"Unless Congress acts, for far too many people the thing that cuts their lives short won’t be coronavirus, but a gun."

chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/5/21248…
Written by @igorvolsky, Executive Director of @GunsDownAmerica & @Trevonbosley1 President of
@BeBraveChicago and Youth Congress Member of MFOL. #StopTheCoronavirusGunSurge
Lead author: @arneduncan, founder of @ChicagoCred. If you have a moment, we encourage you to read this incredible piece, written by valuable leaders in the GVP space.

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What’s a #SwingState, and why does it matter? Every vote matters, no matter where you are. But thanks to the electoral college, a few states are critical to win. These swing states can push a candidate over the electoral finish line—and they’re the ones that flip between both parties. 🗳️
In recent years, swing states have been decided by tight margins. Young people hold the key to making a difference in these races. We saw this in 2020 when #Trump lost some of these states by as little as 10,000 votes. #SwingTheVote
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The Supreme Court’s decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen is dangerous and deadly.

The unfairly nominated, blatantly partisan justices put the Second Amendment over our lives.

The blood of the American people who die from needless gun violence will be on their corrupt hands.
This ruling is not about responsible gun ownership, it’s about universal gun ownership. It enriches the gun lobby that paid to confirm conservative justices.

This is blatant corruption.
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Check out this thread for some Black-led, GA organizations to follow and support!
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