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How to navigate the complex challenges and potential impact of reporting about domestic violence At HJ25, panelists encouraged journalists to explore the full narrative of what domestic violence is and survivorship feels like.

"More than half of intimate partner homicides involve a firearm... And firearms are frequently used by perpetrators of intimate partner violence “to harm or threaten victims and survivors.” "

NOW: The Virginia State Capitol is a sea of red as hundreds of our volunteers, including survivors of gun violence, have gathered in Richmond for our annual Advocacy Day! We’ve made significant progress in Virginia on gun safety, but there is so much left to do!

Let’s go, Virginia Moms! #VAGov

This morning, I joined @momsdemand.bsky.social in Richmond ahead of their General Assembly Advocacy Day.

Commonsense gun violence prevention laws shouldn't be controversial — they keep our kids safe.

As Governor, I'll proudly sign them into law.

Happy Advocacy Day, Virginia! 🙌🏾 #VALeg #VAGov #MomsAreEverywhere

Happening now:

Fmr. U.S. Rep. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger speaks at Moms Demand Action rally in Richmond’s Capitol Square.

She vows that as governor, “I will sign common sense gun regulations,” some of which Youngkin vetoed. #valeg

❤️ Thrilled to be headed to Richmond today for Virginia @MomsDemand + @StudentsDemand Advocacy Day! We're here to honor survivors of gun violence & speak to lawmakers about taking action on gun violence prevention.

#MomsAreEverywhere #VAGov
#KeepGoing #EndGunViolence

The Secret Plan to Strike Down U.S. Gun Laws For decades, McLean Bible Church has served as the place of worship for many of Washington, D.C.’s Republican elite. The sprawling evangelical megachurch in Vienna, Virginia, boasts a roster of former...

The Secret Plan to Strike Down U.S. Gun Laws

New via @thetrace.org #endgunviolence

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➡️ Del. Feggans' HB1597 secure storage omnibus and Del. Jones' HB1660 banning rapid-fire devices will be heard Thursday by House Firearms Subcommittee. Urge your delegates to vote yes! @momsdemand.bsky.social virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/agenda...

Fourteen years ago today, six people were killed and 13 others were wounded—including then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords—when a gunman armed with a Glock pistol and high-capacity magazines opened fire at a meet-and-greet event outside a Safeway grocery store in Tucson, Arizona. 🧵

Today in Michigan there will be critical votes on life-saving gun violence prevention bills but Rep. Whitsett and Sen. Santana say they won't show up — preventing these bills from passing.

Their constituents deserve better.

Call Rep. Whitsett — bit.ly/mi-house4
Call Sen. Santana — bit.ly/mi-sen2

I Know What It Takes to Keep Young Men From Ending Up on Either Side of a Gun I’ve carried my trauma every day since I was 11. As a corrections officer, I recognize it in every aspect of the justice system that failed to solve my brother’s shooting.

Tamika Howard’s siblings were killed in separate acts of gun violence 20 years apart. As a correctional officer, she’s learned firsthand that community investment and trauma support are key to stopping youth from being on either side of a gun.

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Is Cause for Optimism | Opinion We're proud of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the impact it's had on our students and in our schools.

“​​This is a law that has and will continue to save lives, and there's no better benchmark for success than that.” - Senators Cornyn, Collins, and Tillis on the first major gun safety law in nearly 30 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

In 'Run, Hide, Fight,' student journalists report on how gun violence affects youth Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S., but much of the coverage about it is made by and for adults. Our Student Reporting Labs handed cameras to 14 young journa...

Via @pbsnews.bsky.social

“Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children & teens but much of the coverage about it is made by & for adults. Our Student Reporting Labs handed cameras to young journalists & their work is in the documentary, ‘Run, Hide, Fight.’”

www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

My mom told me a story yesterday about having to call in a wellness check on a person having a mental health crises, and firearms in the home. Just a reminder that our work does not stop because of who’s going to be president. Our work matters more now than ever. #KeepGoing #GunViolencePrevention

The Straw Man One day in September 2020, Dylan Russell walked into Bennington Armory, a gunshop in southern Vermont. The quirky store had opened four years earlier, in 2016, promoting antique guns and war…

Over 18 months, a Vermont man bought 15 guns.

Prosecutors say he was a shadowy soldier in a criminal enterprise designed to exploit two features of life in the state of Vermont: its gun laws and its deadly struggle with opioid addiction.

Gov. Youngkin vetoed bills requiring gun owners to secure their firearms if children are present in their home. But OK.

I registered for Maryland @momsdemandfan.bsky.social Advocacy Day in Annapolis on January 30th that way, I can receive all updates and stay informed. You can register at bit.ly/MarylandAdvo...

The Ghost Gun Surge Is Abating. This Is How It Happened. Ghost guns went from being relatively rare to ubiquitous in a short time span. Regulating them appears to be fueling a reversal.

In 2021, every state in the country experienced a surge in crimes committed with ghost guns, fueled by a fast-growing industry selling nearly complete, finish-it-yourself gun kits.

Those trends have since reversed. Here’s what changed.

Newport News City Council will take up an ordinance tonight to expand a ban on firearms in government buildings. The current policy only prohibits open-carry. @everytown.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yc5c4vff

Gun Safety Resources | Be SMART Use these resources to learn more about the Be SMART campaign and how you can help spread the Be SMART message of secure firearm storage.

If you're visiting family members’ homes with your children this holiday season, now is a perfect time to #BeSMART and ask about the presence of any unsecured guns.

Here's a guide to help you start the conversation:

Just some of the fiercest warriors against gun violence in Maryland attending our recent annual leadership retreat. #WatchUsWork #MomsAreEverywhere

Just updated my Va Electeds starter pack with @brianasewell.bsky.social @adelemcclure.bsky.social and more - looks like it only lets me @ 2 accounts at a time tho

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To Battle the Bullet, Baltimore Goes After the Bottle The block in East Baltimore where Ashley Long was shot and killed in 2017 is desolate, even by the standards of the surrounding neighborhood. On a Saturday afternoon last spring, a cop in a parked…

Alcohol alone never pulls a trigger, but it is a contributing factor in far more shootings than many people realize. Research indicates that where alcohol outlets cluster, violence follows.

In Baltimore, residents have long pushed to limit hours and density. Will their efforts pay off?

Be sure to follow our next governor 🤩
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Gunmaker Sig Sauer ordered to pay $11 million to Philadelphia man wounded by holstered pistol A jury has awarded $11 million to a Philadelphia man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs.

This is what accountability looks like, but more must be done.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has the power to recall defective cars. But it can’t recall defective guns under a corrupt law lobbied for by the gun industry.

Twelve years ago today, 17-year-old Jordan Davis was shot and killed by a white man over loud music at a Florida gas station. After his senseless death, Jordan’s mother, Lucy McBath, dedicated her life to ending gun violence, becoming a national leader with Moms Demand Action and Everytown.