Take Action Tuesday

In the face of tragedy, let us not lose hope, and let us never ever stop fighting for what is right and just. We are angry and heartbroken at the terrible shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas -- the loss of so many lives including young children with so much hope and potential ahead of them. Today we take action.

  • Two of the five worst mass shootings in US history happened in the last month. Mass shootings are the tip of the iceberg of gun violence in the US. An excellent overview of the scale of the problem here. There is a strong correlation between those who commit mass shootings and domestic/intimate partner violence. Want to take action? Support and participate in the work done by these excellent groups: Every Town Research and CSGV. 

  • As always, one of the best ways to take action is to get out and vote! If you live  in Virginia, New Jersey, or any other region with an election today, VOTE!!! And don't forget to bring a photo ID in Virginia!  

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