Ep. 152: Sensible Gun Laws: A Marathon Not a Sprint

EQ: To what extent is the WA state gun control conversation reflective of the national conversation and how might activists engage in making our state safer from gun violence?

Following our very dire previous episode on American fascism and gun violence, Hope and Megan are joined by two organizers and activists from Moms Demand Action, Rebecca Elbaum and Amy Newcomb. In this episode they discuss the landscape of gun violence and activism in Washington, make national comparisons, and dig into the recent legislation passed, sharing stories of hope and change in what many feel is an ocean of discouragement.

Bills Referenced in the Episode:

• NPR WA State Ban/Restriction on Assault Rifles

• Trio of Bills

Get Involved!

• Moms Demand Action

• Tacoma Ceasefire

• Be Smart (secure, model, ask, recognize, tell) 

• StudentsDemandAction.org

• Text 'JOIN' to 644-33

• Wear Orange–National Gun Violence Prevention Day, June 3rd

• Alliance for Gun Responsibility

• Everytown For Gun Safety

• Everytown Survivor Network 

• Giffords

• Brady: United Against Gun Violence

Do Your Fudging Homework:

• Hope/Megan: Get involved!

• Amy: Join us in June at the Mothers’ Day of Action