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Amnesty International USA believes that everyone should live free from fear of gun violence and is supporting common sense gun legislation efforts in the United States. amnestyusa.org/egv

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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Over time, due process can sometimes turn into silence.
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 12/04/2026
76% of school shooters get their guns from home. Join Newtown Action Alliance and National PTA TOMORROW to pass Ethan’s Law, to #KeepKidsSafe from unsecured guns. RSVP Here: www.mobilize.us/newtownactio...
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 16/03/2026
Photographer Lou Bopp spent years documenting the lives of students who never returned home after school shootings. His project became the focus of a Netflix documentary that won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026.
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The Bedrooms Left Behind by Children Killed in School Shootings
Photographer Lou Bopp spent years documenting the lives of students who never returned home. His project is the focus of a new Netflix documentary.
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Students Demand Action @studentsdemandaction.org · 28/02/2026
#BlackHistoryMonth is almost over, but the work to create a future free from gun violence for ALL of us doesn’t stop. That future is possible, and it’s what we deserve. 🫂 Learn how Black student leaders built their organizing skills at the Changemakers Summit last year: etwn.us/3OPsSwV
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 28/02/2026
Some hope the sentencing of former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Sonya Massey in 2024, might signal a shift in police accountability.
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Cops Who Shoot Civilians Are Rarely Punished. But One Verdict in Illinois Stands Out.
Some hope the sentencing of Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Sonya Massey in 2024, might signal a shift.
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 01/02/2026
Thank you @slotkin.senate.gov for cosponsoring S.726! We urge Members of Congress to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring Ethan’s Law. Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 #KeepKidsSafe #SafeStorageSavesLives #EndGunViolence
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Today reminds us to keep moving, and keep moving forward. @studentsdemand.bsky.social
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 19/01/2026
As immigration raids spread fear in Chicago, violence intervention groups are broadening their mission.
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They've Protected Residents From Gunfire. Now, They're Defending Neighbors Against ICE.
As immigration raids spread fear in Chicago, violence intervention groups are broadening their mission.
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
This Saturday 10-1 at Grace and Peace Church in Chicago www.nonviolencechicago.org/events/coura...
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Courage to Participate | Nonviolence Chicago
Kicking off our 10-year anniversary, please join us as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of nonviolence as an active, courageous way of life with special guests Emmy-nominated Ernest Crim I...
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 07/12/2025
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens. A recent public service announcement seeks to show doctors how they can talk to patients about keeping firearms away from young people.
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PSAs Helped People Stop Smoking. Could They Do the Same to Prevent Gun Deaths Among Children and Teens?
In the fight to lower the leading cause of death among kids — shootings — a new Ad Council commercial is aimed at healthcare professionals.
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Stop Killer Robots @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🇳🇬 Update from Nigeria! Hon. Soji Adetunji has signed our Parliamentary Pledge — joining 150+ parliamentarians worldwide committed to addressing the ethical, legal & humanitarian risks of #AutonomousWeapons. 👏 Big thanks to campaigners at Cultural Youth Movement Education Foundation for their work!
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Perspectives that can be handy to have all year round: www.thetrace.org/2015/11/gun-...
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Nine Ways to Enjoy a Fact-based Gun Debate With Your Thanksgiving Bird
If you’re going to fight over guns this holiday season, then you might as well come prepared with some data.
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Students Demand Action @studentsdemandaction.org · 05/11/2025
Our places of worship should be safe from gun violence. Today and every day, we hold the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Sutherland Springs community in our hearts. We honor them with action as we continue our work to #EndGunViolence in America.
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GVPedia @gvpedia.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Tell US Representatives to oppose concealed carry! secure.everyaction.com/UlSzoYn44EiR... #endgunviolence @newtownaction.org
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 20/10/2025
Netflix’s new documentary, “The Perfect Neighbor,” highlights the tragic reality of Shoot First laws. These laws—which the gun lobby calls “Stand Your Ground” laws to make them seem justifiable—have increased gun murders by up to 11% nationally, translating to more than 700 deaths each year.
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GVPedia @gvpedia.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Catch up on the latest #ResearchRewind for the latest peer-reviewed academic and scientific studies and reports related to gun violence. Today at armedwithreason.substack.com/p/research-r...
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Updated statistics about US gun violence, from The Trace projects.thetrace.org/gun-violence... #endgunviolence
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Gun Violence Map: How Many People Have Been Shot Near You?
Explore data on more than 434,000 shootings in the United States.
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Join us November 9, 1-3pm! Tickets at bit.ly/EGV-11-9-25 #endgunviolence
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 12/10/2025
In 2016, the country’s best-known suicide prevention group teamed up with the gun industry to tackle the biggest form of gun death. The effort was good for public relations and raising money, but it never came close to meeting its goal. A trove of internal records shows why: thetr.ac/UgKW6
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 08/10/2025
The recent uptick in political attacks has shaken Americans. Researchers are examining the sentiments related to these acts.
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Support of the NRA Is Linked to Support of Political Violence, New Research Finds
The recent uptick in political attacks has shaken Americans. Researchers are examining the sentiments related to these acts.
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Global Action on Gun Violence (GAGV) @actiononguns.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
When countries acted, lives were saved. After mass shootings and rising gun violence, nations like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand passed stricter gun laws. The result? Gun deaths dropped significantly. Change is possible when we choose action over silence.
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 08/10/2025
Thank you to Senator Kim for cosponsoring S.1374! Tell your representatives and senators to close the bump stock loophole NOW! (202) 224-3121 #EndGunViolence
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 27/09/2025
Thank you to these representatives for cosponsoring H.R.3115! Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW! (202) 224-3121 #BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
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Aaron Mendelson @amendelson.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
We've posted the data behind this story — on the alarming prevalence of gun suicides among older Americans — on the Gun Violence Data Hub. That includes county- and state-level data that journalists can use to investigate how this issue affects their communities datahub.thetrace.org/dataset/gun-...
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
We're already set up, left of the Radical Stage at #riotfest when you get here #endgunviolence !
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend! #endgunviolence #riotfest
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 17/09/2025
Dr. Anthony Douglas is the architect of a policy experiment to change the math of gun violence. Backed by a coalition of Illinois state lawmakers and advocates, Douglas is pushing the RIFL Act, which would require gunmakers to pay into what amounts to a compensation fund for gun violence.
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A Chicago Trauma Doctor Has a Plan to Shift the Cost of Gun Violence
Dr. Anthony Douglas is determined to compel the gun industry to fund victim restitution in Illinois — with national implications.
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend! #endgunviolence #riotfest
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 15/09/2025
📞 Make your voice heard! Urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act. Use this easy form: secure.everyaction.com/bj2cgQFouUKt... #EndGunViolence
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend! #endgunviolence #riotfest
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 14/09/2025
It’s the guns! ~100 million more guns are in the hands of civilians since 2012 when 20 children/6 educators were hunted & killed by a gunman with an AR15. In 1990, only 1.2% of guns being produced were AR15s. Now, that # has grown to nearly 25%. Where there are more guns, there are more gun deaths.
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Come sign up to join our task force and help End Gun Violence at Riot Fest next weekend! #endgunviolence #riotfest
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 11/09/2025
Thank you to these representatives for cosponsoring H.R.3115! Tell your representatives and senators to ban assault weapons NOW! (202) 224-3121 #BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence #AssaultWeaponsBan
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 11/09/2025
Tonight, our thoughts are with Mr. Kirk’s family and the Colorado families grieving another school shooting. Our hearts are with the Annunciation Catholic School community. We remember Melissa & Mark Hortman and the Hoffmans, whose lives were shattered by political violence.
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Join us for a virtual session: Know Your Rights Training Monday 7pm CT! Register here amnestyusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 18/08/2025
The National Shooting Sports Foundation's own research shows that concealed handguns make people feel unsafe. But it’s still pushing a federal bill that would prevent states from fully enforcing their gun-carrying laws.
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Concealed Handguns Create a Climate of Fear, the Gun Industry’s Own Research Reveals
The gun industry is pushing Congress to loosen restrictions on carrying, even though routine carrying makes even its customers feel less safe.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 28/07/2025
Today, I'm proud to sign legislation to keep our children and our communities safe from gun violence. We will now require firearm tracing in all cases through the eTrace platform and strengthen our gun and safety requirements for households with guns.
Governor JB Pritzker joined Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, legislative leaders, and stakeholders to sign two bills focused on improving gun safety in Illinois.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 26/06/2025
VICTORY: Today, after years of fierce advocacy by @momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers, @govdanmckee.bsky.social signed a bill into law that prohibits the manufacture, transfer, and sale of assault rifles.
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
One is too many for us. How many is too many for you? youtube.com/shorts/wVu9U...
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Jon Stewart asks: How many gun deaths is too many for the GOP?#dailyshow #jonstewart
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 17/06/2025
With the assassination of longtime State Representative and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, the state lost a staunch gun reform advocate. Advocates and lawmakers spoke to The Trace about Hortman’s role in passing legislation to curb violence. thetr.ac/1WxXN
‘Fearless’ Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman, Assassinated by Firearm, Leaves a Legacy of Gun Reform
Image: A memorial to Hortman
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Safe gun storage keeps people safe, too. Spread the word @bradyunited.org #EndGunViolence #WearOrange #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
You know more gun owners than you think you do. Shootings are the leading cause of death for teens and youth, and the US has had 600 unintentional shootings in 2025. Tell people that safe storage makes a difference! #endgunviolence #wearorange #gunviolenceawarenessmonth
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
When fatal shooting victims are black, Chicago Police arrest rates drop. Find out more and explore solutions in a new article from @thetrace.org and a report published by Live Free Illinois #EndGunViolence #WearOrange #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 07/06/2025
A 9-year-old boy in South Phoenix unintentionally shot and killed his 5-year-old sister, Layla Ramos, with an unsecured gun. An AR-style rifle was stored in the top shelf of his son’s bedroom. Call your Members of Congress and demand they cosponsor Ethan’s Law. #SafeStorageSavesLives
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
It's National Gun Violence Awareness Day, our time to #WearOrange and recognize the impact of gun violence @bradyunited.org #EndGunViolence #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
There are affordable, accessible ways to store guns and still protect children and others at risk. #EndGunViolence #WearOrange #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth
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Students Demand Action @studentsdemandaction.org · 02/06/2025
Hadiya Pendleton should be celebrating her 28th birthday today, but just one week after she performed at President Obama’s second inaugural parade, she was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago. She was only 15 years old, and her bright future was stolen from her. #WearOrange
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Chip Brownlee @bychipbrownlee.com · 28/05/2025
So far this year, three states have established or expanded gun violence prevention offices, including Wisconsin in January and New York this month. That brings the total number of states with such offices to 15. Six years ago, that number was zero.
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States Step Up Violence Prevention as Washington Pulls Back
Fifteen states now have offices to coordinate efforts against shootings.
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Illinois EGV @illinoisegv.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
June is the month to wear orange and raise awareness for gun safety! Safe gun storage protects everyone.
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