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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.
Read MoreOut 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
Read MoreCalling 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.
Read MoreDespite 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.
Read MoreCongress 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThank you to all who attended today’s Rally for Sensible Gun Laws. What a turn out! What a powerful message for #MNLeg about where we stand on gun violence. #GunReformNow #Enough #NeverAgain #KeepUsSafe
What’s next? Contact your MN legislators and make sure they have heard this message and are ready to fight for it at the Capitol.
These are the gun related bills in MN Leg so far this session. Talk to your representatives about them:
Wednesday, March 14 at 10 AM - 10:15 AM
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!
