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11 Jan, 11 tweets, 10 min read
We at @bradybuzz believe we can't #EndGunViolence until we ensure everyone can fairly participate in our democracy.

That is why I am so deeply encouraged by @POTUS's impassioned plea for Congress to pass voting rights legislation.

🧵THREAD #DeliverVotingRightsNow
What does voting access have to do w/ gun violence?

Polls consistently show that +90% of Americans want stronger gun laws. Yet repeatedly, bipartisan gun reform legislation is stopped in Congress #DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence #TheFilibusterIsKillingUs #EndTheFilibuster
If America had a truly representative democracy, we would have sensible gun laws that keep us safe.

#DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence.
bradyunited.org/program/democr…
Instead, decades of discriminatory voter suppression tactics — combined with other undemocratic obstacles like dark money & the filibuster — have crippled our nation’s ability to address our gun violence epidemic. #DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence #TheFilibusterIsKillingUs
As a result, every day in America, more than 300 people are shot.

Disenfranchised communities, including Black and Latinx people, face disproportionate rates of gun violence. #DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence @bradybuzz bradyunited.org/issue/gun-viol…
In order to address America's raging gun violence epidemic, we must fully enfranchise & empower our communities — especially those that are historically underserved and therefore the most impacted by America's gun violence epidemic. #DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence
What does that mean, in terms of democratic reforms? Exactly what @POTUS said today:

✔️Congress must pass voting rights legislation
✔️Congress must #EndTheFilibuster

#DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence #TheFilibusterIsKillingUs thefilibusteriskillingus.com
We at @bradybuzz outlined these solutions last year in our Legislative Blueprint for a Safer America, shared w/ the 117th Congress.

We continue to call on Congress to prioritize democratic reforms to end America's scourge of gun violence. #DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence
You can read that comprehensive Blueprint to Congress here. #DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence #TheFilibusterIsKillingUs bradyunited.org/reports/legisl…
"I'm tired of being quiet," said @POTUS today. “[The world is] watching American democracy & seeing if we can meet this moment."

TY again to @POTUS for his impassioned plea. We must all be refuse to stay silent and demand action from Congress and elected leaders everywhere.
Join me - visit bradyunited.org now. #DeliverVotingRightsNow #EndGunViolence

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Kris Brown | President, bradyunited.org Profile picture
30 Jul 21
This is truly unconscionable & I need to speak out.

Look, we know "The Reload" is an extremist rag designed to pedal gun lobby lies.

But these desperate & baseless allegations about @POTUS nominee David Chipman are truly low — even for them.

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Their sources? All unnamed. Convenient, right?

Also, here's a reminder about the NSSF from my friend @po_murray. They've spent millions block gun violence prevention legislation. #EndGunViolence
Of course NRA puppet Mitch McConnell is spreading the gun lobby's unfounded lies about gun safety expert David Chipman.

This is good time to remember how much money has McConnell taken from the NRA: Over $1.2 million.

There's a reason he's called Massacre Mitch. #EndGunViolence
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20 Jul 21
The shooting outside the Nationals baseball game is chilling. We should never have to watch thousands of people scramble for safety.

But what's even more chilling is how gun violence harms the residents of Washington, D.C., every day.

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Less than 24 before the shooting by Nationals Park, 6-year-old Nyiah Courtney was killed and 5 others were injured in a mass shooting in SE DC. #EndGunViolence wjla.com/news/local/fam…
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7 Jul 21
Today marks 6 months since 1/6, when our nation suffered a violent & deadly assault on our democracy.

We at @bradybuzz are proud to unite with @TrumanProject, @TrumanCenter, @CAPActionGVP/@amprog, @NAACP & @ADL to demand action and answers.

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national security
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But we agree: January 6th can never happen again.

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Kris Brown | President, bradyunited.org Profile picture
26 May 21
According to @GunDeaths, the San Jose shooting today was the 24th workplace shooting of 2021. Those 24 shootings have seen 34 killed and 24 injured.

We *need* to talk about how business leaders can help prevent these tragedies.

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(cc @fred_guttenberg; @bradybuzz)
.@GunDeaths defines a "workplace shooting" as a shooting at a workplace by a disgruntled employee.

2021: 24 workplace shootings; 34 killed & 24 injured

2020: 47 workplace shootings; 33 killed & 23 injured

2019: 73 workplace shootings; 55 killed & 41 injured
The San Jose tragedy was at least the 230th mass shooting of 2021.

Gun violence in America is a public health crisis.

According to @bradybuzz, more than 300 people are shot and 100 people are killed with guns every single day.
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Kris Brown | President, bradyunited.org Profile picture
11 May 21
Thx to @TishJames, we were just delivered news of a MAJOR legal win against the NRA.

Meanwhile, *right now* @bradybuzz leaders are testifying for vital gun violence prevention bills in both Colorado and Nevada.

Naturally, the NRA is opposing both of these bills.

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The Colorado bill (SB 21-256) would empower localities to adopt gun safety measures that meet the needs of their own local communities.

That's common-sense. It's exactly what local govts should do, esp in the face of CO's gun suicide crisis.

But the NRA thinks it's "confusing."
Right now, Coloradan & gun violence survivor @MaishaFields is testifying in support of this crucial gun violence prevention bill.

Major urban areas here in CO have seen astronomical spikes in gun violence. Coloradans need sensible and lifesaving solutions, like SB 21-256. #COleg
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Kris Brown | President, bradyunited.org Profile picture
11 May 21
This decision is a historic win for the rule of law and a sure sign of defeat for the NRA and its corrupt leadership.

The NRA cannot escape justice. Americans are sick of their lethal abuse.

Full @bradybuzz statement here: bradyunited.org/press-releases… #EnoughIsEnough
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For too long, the NRA has funneled blood money into blocking solutions to gun violence.

They even tried to stop the Brady Bill and background checks from becoming law. vanityfair.com/news/1991/01/g…
When Jim Brady was recovering from his bullet wounds to the head, Sarah Brady called the NRA and left a voicemail.

“My name is Sarah Brady. And you’ve never heard of me, but I am going to make it my life’s ambition to try to put you all out of business.” #DissolvetheNRA
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