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  It’s Gabby Giffords. On January 8, 2011 — 15 years ago today — my life forever changed when a gunman attempted to assassinate me while I was hosting a constituent event in Tucson, Arizona. Six innocent people were killed that day: Christina-Taylor, Dorothy, Judge John Roll, Phyllis, Dorwan, and Gabe. I’ll never forget their names. Twelve others were injured. That shooting turned my life upside down. The bullet damaged the left side of my brain, where language is processed, leading to a condition called aphasia. While speaking is still difficult for me, I have never given up on my recovery journey, even on the most difficult days. The anniversary of this shooting is a painful one, but it also serves as a reminder of the way that we can come together in the wake of tragedy. I relearned how to walk and talk, and became a stronger Gabby — a healing journey that I continue on to this day. Two years after I was shot, another life-altering shooting occurred — this time at Sandy Hook Ele...

  MoJo  Reader, Last week, we published one of the hardest stories we’ve ever done—and that’s saying a lot after nearly 50 years of fearless, independent, investigative reporting. Last week, we also kicked off a hugely important fundraising campaign. We  talked  about how our newsroom is different because the journalism comes first—not chasing profits or what will appeal to advertisers or owners—and if we do it well, people will  support it  for that reason. I’m going to put that to the test today because I want to tell you about this important and challenging story instead of a writing an email that’s optimized for donations.   Mark Follman’s latest cover story is a deep, sensitive portrait of Chin Rodger, whose son committed a mass shooting 10 years ago and who has dedicated herself to helping others understand the warning signs that often come ahead of these horrific events . Please note: This story contains a number of upsetting themes—violenc...

  Grandmothers Are Taking a Stand on Gun Violence We’re really excited to share some information about  Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility , a new organization dedicated to elevating the voices of grandmothers and elders in the fight to protect future generations from gun violence. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens in America, and this new effort is bringing together grandparents and elders who are ready to take action. If you’re interested in learning more, we encourage you to join their National Launch Event:   National Launch of Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility Date: Monday, March 17 Time: 3:00 ET (noon PT) Duration: One Hour Location: Zoom Click Here to RSVP and Receive the Zoom Link   PAID FOR BY ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY DONATE ALLIANCE  FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194

    On Monday we wrote to tell you about the NRA’s baseless attacks on our campaign pushing credit card companies to flag suspicious purchases of guns and ammunition - patterns exhibited by the perpetrators of some of the worst mass shootings in our nation’s history.   Following our successful effort to create a merchant category code for stand-alone firearm and ammunition dealers, all three major credit card companies have pledged to integrate the code into their systems – a key step toward stopping mass shooters before they strike!   In response, the loudest right-wing voices in the Republican party have begun a coordinated effort to pressure the credit card companies to reverse course, sending Tweets and letters directly to the companies. Sen. Josh Hawley, his GOP colleagues, and the NRA are scrambling to protect a status quo in which mass shooters and gun traffickers continue to exploit the financial system and buy their deadly arsenals on credit. They’re placing...

  Omg. I failed a test. But I’m pretty sure you’ll be proud of me for failing it 😁 Yep, I got an F rating from the NRA’s Political Victory Fund. Unlike Dr. Oz, who is endorsed by the NRA-PVF. Our stark difference when it comes to gun violence prevention — the difference being that I support basic safety measures + Oz doesn’t — has made our race a flashpoint for the NRA. 🙄 They’ve already launched ads to support Oz + we know from experience the NRA has million$ to spend when it comes to buying elections. And, quite frankly, our country can’t afford another NRA-backed, bought-and-paid-for senator. When I talk about gun violence, I want you to know why this issue is so personal to me. On my right arm I have nine different dates tattooed.  These are the dates when people were killed through violence in Braddock while I served as Mayor, starting in 2006.  Seven out of nine were gun deaths. My first tattoo came after January 16, 2006. It was my second week on the job as mayor...