Author: Penny Okamoto

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President Biden’s Executive Orders March 2023

President Biden Responds to the Explosion of Gun Violence in the US White House Fact Sheet is here President Biden’s executive order to curb gun violence and enhance background checks on firearms buyers was announced on March 14 at a … read more
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An Unwanted Side Dish

Holiday parties are upon us and many people are inviting family members, old friends, and new faces to come into their homes. You might be, too.  Some of your guests might want to bring their firearms with them. As the … read more
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Ceasefire Oregon Action Fund 2022 Endorsements

This election cycle, the Ceasefire Oregon Action Fund endorsed candidates who either made gun violence prevention a major issue in their campaign without encouragement from us or who, as legislators, did not flinch from taking strong stands on the bills … read more
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

Suicide can be prevented.  If you are having thoughts of suicide, help is available 24 hours a day:  Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or  text 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Firearms are used in more … read more
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