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Mom. Sailor. Runner. Gun Violence Survivor. @everytown ✌🏼

Chicago
Joined October 2008
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Illinois activists come together in support of the Homicide Victims' Families Rights Act, which is pending in the Illinois legislature. #SolveMoreMurders @halleh13 @rachelajacoby @IMPACT4HC @Safe_Society @drsforamerica @mbmhmc @newmarienewman @RepKamBuckner @RepMaura
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Passing this bill is critical so families of victims of gun violence can get justice for their loved ones. The Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act will address low homicide clearance rates across the state and increase community trust in police. Survivors deserve better.
Illinois activists come together in support of the Homicide Victims' Families Rights Act, which is pending in the Illinois legislature. #SolveMoreMurders @halleh13 @rachelajacoby @IMPACT4HC @Safe_Society @drsforamerica @mbmhmc @newmarienewman @RepKamBuckner @RepMaura
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We need a nationwide assault weapons ban. Saving lives should matter more than "saving" your job and obeying the political whims of the gun lobby.
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In a country with more guns than people, lax gun laws, an extreme Supreme Court, special protections for the gun industry, and politicians bought by the gun lobby—it's not surprising that we have the highest rate of gun violence among peer nations. vox.com/23142734/philadelphi…
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I passed HB676 to ensure guns are taken away from abusers in emergency orders of protection - we are still waiting for the Senate to act. Here in IL we protect survivors & their families. Urge your Senator to sign on and take up the bill in Fall Veto. theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court just declined a gun lobbying organization's bid to block the state of Illinois and a Chicago suburb from enforcing their bans on the sale of assault weapons: law360.com/appellate/article… #twill
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I just finished presenting HB1210 in committee. It would create the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act to provide Justice to the families of those who have been murdered and have cold cases. Grateful for Maria Pike and Delphine Cherry for testifying. ilga.gov/legislation/billsta…
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I give adoption papers to people blocking Planned Parenthood.
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Let's get it done.
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Promising news that the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to halt the Protect IL Communities Act —> banning the sale of assault weapons and high capacity magazines in Illinois.
JUST IN: The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied to enter an injunction against Illinois' assault-weapons ban while a Naperville gun-shop owner appeals an earlier ruling.
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"The NRA often has pointed to Chicago’s crime rates as an example of gun safety laws not working, yet the organization is holding a party in Indiana, cheering on weak gun laws that supply so many of the guns used in crimes in our city." - @BrendaKMitchell etwn.us/3KCnMOZ
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✅ Guaranteed paid leave for all workers ✅ Banned the sale of assault weapons ✅ Protected reproductive health care ✅ Paid off our UI Trust Fund debt And that's just what we've accomplished in the first months of 2023. We'll keep delivering for Illinoisans.
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You don’t need to dig deep to know that the GOP is #OwnedByTheGunLobby, do you?
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The House GOP is clearly #OwnedByTheGunLobby.
Two weeks ago, 3 kids & 3 educators were brutally murdered by a shooter with an assault weapon in Nashville. Yesterday, 5 people were killed & 9 others including 3 police officers were wounded by a 25yo with an AR-15 in Louisville. Rather than passing the assault weapons ban & other lifesaving gun bills to honor the victims of the mass shootings, the @HouseGOP Judiciary led by gun extremist @Jim_Jordan thinks it's a good idea to hold a sham field hearing in New York City to attack Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The GOP should be traveling to Nashville & Louisville to address the mass shooting crime issue in states with weak gun laws & high death rates.
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This nation was built on peaceful protest. No elected official should lose their job simply for raising their voice – especially when they’re doing it on behalf of our children.
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Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. @BerniceKing, calls for permanent school walkouts until gun control passes! thehill.com/homenews/state-w…
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Tomorrow, Manuel and Patricia Oliver will be supporting the youth as they walk out of class to demand action against gun violence. All students and school staff nationwide, walkout of class tomorrow at 12:00pm. #EndGunViolence #NationwideWalkOut
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Thank you to all the Nashville students who are walking out of school to demand action on gun violence. #HonorWithAction #GenerationLockdown #GunControlNow #BanAssaultWeapons
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