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Founded by @GabbyGiffords in 2013, we’re on a mission to save lives from gun violence. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join the fight.
Washington DC & San Francisco
Joined May 2012
Stories like DJ’s are far too common. Stand Your Ground Laws increase gun violence in our communities and make it so much harder for victims to seek justice. It’s a license to kill that makes all of us less safe. We must close these dangerous loopholes.
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“My grandson was 12 years old when his father’s life was stolen in an incident that can only be described as an execution.” In 2018, Dominic Jerome (DJ) was shot four times in the head. Florida’s Stand Your Ground law allowed his killer to walk free. https://t.co/mncIGBbtLJ
giffords.org
Florida’s Stand Your Ground law only increases gun violence—and makes it much harder for survivors and victims to access justice.
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Congratulations to Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins on her victory in Miami! We know Miami will be safer with your leadership and we look forward to working with you to save lives from gun violence.
With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami's next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office. Congrats, Mayor-elect!
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Last week, a court stopped the Trump administration from pulling millions in school mental health funding. We see their repeated attempts to put kids at risk — and we won’t let them stand. These lifesaving funds must be restored. https://t.co/1mRDScXQdI
apnews.com
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to halt an order requiring it to release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health workers in...
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BREAKING: A shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort left 2 people injured and traumatized. A suspect is now in custody. Our hearts go out to all those harmed — and to every student, staffer, and loved one shaken by this senseless violence. https://t.co/ZjTyojCTkz
cnn.com
One person is dead and another injured after a shooting at Kentucky State University upended students’ final exams of the semester before they go on winter break, police said.
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Every year, our experts grade each state based on the strength of their gun laws, and it’s no coincidence that our top 10 ALSO have some of the lowest gun death rates in the nation. If your state didn’t make the cut, see how they can improve: https://t.co/zQ03KjruBQ
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NEW: Our 2025 Gun Law Scorecard is LIVE! Our experts analyzed and graded all 50 states on the strength of their gun laws, and like always, the data is clear: Gun laws save lives. https://t.co/zQ03KjruBQ
giffords.org
For 15 years, we’ve ranked and graded state gun laws. We always find that states with strong gun safety laws have fewer gun deaths.
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Gun violence is the number one killer of kids and teens in America. Just last week, three kids were shot and killed at a toddler’s birthday party in Stockton, California. Our children deserve to grow up free from the threat of gun violence. It’s time for our leaders to act.
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The vast majority of Americans support commonsense gun laws like background checks and red flag laws. It’s time our leaders put public safety and public opinion ahead of gun industry profits. https://t.co/Tu2hAuQM74
giffords.org
Gun safety laws are supported by the vast majority of the American public. Our leaders must step up and enact them across the country.
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HEARTBREAKING: Patrick Peterson shares how his 14-year-old son Amari was shot and killed last weekend at a birthday party in Stockton, CA. No family should ever experience this pain.
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The Second Circuit has again upheld NY's first-in-the-nation gun industry accountability law. Unanimous decision, including 5 Trump appointees. Our movement to #MakeThemPay has now spread to 9 states and counting. 👎🏿 for reckless gun companies 👍🏿 for public safety and justice
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Maya, Journey Rose, Amari, and Susano deserved so much better. They should still be here, but our leaders failed them. Our hearts are with their families and the entire Stockton community as we work to honor them with action.
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Susano Archuleta, 21, was a hero who rushed to protect children and his girlfriend during the shooting. He hid them inside a closet when the shooting began.
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Amari Peterson, 14, was a beloved football player, basketball player, brother, son, and cousin. He was a straight-A student and talented young athlete. His family says he was a bright and promising young soul, and they’re devastated to be planning his funeral instead of where
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Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero, 8, was described as a curious and gentle soul. She was in the third grade and had dreams to follow in her sister’s footsteps and become a doctor. Journey Rose loved school, helping others, art, and gymnastics.
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Maya Lupian, 8, was shot and killed just two weeks before her own birthday. She was in the third grade and a purple belt in karate. Maya loved to sing, dance, and draw and her family says she was the light in everyone’s life.
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Three children—Maya Lupian, Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero, and Amari Peterson, and one young adult—Susano Archuleta, have been identified as those killed in the shooting this past weekend at a two-year-old’s birthday party in Stockton, California.
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If the Trump admin actually cared about protecting kids, they’d stop taking orders from greedy gun industry CEOs and republish the Surgeon General Advisory declaring gun violence a major threat to public health.
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For years, RFK Jr. has falsely claimed antidepressants cause school shootings, despite data proving that’s not true. Now, he’s using government funding to look into his fringe beliefs. https://t.co/0y2XyLpIAr
motherjones.com
There is no credible evidence that antidepressants cause violence, but the health secretary now vows a “massive” effort to prove the failed theory.
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