Tag: Universal Background Checks

• January 10th Bill Introduction, Universal Background Checks

  So far, 78 people have RSVPed for the January 10th Bill Introduction Press Conference. We need a lot more! If you haven’t yet RSVPed, please do so! We need you. If you’ve already signed up, convince a few friends to come with you. This is our chance to show lawmakers that public support for Universal Background Checks is strong…

  12/28/2016

  Social Justice

  GunSense Vermont, Universal Background Checks

• Background Checks aren’t a partisan issue

  Hi Friends, 3 years ago: Few lawmakers felt comfortable talking about gun laws Yesterday: Political leader after political leader stood up and called for Universal Background Checks. “This is a sea change,” said Senator Phil Baruth. “It’s a new day,” said Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. “We’re not taking away any rights. We’re giving people their…

  08/05/2016

  Social Justice

  Ann Braden, Gun Safety, Gun Sense Vermont, Gun Violence, Universal Background Checks

• Yesterday’s Senate Vote: The Takeaway

  Dear Friends, It’d be great if the U.S. Senate could act in line with what 90% of Americans want, but yesterday wasn’t the day. At least in Vermont we can be proud that both our Senators voted in favor of universal background checks and the “No Fly, No Buy” bill. Below is a powerful press…

  06/21/2016

  Social Justice

  Ann Braden, Gun Sense Vermont, Gun Violence, Senator Patrick Leahy, Universal Background Checks, US Senate

• Call Now! Support Gun Legislation

  Dear Friends, It is especially important that your Senators hear that you support s.141.  Their vote is particlularly important in ensuring the success of this bill which will most likely be voted on tomorrow.  The opposition is making calls and we need to do the same today. It is a very easy process. Simply call the…

  03/24/2015

  Social Justice

  Ann Braden, Gun Sense Vermont, Gun Violence, Universal Background Checks

• Gun Sense VT Act Now!

  Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to announce that S. 31 has been officially introduced in the Senate. That means that it’s crucial that right now we all send a quick, personal e-mail to our lawmakers letting them know that we support it. (Senators’ and representatives’ e-mails are here.) This bill has three key parts, like three…

  01/22/2015

  Social Justice

  Ann Braden, background checks, Gun Sense Vermont, Gun Violence, National Instant Background Check System, Putney, Putney Friends, Putney Friends Meeting, Social Justice, Universal Background Checks, Vermont

• Gun Sense VT Video

  Putney Friends Meeting Minute 2014.03.01; Minute on the Prevention of Gun Violence. Live in “the virtue of that life and power that takes away the occasion for all wars.” George Fox (1624- 1691) This applies to all violence including gun violence. Violence is a reflection of the ills of society. We challenge ourselves and others…

  01/19/2015

  Commentary, PFM Events

  Ann Braden, George Fox, Gun Laws, Gun Sense Vermont, Gun Violence, Putney Friends Meeting, Putney Friends Meeting Minute, Quaker, Social Justice, Universal Background Checks, Vermont, video