Statements by Trump Administration officials after the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis have driven wedges into the Trump/GOP/Gun Lobby lovefest that once seemed so cozy, and laid bare the fact that Trump has not always been the gung-ho gun advocate that he would like his most fervent supporters to believe. ICE
Gary Walker Jones/Unsplash You’ve probably seen a spate of news stories recently (here’s one example) about Progressives buying guns in the wake of events in Minneapolis. Research does show more people of color, LGBTQ and other ‘non-stereotypical’ groups buying guns since Donald Trump’s inauguration because they may feel threatened or unsafe. Whether buying a gun
Despite what the gun lobby would have us believe, the vast majority of gun owners agree that gun violence is either an ‘emergency’ or a ‘major problem.’ New research from the group 97 Percent shows that this sentiment spans political lines, with majorities of both Democrats and Republicans echoing these concerns. Particularly noteworthy is the
Colorado Ceasefire Executive Director Laney Sheffel distributed gun locks and served as a panelist during the NAACP Aurora Youth Violence Prevention & Wellness Forum on Jan. 31. The summit was highly successful, with roundtable discussions focusing on youth perspectives on gun violence. If you have an upcoming event you think Ceasefire can contribute to, let
Gun violence prevention groups across the state are gathering on Thursday, Feb. 26 to advocate for critical gun reform. Join us to learn about the bills being considered, and then visit your state senator or representative to encourage their support! Thursday, Feb. 268:30 AM – 1 PMCentral Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman Street, 2 blocks north
