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Founder of , grassroots army of fighting to end gun violence. Boards of , . Mom of five. Bane of ‘s existence.

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  1. 2 minutes ago

    “I didn’t want the baby to get hurt so I like stepped in front of the baby. If I wouldn’t have stood in front of my brother, he would have been shot in the stomach," Aaliyah, age 10.

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    This 10-year-old girl shielded her baby brother and cousins during a shooting in the east valley yesterday, saving their lives. She and her mother spoke with . Story:
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    3 hours ago

    Thank you , and for becoming the first state pension fund in the nation to adopt a policy that seeks to end pension investments in companies profiting from the proliferation of banned military-style assault weapons.

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    2 hours ago

    Celebrating the brave & tireless activism of my friend who received the Beloved Community Award from for her fight to end gun violence & Senator Bollier for her longstanding work for sensible gun laws in KS.

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    4 hours ago

    Jazmyne Jeter, 15, was shot and killed while walking to a bus stop Tuesday night in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. Why are we sacrificing our children for the profits of gun manufacturers?

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    8 hours ago

    's , a voice of desperation, calls the restaurant's position "anti-gun" when it's actually against gun violence. Perhaps make a donation to a gun-safety group in his name?

    Dallas diner attacked by NRA to donate $15,000 to anti-gun violence group
    3 replies 24 retweets 116 likes
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  6. 3 hours ago

    Oklahoma is already the fifth highest state in regard to gun violence, averaging four to five murders a week and more than one suicide a day. Many gun homicides occur in low-income neighborhoods, and a disproportionate number of the victims are Black.

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  7. 3 hours ago

    The is urging to sign a bill endangering Oklahomans, particularly women and children, by eliminating permitting and training to carry hidden, loaded handguns in public. Background checks aren’t required by the state for private gun sales. Text VETO to 64433.

    1:47
    . encourages : “Not only is Constitutional Carry well, constitutional, but beyond that we’re talking about a duly elected congress, representing the people of Oklahoma who voted them in, passed legislation that faced deliberations and debate already.”
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    11 hours ago

    Last week, the 's Carry Guard insurance program was found to have unlawfully provided insurance "to gun owners for acts of intentional wrongdoing" in New York. Now Lloyd's of London is terminating all insurance made available through the NRA.

    UK insurance company terminates programs available through NRA
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    10 hours ago

    Another American politician treating a gun like a prop. This is an insult to responsible gun owners everywhere.

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    6 hours ago

    Another reason to make sure you’re buying all of your sporting gear from . Use your buying power to thank companies for doing the right thing!

    Mossberg Discontinues Sales To Dick’s Sporting Goods
    61 replies 825 retweets 2,743 likes
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    7 hours ago

    Ellen's will be donating $15,000 from their earnings the weekend was in town to

    Dallas restaurant to donate $15k proceeds made during NRA convention to group seeking tougher gun laws
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    7 hours ago

    I am proud to have earned the Gun Sense Candidate Distinction from , started by in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown. We must end this epidemic of gun violence. I proudly display this badge and join candidates across the nation calling for .

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  13. 4 hours ago

    Jazmyne Jeter, 15, was shot and killed while walking to a bus stop Tuesday night in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. Why are we sacrificing our children for the profits of gun manufacturers?

    20 replies 384 retweets 767 likes
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    6 hours ago

    Another packed house for in AVL! Looking forward to sharing why it’s important to me to be a !

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    11 hours ago

    . for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Nancy De Pastino for MT House of Representatives District 91 Seat . Thank you, !

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    14 hours ago

    We want a safer America now!

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  17. 6 hours ago

    This.

    You’ve wildly overestimated how much I want to watch you work out on Instagram.
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  18. 6 hours ago

    Another reason to make sure you’re buying all of your sporting gear from . Use your buying power to thank companies for doing the right thing!

    Mossberg Discontinues Sales To Dick’s Sporting Goods
    61 replies 825 retweets 2,743 likes
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    8 hours ago

    Nope. This is an unadjusted total that includes permits. Gun sales continue to fall since Trump’s election - down over $100 million. April checks were down 4.1% from the previous year. Handgun checks fell 9.6%, while long-gun checks were nearly flat:

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    Record Breaking Gun Sales for the Month of April
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    9 hours ago

    This seems like a win all the way around: The totally scored an own goal, Ellen’s business is booming, gets a $15,000 donation, and Grant Stinchfield has pledged to never show up at the restaurant. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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    "A local Dallas restaurant made a critical mistake. It waded into a political war—a fight for our rights—without being ready, able or knowledgeable enough to do so. The owners of Ellen's () have exposed themselves as anti-gun liberals." —
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