Tag Archives: gun violence

Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor Expanded Background Checks

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): When the Senate voted against expanding background checks that over 90% of Americans support, we told you we weren’t giving up. We need to put pressure on the House to keep the ball rolling. Can you call … Continue reading →

Posted in Take Action, Violence | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Support PA Background Check Legislation

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Last Thursday, in Bucks County, PA, a man with an active protective from abuse order against him killed his wife and shot a police officer with a rifle. How did this man get a gun? Currently, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Take Action, Violence | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Heeding God’s Call Upcoming Events

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Heeding God’s Call (http://www.heedinggodscall.org): Saturday, March 23 (rain date, March 24): “Memorial to the Lost” Tee Shirt Exhibit Installation and Dedication Vernon Park in Germantown, 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia Installation: 1 PM; Dedication: 2pm Note on above: This is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Peacemaking, Violence | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Concealed Carry Loophole Closed; Support More Common Sense Gun Violence Prevention Efforts

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Our movement scored a huge victory — and it shows we have the attention of our leaders and the momentum to make change. Our new Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced that the notorious loophole that allowed … Continue reading →

Posted in Take Action, Violence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Protect Children, Not Guns

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Children’s Defense Fund (http://www.childrensdefense.org): Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords may have spoken only a few words (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPmem5EixJo) in a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. This courageous survivor of the Tucson massacre told all of us the words we … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Take Action, Violence | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Chestnut Hill Church Lawn Dressed in Heartbreak

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

ALI WATKINS, Daily News Staff Writer watkina@phillynews.com, 215-854-5905 Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 3:01 AM MOVITA Johnson-Harrell tried to get away. “The summer of 2007 . . . I turned to my husband and said: ‘My sons will not become … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Violence | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

March on Washington for Gun Control—January 26, Washington, DC

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Children’s Defense Fund (http://www.childrensdefense.org): We mark a grim milestone. Since the new Congress convened earlier this month, more than 1,000 children and teens have been shot by guns. A child or teen is shot every 30 minutes. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Events, Violence | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Say No to NRA Proposal for More Armed Guards in Schools

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Campaign for Youth Justice (http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org): Please sign the petition to say NO to the NRA proposal for more armed guards in our children’s schools at http://signon.org/sign/white-house-say-no-to. Protecting our children is our highest priority, but putting more armed police … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, criminal justice, Education, Take Action, Violence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Day of Action on Gun Violence—January 23, Harrisburg

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): On January 9, CeaseFirePA’s Executive Director met with Vice President Joe Biden, Attorney General Eric Holder, other gun violence prevention groups and victims’ advocates to discuss measures to combat gun violence in America. The dialogue was passionate … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Violence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Engaging Faith Communities to Protect Children from Gun Violence–January 18–20, National

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Children’s Defense Fund (http://www.childrensdefense.org): The Children’s Defense Fund is partnering with a wide spectrum of faith communities to protect children from gun violence. During the weekend of January 18 – 20, we encourage you to focus on ending … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Take Action, Violence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment