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  The Alliance · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 7:32 PM

A Step Forward, Modeled on WA’s Leadership

We have some exciting news to share! President Biden has announced the creation of a new federal Office for Gun Violence Prevention. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing fight against gun violence, a development we’ve been encouraging and eagerly awaiting. Dear John,  We have some excit…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 8:11 PM

A Major Step Forward: Federal Court Upholds Measure 114 in Oregon

We have some exciting news to share from our neighboring state of Oregon. In a significant development that mirrors our shared goals for responsible gun ownership, the U.S. District Court has ruled in favor of Oregon's Measure 114. This essential legislation, which closely aligns with the principles…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 10:05 PM

A Call to Action: The Urgent Need for Gun Responsibility Following the Fourth of July Tragedies

We trust that this email finds you well and safe, albeit in the wake of a series of tragic events that unfolded over the long Fourth of July weekend. We find it imperative to immediately address the stark reality of this past weekend's tragedies to raise awareness and demand action NOW. Dear John, W…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 9:26 PM

June News and Monthly Update

June was all about community. Across Washington State, we saw unity in action as we came together to commemorate, celebrate, and campaign against gun violence. Whether by raising awareness through national campaigns, understanding the intersections of systemic injustices, celebrating our diversit…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Final Chance: Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever

I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Alliance to invite you to join our mission in creating safer communities for all.Dear John, I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Al…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Moving Forward Together After the Parkland Verdict

The Alliance for Gun Responsibility shares in the deep disappointment and grief expressed by the Parkland community following the not-guilty verdict of former Broward County sheriff’s deputy, and Student Resource Officer (SRO), Scot Peterson. We believe this verdict fails to address the pain, loss, …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Your Impact Can Shape a New Tomorrow

As we near the close of the quarter, we are reminded of the importance of community – people like you who stand with us in our pursuit of responsible gun ownership and commonsense legislation.Dear John,As we near the close of the quarter, we are reminded of the importance of community – people like …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 2:37 AM

Your Dedication is Driving Real Change - Let's Keep Going!

We hope this email finds you safe and well. As we approach the end of this quarter, we can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude toward the community we continue to foster. Your continued dedication and commitment have enabled us to take significant steps toward gun violence prevention …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 18, 2023 at 1:07 PM

Honoring All Fathers Today

When we think of Father’s Day, we think of “World's #1 Dad” mugs and baseball games. We think of grilling summer meats and prideful speeches with tears at the end. What do you think about, John? When we think of Father’s Day, we think of “World's #1 Dad” mugs and baseball games. We think of grilling…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 12:48 PM

We are heartbroken.

John, I’m not sure how to write this email to you today. A 19-year-old died while at the movies Monday night in Kent, WA. Then, yesterday, a pregnant woman and her unborn child died in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.  I’ve written many an emergency email, but something about the closeness of these…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 5:27 PM

From one motherless daughter to another.

The pain of losing a parent is not something that gets easier. I heard those words bravely spoken by Jenna in the Oregon courthouse yesterday afternoon during the Measure 114 trial. In court, Jenna stated, "I hope that by sharing my personal story today, I can help the court understand a little bit …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 6:59 PM

We are heartbroken, John

News broke this week that the unthinkable happened, once again.News broke this week that the unthinkable happened, once again. Did you attend your high school graduation, John? I did. Did you ever fear that your cap and gown would be bloodstained or riddled with bullet holes? I didn’t.   Shawn Jacks…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 3:12 PM

We are headed to Oregon 🌲

The Alliance has been held up as the model for creating and sustaining state-based advocacy and legislation to prevent gun violence. During the past couple of years we have been working with partners on the ground in Oregon and Michigan to support the growing gun violence prevention movement and sav…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 5:34 PM

June is here 🏳️‍🌈 🧡

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. June is Pride Month. We have called upon lawmakers to take meaningful action and have made considerable strides in protecting our most vulnerable communities. BUT, the fight is far from over. June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. June is Pride Month. We have cal…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 11:51 PM

Did you hear, John?

News broke just hours ago that two people were shot, one fatally, at a Maryland cemetery during the burial of a 10-year-old girl who fell victim to gun violence just last month. News broke just hours ago that two people were shot, one fatally, at a Maryland cemetery during the burial of a 10-year-ol…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 12:14 AM

🧡 This weekend was beautiful thanks to all of you!

Thank you to all who joined us this weekend in Othello Park!Thank you to all who joined us this weekend in Othello Park! So many of our lovely community partners and dedicated civic leaders were present in honor of this lifesaving work. We know that many of our efforts are responding to the latest t…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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  The Alliance · [email protected]
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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