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Gun Reform 24 Hour Sit-In Happening Now at the State Capitol
DFL Rep. Erin Maye Quade has said enough is enough! She will conduct a 24 hour sit-in starting NOW to draw attention to the issue of gun violence and the House's refusal to vote on universal background checks, a policy that 90% of Minnesotans agree on. Please join us in showing our support for Representative Erin Maye Quade's action.
4 Bills to Contact Your Legistators and Governor About
As Mn Leg comes into the final stretch of this session, here are some important bills to contact your legislators and the Governor about that you might have missed:
Really? No gun control bills at all? Come on Minnesota!
Out of 26 gun-control bills introduced in Mn Leg, only 2 have had hearings this 2018 session, and NONE have been passed. And all this in spite of the Parkland shooting, numerous rallies, school Walkouts, national marches, repeated call on lawmakers to institute sensible gun laws. It seems that
Minnesota Students Stand Up! - National School Walkout Minnesota
Calling all Minnesota High School students and allies that want to take a stand against gun violence! On April 20, students will walk out of class to arrive at the Capitol by 1:00 as part of the National School Walkouts.
West Metro Walkout Letter Writing Party! Show Up.
Everyday, 318 Americans are shot. Contact your representatives and tell them that enough is enough. WMW is hosting a letter writing party on 4/20 at the Ridgedale Lunds and Byerlys. @Wmetrowalkout on Twitter
Act Now; Gun Laws In Minnesota
There’s still time to fight for gun control bills in Minnesota
Despite HUGE public support for sensible gun laws, there have been NO hearings in the MN Legislature of gun control legislation, apart from 15 minute hearings of 2 bills, forced on the Public Safety Committee by Rep. Dave Pinto. (The bills were then immediately tabled). However, the session is not over and there is slowly growing bi-partisan support for this issue. This is a subject where people in the suburbs should, in particular, take action.
Your legislators are listening and they know the tide is turning.
Don’t Give Up On Talking About Gun Control Bills!
Don’t give up on talking about gun control bills!
Congress is on Spring recess. Your US Senators and Representative should be home. Check to see if they have a Town Hall planned and if not, ask them for one or go to their office to talk about issues and legislation that concern you. Or simply call or email them.
Demand Universal Background Checks!
On the morning of yet another fatal school shooting, MN Legislature voted along party lines AGAINST moving forward universal background checks HF1669 (except for Rep. Franke) and protective order HF1605. This is not okay! #Enough #NotOneMore
National Walkout - Gun Reform Now!
#Enough #GunReformNow #NotOneMore
As students and teachers across the country take part in Enough: National School Walkout, let's amplify their voices by calling our US Representative and Senators about some important federal gun bills.
National School Walk Out - #GunReformNow #Enough
Wednesday, March 14 at 10 AM - 10:15 AM
Students and staff have the right to teach and learn in an environment free from the worry of being gunned down in their classrooms or on their way home from school.
Parents have the right to send their kids to school in the mornings and see them home alive at the end of the day.
We are not safe at school. We are not safe in our cities and towns. Congress must take meaningful action to keep us safe and pass federal gun reform legislation that address the public health crisis of gun violence. We want Congress to pay attention and take note: many of us will vote this November and many others will join in 2020.
Join us in saying #ENOUGH!
New Gun Regulations Introduced
Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas, a number of new bills on gun regulation have been introduced. Here are a few of them. Let’s help them get through!
Act on Gun Control Now
We need stronger gun regulation now. This is an issue of public health and safety. Here are some steps you can take to help this happen!