1/ Eight people were killed & others were injured in a shooting at a rail yard in San Jose, CA today. The gunman was also dead.
This appears to be the 15th mass murder & 231st mass shooting in the first 146 days of 2021
This appears to be the 15th mass murder & 231st mass shooting in the first 146 days of 2021
2/ As gun violence ⬆️ , investing in the communities closest to the pain of interpersonal violence & tightening our nation's lax gun laws should be an absolute priority for lawmakers -- particularly those who *campaign* on these issues every election cycle #TheTimeIsNow
3/ Gun violence getting worse:
- more mass shootings in 2021 (at this point in 2020, there were 135 now at 231)
- homicides in 34 cities ⬆️ 49% (compared to 2019) & 24% (compared to 2020)
- deaths at hands of racially motivated extremists⬆️
- threats against lawmakers ⬆️ 107%
- more mass shootings in 2021 (at this point in 2020, there were 135 now at 231)
- homicides in 34 cities ⬆️ 49% (compared to 2019) & 24% (compared to 2020)
- deaths at hands of racially motivated extremists⬆️
- threats against lawmakers ⬆️ 107%
4/ Given this growing threat #TheTimeIsNow for @POTUS & @SenSchumer to prioritize this critical issue. It can't be a priority IN NAME ONLY. We must see action from our leaders before end of year. Pls create a viable path for robust reform & live up to your campaign promises!
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