The White House’s Renewed Push On Gun Safety Starts Today
Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks today launching a renewed push on gun violence prevention. Biden will emphasize the significant progress made on nearly two dozen executive orders issued by President Obama, while reiterating that there is absolutely no substitute for congressional action. “Passing common-sense gun safety legislation, including expanding background checks and making [...]
16 hours ago
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Six Months Since Sandy Hook: How You Can Help
It has been six months since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Since then, thousands of Americans have died from gun violence, the casualties grow every day, and there has been no action from Congress to pass what the majority of Americans support – universal background checks to save lives and make our communities safer.

In honor of the 26 lives lost on December 14, 2012, and the more than 4,500 lives lost since that day, Newtown Action Alliance is planning a series of events on Thursday, June 13 as follows... [Newtown Action Alliance]
12 Jun
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Minor Accidentally Kills Friend With Gun Bought Off The Internet

The man had gotten the gun from an Internet website called "Backpage," even though he is under 21-years-old. Colter, the shooting victim and the other three people were all in the apartment hanging out and playing video games when Colter started joking around about having a gun, a police report revealed.

The report stated that Colter pointed the gun in the direction of [his friend] and then pulled the trigger expecting to hear a "click." Instead, the gun allegedly went off and a bullet struck the man in the chest. [Fox Phoenix]

19 hours ago
www.myfoxphoenix.com
6,003 Americans Murdered With Guns In Six Months Since Newtown
Today marks six months since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Despite over 6,000 Americans being murdered with guns since, the protests of millions and the fact that 90% of Americans Congress to expand background checks to make us safer from gun violence, nothing has changed in Washington. 

But can you blame them? Pro-gun advocates make twice as many calls to Congress as we do. To enact real change, we have to make our voices heard. 

On the six-month anniversary of one of the worst tragedies this nation has ever seen, here are ways you can help prevent something like it from ever happening again. And as alway,s sign up for the mailing list below to get the latest news and ways you can help in your inbox:


- The No More Names campaign is launching a national bus tour in Newtown. 
- The Sandy Hook Promise is organizing people who are committed to preventing another tragedy like Sandy Hook.
- Call your representative and tell them you want Congress to re-introduce a bill requiring universal background checks.
14 Jun
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