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  Shannon Watts · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Right now

Gun Sense Candidates need our help. Donate to the Everytown Victory Fund today. John, we know the ground game is critical to win elections. That's why this past weekend, Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action volunteers were out in their communities knocking …
  Everytown Elections Team · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 2:27 PM

Make your plan to vote for Gun Sense Candidates

Make sure you're ready to cast your ballot for candidates who support gun safety. Paid for by Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund, www.gunsensevoter.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Your contribution is not tax-d…
  Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 2:09 PM

We can help save our kids and stop this madness

Moms Demand Action Gunfire shouldn't become the new Friday night lights in America. John– Gun violence has become the leading cause of death for kids in America—and because of the gun lobby's deadly agenda, gun violence is on the rise at school sports events. It's the logical out…
  Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 1:20 PM

Our last chance to help Gun Sense Candidates win their elections

Donate to the Everytown Victory Fund before midnight Sunday to help us elect Gun Sense Candidates across the country. John, the stakes couldn't be higher for gun safety. We need leaders who will take on the gun lobby and fight to protect our schools and workplaces from gun viol…
  Shannon Watts · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 2:04 PM

John, we need to respond before it's too late

Help us elect Gun Sense Candidates across the country. John, The NRA has been hiring canvassers to win key races for gun extremists. We can't allow the NRA's extremism to go unchecked. Voters are already casting ballots—we must respond right now. We know the ground game is crit…
  Kara Fitzgerald, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Time is running out. Join us this weekend to help get out the vote for Gun Sense Candidates.

This time of year is frightening enough. John– Time is running out—and not just to figure out your Halloween costume. We only have a couple weeks left to do everything we can to defeat gun extremists at the ballot box. This weekend, join us as we work to get out the vote for Gu…
  Drew Crecente, Everytown Survivor Network · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 3:03 PM

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I remember Jennifer Ann

Domestic violence with a firearm is deadly. I work to make sure it doesn't happen. Content notice: This message contains details of dating violence. If you or someone you know is being mistreated or hurt by a partner, reach out to the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline availab…
  Everytown Elections Team · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 3:54 PM

Hear why these Gun Sense Candidates are running for office:

Election Day is fast approaching; we need to make sure gun safety wins. John— Creating a future free from gun violence starts with electing leaders who will implement and support better gun laws. Find which Gun Sense Candidates are running on your ballot. FIND MY GUN SENSE…
  Josh Gottlieb, Everytown · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 11:41 PM

Let us know what you think

Change is coming—and it starts with you and this election. John, Did you know that in an average year, gun violence kills more than 40,000 people in America? Every day, we see tragedies happening across the country—in grocery stores, movie theaters, churches, schools and more–w…
  Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 7:10 PM

The new Friday night lights in America: Gunfire

The "guns everywhere" agenda has made youth sports the latest in a long list of places no longer safe from gun violence. John– We are continuing to see the devastating impact of the gun lobby's "guns everywhere" agenda, as communities experience more gun violence in more places…
  Everytown and Moms Demand Action Store · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 1:07 PM

This is your last chance to get 25% off Gun Sense Voter merch!

Now is the time to show everyone you're a proud Gun Sense Voter. John, Election Day is less than a month away and our supporters are going all out to help elect Gun Sense Candidates up and down the ballot. If we're going to win this November, we need all of our supporters with …
  Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 4:38 PM

Appalling

We’re prepared to do what it takes. John, Congressional candidates propped up by the NRA with extremist views like Rep. Lauren Boebert are a threat to the safety of our children and our communities. The sitting congresswoman falsely believes banning assault weapons won’t de…
  Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 2:42 PM

The NRA is going all out to elect gun extremists. We can't allow them to win.

We must respond right away. Donate to the Everytown Victory Fund today. John, We know the ground game is critical to win elections. And right now, the NRA is hiring canvassers to win key races for gun extremists across the country. We can't allow the NRA's extremism to go unch…
  Everytown and Moms Demand Action Store · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 2:38 PM

Get 25% off all Gun Sense Voter Merch!

Demonstrate your support for gun safety with our brand new collection! John, From now until Election Day, our volunteers and supporters across the country are working hard to elect Gun Sense Candidates up and down the ballot. And with this year's new Gun Sense Voter Merch, we …
  Josh Gottlieb, Everytown · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 1:54 PM

What do you think?

Change is coming—and it starts with you and this election. John, Did you know that in an average year, gun violence kills more than 40,000 people in America? Every day, we see tragedies happening across the country—in grocery stores, movie theaters, churches, schools and more–w…
  Nick Suplina, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Gun companies should be held accountable for their role in gun violence

We can't allow gun manufacturers to market firearms with no regard for public safety. John– For too long, many gun manufacturers have been reckless and have faced almost no consequences. We will not let this dangerous behavior continue unchecked. Today in Highland Park, Illino…
  Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 3:19 PM

We can help prevent firearm suicide. Here's how:

Everytown for Gun Safety September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat to chat with a counselor from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide …
  Shannon Watts · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Be ready to vote like lives depend on it, because they do:

Today is National Voter Registration Day. John, let's cut to the chase: We need to be ready to vote like lives depend on it, because they do. Our rights, our safety, and our freedoms are on the ballot this November, and the contrast couldn't be clearer: While one side is fighti…
  José Alfaro, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 2:10 PM

We're working with Latinx communities to prevent gun violence, year-round. Here's how:

Latinx Heritage Month lasts from September 15 to October 15. John– Since I became Everytown's first Director of Latinx Leadership and Community Engagement, I've worked with a dedicated team to ensure that Latinx communities are a part of the conversation about guns. So when the Uvalde sh…
  Stephanie Stone, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 4:06 PM

As survivors of gun violence, we turn our grief into action

Our children were taken by this crisis. Now, we fight to save lives. John– Almost ten years ago, my 14-year-old son Paul was shot and killed. He was a great kid, with an infectious personality and smile. He had big dreams: At 14, he'd already decided he wanted to study marine biology …
  Everytown and Moms Demand Action Store · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 1:37 PM

Check out our brand new Gun Sense Voter collection!

Every purchase you make supports our efforts to end gun violence. John– We are exactly two months away from the Midterm Elections–and we need everyone in our movement ready to step up. This November, people across the country will be voting to elect Gun Sense Candidates up and down the …
  Everytown Elections Team · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 2:49 PM

BIG NEWS: 170 volunteers are running for office this year!

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund They're ready to demand a seat and take action to save lives. Paid for by Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund, www.gunsensevoter.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Your con…
  Monisha Henley, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 6:53 PM

This year, gun safety has won big in state houses

In 2022 state legislatures rejected 95% of the gun lobby's extreme agenda. John– Because of people like you, we're celebrating some massive wins for gun safety. In states across the country, our call to action this year was clear: Do something to end gun violence. And, once again, our st…
  Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 12:38 PM

Everytown and Moms Demand Action are the counterweight to the gun lobby. Donate today.

John, help fuel our efforts by making a donation today. The Trace: Shootings Have Surged—and Gun Companies Have Made Billions"Publicly traded gun and ammo companies have raked in unprecedented profits during the pandemic." John, For too long, gun manufacturers have been able to flood our…
  Grassroots Social Media · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 8:37 PM

Check out our BRAND NEW training!

ELECTIONS ON SOCIAL Hey [NAME]--   ELECTIONS ARE COMING! ARE YOU READY? We have a brand new training, Covering Elections on Social Media on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 8:30pm ET that you won’t want to miss. We’ll discuss Facebook, Instagram, & Twitt…
  Aimee Tavares, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 3:06 PM

We've proved change is possible

For almost 10 years, we've worked to pass gun safety laws and stop the NRA in its tracks. John– When I joined this movement in March 2013, Moms Demand Action was just a few months old. The gun lobby had so much influence on Congress that even a quarter of all Democrats were supported …
  Michael-Sean Spence, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Community-based violence intervention saves lives. Here's how:

Everytown for Gun Safety Earlier this month, we awarded $1.5 million to 15 community-based violence intervention organizations. John– We are in the midst of a public health crisis. Gun violence is killing more than 110 people every day and wounding hundreds more. Entire communiti…
  Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 2:05 PM

YouTube isn't enforcing its own Community Guidelines when it comes to guns.

Moms Demand Action The Buffalo shooter used YouTube videos and tutorials as he prepared to commit murder. We must demand action. John– Last week, we started turning up the heat on YouTube. For too long, the video-streaming giant has failed to enforce its own Community Guidelines …
  Rob Wilcox, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Sending our kids back to school shouldn't be so scary.

Crisis intervention practices in schools are a trauma-informed way to prevent gun violence and school shootings. John– As a dad of young kids, I'm both excited and stressed. Getting them ready to go back to school means not only making sure they have all the supplies they need, but al…
  Gun Safety Update · [email protected]
August 13, 2022 at 10:54 AM

The elected leaders who refuse to act on gun violence

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund John, your support today will help elect leaders who will take bold action. John, the data is clear: Community-based organizations are a proven way to prevent gun violence. Across the United States, they're implementing promisi…
  Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 3:13 PM

YouTube must combat gun extremism on its platform

The Buffalo shooter used YouTube as his personal library of gun tutorials and videos as he prepared to commit mass murder. John– The shooter in Buffalo decided to commit mass murder and target Black people when gun extremism fused with his growing white supremacist beliefs. But accord…
  Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 8:17 PM

Read my new op-ed: Women Are Winning the Fight for Gun Safety

November is coming, and there's nothing more powerful than an army of angry women. John– When I started Moms Demand Action in 2012, gun safety was a third-rail political issue. Elected officials, beholden to the gun lobby, chose inaction because they were afraid of the NRA. As much as…
  Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Almost 50,000 people have already called on Facebook to end unlicensed gun sales on its platform. Help build that pressure even more:

We need Facebook to do the right thing and stop dangerous gun sales on its platforms. John– Earlier this summer, we shared that Facebook has been failing to stop dangerous gun sales on its platforms in a shocking way. Even though Facebook says it prohibits unlicensed gun sales, it act…
  Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Gun industry CEOs want to get kids interested in guns. We have to hold them accountable.

Everytown for Gun Safety Last week’s congressional hearing showed just how out of touch the gun industry is. John– Last week in a congressional hearing, gun industry CEOs admitted to some rather shocking things under oath. The CEO of Daniel Defense, Marty Daniel, said that getting kids…
  Nick Suplina, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 2:42 PM

Gun manufacturers haven't had to answer for their products under oath in decades. Until now:

The CEOs of two large gun manufacturing companies testified under oath last week. John– For too long, gun manufacturers have been able to operate in the shadows, to make money off our nation's gun violence crisis—without any accountability. Last week, we saw that finally begin to chang…
  Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 1:17 PM

If we're going to hit this goal, we need supporters like you to pitch in

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Gun Sense Candidates need our support to secure victory and take on the gun lobby. John, gun safety is a winning issue at the ballot box. Leading up to the 2018 midterm elections, Moms Demand Action created the Gun Sense Candid…
  Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
July 25, 2022 at 1:43 PM

John, we need the right people in office to take on the gun lobby

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund DEADLINE: 11:59pm Saturday GOAL: $100,000 John— It's been two months since the horrifying mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde and a month since the Supreme Court's dangerous decision on gun safety laws. Across the country, we …
  Sarah Burd-Sharps, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
July 23, 2022 at 2:08 PM

I spoke to Congress about how much gun violence costs our country every year. The number is staggering:

This new research gives us another reason for why lawmakers can't look away from this crisis. John– There is no question that lives taken by gun violence are the most costly part of this public health crisis. Every day, roughly 300 people join the toll of those wounded or killed with gu…
  Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 10:52 PM

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: How much money does the gun industry rake in every year?

John, you might not believe some of these answers. John– Even as gun violence increases, the gun industry is pulling in huge profits with virtually no accountability for their role in the violence that devastates our communities every day. Everyone has a role to play in keeping our commu…
  Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 9:53 PM

While our communities suffer, the gun industry profits

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund Donate to elect leaders who will fight for our safety. John, Everytown's new research on the economic cost of gun violence is shocking. In an average year, gun violence in America kills 40,000 people, wounds twice as many, and…
  Monisha Henley, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Could the shooter have been stopped from obtaining a firearm in the first place?

Recent mass shootings have highlighted the need for states to implement and enforce red flag laws. John– Every time another act of gun violence happens, we're left asking: Could the shooter have been stopped from getting a gun in the first place? Over the past several years, we've sought…
  Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 8:12 PM

John, this is a big victory for gun safety in America.

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund When we elect the right people, we can make real progress on gun safety. John, this is a big victory for gun safety in America. Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Steve Dettelbach as the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, …
  Rob Wilcox, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
July 11, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Every minute, every hour, every night was worth it. Now help us take the next step:

We need our U.S. senators to confirm Steve Dettelbach as ATF director. John– I'm too emotional to write a lot, but I want to talk about how big of a deal this is. Today, President Biden held an event at the White House celebrating the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, wher…
  Amy Axtell, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Facebook's rule on gun sales isn't just shocking—it's dangerous.

Corporations need to stop enabling gun violence. John– Facebook won't let you make posts offering to mail abortion pills1—but they will let you buy and sell guns up to 10 TIMES before they kick you off the social network.2 This leniency for unlicensed gun sales is beyond shocking—it’s…
  Everytown Law · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Everytown Launches the Everytown Center for the Defense of Gun Safety to Protect Gun Safety Laws Across the Country

Everytown for Gun Safety We rely on your support to power our work. NEW: Everytown Launches the Everytown Center for the Defense of Gun Safety to Protect Gun Safety Laws Across the Country John, After the Supreme Court's wrong and dangerous decision in New York State Rifle &…
  Everytown Victory Fund · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Donate to the Everytown Victory Fund today and help support Gun Sense Candidates across the country.

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund The gun industry and its lawmaker allies are making us all less safe. John, The gun violence we are experiencing across the country is a horrific outcome of a nation awash in too many guns regulated by too few laws. The gun in…
  Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action · [email protected]
July 5, 2022 at 7:24 PM

John, we need you in this fight

This weekend showed we still have more work to do. John– Over the past several days, communities across the country have been devastated by gun violence. In Akron, Ohio, police shot and killed Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man. And on the Fourth of July, a mass shooting at a par…
  Lindsay Clarida, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Why do you fight for gun safety? Tell us.

Your survey response could impact what we take on next. John– The past week has felt like whiplash. Our movement made history by passing the first major federal gun safety law in 26 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. It will save lives and help prevent gun violence in communiti…
  Kara Fitzgerald, Everytown for Gun Safety · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM

How we won our biggest federal victory on gun safety

Congress passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was years in the making. John– I've been a part of this movement during the highs and lows, the victories and the setbacks, the moments of hope and the immense tragedies when our communities were forever changed by acts of gun violenc…
  Everytown Alert · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 2:12 PM

After a life-or-death Supreme Court term, we're taking this fight to the ballot box. Donate today.

Everytown for Gun Safety Political Action Fund We've got some serious grassroots power, and we're ready to use it to win elections. After troubling decisions from the Supreme Court followed by historic victory for gun safety in Congress, we're ready to take this figh…