Shannon Watts

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Shannon Watts

10years ago
MS NOW

Don’t believe the hype: Common-sense gun laws work

Daily gun violence kills 88 Americans and injures hundreds more every 24 hours. This is not normal. We have the power to end this.

10years ago
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Don’t give up on gun safety

It should alarm us that any time someone asks, “Did you hear about the school shooting?” we have to ask, “Which one?” But we have to keep fighting for change.

11years ago
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Unacceptable: An unintentional child shooting every 36 hours

Shootings by kids are not blameless accidents. When a child dies or is injured because a gun is unsecured, it’s a preventable tragedy due to adult negligence.

11years ago
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More guns on campus is not the answer to sexual assault

The NRA, sensing a marketing opportunity, is pushing the false narrative that allowing guns on college campuses would protect women from sexual assault.

11years ago
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A common-sense conversation about guns and kids

After this week’s tragic shooting death in Arizona, it’s time for America to have a common-sense conversation about guns and kids.

12years ago
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When it comes to common-sense gun laws, moms will never give up

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America founder Shannon Watts speaks out about her experience of intimidation and threats from gun rights extremists.

12years ago
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Moving forward on guns, without Congress

In an opinion column, Watts argues the need for a culture to stigmatize guns.