Yesterday Senator Pat Toomey disappointed Pennsylvanians by voting to confirm Lawrence Vandyke to the United States 9th circuit court. Despite recent polling that showed Pennsylvanian voters overwhelming support stronger gun laws, Senator Toomey sided with the NRA by...
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Vigils to #EndGunViolence
As we remember those tragically taken from us by gun violence in Newtown, CT in 2012, Pennsylvanians will come together across the Commonwealth to commemorate victims of gun violence and call for action. Here is a list of events in PA: Philadelphia Vigil for Victims...
We Need Action on ERPO Now!
In 2017, Pennsylvania experienced more than 2,000 suicides, over 980 were by firearm. Up to 80% of those who consider suicide show signs of their intentions. We need to do everything we can to save lives and help people who are at risk of hurting themselves or others....
Your Donation Will Be Matched
As we approach the end of the year, we are already making plans to make PA safer in 2020. This will mean fighting bad bills like the Sue Our Cities bill and efforts to arm teachers, making progress on good bills like ERPO and making sure we are a resource for...
100 Children Shot in Philadelphia in 2019
2019 has been a dangerous year for children in Philadelphia. As of November 11th, 100 kids in Philadelphia have been shot, 12 fatally. This heartbreaking statistic should sound alarms for elected officials. Our students should be worried about homework, crushes, and...
Supreme Court: Sandy Hooks Can Sue Gun Manufacturer
In defiance of the gun lobby's attempt to evade responsibility, the US Supreme Court denied hearing Remington's case against Sandy Hook families suing the manufacturer of the AR-15 used in the 2012 school shooting that left 26 dead. This is a big win for the gun...
Philadelphia Shooting Victims Dashboard
The Initiative for Better Gun Violence Reporting and The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists released a new tool that makes gun violence data more accessible. We hope that this information can help lawmakers, activists, and journalists more aware of the...
New Poll Finds Majority of PA Voters Support Stronger Gun Laws
Pennsylvanians are sick and tired of inaction from our lawmakers when it comes to addressing gun violence. A new poll conducted by Franklin and Marshall confirmed what we already know; Pennsylvania voters overwhelmingly want stronger gun laws. Here are some key...
Pittsburgh Gun Safety Ordinances Blocked by Court, City Gears Up to Appeal
CeaseFirePA is beyond disappointed in the Common Pleas’ Court’s initial ruling regarding the legality of Pittsburgh’s ordinances passed after the Tree of Life massacre.
Stroudsburg Gun Violence Awareness Art Event
Join us this Saturday in Stroudsburg for a Pop-Up Art Event. The show will feature 20 artists, speakers, and entertainment focusing on the gun violence crisis in America Saturday, November 2 at 6 pm 610 Main Street Stroudsburg PA 18360