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The Center for Justice Innovation recently published a study that explored why young residents in Crown Heights Brooklyn carried guns. The researchers found that many did so in part to fulfill material needs. Most had been pushed out of the mainstream economy, and had turned to illegal activities to make money, putting them at risk of gun violence. Reducing gun carrying practices, the researchers argue, requires giving those at risk access to the mainstream economy through educational and job opportunities. “What you hear a lot, especially for gun carriers… is don’t do this, don’t do that, put that down, stop doing this, don’t don’t don’t don’t. And there’s never here: here’s what you can do, here’s what I have for you. Here’s how I’m going to help you,” said Elise White, the study’s principal investigator. Read the latest Blacklight story to learn more about the researchers’ findings, and their proposed solutions. https://bit.ly/bkfear Everytown for Gun Safety Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Shared by Marc Jennings on FB: Dear Ma & Pa MAGA. ALL TRUE, must-read... 1/ Now I know that questions like these are about as interesting to you as a tutorial on gun safety, an explanation of how Easter dates fluctuate year to year and a thesaurus, but you see, I’ve long since stopped giving a fuck, so I’m gonna ask it anyway. And this isn’t really about you answering as much it is about me pointing out your culture war ridiculousness, so if you’re able to, and yer not too busy shooting up beer cans or rage-jerking to Tucker Carlson’s latest rants about unsexy candy characters in comfortable shoes, please do read along. If not, no worries, I’m still gonna say what needs to be said. So here’s what I want to know - what exactly are Republicans FOR these days? What are they offering? What are they promising? What are they giving you? Because it’s not infrastructure, the Dems did that. It’s not healthcare, which the Dems did too. It’s not all the other stuff the Dems are doing like lowering the cost of your insulin or lowering your taxes, it’s not creating jobs, not bringing manufacturing back, not honoring our vets, not actually “backing the blue” or “supporting the troops”, it’s not ending the opioid crisis, addressing the border, making Mexico pay for the wall, not lowering unemployment, raising wages, improving maternal care, feeding starving children, not keeping books on shelves, keeping the planet green, keeping you safe at work, protecting social security or growing the GDP, it’s not protecting your reproductive rights, your access to IVF and contraception, protecting Democracy abroad and it’s sure as shit not protecting your kids from gun violence at school. When a bridge collapses after a ship collision and six workers die, they blame DEI. When a woman is killed they blame the border. When a movie theatre gets shot up they blame “mental health.” When a long-standing day of visibility for a group of people who pose no harm to them outside of the fact that they simply want to live their authentic lives, coincides with Easter, they blame “blasphemy.” They say America sucks, that our economy is in ruins, and that our streets are rife with more crime than ever, when none of that’s true. They say prices are too high, but vote against stopping gouging, that our roads are in disrepair, but then vote against fixing them, and that our border is in crisis, while refusing to even vote on a bill THEY themselves demanded and co-wrote. They’re not doing a damn thing about the kitchen table issues you think about every single night. In fact, they’re telling you that they’re coming for the shit you rely on like affordable healthcare, access to IVF and contraception, they’re telling you they are coming for the social security you have been paying into. 2/ in first comment.

Along with the Ad Council Research Institute, I'm honored to launch a compilation report detailing the findings of two independent studies of the public’s views on the impact of gun violence on children and what can be done to reduce it. The new report includes findings from a mixed-method qualitative study of 74 participants, and a quantitative survey of over 3,000 respondents. The big picture? Americans are more alike than they are different when it comes to beliefs about gun violence’s impact on children and how to reduce it - including gun safety responsibility, education, and the overwhelming need to reduce the impact of gun violence on children and teens. The issue is, they're hesitant and unsure of how to start conversations on the topic. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/gZjAJQDD

We are inspired and hopeful as we witness the rise of more initiatives outside our own that tap into the transformative energy of youth in combating gun violence. Projects like Project Unloaded, recently highlighted in collaboration with The Guardian and The Trace serve as shining examples of this impactful movement, similar to our work at Humanium Metal. ✨ We strive to empower communities to address gun violence through tangible action. By engaging with local stakeholders, including youth, and providing resources and support, we enable them to take ownership of initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence and promoting safer environments. Initiatives like that empowers teenagers to challenge the status quo and advocate for change, our collaboration with communities such as in Maine and Philadelphia connected to educational and artistic institutions empowers young individuals to be catalysts for positive transformation, ultimately contributing to safer and more resilient communities. 🏘️ The journey of empowerment and education undertaken by youth involved in these initiatives is a testament to the potential for change when coupled with meaningful action. By harnessing the energy, passion, and creativity of young people, together with likeminded organisations we are paving the way for safer, more resilient communities where gun violence is no longer accepted as the neither norm nor fate. Together, we are building a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, free from the threat of violence. 🧡 #YouthEngagement #YouthEmpowerment #EndGunviolence #SaferFuture #IMSweden #HumaniumMetal #Maine #Philadelphia https://lnkd.in/gtGcH7nk

ven. 18 août à 12 h 14 Your weekly roundup of Biden-Harris news Team Joe This month marks three years since Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his running mate. Her trailblazing work as the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to serve as vice president of the United States will open doors for generations to come. We’re also celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and the progress that we’ve made since. But that’s not all, Joseph. Take a look at the rest of this week’s Biden-Harris highlights → BIDENOMICS AT WORK Joe and Kamala are growing the economy from the middle out and bottom up, lowering costs for hardworking families, and making smart investments in America. Unemployment remains near record lows, a higher share of prime working-age Americans are working now than in the last 20 years, and real wages for the average American worker are growing and are higher than before the pandemic -- with lower-wage workers seeing the largest gains. Here’s a peek at Bidenomics in action: MAJOR GUN SAFETY GROUPS ENDORSE BIDEN-HARRIS 2024 President Biden and Vice President Harris have long been champions of gun safety, including in their efforts to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun safety legislation in nearly three decades. They are proud to have earned the support of groups tirelessly fighting gun violence across the country: ✅ Brady and Team Enough ✅ Community Justice Action Fund ✅ Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund ✅ Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action ✅ Giffords JOIN JOE BIDEN AND THOUSANDS OF SUPPORTERS Vanquishing malarkey never tasted so good. Right now, you can join the thousands of Biden-Harris supporters (including President Biden himself!) who have already added the bestselling Dark mug to their collection. The best part? The proceeds from every purchase from the Official Biden-Harris store will be put to use to build a strong campaign ahead of 2024. BEFORE YOU LOG OFF FOR THE WEEKEND The Biden-Harris campaign is rapidly growing -- we’ve announced that our campaign HQ will be in Wilmington, assembled a talented team, and we’re getting ads up on the air to spotlight Joe and Kamala’s record. But building a campaign with the strength to win this election will take the continued support of grassroots donors like you. So before you log off for the weekend, can you pitch in to support the Biden-Harris campaign?

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At Project Unloaded, our mission is rewrite the cultural narrative on guns. More guns make us less safe, and the more people who know that, the safer we'll all be. We believe that young people have the power to change gun culture and help lead us to a future with less gun violence. And in just over two years, we've reached more than 3 million teens with the facts on how guns make them less safe through social media campaigns and community partnerships. Today, The Trace and The Guardian released a story together that looks at Project Unloaded's work thus far and theory of change. In short, our approach is ambitious - and it's effective, too. If you have 10 minutes, read the full story via The Trace here: https://lnkd.in/gE63Rf8M If you want the quick version, The Guardian has it here: https://lnkd.in/gtGcH7nk

DNC Additional Talking Points - Hi there – Here are five stories from the states that we would appreciate your help in amplifying, including Team Biden-Harris launching a new ad campaign highlighting Bidenomics in action ahead of the president’s trip to Milwaukee, Vice President Harris thanking Georgia voters for their work in 2020 and convening with state lawmakers to discuss the need to take action on gun violence, a letter to the editor in Michigan blasting Trump’s latest attacks on the Affordable Care Act, and the Biden-Harris administration spotlighting their commitment to uplifting small businesses in South Carolina. 1. WisPolitics: Biden launches ad campaign ahead of Milwaukee visit Key Point: “Joe Biden’s campaign launched an ad campaign in Milwaukee as the president returned to Wisconsin for his seventh visit since taking office. … The spots emphasize the president’s economic agenda, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The digital billboards and trucks will be placed near sites that have received funding under the BIL. The digital ads will run in the Milwaukee International Airport and on high-traffic websites in the area.” Tweet This Article 2. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Vice President Harris caps Celebration Bowl trip with visit to The Busy Bee Key Point: “Before returning to her vehicle, Harris told gathered reporters that she enjoys making trips to Georgia where she can thank voters directly for helping elect her and President Joe Biden in 2020. … ‘But President Biden and I have been able to put over $7 billion into our HBCUs. We’ve been installing high-speed internet that is affordable and accessible to all people, including folks who live in rural America and rural Georgia. So, the first thing I wanted to say is thank you to the people of Georgia.’” Tweet This Post 3. WMUR: New Hampshire state lawmakers meet with Vice President Kamala Harris about gun violence prevention Key Point: “Vice President Kamala Harris took her message of gun violence prevention to state lawmakers on Wednesday, including two from New Hampshire. … One hundred Democratic state lawmakers from 39 states were at the White House, as Harris urged them to adopt the gun violence legislation crafted by the Department of Justice. … Citing the absence of action from Congress, Harris took her pitch to state lawmakers.” Tweet This Article 4. Midland Daily News: LETTER: Republicans attack Obamacare again Key Point: “Republicans on the campaign trail have begun attacking the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The ACA allows over forty million Americans access to health care that otherwise would be unaffordable. It also allows tens of millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions to obtain coverage without being gouged or denied by insurers. Why would Trump and most Republicans oppose a program helping so many Americans, including a large number of their own voters?” ###

We have been dealing with gunshot wounds for more than 500 years (it’s not as new as you think). The physical and emotional consequences of getting shot are well known. But we are only beginning to understand the impact of chronic, indirect exposure to criminal gunfire, especially on kids. Credible research suggests it can be severe and lasting. #publicsafety #communityimpact #gunviolenceprevention

For me, today is not about pink hearts and flowers. Today is the sixth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The high school I attended. The high school that, after I graduated (the same year as Columbine), underwent a massive transformation in security protocol. A security protocol that I would point out as “insanely over the top” for all the years leading up to the moment when that protocol failed. A failure that resulted in seventeen deaths: 14 children, three adults, including one of my classmates who had returned as a football coach. But this failure was never about security. It was always about gun access. Today is a reminder that this country prioritizes guns over humans. Gun violence is a clear public health issue – a leading cause of premature death, killing more than 38,000 people a year. Gun violence should also be considered a public health issue for its effects on stress load. Especially for parents. Some parents experience the very real psychological stress of day-to-day gun violence in their community. Some parents experience the very real psychological stress of potential gun violence when sending their child(ren) to school in a country where even a horrific event like Sandy Hook results in the gun lobby doubling down, allowing for the Uvalde attack ten years later. A federal ban on assault weapons was blocked by Senate Republicans in December, yet parents across the country, across the political spectrum, know the stress of a school hours text message that could contain a worst fear. We live in a country with a real possibility of tragedy. Unnecessary tragedy. Unnecessary stress.   It’s the guns.  💕 🌸 Happy Valentine’s Day 🌸 💕 https://lnkd.in/gR9c8mTR (picture: my then four year old at the Oakland March For Our Lives rally in 2018)