May 27, 2022 by V Leigh

Senate Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened debate on difficult questions surrounding gun safety in the US following the Uvalde, Texas school shooting

Senate Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened debate on difficult questions surrounding gun safety in the US following the Uvalde, Texas school shooting pic.twitter.com/1aPv5urPKP
— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Quicktake) May 27, 2022

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Today is the 144th day of 2022.

The Uvalde shooting is the 212th mass shooting of 2022.

Gun violence is a public health crisis.
— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) May 24, 2022

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“After this latest shooting, I’m convinced this country, especially Republicans, aggressively hates its children.”

Read @WajahatAli‘s new piece: https://t.co/rPr7VtlQIa
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 25, 2022

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Imagine how many children wouldn’t be slaughtered in school if being pro-life was more than just a talking point for Republicans in Congress.
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) May 25, 2022

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May 26, 2022 by V Leigh

It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn’t just insanity—it’s inhumanity.

It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn’t just insanity—it’s inhumanity.
— Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) May 24, 2022

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“Spare me the bullshit of mental illness,” says Sen. Murphy of the United States. “We’re not an outlier on mental illness, we’re an outlier on firearms”
— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) May 24, 2022

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The number is actually 18 children and 3 adults killed in a mass shooting in Ulvalde TX!! The heart bleeds; and the pain of the families is unimaginable. Yes, we’re shocked, but not surprised. #Enough! https://t.co/mhQOJzJQe3 https://t.co/RQdQOFVADP
— Wade Henderson (@Wade4Justice) May 25, 2022

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Robb Elementary students went to school today ready to laugh with friends, exchange ideas, and learn. Fourteen aren’t ever coming home.

These deaths come days after shootings in Buffalo, Houston, and here in Orange County. Another day is too long to wait to reduce gun violence.
— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) May 24, 2022

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When will this country come together to denounce and deter the killing of innocent children and adults by heavily armed killers in a society where guns are so easily accessible? Another recent mass killing of 14 children in Uvalde, Texas, by an 18-year-old! Gun Control now!
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) May 24, 2022

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Just this past weekend, 134 people across this country lost their lives to gun violence. Another 264 were injured.

We shouldn’t have to live under the constant threat of gun violence. It’s time for the Senate to act and pass common sense gun safety reforms.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) May 23, 2022

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Gun violence is the number one killer of children in this country.

We must do better.https://t.co/AAbyv1y71v
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) May 25, 2022

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Here’s Greg Abbott last year bragging about how “no license or training is needed” to carry a gun in Texas.

Republicans in TX passed an open-carry firearm bill LAST YEAR. pic.twitter.com/MmCI3IG4zu
— Sawyer Hackett (@SawyerHackett) May 24, 2022

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If more guns was the solution to violence we’d be the safest country on the planet.
— Krystal Ball (@krystalball) May 26, 2022

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It’s been nearly 10 years since our loved ones were murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary, and not nearly enough action has been taken since to prevent future tragedies – so we need your help. Please sign our petition now demanding action to prevent school shootings!
— Sandy Hook Promise (@sandyhook) May 25, 2022

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May 12, 2022 by V Leigh

A quarter of people who witness mass shooting events develop post-traumatic stress disorder — these psychologists offer tips on how to help young people heal from gun violence

In 2020, guns killed 45,222 in the US, a record high death rate. Among youth (ages 1-19), guns replaced automobiles as #1 cause. Profit-driven gun & private auto capitalists block social changes (gun control, public transit) that could prevent slaughter https://t.co/suNMTbYuKO
— Richard D. Wolff (@profwolff) April 26, 2022

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The leading cause of death for children in this country is gun violence.

If the GOP cared about saving lives they’d pass gun safety reforms. Not criminalize and ban medical procedures.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) May 3, 2022

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New design plans have been released for the site of the Tree of Life synagogue mass shooting that will include a sanctuary, museum, memorial, and center for fighting antisemitism. https://t.co/6604TEIBiO
— KDKA (@KDKA) May 3, 2022

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A quarter of people who witness mass shooting events develop post-traumatic stress disorder — these psychologists offer tips on how to help young people heal from gun violence

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— NowThis (@nowthisnews) May 9, 2022

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April 18, 2022 by V Leigh

Just this past weekend, 126 people across this country lost their lives to gun violence. Another 294 were injured.

Just this past weekend, 126 people across this country lost their lives to gun violence. Another 294 were injured.

It doesn’t have to be this way week after week. It’s time for the Senate to act on common sense gun safety legislation. It’s time to save lives.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 18, 2022

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Twelve people were injured – 10 with gunshot wounds – after a shooting at a South Carolina mall. Police have detained three people. https://t.co/zIYhM2OU8s
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) April 16, 2022

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Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend capped a monthlong spate of gun violence that has touched both big cities and rural communities across the nation. https://t.co/kqMBr1ogzn
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 18, 2022

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Multiple people were shot in downtown Sacramento early Sunday morning, police said.https://t.co/oNGeIgIOGT
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) April 3, 2022

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Cruelly obtuse…The day after the anniversary of my father being assassinated and dying at the hands of white supremacy, imperialism, and gun violence.

If you study my father in full, you’ll discover what he believed over the course of time and not just what suits an agenda. https://t.co/QMK9VW1HA8
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) April 5, 2022

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There were 728 road rage incidents involving a gun in 2021.

62% of these incidents resulted in injury or death.

131 people were killed.https://t.co/1qQODi2VLh
— Guns Down America (@GunsDownAmerica) April 5, 2022

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Ten mass shootings in one weekend.

America has a gun violence problem. It’s time to pass common sense gun safety reforms and save lives. https://t.co/fre7opudjK
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 18, 2022

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On @NewDay a terrible reality. A list of the 143 mass shootings that have occurred in the US just since January 2022. @brikeilarcnn and @JohnAvlon read each city. We are not even half way through the year. If #GunViolence isn’t an #epidemic in this country I don’t know what is. pic.twitter.com/8UacucwppO
— Sara Sidner (@sarasidnerCNN) April 18, 2022

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March 9, 2021 by V Leigh

As the Biden administration works with states and cities to implement the bill over the coming months, they shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to combat the pandemic’s companion public health crisis: #GunViolence

Arkansas school shooting: Student reportedly shot on first day of in-person learning – New York Post https://t.co/Z2y5YsIR2l via @GoogleNews
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) March 1, 2021

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My heart breaks for the family of Reuben Lewis, and for every other family that has lost someone to violence in this community. Reuben was a father and a youth mentor and will be dearly missed. We can’t forget that gun violence is another pandemic and we must end it. https://t.co/MbkJHFYrre
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 1, 2021

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U.S. District Judge Esther Salas says the FBI found evidence that the man who killed her son also targeted Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Bill Whitaker reports, Sunday. https://t.co/RZn8X3QjEK pic.twitter.com/kBuQPvzR1i
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) February 19, 2021

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As the Biden administration works with states and cities to implement the bill over the coming months, they shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to combat the pandemic’s companion public health crisis: #GunViolence #AmericanRescuePlan https://t.co/PSZe6lPlpx
— Joseph Sakran (@JosephSakran) March 7, 2021

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40,000 Americans die annually from gun violence & Republicans have introduced 0 bills to save lives from gun violence.

0 evidence of election fraud & Republicans have already introduced 253 bills in 43 states to suppress the right to vote.

GOP was never about life or liberty.
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) March 1, 2021

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February 9, 2020 by V Leigh

National Gun Violence Survivors Week

The lifelong trauma of gun violence remains w/ survivors long after physical wounds have healed.

As we recognize National Gun Violence Survivors Week, I implore my Senate colleagues to hold a vote on the House-passed legislation to prevent gun violence. https://t.co/847CRJway0

— James E. Clyburn (@WhipClyburn) February 4, 2020

In 2011, a gunman killed six of my constituents & injured 13 others, including me.

This Gun Violence Survivors Week, I’m grateful to each person bravely sharing their story in hopes of sparing another family from pain.

This is my #MomentsThatSurvive. https://t.co/PcZFrSaSE3

— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) February 1, 2020

National Gun Violence Survivors Week is Feb. 1-8. This week, we’ll be lifting up stories of survivors whose lives have been forever changed by gun violence.

Join in by sharing stories from @Everytown’s #MomentsThatSurvive Story Wall & share your own at https://t.co/pQkVBC9cmm. pic.twitter.com/in1ny70cgK

— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) February 1, 2020

We are a nation of survivors: 58% of American adults or someone they care for have experienced gun violence in their lifetimes.

During National Gun Violence Survivors Week, we're shining a light on gun violence survivors' stories. #MomentsThatSurvive https://t.co/WiuPa9n6dw pic.twitter.com/NvQVVC7Bqs

— Everytown (@Everytown) February 1, 2020

August 5, 2019 by V Leigh

More than 30 people are dead in 2 American cities: #ElPaso and #Dayton

Waking up to NOW Dayton.

One of deadliest weekends in less than 24 hours.

More than 30 people are dead in 2 American cities: #ElPaso and #Dayton

No more thoughts, no more prayers. We need #gunreformnow #EnoughIsEnough

— Karine Jean-Pierre (@K_JeanPierre) August 4, 2019

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The United States currently has more guns in circulation, nearly 350 million, than any country in the entire HISTORY OF THE WORLD.

No other nation is remotely close.

And as the number climbs, mass shootings climb, and gun deaths climb to a record high.

— Shaun King (@shaunking) August 3, 2019

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The more Americans die from mass shootings the more guns Americans will be led to believe they need to "protect" themselves. The more gun laws make it easier for them to "protect themselves," the more we all die.

The more we all die, the more we all die.#ElPasoShooting

— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) August 3, 2019

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“We invited the Republican governor, lieutenant governor and both Republican US senators representing Texas to join us this morning. They all declined. The Republican governor of Ohio also declined. We also asked the White House…That request, too, was declined.” #ElPaso #Dayton pic.twitter.com/V7wNqMQ9RG

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 4, 2019

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Did you know that the United States is the ONLY nation in the world that has more guns than people?

We have 122 guns for every 100 people.

No other nation has 100.
Or 90.
Or 80.
Or 70.
Or 60 guns per 100 people.

In fact, only 1 other nation has more than 40.

War-torn YEMEN.

— Shaun King (@shaunking) August 3, 2019

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The Right continues to blame mental illness as the cause of gun violence.

FACT: People w/mental illness commit less than 5% of violent crimes & are more likely to be victims than perpetrators.

The problem is easy access to guns.#ElPaso #Dayton #Gilroy pic.twitter.com/MeabE9PtKw

— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) August 4, 2019

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Remember this video when someone in 45’s rally said to “shoot Immigrants” and rather than condemn him—45 laughed about it.😳

The #ElPaso terrorist acted exactly in accordance to 45’s joke & shot & killed 20 people.

This is what radicalization looks likepic.twitter.com/4aN6W2b4M8

— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) August 4, 2019

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y’all I just watched the breaking news coverage of #ElPaso get interrupted by breaking news coverage of #Dayton because that’s what our country is now. pic.twitter.com/QRJZ0WEd2S

— tsto (@tsto_loff) August 4, 2019

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June 22, 2016 by V Leigh

Mass Shootings

Just days ago, @POTUS said he wanted to keep known ISIS/ISIL supporters from buying guns designed for mass killing: https://t.co/y5ERsyibL3

— Anil Dash (@anildash) June 12, 2016

My thoughts on banning white men from America as a strategy to stop mass shootings.https://t.co/ifNFrsb92V pic.twitter.com/Kqad4pAGAS

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) June 17, 2016

Walmart fires employee who said Orlando mass shooter was ‘doing community service’ – https://t.co/dI4qE4Wb0l

— David (@intenseCA) June 17, 2016

Video shows student who 'heroically intervened' by taking down Seattle campus gunman in 2014 https://t.co/6pGuI9ZIWq https://t.co/msSc46Kvsw

— ABC News (@ABC) June 16, 2016

Birth control?
BAN IT!
Abortion?
BAN IT!
Gay marriage?
BAN IT!
Guns?
Look, banning things never works. People will find ways to get them.

— Nick Martucci (@BlunderingIdiom) August 4, 2015

The Orlando massacre was one of 43 incidents of gun violence in the U.S. yesterday. https://t.co/74WRfB9cJl pic.twitter.com/ZnCNrw8jrZ

— Sarah Kliff (@sarahkliff) June 13, 2016

June 16, 2016 by V Leigh

Reactions to Orlando

Birth control?
BAN IT!
Abortion?
BAN IT!
Gay marriage?
BAN IT!
Guns?
Look, banning things never works. People will find ways to get them.

— Nick Martucci (@BlunderingIdiom) August 4, 2015

Just days ago, @POTUS said he wanted to keep known ISIS/ISIL supporters from buying guns designed for mass killing: https://t.co/y5ERsyibL3

— Anil Dash (@anildash) June 12, 2016

The Orlando massacre was one of 43 incidents of gun violence in the U.S. yesterday. https://t.co/74WRfB9cJl pic.twitter.com/ZnCNrw8jrZ

— Sarah Kliff (@sarahkliff) June 13, 2016

Here are the names and faces of the Orlando nightclub shooting victims https://t.co/B5YIlfxD3q

— Salon.com (@Salon) June 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Treump responded to the Orlando shooting in drastically different ways https://t.co/pBBWIogW8G

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 15, 2016

"Isn't there enough killing and hatred?"

Protesters rally against pastor who said Orlando victims deserved to die:https://t.co/LNCvrf1TPj

— Fusion (@Fusion) June 16, 2016

President Obama Calls for Gun Control Legislation in Orlando https://t.co/1CqD0tqwK0

— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) June 16, 2016

May 4, 2016 by V Leigh

Toddlers have shot at least 23 people this year

Toddlers have shot at least 23 people this year https://t.co/776wuylgzW

— deray mckesson (@deray) May 1, 2016

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Senate Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened debate on difficult questions surrounding gun safety in the US following the Uvalde, Texas school shooting

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A quarter of people who witness mass shooting events develop post-traumatic stress disorder — these psychologists offer tips on how to help young people heal from gun violence

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Just this past weekend, 126 people across this country lost their lives to gun violence. Another 294 were injured.

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As the Biden administration works with states and cities to implement the bill over the coming months, they shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to combat the pandemic’s companion public health crisis: #GunViolence

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