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LWV Supports Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety

by Sarah Courtney

The League of Women Voters Supports Gun Safety Reforms

League of Women Voters of the United States

Recommendations:  LWVUS Submits Recommendations on Gun Safety Reforms to Congressional Judiciary Committees | League of Women Voters

Gun Safety
Event Date: 
May 31 2022 03:15 pm to 04:30 pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House

Join the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense on Tuesday, May 31 from 3:15-4:30 at the State House to lobby for passage of gun safety bills. 

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We Cannot Give in to Despair.

Imagine A Future Free of Gun Violence

Gun Safety
Event Date: 
May 24 2022 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House

Join the League of Women Voters-RI, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Tuesday, May 24 from 3:30-4:30 outside the Senate Chamber to lobby for passage of gun safety bills.

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Event Date: 
Apr 21 2022 06:30 pm
Event location: 

Virtual

On Thursday, April 21,  the League welcomed Katie Olson, a member of the Wisconsin Volunteer Executive Team from Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America who presented on 

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Event Date: 
Feb 27 2022 02:00 pm
Event location: 

Citizens Park, MLK Multipurpose Center

Join LWVAC on Sunday, February 27th, as we participate in the Florida Day of Action hosted by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

Moms Demand Action
Event Date: 
Feb 22 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Virtual

Join members where you will hear from Sen. Rosemary Beyer, get updates on how the Oxford community is dealing with the aftermath of the recent school shooting, and hear more about the gun safety ballot initiative.

Tell Congress to Act to Prevent Gun Violence

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Now is the time for Congress to step up and pass common-sense gun violence prevention reforms, such as universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, and banning assault weapons.

Tell your Senators to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and take a stand against the epidemic of gun violence.

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