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  Sarah Burd-Sharps, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 3:19 PM

How to talk about gun violence prevention this Thanksgiving

Everytown for Gun Safety I wanted to send you a few gun sense discussion starters before the holidays. Dear John, Thank you for doing your part to fight gun violence in America. I wanted to send you a few gun sense discussion starters before the holidays, since gun violence and g…
  Kara Fitzgerald, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 4:56 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Rally at the Supreme Court

Everytown for Gun Safety Join us on Dec. 2 to fight the NRA's dangerous agenda. John– I'll be blunt: If the Supreme Court of the United States sides with the NRA's dangerous agenda, our nation's gun violence crisis could become much worse. That's why we're rallying in front of the Supr…
  Kara Fitzgerald, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
November 23, 2019 at 2:05 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Rally at the Supreme Court

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Let's show the NRA that they won't win. JOIN US AT THE SUPREME COURT! Gun Laws Save Lives Rally Where: In front of the Supreme Court of the United States When: Monday, December 2, 9:00AM RSVP TODAY John– Th…
  Charlene Mokos Hoverter, Everytown Survivor Network · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 5:38 PM

Led by love, fueled by grief

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We hope that sharing on the Moments That Survive Memory Wall will shine a light for other survivors and help them find a path forward in their moments of darkness. Dear John, I want to thank you for your commitment to fighting …
  Sophie Kozub, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 5:16 PM

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Join me in honoring their lives with action. John– Being a trans person in America should not be difficult, and it should not be deadly. And yet for many people in this country's trans community, it too often is. Since the begi…
  Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 5:51 PM

Don't forget about the NRA's birthday

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund There's still time to support our fight against the NRA. John— Did you forget to "celebrate" the NRA's birthday with a donation to defeat the gun lobby in the 2020 elections? It's not too late. Why not send the NRA a message fo…
  Chris Carr, Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
November 17, 2019 at 4:15 PM

The NRA has nothing to celebrate on its birthday

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We can hand the NRA its biggest defeat yet in 2020. Dear John, Once upon a time, the NRA was devoted to hunting and target shooting. But for decades now, the organization has been an extremist lobbying group that's only concern…
  Rob Wilcox, Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 1:47 PM

Everytown vs. the NRA

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund As we gear up for 2020, we have a critical opportunity to break the NRA's stranglehold on power once and for all. Dear John, The NRA's birthday is this weekend — and they have nothing to celebrate. Last year, we gave them the g…
  Neil Hester, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 5:11 PM

This Veterans Day, Demand Action

Moms Demand Action I'm a veteran. Here's why I joined Moms Demand Action. John– For 28 years, I served in the U.S. Air Force before retiring with my family to my home state of Oklahoma. My time in the military and the way I was raised — growing up in a town with a strong c…
  Nick Suplina, Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 4:35 PM

Wayne LaPierre turns 70 today

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund What do you give to the man leading the gun lobby's most powerful organization? John — what do you give to the man leading the gun lobby's most powerful organization? Wayne LaPierre, the NRA's Chief Executive, blamed the Sandy…
  John Feinblatt, Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM

We Went Big in Virginia...and We Won

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Now, we have to go even bigger for 2020. John — we went big in Virginia and elected a Gun Sense Majority to Virginia's General Assembly yesterday. Not only did we beat the NRA in their own home state, but these victories will e…
  Rob Wilcox, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 1:14 PM

ALERT: NRA fundraising surge

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We need your help to fight back against the NRA. Dear John, I won't mince words. NRA fundraising is way up. Help us fight back with a gift today >> According to their latest filing, the NRA's political action committee ha…
  Sarah Burd-Sharps, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 3:57 PM

Keep guns away from domestic abusers

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Tell the Senate to include gun safety provisions in the Violence Against Women Act. John– One million. That's how many women are alive today who have been shot or shot at by an intimate partner in the United States. An addition…
  Connie Simmons, Volunteer and Gun Violence Survivor · [email protected]
October 23, 2019 at 4:17 PM

Not a day goes by that I don't think about my niece

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We're asking our leaders to take action to prevent this. The Violence Against Women Act must include life-saving gun safety provisions John – On September 11, 2008, my niece Michele Cosner Davis was shot and killed by her estra…
  Chris Carr, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 5:26 PM

Going big for gun safety

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund The Virginia election is a critical opportunity to put gun lobby backed politicians nationwide on notice. John — Virginians go to the polls to choose their state legislators on November 5th, and this race will be an important b…
  Everytown · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Senate inaction has a body count

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We need the Senate to act today. John– The Senate has absolutely no excuse for not voting on gun safety legislation. The House acted, and passed legislation requiring background checks on all gun sales 232 days ago. We need …
  Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America · [email protected]
October 14, 2019 at 9:51 PM

In graphic Trump video, a tragic reminder

Moms Demand Action A weekend of gun violence, both real and threatened. John– ONE WEEKEND IN AMERICA: At least three people shot and killed and three others wounded in Brooklyn, NY. Two people shot and wounded at a wedding in a Pelham, NH church. A woman shot and killed in…
  Kali Lasher-Sommers, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 9:40 PM

U.S. Senate: No Excuses

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund There is nothing in the U.S. Constitution that says the Senate can only act on important legislation if the president promises to sign it. John, you can stop looking. There is nothing in the U.S. Constitution that says the Sena…
  Sarah Trumble, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 8:42 PM

No Excuse for Inaction

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund The failure of the Senate to advance desperately needed gun safety legislation is unacceptable. Dear John — there are no excuses for inaction in the Senate. The failure of the Senate to advance desperately needed gun safety le…
  Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Help stop gun violence

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. John– My niece, Sarah, was beaming when she got home from her first day of kindergarten. It should have been a joyful day. But an hour later, desperately angry over missing his daughter's…
  Nick Suplina, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 8:17 PM

NRA-Trump meeting

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund As the impeachment crisis deepens, one friend the President can still count on is the gun lobby. As the impeachment crisis deepens, one friend the President can still count on is the gun lobby. According to news reports, on Fri…
  Nick Suplina, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 8:40 PM

Shocking revelations about Russia and the gun lobby.

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund A new report released by the minority staff of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee... John, It's hard to be shocked in this political environment, but keep reading: An investigative report released today by the minority staff of …
  Voter Registration Day · [email protected]
September 24, 2019 at 9:19 PM

Are you registered?

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Voter registration deadlines are just around the corner John— Last year, we saw what happens when gun sense supporters like you mobilize and go to the polls. Across the country in 2018, voters elected Gun Sense Majorities to st…
  Jennifer Hoppe, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 10:18 PM

Our nation's culture of gun safety is changing.

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Six years in, our corporate campaigns are stronger than ever. John – As you may have noticed, the gun violence prevention movement is getting stronger. Just last week, 145 CEOs from America's leading companies sent a letter to …
  Rob Wilcox, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 10:41 PM

UPDATE - Breaking News: Senate Democrats Will Hold the Floor

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Senate Democrats are demanding action on gun safety legislation. John — Democratic Senators are holding the floor right now to demand action on life-saving gun safety legislation. More than 20 Senators are expected to speak ou…
  Sarah Trumble, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 5:59 PM

Senators Will Hold the Floor for Gun Safety

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Senate Democrats are demanding action on gun safety legislation. BREAKING NEWS: Senate Democrats will hold the Senate floor tonight to demand action on gun safety legislation. Support them by calling your Senators. Urge…
  Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 14, 2019 at 12:40 PM

Join Our New Member Orientation Call — Learn how you can be part of the gun violence prevention movement!

John— Thank you for signing up to take action to help prevent gun violence. We know you’re passionate and ready to go!  Below are some ways you can get involved.    Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America represent a growing movement of people across the country w…
  Chris Carr, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund · [email protected]
September 12, 2019 at 5:19 PM

2020 Presidential Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidates

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Get ready for 2020: Presidential Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidates! John – I'm excited to announce the inaugural list of 2020 Presidential Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidates ahead of tonight's Democratic debate in Ho…
  Sarah Trumble, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 11, 2019 at 8:09 PM

More from the House

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Now, it's the Senate's turn Dear John, Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced three pieces of lifesaving gun violence prevention legislation: The Disarm Hate Act, which would prohibit people convicted of threatening …
  Kara Fitzgerald, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 10, 2019 at 6:28 PM

Today, I'm on Capitol Hill

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We're at the Capitol today to demand U.S. Senate action on gun safety. John– I'm on Capitol Hill today with mayors, gun violence survivors, Moms Demand Action volunteers, and bipartisan members of Congress. The Senate is back f…
  Rob Wilcox, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 5, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Make a call to one of your U.S. Senators

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund This is an absolutely critical juncture for our fight for stronger gun laws in the Senate. John – after rallying for action to prevent gun violence and sending hundreds of thousands of emails and calls to our U.S. Senators duri…
  Debbie Weir, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
September 4, 2019 at 4:18 PM

Moments That Survive: Remembering My Dad

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month "Love you, miss you, and blow a kiss." That's how my dad ended all of our phone calls. I still have the urge to dial his number and talk. I wish I could. But nine years ago, he to…
  Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America · [email protected]
September 3, 2019 at 9:21 PM

Good News: Walmart will prohibit open carry, limit ammunition sales

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Walmart is taking action and introducing common-sense gun safety policies in its stores. John – We have some big news. Walmart has announced that it will prohibit open carry and limit ammunition sales in its stores — a step the…
  Sarah Trumble, Everytown · [email protected]
September 1, 2019 at 5:40 PM

Update

Everytown for Gun Safety At least 7 shot and killed, 19 injured in shootings near Odessa, Texas. We now know that 7 people have died and at least 19 people have been wounded. We must honor all those impacted by gun violence. We must take action. Tell your Senators to pass lifesaving gu…
  Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 1, 2019 at 2:07 AM

Mass shooting in West Texas

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund At least 5 shot and killed, 21 injured in shootings near Odessa, Texas John – We have received news of a mass shooting in West Texas. At least five people were shot and killed, and another 21 were injured. We're still learning …
  Lindsay Clarida, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 29, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Help continue the fight: contact your Senators today

Moms Demand Action It’s time to drive our message home. "Am I mad? Yes. Will I cry? Absolutely. But will I stop? No." - Everytown Survivor Network member Brenda Moss at Gun Sense University 2019 On August 2nd, the U.S. Senate began its summer recess. In less tha…
  Kali Lasher-Sommers, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 27, 2019 at 3:31 PM

Your Senators need to hear from you this week

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Recess is ending. Have you contacted your Senators? ALERT: RECESS IS ENDING IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS. HAVE YOU CONTACTED YOUR U.S. SENATORS? CONTACT YOUR SENATORS NOW TO DEMAND ACTION Thirteen days — that's how much ti…
  Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 24, 2019 at 3:22 PM

Join Our New Member Orientation Call — Learn how you can be part of the gun violence prevention movement!

John— Thank you for signing up to take action to help prevent gun violence. We know you’re passionate and ready to go!  Below are some ways you can get involved.    Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America represent a growing movement of people across the country w…
  Sarah Trumble, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 24, 2019 at 1:10 PM

How we're taking on McConnell

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We're launching a million-dollar ad campaign and we need your help. Dear John, The Senate comes back from recess the week after Labor Day — and we're doing everything we can to ensure it passes lifesaving gun laws as soon as it…
  Everytown Action · [email protected]
August 22, 2019 at 3:28 PM

The President & the Gun Lobby

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund "Trump All Over the Place on Gun Background Checks" "Trump All Over the Place on Gun Background Checks After Caving to NRA After Call, Vows Movement Without Details." -CNN Headline, 8/21/19 After phone calls with NRA CEO Wayne …
  Aimee Tavares, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 19, 2019 at 9:37 PM

Headlines: Rallies for Gun Safety

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We hit the streets for gun safety. John — we rallied all across the country for stronger gun laws in a big way. Thousands of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and Everytown Survivor Network volunteers showed up in for…
  Everytown and Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 17, 2019 at 12:19 PM

Rally this Weekend!!

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We're calling on the Senate to take action to address gun violence. Dear John, It's long past time for the U.S. Senate to take action to end gun violence. This weekend, we're DEMANDING ACTION from our Senators in Washington …
  Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 5:57 PM

Demand Action for Stronger Gun Laws this Weekend

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Join us to put pressure on the U.S. Senate. It has been nearly two weeks since the shootings in El Paso and Dayton where 31 people were shot and killed and dozens more were wounded. Every day, 100 Americans are shot and killed …
  Kara Fitzgerald, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 2:48 PM

Tell the Senate: It's time to act

Everytown for Gun Safety Join us this weekend for a Recess Rally John— This weekend, gun safety supporters from across the country are rallying to let their senators know it's past time to pass background checks on all gun sales and a strong Red Flag law. There are rallies all across th…
  Sarah Trumble, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 12, 2019 at 11:19 PM

Holding our lawmakers accountable

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Join us in the field John— Since the Senate went into recess just over a week ago, our country has been rocked again and again by tragedy. Every day, 100 lives will be taken, and hundreds more wounded on average by gun violence…
  Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 11, 2019 at 4:11 PM

Join Our New Member Orientation Call — Learn how you can be part of the gun violence prevention movement!

John— Thank you for signing up to take action to help prevent gun violence.  As the country reels again from mass shootings, we know you’re passionate and ready to go!  Below are some ways you can get involved.    Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America represent …
  Lindsay Clarida, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 10, 2019 at 10:19 PM

We're Rallying to Demand Action from the Senate

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Our Presidential Gun Sense Forum just wrapped up and now we're getting ready to rally for federal action on gun violence. Hey John, Wow. Our Presidential Gun Sense Forum just wrapped up in Des Moines, IA. We had some amazing co…
  Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund · [email protected]
August 10, 2019 at 1:30 PM

LIVESTREAM the groundbreaking gun safety event right now

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Tune in now to watch the candidates discuss gun safety in Des Moines, IA. John — our Presidential Gun Sense Forum is going on RIGHT NOW in Des Moines, Iowa! And we want you to follow along at home to see what the candidates are…
  Rob Wilcox, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 9, 2019 at 4:34 PM

The NRA's phone calls with Trump

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund The NRA made their case against gun safety laws directly to President Trump. John — the NRA spent over $30 million to elect Donald Trump so they could call him whenever they wanted. And that's just what NRA chief executive Wayn…
  The Presidential Gun Sense Forum · [email protected]
August 8, 2019 at 2:50 PM

Join Us In Des Moines: A Presidential Gun Sense Forum

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Be in the room with the 2020 candidates John— Over the past several months, we've seen the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates speak passionately about gun safety and make gun violence prevention a campaign priority. Now, E…