Let’s make 2020 the year we choose to stop being cynical about the politics of gun violence. Let’s start to address the reality of gun violence. Let’s make 2020 the year we act.
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Survivor Space: Aja King
Survivor Space is a project of CeaseFirePA to provide a place for survivors of gun violence to tell the stories of their loved ones, lost to gun violence, and tell those in power what they need from them. CeaseFirePA conducted a series of audio interviews with...
2020 Gun Safety Legislative Priorities in Pennsylvania
The 2020 legislative session is here!! We're ready to fight like hell in Harrisburg to pass common-sense gun safety reforms while keeping the gun lobby on the ropes. Here's what we're fighting for: Extreme Risk Protection Orders Extreme Risk Protection...
Reaching Across the Aisle: A Town Hall Discussion on Gun Violence Prevention
The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force at Or Hadash in Ft. Washington has invited State Representatives Steve McCarter and Todd Stephens, for a Town Hall discussion on current gun violence legislation including Extreme Risk Protection Orders. There will be an...
Naughty and Nice
As we near the end of the year, it’s not just Santa who’s making lists. We have lists of our own. Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Governor Tom Wolf are at the top of our nice list! Yesterday, we were honored to be there as the AG announced a legal opinion that will...
Sen. Toomey Votes to Confirm Another NRA Judge
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...
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...
