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NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE STRONGLY CONDEMNS HOUSE VOTE TO REPEAL ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN BACKGROUND CHECKS ON GUN SALES
NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE STRONGLY CONDEMNS HOUSE VOTE TO REPEAL ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN BACKGROUND CHECKS ON GUN SALES

Newtown Action Alliance strongly condemns the House of Representatives’ passage of House Joint Resolution 40 (H.J.Res.40): Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007, which prohibits the Social Security Administration (SSA) from reporting information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

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NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE TO JOIN THE WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTON
NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE TO JOIN THE WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTON

Newtown Action Alliance is a proud partner of the Women’s March on Washington. On Donald Trump’s first day as President of the United States, over 200,000 women, men and children will be marching near the U.S. Capitol (Independence Avenue and Third Street NW) on January 21st and over 600 sister marches are being held in all 50 states and in nearly 60 countries around the globe with nearly 1.4 million participants.

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NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE, BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE, CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS AND FAMILIES & ADVOCATES FROM 20 STATES DEMAND ACTION ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION
NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE, BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE, CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS AND FAMILIES & ADVOCATES FROM 20 STATES DEMAND ACTION ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION

A press conference to inform the public about the current state of gun violence in the U.S. and to demand action on gun violence prevention. It will take place the morning after the 4th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal Church, commemorating the fourth anniversary of the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as the 400,000 American victims and survivors of gun violence since December 2012.

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Press Releasecasey altman2016
A Coalition of Gun Violence Prevention Groups Endorse Hillary Clinton for President and Tim Kaine for the Vice President of the United States of America
A Coalition of Gun Violence Prevention Groups Endorse Hillary Clinton for President and Tim Kaine for the Vice President of the United States of America

From the very outset of her campaign, Secretary Clinton has elevated the conversation on gun violence prevention to the national level. Again at the final presidential debate, she reaffirmed her support for the Second Amendment and reasonable regulations to keep Americans safe from gun violence. In stark contrast, Donald Trump has embraced the corporate gun lobby to a degree never seen in presidential elections.

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Newtown Action Alliance and States United to Prevent Gun Violence Action Fund Endorse Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate
Newtown Action Alliance and States United to Prevent Gun Violence Action Fund Endorse Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate

Along with the obvious choice Americans have in the race for President, there are some critically important U.S. Senate and House races that could make the difference between true progress on common sense gun violence prevention or more of the same where Congress sits idle while 100,000 Americans are being killed or injured by guns every year.

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Press Releasecasey altman2016
Newtown Action Alliance and States United to Prevent Gun Violence Action Fund Endorse Governor Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate
Newtown Action Alliance and States United to Prevent Gun Violence Action Fund Endorse Governor Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate

Governor Hassan has led in the difficult fight against the gun lobby in New Hampshire. She has twice vetoed legislation that would have allowed individuals to carry weapons without a license. In the Senate, she has pledged to strengthen the National Criminal Background Check System to prevent terrorists and other dangerous individuals from purchasing guns online and at gun shows. Governor Hassan released the following statement after President Obama announced his Executive Actions on gun safety: “While these measures are no substitute for meaningful Congressional action, the safety of our families and communities cannot wait any longer as Congress fails to act. With a staggering number of mass shootings over the past year, it is long past time for Washington to take action to address these senseless acts of gun violence.”

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Newtown Action Alliance and States United to Prevent Gun Violence Action Fund Endorse Khary Penebaker for Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District
Newtown Action Alliance and States United to Prevent Gun Violence Action Fund Endorse Khary Penebaker for Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District

Over 400,000 Americans have been killed or injured by guns since a gunman with severe mental illness killed 20 innocent children and six educators in an elementary school in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Representative Sensenbrenner and other members of House of Representatives who are in the pockets of the corporate gun lobby with an A-rating from the NRA, have shamefully blocked all votes on all gun safety measures to reduce the scourge of gun violence in our nation. It’s time for Americans to elect candidates who will take action on the House floor on Capitol Hill.

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Press Releasecasey altman2016
GVP Unites

After the tragic mass shooting in Orlando where 49 people were killed and 53 injured by a gunman with an assault weapon in a gay nightclub, Jason Hayes, a celebrity hairdresser from New Jersey, is organizing the #DisarmHate 2016 Rally on Saturday, August 13th in Washington D.C. to push for LGBTQ rights and realistic gun reform. Reverend Al Sharpton, Founder and President, National Action Network, Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers and Martin Luther King, III will hold a unity rally at the NRA office in Washington D.C. on August 27th, to commemorate the historic anniversary of the March on Washington---highlighting the need for reform and to make ALL communities safe from gun violence.

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Press ReleaseNAA2016
GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION GROUPS UNITE WITH LGBTQ, CIVIL RIGHTS AND OTHER GROUPS TO HOLD EVENTS ACROSS THE NATION TO #DISARMHATE TO END GUN VIOLENCE
GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION GROUPS UNITE WITH LGBTQ, CIVIL RIGHTS AND OTHER GROUPS TO HOLD EVENTS ACROSS THE NATION TO #DISARMHATE TO END GUN VIOLENCE

After the tragic mass shooting in Orlando where 49 people were killed and 53 injured by a gunman with an assault weapon in a gay nightclub, Jason Hayes, a celebrity hairdresser from New Jersey, is organizing the #DisarmHate 2016 Rally on Saturday, August 13th in Washington D.C. to push for LGBTQ rights and realistic gun reform. Reverend Al Sharpton, Founder and President, National Action Network, Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers and Martin Luther King, III will hold a unity rally at the NRA office in Washington D.C. on August 27th, to commemorate the historic anniversary of the March on Washington—highlighting the need for reform and to make ALL communities safe from gun violence.

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Take Action, Press Releasecasey altman2016
What happened when gun control advocates and 2nd Amendment defenders sat down for dinner
What happened when gun control advocates and 2nd Amendment defenders sat down for dinner

If you’re anything like me, you spend a good amount of time each day impulsively checking Facebook and Twitter while acting like you’re paying attention to your friends, family and work. Meaningful, face-to-face interactions are out. Witty, poignant and impassioned tweets and posts that preach to the choir are in. And in an age where algorithms tend to favor posts that express opinions you agree with, having a good-old-fashioned, respectful argument with someone you disagree with seems to be an increasingly rare occurrence.

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Press ReleaseJustine Timms2016
Sandy Hook massacre victims' families harassed by conspiracy trolls online
Sandy Hook massacre victims' families harassed by conspiracy trolls online

The families of victims killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre are still being harassed by "truthers" who claim the horrific incident never took place and dead children didn't exist.Staunch US gun enthusiasts began a campaign of denial aimed at the families of those who lost loved ones just two days after the December 14, 2012 Connecticut massacre where Adam Lanza murdered 20 first graders and six teachers with an assault rifle.

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Press ReleaseJustine Timms2016
NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE WILL HOLD A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TONIGHT TO SHOW SOLIDARITY FOR THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY
NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE WILL HOLD A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TONIGHT TO SHOW SOLIDARITY FOR THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY

At least 50 people were killed and more than 50 others were injured by an assault rifle at a gay nightclub in Orlando last night – which is sadly, now the largest and deadliest mass shooting in American history. We are holding an impromptu vigil to support the Orlando community and to stand against hatred and gun violence. We encourage everyone to bring a sign and a candle.

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