 800 in attendance. We heard from the powerful Maya Manuel and invited over 50 Seattle students on to the stage with her to ensure the mic was in the hands of the next generation. And…

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May 25, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Say No to President Ron DeSantis.

On the one-year anniversary of the Uvalde massacre, instead of holding space for those traumatized and the irreplaceable lives lost, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his run for president. Our nation cannot afford four years of Desantis. This year alone, Desantis has backed an effort to lower…

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May 25, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Honor George Floyd with Action

Three years ago, across the country, protesters took to the streets and demanded justice for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Today, our hearts are heavy with the continued violence brought upon communities of color–specifically black and brown men. Three years ago, across the country, pro…

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May 24, 2023 at 3:41 PM

365 days since Uvalde.

John, our hearts are heavy today as we remember the horrible tragedy that occurred in Uvalde, TX. 21 people died, 19 of whom were elementary school children. John, our hearts are heavy today as we remember the horrible tragedy that occurred in Uvalde, TX. 21 people died, 19 of whom were elementary …

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May 18, 2023 at 9:31 PM

We want to see you soon!

Hi John, our second annual Together We End Gun Violence Conference is just around the corner and I wanted to make sure we didn’t miss you! This year, we are hosting a 2-DAY event and we would love to have you join us. Hi John, our second annual Together We End Gun Violence Conference is just around …

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May 16, 2023 at 2:09 AM

Thank you for an amazing turnout!

Hi John, we are at a loss for words. Our 11th Annual Luncheon: Marching Forward has come to an end and we are simply flooded with gratitude for your dedication, presence, and power.Hi John, we are at a loss for words. Our 11th Annual Luncheon: Marching Forward has come to an end and we are simply fl…

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May 7, 2023 at 5:59 PM

Not again. Not again. Not again.

John, eight people were killed in a mass shooting at an outlet mall near Dallas last night. Seven additional survivors were taken to the hospital, three of whom were in critical condition. Dallas-area medical professionals stated that they’re treating victims as young as five-years-old. John, eight …

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May 4, 2023 at 12:37 AM

Last email, we swear!

#GiveBig is just about over, but there’s still time to donate John! Mass shootings have continued to increase over the years. We’re seeing more and more students be permanently traumatized by gun violence in their schools and their communities. This epidemic is one that can and must be prevented. We…

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May 3, 2023 at 3:38 PM

#GiveBig is almost over, but there’s still time!

John, Washington’s largest day of giving is almost over! Across the nation, we’ve been fighting to defend Oregon’s Measure 114, which enacts a universal licensing system that closes the Charleston Loophole and requires an enhanced background check and safety training for the purchase of all firearms…

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May 2, 2023 at 11:07 PM

We are so close to our goal!

Hi John. Are you tired? We know we are. Over this past weekend, our nation saw 12 counts of gun violence, with one being right here in Seattle. Hi John. Are you tired? We know we are. Two individuals were fatally shot and a third was critically wounded at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle’s Capitol Hill …

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April 28, 2023 at 6:07 PM

An April Note from The Alliance

We are torn, John. We have so very much we wish to celebrate with you and must hold space for the tragedies we endured in April. APRIL NEWSLETTER We are torn, John. We have so very much we wish to celebrate with you and must hold space for the tragedies we endured in Ap…

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April 26, 2023 at 3:47 AM

History was made today in Olympia! 🧡

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023  CONTACT Victoria Muzyk [email protected] (206) 909-7641 GOV. INSLEE SIGNS MAJOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY BILLS, INCLUDING ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN  In addition to HB 1240, the Gov. signed HB 1143 to establish a 10-day waiting period and mandated safety …

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April 20, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Gun violence keeps happening.

It happened again, John. A 6-year-old girl and her parents were shot in NC after a basketball rolled into their neighbor's yard. Four people were found shot to death at a home in Maine. Shortly after, also in Maine, three people were shot while driving their vehicles southbound on the interstate. It…

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April 19, 2023 at 7:37 PM

This work is hard, but it isn’t hopeless 🧡

John, it’s been a week. The news struck early Sunday morning of the tragedy in Dadeville, AL. Then we learned of Ralph Yarl. Then it was Kaylin Gillis. Then, before we even had time to release this newsletter, two Texas cheerleaders were shot, with one sustaining critical injuries, after mistakenly …

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April 18, 2023 at 8:17 PM

How many more have to die?

Our hearts are heavy as we learned of the devastating mass shooting that occurred during a Sweet 16 party in downtown Dadeville, Alabama on Saturday night. This senseless act of violence claimed the lives of four teenagers and left at least 28 others injured–with several remaining in critical condit…

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April 10, 2023 at 10:43 PM

Louisville heartbreak 💔 Help Advocate for Gun Safety by Signing Our Petition

Today, our hearts ache as news broke of a tragic mass shooting in downtown Louisville, Kentucky earlier today. At this moment, four people were killed, and eight others were wounded in the attack at the Old National... Dear John,  Today, our hearts ache as news broke of a tragic mass shooting in dow…

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April 7, 2023 at 7:46 PM

Gun Violence Champions Need Your Help!

Two Black Democratic representatives in Tennessee were just expelled for demanding gun violence prevention in the wake of a school shooting where three nine-year-olds lost their life. This is unacceptable, John. Two Black Democratic representatives in Tennessee were just expelled for demanding gun v…

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April 6, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Gun Violence Prevention Roll Backs Are Deadly

We have terrible news, John. We have terrible news, John. Just shortly after the tragedy in Nashville, Florida Gov. DeSantis signed permitless carry into law. This means that ANYONE can carry a loaded, concealed weapon ANYWHERE in Florida. These decisions are deadly. They roll back the life-saving e…

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April 5, 2023 at 7:48 PM

TN needs our help 🧡

We are writing to you today to denounce the Tennessee Republicans taking steps to expel three Democratic members from the State House for their role in a gun control protest at the state Capitol following the school shooting which killed six people, including three nine-year-old students. We are wri…

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April 4, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Our young people are demanding change!

Following the shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN last week where six people were killed, thousands of students across Nashville walked out of class on Monday. They flooded the State Capitol to demand an assault weapon ban and extreme risk protection orders. Following the shooting at T…

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March 31, 2023 at 11:01 PM

We need your help 🧡

It has been an incredibly eventful session thus far and we are just a few weeks away from hopefully becoming the 10th State to BAN assault weapons! We are pushing our boldest policy agenda to date in Olympia and in the wake of the tragedy in Nashville, we are even more committed to this truth: Gun v…

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March 30, 2023 at 11:58 PM

A March Note from The Alliance

MARCH NEWSLETTER March turned heavy with the heartbreaking news of Nashville. We all watched in horror as an individual armed with two assault rifles and a handgun entered The Covenant School on March 27. And in just a few short minutes, three nine-year-old students an…

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March 29, 2023 at 8:38 PM

It’s the guns.

We want to be very clear, the horrific tragedy in Nashville on Monday is a gun problem.   We aim to honor the irreplaceable lives lost, respect those grieving and living with new-found trauma, and all those directly impacted. Today, we are acknowledging the three children who will never see their 1…

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March 29, 2023 at 5:05 AM

Three children will never see their double-digit birthday

Help us end gun violence NOW We all watched in horror as a woman armed with two assault rifles and a handgun entered a Nashville school, yesterday. In just a few short minutes, at least three students and three teachers were killed.   They died in their school. Parents and family members dropped th…

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March 24, 2023 at 6:12 PM

The day that changed our movement

Hi John, Five years ago, more than one million people took to the streets across the country to demand action to stop gun violence. The March For Our Lives was led by survivors of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and young people from every corner of the country who were outrage…

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March 17, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Bulletproof classrooms are not the answer!

An elementary school in Alabama made headlines this week with the unveiling of a “bulletproof classroom.” A retractable device that doubles as a whiteboard can be deployed by a child as young as four years old, according to the manufacturer.   This is NOT the answer! Rather than requiring children…

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March 14, 2023 at 5:09 PM

We applaud Biden and continue to fight!

Here’s a piece of good news to start your week off right! This morning, President Biden announced a robust set of actions to curb gun violence and make this country safer! The latest executive order from POTUS includes:  Ensuring as close to a universal system as possible on background checks for …

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March 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM

More than 100 mass shootings

This is not okay Hi John–Earlier this month, America surpassed 100 mass shootings.   According to the Gun Violence Archive, with every passing year, the US is hitting this grim milestone earlier and earlier. This reality is not normal. The United States is the ONLY country that regularly experiences…

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March 9, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Open for good news 😁

BIG policy wins! John, We are thrilled to share that last night, the Washington State House of Representatives passed our assault weapons ban bill! This incredible progress means this lifesaving policy is one step closer to becoming law.  This is a HUGE victory for our movement–one that would have b…

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March 7, 2023 at 9:10 PM

100 mass shootings in 2023

Enough is enoughHi John, We are only into the first week of March and our country has already surpassed 100 mass shootings. If this statistic disgusts you as much as it does us, add your name to our latest petition. According to the Gun Violence Archive, the US hit 100 mass shootings on March 19 las…

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February 27, 2023 at 11:22 PM

A February note 🧡

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER Today marks 10 days till the House of Origin cut-off and we are pushing full steam ahead with our boldest policy agenda yet. This deadline is vital–if our priorities are not passed off the floor before March 8th, they won’t pass this session. That m…

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February 21, 2023 at 6:01 PM

We do not have to live like this or die like this.

Enough is enough!John, the U.S. just saw the deadliest gun violence weekend this year so far. There were 10 mass shootings in three days.  Nine children were shot at a Georgia gas station. Six people were killed in a Mississippi town. Eleven people were shot in Memphis. Five people were injured nea…

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February 19, 2023 at 7:31 PM

The worst record to break

New CDC data shows John, 48,830 people were killed by guns in 2021–an average of 133 people every single day. That’s according to the CDC, which just released its final data for the year. The total number of gun deaths represented an 8 percent increase from 2020, which…

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February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM

There’s no more room for thought and prayers.

There is only space for policy and change 🧡Hi John,  This Monday evening, news broke of yet another mass shooting. A gunman opened fire on the Michigan State University campus, killing three students and injuring five others. Now, the school and East Lansing community as a whole is carrying the tra…

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February 14, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Carmen

Five years since Parkland.Hi John,  Carmen was the kind of daughter a mom can’t help but be proud of. She was brilliant, caring, beautiful, funny, and musically talented. She dreamt of going to prom, going to college, becoming a medical researcher, and having a family of her own.   But Carmen never…

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February 13, 2023 at 9:40 PM

Honor loved ones lost this Valentines Day 🖤

John, tomorrow is Valentine's Day. A day to celebrate love. A day to mark the gratitude we hold for our closest friends and family. A day to honor being together. But tomorrow, there will be an unthinkable number of grieving mothers whose children died due to gun violence. There will be partners n…

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February 11, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Honoring Black History Month

Hi John, February brings both Black History Month and National Gun Violence Survivors Week. So far this year, we’ve endured 60 mass shootings. That’s at least 4,527 lives lost and countless others irrevocably changed.   Gun violence is an epidemic unique to this country. And while none of us is imm…

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February 8, 2023 at 11:50 PM

No one should have to put their life on the line to stop a mass shooter.

SOTU Hi John, President Biden ran on the strongest gun safety ticket in history. Under his leadership, Congress took the first meaningful action to address the senseless gun violence epidemic in a generation. Last night, he called on Congress to build on that progress by reinstating the federal ass…

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February 7, 2023 at 12:20 AM

No child should have access to a gun.

In honor of Gun Violence Survivors Week.Hi John, I lost one of my closest childhood friends to a gun. Steve’s family were hunters. They kept their rifles in an unlocked cabinet in the basement of their home. One day after school, one of those guns was used to kill Steve.   It was an ordinary day. W…

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February 3, 2023 at 12:14 AM

My story

Hi John, Today marks 27 years since I lost my brother Arnie. Twenty-seven years since my brother, another student, and a teacher were killed in a horrific school shooting at Frontier Jr. High School in Moses Lake, Washington. Sadly, I know the excruciating details of what happened to Arnie and his…

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February 1, 2023 at 6:17 PM

An American Tragedy

John—Today marks the start of Black History Month and 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 year.  This week, we honor every life that has been impacted by gun violenc…

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January 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM

A January Note

JANUARY NEWSLETTER Over the last week and a half, we have borne witness to a relentless cycle of tragedies. Back-to-back mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay targeted predominantly Asian American communities at a time when our AAPI neighbors have increasin…

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January 26, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Another mass shooting. More than once on the same day.

  We want to take a moment to speak to you one on one, John. We here at the Alliance are a group of people. We’re not different from you. We’re humans who are exhausted by the current headlines. We are enraged at the lack of time to process one tragedy before needing to…

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January 24, 2023 at 7:27 PM

This keeps happening.

John–Before we had more than a day to process the tragic events in Monterey Park, CA–where 11 people were killed and another 10 wounded, we learned that seven additional people were killed in a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, CA. Then, just hours later, we learned that…

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January 23, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Monterey Park

We are grieving again, John. Another community devastated by senseless gun violence. Another celebration cruelly cut short by a mass shooting. Another reminder that we cannot exist in this country without fear. On Saturday night, a gunman opened fire at a dance studio…

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January 19, 2023 at 9:02 PM

I wish we were kidding

AR-15s now made for kids Hi John, This week, at the biggest gun industry trade show, gun manufacturers introduced their latest weapon: an assault weapon for kids. I wish we were making this up, but it’s true. Wee1 Tactical is selling a JR AR-15 “geared towards smalle…

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January 18, 2023 at 1:16 AM

We’re back!

This is why we fight 👊🧡 Today is what the Alliance is all about, John. Starting at 5:30 am this morning, gun violence prevention advocates from all across Washington lined up outside the House Legislative Building in Olympia, waiting for the chance to participate in the…

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January 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

John — Today, we honor the life and legacy of one of our country’s greatest leaders, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a model of courage and perseverance in the face of cruel indignity. As we prepare to return to the legislature to fight to urge our electe…

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January 13, 2023 at 8:10 PM

No 6-year-old should gain access to a gun.

How safe storage saves lives. Hi John, One week ago, news broke that a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher in their classroom in Newport News, Virginia. Thankfully, the teacher is expected to recover. But this tragedy left a classroom, a community, and our country shaken. …

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