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Given women's higher rates of gun control support and the prevalence of guns in cases of gender-based violence, it's no surprise that these women leaders are prioritizing gun safety — they're responding to their constituents. See research on our #GenderActionPortal about women leaders' particular responsiveness to women constituents, and the implications for political representation: https://lnkd.in/eYtXFpz6

Vice President Kamala Harris tours the untouched crime scene of the 2018 Parkland shooting with Fred Guttenberg and officials, emphasizing the need for gun violence prevention. Guttenberg highlights the importance of policymakers witnessing the scene for policy decisions and advocates for measures like Red Flag Laws. The building will be demolished, but its legacy remains crucial in shaping future discussions on school safety and gun control. "Join us as we delve into the chilling yet crucial walkthrough of the Parkland school shooting site, exploring its impact on policy and school safety. Is America ready to rethink its approach to gun violence?" The Parkland walkthrough epitomizes the urgent need for proactive gun legislation and reevaluation of school safety measures to prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again.   Agree or disagree with what we said? Please share your comments with us to continue the conversation or DM us on our socials. Stay informed with our newsletter, “The Informer”: https://lnkd.in/e_9F2s5s We appreciate it if you "Like" and comment to continue the conversation. Join our #community by subscribing to our YOUTUBE channel: @J-Washington, and hit that notification button! #Florida #vote #politicalinnovation #politics #campaigns #trends #Election2024 #TimeToWin #GunViolencePrevention #SchoolSafety #PolicyChange @VP @Bradybuzz

This Gun Violence Awareness Month, we want to hear from you! Today we are asking: "What does Gun Violence Awareness Month mean to you and your community?" Share your response with us in the comments section. #NOVPN #WeWillEndGunViolence #OVPxCVI #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

It’s back to school season, and while parents should be worrying about report cards, soccer games, and first crushes, we are forced to reckon with Pennsylvania’s crippling gun violence crisis. While the gun lobby and their allies dream up jarring phony “solutions” like  armed guards in schools, metal detectors, and bulletproof backpacks, we’re pushing proactive solutions to keep guns away from people who would hurt our children and communities. Join us in taking action to demand our leaders pass evidence-based, bipartisan legislation establishing: 📚Safe firearm storage to stop children from getting easy access to guns that can be used in schools ✏️Universal background checks to stop prohibited purchasers from buying AR-15-style rifles, the weapon of choice for mass shootings 🍎Extreme Risk Protection Orders to disarm people who are at-risk of committing school shootings 🎒Reporting of lost or stolen firearms to stop the flow of illegal guns that end up in the hands of youth Will you join our fight to #KeepKidsSafe, and take action now? https://lnkd.in/eWSgRDTN

Today is the second anniversary for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of 2022 to prevent gun violence in schools. We've created a new resource for you on how state leaders can organize a state-level response to support districts in recovery from school-based gun violence: https://loom.ly/O7MIzLY #gunviolenceprevention #pbis #mentalhealthinschools #centeronpbis

JUST IN: San Diego joins the 11th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence, honoring lives lost and advocating for reducing gun violence. Let's come together to prioritize safety and work towards a future free from unnecessary tragedy. #GunViolencePrevention #SafetyFirst #SanDiego #TheReportify Share your thoughts below. To learn more and read the complete story, click on this link. https://lnkd.in/gx_JFdz2

Another day in America, another shooting and another loss of life as a result of gun violence. What do you think needs to be done to control gun violence in the US? #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence #GunReformNow #StopGunViolence #GunControlNow #EnoughIsEnough https://ow.ly/x2Bk50TsyUt

On National Gun Violence Awareness Day—June 7, 2024—we will #WearOrange to bring awareness to the gun violence crisis, which takes more than 120 lives and wounds hundreds more EVERY SINGLE DAY in this country. #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

Let's break the silence on Stalking Awareness Day. The link between stalking and intimate partner violence is alarming. Let's shed light on the risks survivors face, especially when firearms are involved. Read our new article on stalking and the risk for gun violence. https://lnkd.in/g3xGFewA #StalkingAwarenessDay #Firearms #GunViolence #BWJP

The US Government is banned by the gun lobby from tracking gun violence and school shootings. This is just one of many sins wrought by the conservative court that ripped the Second Amendment in two to grant the selfishly irresponsible gun addicts access to their “fix.” As a direct outcome thousandss of children die and our schools aren’t safe because guns kill. All the excuses and slogans and lies to defend unregulated gun access are a murderous plot to protect the half-cocked wishes of a witless minority claiming “guns don’t kill.” You’re liars.sonis SCOTUS as we all know. Traitors to established law on both #guns and #abortion while #gaslighting us that they respect the #constitution and #humanrights, the lives of #children and #women. If you honestly want to protect •#life then tightly regulated #guns including bans on high powered semi-automatic #rifles and force #men to be accountable for unplanned pregnancies. Use #birthcontrol dudes