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I almost can’t believe I’m typing this. But you won't believe what they're trying to do in Harrisburg now. In the wake of the Orlando shooting, when we should be focused on how to make PA safer, the State Senate is taking up a bill to allow the NRA and other gun...
Sorry for the last minute notice but we’re putting together an event tomorrow and we’d love to have you there! What: Natonal Day of Action Event When: June 29 10:45 am, City Hall, North Apron Who: CeaseFirePA, Congressman Brendan Boyle, Congressman Bob Brady, Mayor...
In a 6-2 decision today the Supreme Court ruled that a reckless domestic violence assault qualifies as a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence which bans individuals from owning or buying a gun under federal law. “A person who assaults another recklessly ‘use[s]’...
Philadelphia, June 27, 2016 – The issue of gun violence and how we can reduce its toll has taken center stage in the national debate since the horrific mass shooting in Orlando on June 12. Last week, CeaseFire Pennsylvania, a group that advocates for commonsense...
Rep. Steve Santarsiero is currently on the PA House Floor talking about his discharge amendment. Watch it here.
Last night, the Senate failed to take action to expand background checks for firearms sales or to close the terror gap. In fact, all four proposals being considered failed to gain the needed 60 votes to advance to a floor vote. This was disappointing -- infuriating...
BIG NEWS FOLKS! Things are Moving Quickly in Washington, and it’s actually possible that if we make our voices heard, we may get important commonsense laws passed by the Senate. Senator Murphy's filibuster had the desired effect -- we are getting votes on key gun...
Yesterday, the nation watched into the late hours as senator after senator joined Connecticut's Chris Murphy to call upon their colleagues for universal background checks and to prevent suspected terrorists from legally acquiring guns. I'm asking everyone who reads...
If you would like to show your support for the victims of the Orlando shooting, here are some events taking place in Pennsylvania: Tuesday 7:30 PM Hosted by Reformed Church of the Ascension, United Church of Christ 1700 W Main St, Jeffersonville, PA 19403 Wednesday...
This week will be book-ended by the Orlando shooting -- the worst mass shooting in American history -- and the anniversary of the Charleston shooting. Both serve as symbols of the carnage that comes when guns are so easily obtained by those who should not have them....
