The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations & a gun suicide rate nearly 12x that of peer nations. Guns are also the #1 killer of children and teens in this country. Gun violence is absolutely a public health crisis, and the head of the @HHSGov should treat it as such

The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations & a gun suicide rate nearly 12x that of peer nations. Guns are also the #1 killer of children and teens in this country. Gun violence is absolutely a public health crisis, and the head of the @HHSGov should treat it as such

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UNSPEAKABLE: Eight-year-old Michael Meagher was shot and killed by his stepfather at a Wisconsin home. The man told police he was showing the child his gun “because it made him look cool.” He then said he removed the magazine, pointed the gun at the child, and pulled the trigger. “Michael brought amazing energy to life at Brook Park Elementary, where he was known for his incredible kindness and was beloved by all,” his school district wrote in a statement. https://etwn.us/40COxei

UNSPEAKABLE: Eight-year-old Michael Meagher was shot and killed by his stepfather at a Wisconsin home. The man told police he was showing the child his gun “because it made him look cool.” He then said he removed the magazine, pointed the gun at the child, and pulled the trigger. “Michael brought amazing energy to life at Brook Park Elementary, where he was known for his incredible kindness and was beloved by all,” his school district wrote in a statement. https://etwn.us/40COxei

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16 of Trump’s 26 day one executive orders were ripped straight from the pages of Project 2025. But sure, let’s believe Trump when he says “I have nothing to do with Project 2025.”

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A list of mass killings in the United States this year

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

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This week’s horrific shooting that critically wounded two kindergarteners was at least the 202nd shooting at a school this year, according to @Newsweek. A future where our kids can go to school free from the threat of gun violence is worth fighting for.

This week’s horrific shooting that critically wounded two kindergarteners was at least the 202nd shooting at a school this year, according to @Newsweek. A future where our kids can go to school free from the threat of gun violence is worth fighting for.

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The gun industry is one of the most protected industries in America—allowing gun makers to keep lining their pockets while guns remain the #1 killer of American children and teens.

The gun industry is one of the most protected industries in America—allowing gun makers to keep lining their pockets while guns remain the #1 killer of American children and teens.

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“At least 389 mass shootings have taken place so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines mass shootings as those in which four or more victims are shot. That’s an average of more than 1.5 mass shootings every day.”

“At least 389 mass shootings have taken place so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines mass shootings as those in which four or more victims are shot. That’s an average of more than 1.5 mass shootings every day.”

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School shootings are recurring markers of a societal sickness, an unshakeable acceptance of violence and senseless death.”

School shootings are recurring markers of a societal sickness, an unshakeable acceptance of violence and senseless death.”

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In the 25 years since Columbine, gun violence has become the leading cause of death for American children. We are failing our nation’s children by letting NRA-backed politicians (almost all of one party) stand in the way of meaningful gun reform.In the 25 years since Columbine, gun violence has become the leading cause of death for American children.

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UPDATE: The shooter is believed to be a 14-year-old boy. Georgia has no minimum age to purchase rifles, doesn’t require parents to securely store guns, and doesn’t have background checks on all gun sales.UPDATE: The shooter is believed to be a 14-year-old boy.

UPDATE: The shooter is believed to be a 14-year-old boy. Georgia has no minimum age to purchase rifles, doesn’t require parents to securely store guns, and doesn’t have background checks on all gun sales.UPDATE: The shooter is believed to be a 14-year-old boy.

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