Posted on November 13, 2014

We Need To Talk About Guns

By Penny Okamoto, Ceasefire Oregon Action Fund

A powerful op-ed by Judge Amy Holmes Henn about a recent domestic violence case where a woman was murdered with a gun:

http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/11/heartsick_elias-case…

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Call your legislators

You are ready to take action to stop gun violence. Here's how to contact your federal legislators and make your voice heard.

Oregon's Senators are:

Senator Ron Wyden (503) 326-7525
Senator Jeff Merkley (503) 326-3386

Oregon's Representatives are:

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (503) 469-6010
Rep. Cliff Bentz (541) 776-4646
Rep. Maxine Dexter (503) 231-2300
Rep. Val Hoyle (541) 465-6732
Rep. Janelle Bynum (503) 387-8651
Rep. Andrea Salinas (503) 385-0906

When you call, identify yourself as a constituent. If you are speaking with a staff member, be polite and ask the person's name. Chances are, you'll be speaking with that person again. Give a clear and simple message like "Please vote NO on Bill XYZ." Ask if you can be called back about the issue. If you are uncomfortable talking to a staff member, call after hours and leave a message. It still counts!

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