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

January 25, 2020 by V Leigh

An estimated 1,444 Americans have been killed by guns in the first two weeks of 2020.

8 children have been shot in St. Louis since the start of the new year. The youngest one year old.

Mass shootings can’t be the only gun violence that grabs our nation’s attention. These children deserve attention and action too. https://t.co/lYftykyhR3

— Giffords (@GiffordsCourage) January 18, 2020

"The public sees media reports of mass shootings happening in movie theaters, schools, night clubs and beyond—these are the ones that keep us all up at night…But the majority of these mass shootings involved intimate and family member victims." https://t.co/PexIbT1rZK

— Protect Minnesota (@ProtectMN) January 25, 2020

Collectively, mass shootings have killed 125 and wounded 137 people in these nine mayors’ cities. Enough is enough – we need universal background checks now. #MayorsDemandAction #MayorsDC2020 pic.twitter.com/jY3kKXzKj4

— U.S. Mayors (@usmayors) January 24, 2020

Listening to mayors discuss their experience with mass shootings. Such a raw, powerful and emotional discussion. #MayorsDC20 pic.twitter.com/BZU5D6HPC7

— Alisha Powell Gillis (@GillisAlisha) January 24, 2020

In an attempt to intimidate lawmakers and subvert the will of voters, the @NRA gave away high-capacity magazines – similar to those used in America's deadliest mass shootings – to random civilians at the Virginia statehouse today. #valeg https://t.co/bbnN3rm7I3

— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) January 14, 2020

VA is in a state of emergency because white supremacists and nazi’s are using their 2nd amendment rights to shutdown the 1st amendment rights of students, veterans, and clergy.

Tweet out a video with your support for laws that protect kids, not guns with.#IStandWithVirginia pic.twitter.com/wPiRSVDGZu

— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) January 19, 2020

Kids should be worried about their homework, not their survival #IStandWithVirginia

— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) January 19, 2020

We came with flowers and signs. They came with assault rifles and riot shields.

Our message is so powerful that they are scared to face us unarmed. We’re just a bunch of kids that want to be safe and not get shot. #IStandWithVirginia

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— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) January 20, 2020

Gun rights supporters — many heavily armed — are rallying today in Richmond. (Steve Earley/The Virginian-Pilot)

Live updates: https://t.co/hQZOI3BC9x pic.twitter.com/ZG5HsUPzz8

— The Virginian-Pilot (@virginianpilot) January 20, 2020

An estimated 1,444 Americans have been killed by guns in the first two weeks of 2020. This includes 924 suicides and 8 mass shootings. At least 121 children have been killed or injured by guns this year, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive pic.twitter.com/eK0jN6pUvN

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 15, 2020

December 21, 2019 by V Leigh

It’s been seven years since the shooting at #SandyHook Elementary School, and Congress has done nothing to prevent another tragedy like this from happening.

Every 16 hours, a woman in America is shot and killed by a former or current partner.

Yet @senatemajld and @SenJoniErnst are REFUSING to reauthorize #VAWA to close the deadly "boyfriend loophole" that allows domestic abusers to access guns. This is a disgrace. #VAWA4ALL https://t.co/7YIdd4QBHX

— Brady (@bradybuzz) December 12, 2019

In any other situation with lives on the line we act w/o hesitation. Why are we not waking up to the 384 mass shootings, and the 35K that have died in just 2019?

The #NewOrleansShooting like each before it should be the last. We NEED to raise the standard for gun ownership. https://t.co/hqf5cGkzMb

— Guns Down America (@gunsdownamerica) December 1, 2019

We agree @SpeakerPelosi, gun violence prevention is an issue which can unite the nation. 97% of Americans support expanding background checks yet @senatemajldr refuses to hold a vote on **bipartisan** legislation which the House passed over 280 days ago.#PelosiTownHall

— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) December 6, 2019

Yesterday during our rally outside the Supreme Court, @NRA employees harassed gun violence survivors and made videos mocking them, and their supporters interrupted a moment of silence for victims by reading the Second Amendment through a bullhorn.

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— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) December 3, 2019

▪️Leah Minda Ferencz owned the Kosher deli w/ her husband

▪️Douglas Rodriguez had immigrated from Ecuador 3 years ago

▪️Moshe Deutsch was a yeshiva student grabbing lunch

▪️Joseph Seals was a 15-year-veteran of the police department#HonorWithAction https://t.co/D3jXHsRnMC

— Brady (@bradybuzz) December 12, 2019

Today,

We mourn the loss of 20 children
& 6 adults that were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School on this day 7 years ago. We are sending love & strength on this painful day to all who were affected, & pledge our continued action so that tragedy like this never happens again. pic.twitter.com/aVSoTtTXQo

— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) December 14, 2019

Seven years ago today, a gunman armed with an assault weapon murdered 20 children and 6 educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

We must end this country's gun violence epidemic. We vow to never stop fighting in their honor. #HonorWithAction #EndGunViolence pic.twitter.com/XpGHdYRkQ5

— Brady (@bradybuzz) December 14, 2019

It's been seven years since the shooting at #SandyHook Elementary School, and Congress has done nothing to prevent another tragedy like this from happening. pic.twitter.com/2NkfzMvLnu

— Guns Down America (@gunsdownamerica) December 14, 2019

November 19, 2019 by V Leigh

Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable. American lives are at stake

2 dead, 4 wounded after California shooting suspect opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita https://t.co/8ACJFuNKzK

— glenn robinson (@glncv) November 14, 2019

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At least two people are dead after a gunman opened fire outside a Walmart in Duncan, Oklahoma, police say https://t.co/GI5oPEQy7b pic.twitter.com/elZbvH5wXi

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) November 18, 2019

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At least 10 people were shot, four of them were killed, at a football watch party in Fresno, California, police say https://t.co/xLgeNuBtdp

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) November 18, 2019

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Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans:

Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable#EnoughIsEnough

American lives are at stake

Stop playing games

Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediatelyhttps://t.co/5NPbWbYw8C

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) November 18, 2019

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A reporter asks Trump about gun violence: "How do you look at the American people and let them know that you can send your kids to school, and know that they're going to be safe… What can you say to them?" And this is Trump's non-answer. (Via @ddale8) pic.twitter.com/LFW1htsQgH

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 18, 2019

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September 5, 2019 by V Leigh

A slew of new laws easing restrictions on firearms went into effect in Texas on Sunday, one day after a gunman went on a shooting rampage

Opinion: We analyzed 53 years of mass shooting data. Attacks aren't just increasing, they're getting deadlier https://t.co/WPL6Dyocyp

— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) September 1, 2019

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Several new laws loosening gun restrictions in Texas went into effect a day after a mass shooting killed 7 people and injured 22.

The laws:
– allow handguns in places of worship
– let people store guns, ammunition in school parking lots
– allow more armed guards in schools pic.twitter.com/BUAFE6Z8pq

— AJ+ (@ajplus) September 2, 2019

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As of September 1, which was the 244th day of the year, there have been 283 mass shootings in the U.S.

After each mass shooting, the GOP defends the NRA more than children, families, and victims.

THIS HAS TO STOP.#VoteBlueToSaveAmerica https://t.co/Lxdrzc9APh

— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) September 2, 2019

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Trump's response to the Odessa mass shooting during a media availability on Sunday was to thank law enforcement and say "it could've been worse." He didn't say a word about the victims or about guns. He quickly moved on to other topics. pic.twitter.com/v1NRJeFZJX

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 2, 2019

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It’s almost as if there’s a correlation between looser gun laws and mass shooting. https://t.co/TBq6jiv9eL

— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) September 2, 2019

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The @HouseJudiciary Committee will vote on multiple #GunViolence prevention bills on September 10th. These policies have broad bipartisan support among the American people, but I doubt Mitch McConnell will hold a vote. #Enough #EndGunViolence pic.twitter.com/cPG1OKqQ0S

— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) September 2, 2019

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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 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

January 9, 2016 by V Leigh

Obama addresses gun control in America.

Six gun deaths in the US so far in 2016 https://t.co/p4OC6JvE2w

— 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣6️⃣❤️⚖ (@tarintowers) January 1, 2016

"Every single year more than 30,000 had their lives cut short by guns." – @POTUS https://t.co/YqlCvI5VCe

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 5, 2016

September 1, 2015 by V Leigh

#GunViolence #GunReform Tweets 9.1

RT @mr_kennethcole: Over 40 Mil Americans suffer from mental illness. SOME can access care ALL can access guns. pic.twitter.com/9KDJYgS5WV

— jamalbryant (@jamalhbryant) August 28, 2015

@es_snipes Sheriff attacks “BlackLivesMatter” instead of the need for “Gun Control” http://t.co/JMrgfi9VmZ pic.twitter.com/kIsC9TXrjt

— BLEAUSA (@BLEAUSA) August 31, 2015

John Oliver on gun safety pic.twitter.com/kUajmntHe1

— Safer Reefer (@saferreefer) August 31, 2015

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An estimated 1,444 Americans have been killed by guns in the first two weeks of 2020.

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It’s been seven years since the shooting at #SandyHook Elementary School, and Congress has done nothing to prevent another tragedy like this from happening.

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Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable. American lives are at stake

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A slew of new laws easing restrictions on firearms went into effect in Texas on Sunday, one day after a gunman went on a shooting rampage

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

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