Rep. Steve Santarsiero is currently on the PA House Floor talking about his discharge amendment. Watch it here.
General Interest
We Can’t Even with the Senate Right Now
Last night, the Senate failed to take action to expand background checks for firearms sales or to close the terror gap. In fact, all four proposals being considered failed to gain the needed 60 votes to advance to a floor vote. This was disappointing -- infuriating...
Big News — Time to Act!
BIG NEWS FOLKS! Things are Moving Quickly in Washington, and it’s actually possible that if we make our voices heard, we may get important commonsense laws passed by the Senate. Senator Murphy's filibuster had the desired effect -- we are getting votes on key gun...
Make a Difference. Make a Call.
Yesterday, the nation watched into the late hours as senator after senator joined Connecticut's Chris Murphy to call upon their colleagues for universal background checks and to prevent suspected terrorists from legally acquiring guns. I'm asking everyone who reads...
Orlando Vigils in PA
If you would like to show your support for the victims of the Orlando shooting, here are some events taking place in Pennsylvania: Tuesday 7:30 PM Hosted by Reformed Church of the Ascension, United Church of Christ 1700 W Main St, Jeffersonville, PA 19403 Wednesday...
We need more
This week will be book-ended by the Orlando shooting -- the worst mass shooting in American history -- and the anniversary of the Charleston shooting. Both serve as symbols of the carnage that comes when guns are so easily obtained by those who should not have them....
CeaseFire Pennsylvania calls on US Senate Candidates to support commonsense
CeaseFire Pennsylvania Calls on Toomey and McGinty to Pledge to Support Commonsense Gun Policies Philadelphia, June 14, 2016 – In the wake of Sunday's horrific mass shooting in Orlando, CeaseFire Pennsylvania, a group that advocates for commonsense reforms to reduce...
Thursday film screening
This Thursday CeaseFirePA is hosting a screening of the new documentary Under the Gun. Afterwards there will be a panel discussion with gun violence survivors and state legislators. Hopefully, you will be able to make it. The details are below, and the film's link...
Senator Casey Announces Bill to Ban Those Convicted of Hate Crime from Owning a Firearm
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) unveiled legislation that would ban individuals convicted of a hate crime from owning a gun. This legislation comes in the wake of yesterday’s mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. The Hate Crimes Prevention Act would prohibit the purchase,...
States United to Prevent Gun Violence Statement on Pulse Night Club Mass Shooting
States United to Prevent Gun Violence, and its 31 affiliate state gun violence prevention organizations, are saddened and horrified by today's shooting at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando, FL. Saddened and horrified, but not shocked. We are no longer surprised when...
