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Spring 2021 Keystone Courage Award Presentation
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CeaseFirePA: Kyle Rittenhouse’s Acquittal Will Embolden Vigilantes & Undermine Public Safety
The trial made one thing perfectly clear: Rittenhouse’s military-style rifle and the threatening manner in which he wielded it only served to heighten tensions and invite deadly conflict
Speedy Movement of Permitless Carry Bill Puts Lives at Risk
Despite opposition from a wide range of law enforcement officials and gun violence prevention advocates, the Pennsylvania House has sped through legislation to allow anyone over 18 to carry a concealed firearm without any additional safety checks.
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So many will be directly impacted by this latest act of violence. So far, we know that three are dead, six more are injured, and an entire school of students and staff will be permanently traumatized. This calls to light the constant gun violence we face everyday in Michigan, here in Pennsylvania, and across the country.
Absolutely devastating.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/30/us/michigan-oxford-high-school-incident/index.html
Absolutely devastating.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/30/us/michigan-oxford-high-school-incident/index.html
Three people are dead and six were injured in a shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School in Oxford Michigan, authorities said.
Another Pennsylvania family has to bury their child because of a senseless act of gun violence.
We are sending our deepest heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Sam. https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/samuel-collington-temple-student-killed-philadelphia-20211129.html
We are sending our deepest heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Sam. https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/samuel-collington-temple-student-killed-philadelphia-20211129.html
Samuel Collington, 21, was shot and killed on the 2200 block of North Park Avenue on Sunday. “Our son was and is our hero, and this senseless act crushes us,” his family said in a statement.
Our work is making a real difference in the lives of millions of Pennsylvanians. We need your help to keep the momentum going.
Together over this past year, we have engaged thousands of people in civic engagement efforts and community gun violence prevention initiatives. Our legislative advocacy resulted in a $50 million investment in community violence prevention programming, and we’re just getting started. Make a donation this #GivingTuesday.
https://bit.ly/CFPA_GT21
Together over this past year, we have engaged thousands of people in civic engagement efforts and community gun violence prevention initiatives. Our legislative advocacy resulted in a $50 million investment in community violence prevention programming, and we’re just getting started. Make a donation this #GivingTuesday.
https://bit.ly/CFPA_GT21
