BACKGROUND (1/17/23) A dangerous bill that will force West Virginia's public colleges and universities to allow people as young as 18 years old to carry loaded, hidden guns on campus. The Senate Judiciary will take up SB 10 on January 18th and must be stopped. Please tell WVU President, Gordon Gee to publicly oppose this legislation. Sign now urging President Gee to take a public stance in opposition to HB 2519 (guns on campus). Time is running out - the legislature will adjourn on March 9th. Thank you.

UPDATE: May 15, 2024 BACKGROUND The latest mass shootings in Nashville (Covenant School), Highland Park, Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX only serve to reinforce that a federal ban on military-style assault weapons and high capacity magazines needs to pass Congress and be signed by the President. Assault weapons and high capacity magazines are easily available for civilians to acquire in the U.S. Weapons of war have no place in our society. In addition, these military-style weapons and high capacity magazines are the choice of domestic terrorists and other shooters in the vast majority of mass shootings that have taken place across our country. We do not want or need politicians' thoughts and prayers - we want action now! Military-style assault weapons and large capacity magazines have no place in civilian society and are only designed to kill and injure large numbers of people in a short period of time. We cannot allow the daily carnage in our country to be the new normal. Support legislation by Senator Feinstein (S.25 ) and Rep. Cicilline (HR 698) Tell the President and Congress to act now to ban military-style assault weapons and large capacity magazines. Please sign and share. As we always do, your signatures will be delivered electronically and in person. Thank you.

As a result of the Trump administration, our country has become more divided and divisive; we have lost integrity around the world; the right to vote has been restricted; free and fair elections are being challenged without evidence and our institutions are being infiltrated by those who fabricate conspiracy theories. These are only a few risks before us and they cannot be condoned if we want to save our Democracy. Failure to prosecute, convict and impose the strictest sentence under the law will compromise our democracy, promote increased corruption in our politics and send a clear message that we no longer have separate branches of government. As recently stated by Senator Cheney, "We cannot abandon the truth and remain a free nation."

Gun violence in the U.S. is an epidemic and public health risk. Gun related death has surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of childhood death. We must use all necessary means to prevent further loss of life from this epidemic of gun violence.

On May 24th, 2022 America witnessed another tragic event where children and teachers were murdered while attending school. We will not sit back and allow those in power to provide support to the NRA. Andy Biggs has received support from the NRA. He represents us living in Arizonas 5th district. DEMAND ACTION

Grass-root efforts among everyday people are needed to break through the do-nothing roadblock of those who oppose gun control and elected officials at every level who refuse to pursue measures to control gun violence. Here is what I propose: "Take the Pledge! I will never again vote for a public office candidate--of any party--for any office--local, state, or federal--who does not go on the record--publicly--in support of gun control."

Because thousands of innocent deaths and heartache can and should be avoided. The rationale for the second amendment today is an anachronism. The way it is currently interpreted has no bearing on its original intent and has expanded the rights of gun ownership to an irrational point. This is a beginning step in repealing and rewriting the amendment to reflect today's realities, not those of the late 1700s when it was ratified. Even if the plan is solely that of Democrats, it should be presented to the American people as such.

Recent events in Boulder have brought the issue of sensible gun control to the forefront of our public discourse again. I live in the small city of Louisville in the Boulder/Denver area. Several months ago, I was in the Louisville King Soopers when a young man appeared in the store conspicuously wearing a very large handgun and not wearing his mask. Many shoppers noticed this person but were not about to mention the mask issue given the gun. I do not believe store owners and their employees should be put in the position of confronting someone wearing a gun to enforce other rules. Additionally, it was clear that patrons in the store were uncomfortable with the situation -- not a good thing for a business. The State of Colorado enacted a preemption of local government efforts to control some aspects of gun ownership. The courts upheld the Denver bans based on the urban nature of Denver and the inherent interest of the City of Denver to protect its citizens. The front range is basically one big urban area now and as demonstrated by the shooting in Boulder, like COVID-19 we are one big community. If the state won't pass reasonable gun control laws, we can try getting it done city by city even if the courts eventually need to get involved.

It is important for my son's case to be re-examined because the evidence shows that the police officer's life was never in any danger and he was acting upon impulse. I also believe that the District Attorney's decision to not charge this case is for political interest. There are so many unjustified police shootings that has taken place in the State of Georgia and the police officers are not being charged by the District Attorneys. There seems to be a culture within the police departments for the officers to use a specific reason of "fear for life" to justify their actions and this will free them of being held responsible for shooting and killing of our children. This type of culture needs to be examined by the United States Justice Department. In addition, there should be an independent audit of the District Attorney's office to examine the processing of evidence in police shooting cases.

There is NO need for assault rifles to ever be taken into our Capitol, let alone be brandished for all legislators to see causing some to wear bulletproof vests. Our democracy cannot be run by people whom are in fear. These weapons are designed to do one thing, kill humans. It’s time to put an end to this, and allow our legislators to do their job without the threat of terrorism.

We should not have a defeated President naming a Justice for life in the last few months of his term. McConnell blocked Obama’s Garland appointment in Obama’s last YEAR.

It affects all aspects of our lives. Women's rights concerning their own bodies, and many other key issues.