Founded by @GabbyGiffords in 2013, we’re on a mission to save lives from gun violence. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join the fight.
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Such a privilege to be with the brave, resilient Orlando community this weekend. Love will always win! 🏳️🌈
As we mark 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting, GIFFORDS Executive Director @Emma_S_Brown joined @EqualityFL and @HRC in Orlando to reflect on the lives stolen, the resilience of survivors and loved ones, and the work that still lies ahead. We honor the 49 with action, by continuing to fight for safer communities, defending LGBTQ lives, and refusing to let hate steal our joy.
We all deserve to love freely and fully without fear, and celebrate Pride without the threat of gun violence. Together, we can make this a reality. 🌈🕊️
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As we mark 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting, GIFFORDS Executive Director @Emma_S_Brown joined @EqualityFL and @HRC in Orlando to reflect on the lives stolen, the resilience of survivors and loved ones, and the work that still lies ahead. We honor the 49 with action, by continuing to fight for safer communities, defending LGBTQ lives, and refusing to let hate steal our joy.
We all deserve to love freely and fully without fear, and celebrate Pride without the threat of gun violence. Together, we can make this a reality. 🌈🕊️
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Jun 12
BREAKING: At least one person was killed and 11 others were injured in a shooting in Midland, Texas.
We’re holding all those impacted in our hearts as we await more information. This shouldn’t be normal. Texans deserve better.
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Jun 12
RT @GabbyGiffords: Today, I joined survivors and families in Orlando for the 10th annual Baquiné, a beautiful celebration of life in memory…
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Jun 12
Today marks 10 years since a gunman killed 49 people and wounded more than 50 others at Pulse nightclub in a targeted attack against the LGBTQ and Latino communities in Orlando, Florida.
Today and always, our hearts are with the survivors, victims, and their families as we work to end armed hate.
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Firearms are the leading cause of death for kids & teens.
4.6 million kids live in homes with unlocked guns. One lock, one safe, one conversation can prevent a tragedy.
Watch the full video series from IACP, in partnership with On Call 4 Kids, on the IACP website: theiacp.org/working-group/co… 💙
#SafeStorage #FirearmSafety #Right2CarryDuty2Secure
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Jun 11
The mass shooting at Pulse in 2016 was the deadliest single act of violence against LGBTQ people in America.
A decade later, we explore what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why we must continue to work to protect queer lives from gun violence.
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GIFFORDS retweeted
This weekend there was a mass shooting in Toledo—12 people were shot. Thanks to dedicated first responders with years of groundbreaking training, no one died. Training of this type was developed by the CDC's Firearm Injury & Mortality Prevention Research Program. Today's GOP bill defunds the program.
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Jun 10
Another fatal domestic violence shooting, this time in Livonia, Michigan, where a man shot and killed four members of his family.
We know that easy access to guns makes domestic violence situations all the more deadly. We can’t keep letting this happen.
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Jun 9
Just last week, three fathers killed their children and the mothers who raised them. Two of them used guns.
America’s domestic violence crisis goes hand-in-hand with its gun violence crisis. We must address both, now.
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Jun 7
12 people — including a 14 year-old— were caught in the crossfire of gun violence at a beloved festival.
People should be able to gather with their family without fearing for their lives. What happened at Toledo’s Old West End Festival is unacceptable.
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GIFFORDS retweeted
Today for #WearOrangeDay I hosted a Spotlight Hearing with those who are making our communities safer.
Democratic-led investments like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the American Rescue Plan have been paying dividends and saving lives.
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Jun 5
We’re thrilled to endorse former congresswoman and Interior Secretary @DebHaalandNM for governor of New Mexico!
Sec. Haaland has worked to strengthen background checks, close loopholes that enable domestic violence, and keep our kids safe in schools. She is the leader New Mexico needs.
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Jun 5
Six years ago, Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police officers in her own home. Today, on what would be her 33rd birthday, we stand with her family, honor her life, and work to build a safer, more just world in her name.
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Jun 5
If you live in the United States, you will likely know at least one victim of gun violence in your life.
Let that sink in. This is a national crisis.
On Gun Violence Awareness Day, we urge our lawmakers to commit to real change and take action proven to save lives in honor of every survivor and victim of gun violence.
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Jun 4
In a blow to public safety, a Virginia judge ruled to stop background checks for private firearm sales.
This decision will enable those with violent, criminal histories to easily access firearms. It will put all Virginians at risk.
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Jun 4
Greg Jackson is a trailblazer in the violence prevention field.
As a survivor of gun violence himself and a pioneer of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, @GregoryJackson knows exactly what must be done to build a safer DC for all. We’re proud to endorse him for an at-large seat on the DC City Council.
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Jun 2
Four people were shot yesterday after a dispute in Shreveport, Louisiana. This comes less than two months after eight children were shot and killed less than 2 miles away.
This can’t keep happening. Lawmakers must act to keep our families safe.
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GIFFORDS retweeted
Today, @CongressMin and I introduced a resolution affirming a simple truth: saving lives and reducing gun violence must be part of America’s future.
We honor victims, support survivors, and back evidence-based solutions that strengthen public safety and communities.
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Jun 2
Another heartbreaking mass shooting, this time in Muscatine, Iowa.
Six people were killed yesterday in a domestic dispute when a gunman opened fire at a home and nearby business. All victims were related to the gunman.
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Jun 2
Far too often, we see acts of domestic violence turn even deadlier with easy access to firearms.
Domestic violence and America’s gun violence crisis go hand-in-hand—more than 4.5 million women in the U.S have been threatened with a gun by an abusive partner.
It’s time our leaders act with the urgency this crisis demands.
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