Former police and Army officer in Allen, Texas:
“It could be you. It could be your family member. I never imagined it would be me. I never imagined it would happen in my community, but it did and we have got to stop this type of carnage.” #TXlege
WATCH: “…it wasn't mental health that killed these people, it was an automatic rifle. I'm a gun lover. I have guns. I'm a former police officer. I’m a former Army officer ... prayers won't bring these people back. We need action in our legislatures.”
I'm so happy to take on this role at @MomsDemand. Grassroots volunteers & gun violence survivors who do the hard work - day in and day out - are the backbone of this movement and, together, I know we can build a future free from gun violence. @Everytown
NEW! We’re so excited to announce that Angela @FerrellZabala has been named our first-ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action! In this role, Angela will oversee @Everytown’s grassroots advocacy efforts across the country and help craft a vision for the organization’s work.
THEY DID IT! Early this morning, thanks to the tireless advocacy of @MomsDemand & @StudentsDemand volunteers, our volunteers-turned-lawmakers & other #GunSenseChampions, Minnesota sent HISTORIC gun safety legislation to @GovTimWalz’s desk. #MNleg
I'm honored to represent @MomsDemand at the White House today as @POTUS announces major executive actions to help end our nation's gun violence crisis. #MoreThanThoughtsAndPrayers
We’re fed up with gun violence taking our children’s lives. That’s why on 5/13, we will come together to demand one immediate solution: Congress to reinstate the assault weapons ban. Join us on 5/2 to learn how you can host a Mother’s Day of Action rally! etwn.us/3nlegIh
This Mother’s Day, we don’t want cards. We don’t want flowers.
We want Congress to take action to reinstate the assault weapons ban,which has been proven to save lives. #BanAssaultWeapons
It worked before. It will help #endgunviolence@MomsDemand
I was thrilled to make my first media appearance as the Executive Director of @MomsDemand with @JoyAnnReid on @TheReidOut tonight.
Our grassroots army of volunteers won’t stop fighting until everyone in America is safe from gun violence. JOIN US by texting READY to 644-33 now!
Today, these @MomsDemand supporters are wearing orange in reverence to the strength of gun violence survivors, and to stand shoulder to shoulder with fierce community leaders as we demand a safer future.
JOIN US by wearing orange & sharing your pic with the #WearOrange hashtag!
HAPPENING NOW: Volunteers from the Virginia chapter of @MomsDemand and I are honored to be joined by @VP Kamala Harris today in Springfield, VA as we mark National Gun Violence Awareness Day and kickoff #WearOrange weekend!
I’m so tired of this! This is one of my greatest anxieties as a mom raising Black children. In this country—my children are forced to contend with that fact that they are targets. There are no guarantees for they’re safety when they walk out the door. #RalphYarl