Author: Penny Okamoto

Posted on December 14, 2017

Five years after Sandy Hook, everything has changed.

Five years ago, our nation was rocked by the massacre of twenty first-graders and six women who literally put themselves in front of bullets trying to save those young lives. Just days later, the National Rifle Association dismissed what they called … read more

Posted on November 28, 2017

Wednesday’s Irony

This Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a session to discuss the gun lobby’s prized gift from the Trump Administration: HR 38, a concealed carry reciprocity bill. The House fails to see the irony of hearing this bill in … read more

Posted on November 6, 2017

Vigil and call to action in response to Sutherland Springs shooting

Join us tonight for a vigil and call to action. Call your legislators and tell them to ban assault rifles, high-capacity magazines, and that you want higher standards for gun ownership. Senator Ron Wyden: (503) 326-7525 Senator Jeff Merkley: (503) 326-3386 Gov. Brown: … read more

Posted on October 4, 2017

Las Vegas: The obscene, cruel nightmare of gun violence must end now.

If you’re on this page, you are as frustrated and angry about gun violence as we are. Here are action items you can take right now to let your legislators know that you are demanding strong, effective gun laws and … read more

Posted on September 14, 2017

Lawmakers must take a share of responsibility for Sam Strahan’s death

Sam Strahan, a Spokane high school student, was shot dead on September 12 because he was courageous enough to try to stop a shooter. Yet grown men and women cower in fear of the gun lobby and of a few … read more

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