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We're a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that prevent gun violence in our communities. Text READY to 644-33 to join us!

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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 9h
Angelique Paige’s son Vernon was just 14 when his life was stolen due to senseless gun violence. “Losing him was the hardest thing that I’ve ever had to face. Even 19 years later, it’s still so unbelievable.”
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 03/10/2026
Avoid the line on November 3 by voting early! Text PLAN to 644-33 to make your plan to vote ahead of Election Day. gunsensevoter.org/make-a-plan/
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
On this day in 2015, a gunman shot and killed nine people and wounded nine others at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. The shooter was armed with six firearms, including an AR-style rifle, which is designed to shoot and kill as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
On this day in 2017, a gunman armed with more than 20 AR-style rifles — many equipped with bump stocks and high capacity magazines — opened fire on a crowd during the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sixty people were fatally shot and over 400 others were wounded.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
When you realize Moms are gonna flip the House in November.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
September may be coming to an end, but we can work to prevent our country’s devastating gun suicide crisis year-round. Among the most effective ways to save young lives is to ensure guns are always stored securely — unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 29/09/2026
VICTORY IN CALIFORNIA! @governor.ca.gov signed The Firearm Printing Prevention Act into law, making California the second state in the nation to require 3D printers sold in California to incorporate technology that identifies and blocks attempts to print guns and illegal gun parts.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 28/09/2026
A 13-year-old student armed with a handgun and a large knife shot and wounded a special education teacher just outside Highland Middle School in Hobbs, New Mexico on Friday. The student had been inside for morning classes prior to the shooting.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 26/09/2026
More than 40 Moms Demand Action volunteers are running for Congress this November, including in eight of the most competitive seats that will determine whether we can flip the House. But, we need your help! Grab you friends and neighbors and host a phonebanking party! Here's how: etwn.us/4d8UKWm
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 25/09/2026
Jamie, a Kentucky @momsdemandaction.org volunteer and @everytown.org survivor fellow, knows better than most that a gun leaves no room for a second chance. His older brother, Johnny, died by gun suicide when Jamie was just 13. “I blamed myself for decades.”
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 24/09/2026
With less than 50 days until Election Day, we are going all in for Gun Sense Candidates! Join us for our movement call this Tuesday at 8pm ET to hear what we're doing to flip Congress and to learn about what else is top of mind for gun violence prevention advocates this year. RSVP: etwn.us/4hc5KVn
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 23/09/2026
Across the country, Moms Demand Action volunteers are making our voices heard in support of Gun Sense Candidates. It’s going to take all of us to elect them. Text ELECT to 644-33 to join a Week of Action event in your community! etwn.us/4xFRDwe
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 22/09/2026
And we’re not slowing down. The momentum continues this week with 120+ events where you can get out the vote alongside our incredible volunteers! Text ELECT to 644-33 and join us at an event near you!
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 22/09/2026
Our volunteers showed up IN FORCE at events nationwide last week to get out the vote for Gun Sense Candidates who are committed to making our communities safer. 📍 300+ events 📞 1,000+ volunteers taking action 📬 210,000 voter contacts in just ONE week!
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 21/09/2026
Bari, a NC @momsdemandaction.org volunteer, Army veteran father died by gun suicide to gun 25 years ago. “Since 2001, the rate of veteran firearm suicide has increased by 65%. After risking their lives for our country, our veterans deserve to have the support they need when they come back home.”
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 20/09/2026
Help us take back the House of Representatives from home — text PHONES to 644-33.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 16/09/2026
Thirteen years ago today, 15 people were shot — 12 fatally — when a gunman armed with a Remington pump-action shotgun and Beretta M9 pistol opened fire inside a building at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. It was the deadliest mass shooting in DC’s history.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 15/09/2026
“I don’t blame the kid because the kid’s curious. But I do blame the adult.” That’s what a neighbor of a Chicago school said when a 12-year-old boy fired a gun that a man left unattended on a school bus.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 15/09/2026
It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! This election is our chance to vote in Gun Sense Candidates who will fight for safer communities — including more than 40 of our volunteers who are running for Congress. Moms can literally FLIP the House. Text REGISTER to 644-33 or click here: etwn.us/4xXFiEU
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 12/09/2026
Help take back the House by joining us for a national Week of Action, 9/14-9/20. Text ELECT to 644-33 or click here to find an event near you: etwn.us/4gM55cU
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 11/09/2026
Arry McNeill’s life changed the day her son was shot and killed. “I woke up that morning with this funny feeling in my stomach that something wasn’t right. Little did I know that day would be the last that I would see my Tone alive.”
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 11/09/2026
ACTION ALERT: In just 15 minutes, you can help flip the House! Next week during our Week of Action, join a daily Demand Action Download. These short calls are a space to complete quick, virtual actions that will help Gun Sense Candidates! Register now: etwn.us/4gWrrqV
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 10/09/2026
Our nation has a gun suicide rate nearly 12 times that of other high income countries. These tragedies can be prevented, and one of the most effective life-saving interventions for someone in crisis is disrupting their access to a gun.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 06/09/2026
On this day in 2018, 26-year-old Botham Jean was eating ice cream in his living room when he was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in Dallas, Texas after they wrongfully entered his apartment. The officer was convicted of his murder the following year.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 04/09/2026
Two years ago today, a student opened fire inside Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Armed with an AR-15 and high-capacity magazines, he shot and killed two students and two teachers. Seven others were wounded.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 03/09/2026
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY IN DELAWARE! This law will stop guns from falling into dangerous hands by establishing a strong state oversight system for gun dealers. Two thirds of crime guns recovered in-state originated from a Delaware dealer. Today, Delaware is holding rogue gun dealers accountable.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 03/09/2026
Gloria Steinem spent her life fighting tirelessly for women's rights. She was a champion for equity in the workplace, domestic violence protections, getting women elected to office, and so much more. Thank you, Gloria. We follow in your footsteps to make the world a brighter, safer place for all. 💜
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 02/09/2026
Two people were shot and killed outside of Venture-N, one of few LGBTQ+ bars in Tucson, Arizona over the weekend. They deserved to come home from a night out alive. Honor them by reading and sharing their stories. Give the shooter #NoNotoriety.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 31/08/2026
Seven years ago today, a gunman armed with an AR-15 and high capacity magazines opened fire at random in the Midland and Odessa communities of Texas. Seven people were killed and 25 others were wounded. Yet another community devastated by a shooting with an assault weapon.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 28/08/2026
Every year, hundreds of children gain access to unsecured firearms and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else. Many of these tragedies can be prevented by taking a few simple steps to secure guns in homes and vehicles.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 27/08/2026
One year ago today, Jackie Flavin and Mike Moyski received the call that every parent with school-aged children dreads — their beloved 10-year-old daughter, Harper, was one of two children shot and killed at Annunciation Catholic School.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 27/08/2026
One year ago today, what should have been a typical school day at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota became a nightmare. Just minutes into morning mass, a shooter armed with an AR-15 and high-capacity magazines opened fire through the church’s stained glass windows.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 26/08/2026
Eleven years ago today, WDBJ news reporter Alison Parker and photojournalist Adam Ward were shot and killed by a former co-worker while conducting a live interview in Roanoke, Virginia. Another woman was wounded in the shooting.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 26/08/2026
Three years ago today, a white man armed with a Palmetto State Armory AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and Glock handgun horrifically targeted Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. At least one of the shooter’s guns was marked with a swastika.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton’s incredible talents as a singer and songwriter were matched by her generosity and empathy. For decades, she dedicated herself to encouraging literacy, funding disease research, and giving back to her community.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 23/08/2026
Six years ago today, a police officer shot Jacob Blake seven times in his car while his three children watched. Jacob is now partially paralyzed due to his injuries. The shooting ignited outrage and calls for an end to police violence against Black Americans.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 20/08/2026
How chic would it be if we flipped Congress this year? If you don't know how to start engaging voters or want a refresher, take a virtual Demand the Vote training! Each one only takes five minutes. If you complete them all, we'll send you exclusive Gun Sense Voter merch! Click here: etwn.us/3Sg1Gtx
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 14/08/2026
This November, we must elect leaders to Congress who will check Trump and his administration on their chaos and cruelty — not enable it. That's where you come in. Join our nationwide virtual phonebank for an hour of action this Tuesday at 8pm ET: etwn.us/4qhlfhv
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 13/08/2026
Two years ago, Easter Leafa was shot and killed by police in Anchorage, Alaska. Easter and her family had immigrated from American Samoa just a few months earlier. Her sister said they “came to the US looking for a good school and a future… now she’s gone.”
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 12/08/2026
Nine years ago today, a protest led by white supremacists over the removal of a Confederate statue in Charlottesville, VA, escalated into violence, and a white supremacist killed 32-year-old counter-protester Heather Heyer.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 09/08/2026
Twelve years ago today, Michael Brown, Jr., a Black teenager, was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Michael’s senseless killing ignited national outrage and drew long overdue attention to the disproportionate impact of police violence on Black Americans.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 06/08/2026
In Abilene, TX, 17-year-old Bella Orona was shot and killed; two young men have been charged in connection with her death.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 06/08/2026
VOLUNTEER VICTORY! Congratulations to Michigan Moms Demand Action volunteer Christina Hines on winning the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District! @cbhines586.bsky.social
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 05/08/2026
The three victims of the horrific shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho deserved to come home alive. Honor them by reading and sharing their stories. Give the shooter #NoNotoriety.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 05/08/2026
Fourteen years ago today, a white supremacist fatally shot six people and wounded three others at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek. A seventh victim later died from his wounds.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 04/08/2026
Seven years ago today, just hours after the El Paso mass shooting, a gunman opened fire with an Anderson Manufacturing AR-15 pistol in the Oregon Historic District of downtown Dayton, Ohio. Nine people were killed, and 17 others were wounded.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 03/08/2026
Another weekend, another community shattered by a gunman armed with an assault-style rifle — this time in Twin Falls, Idaho at an In-N-Out Burger, where three people were killed and seven others were wounded.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 03/08/2026
Seven years ago today, a white supremacist armed with a semiautomatic rifle targeted Latino people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. The shooting stole 23 people’s lives and wounded 22 others. The predominantly Latino city came together to say hatred and gun violence has no place here.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 31/07/2026
Even though David still lives with the trauma of being shot and wounded every day, he is grateful to be alive. “I will always think about why I survived when so many others haven’t.” Honor David by sharing his #MomentsThatSurvive story: etwn.us/4w9jQes
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 28/07/2026
The victims of the horrific shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center deserved to come home alive. Honor them by reading and sharing their stories. Give the shooters #NoNotoriety.
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