Gun Violence Prevention: One State at a Time
My first personal exposure to gun violence was as a teenager. I had a weeklong internship at a courthouse, and coincidentally a murderer from my hometown was being sentenced that week. A young man had shot his grandmother with the family hunting rifle.
Act in Today's Call-In Day for Gun Violence Prevention
As a follow-up to last month’s March for Our Lives, Reform Jewish young people have designated April 10th as a National Call-In Day for Gun Violence Prevention.
Gun Violence Prevention and the Power of "We"
In response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, communities across the country have come together to help protect our schools and our students. What makes this gun violence prevention movement different from other past movements is that, this time, it is led by teenagers.
Join a National Call-In Day on April 10th for Gun Violence Prevention
We are urging Congress to pass comprehensive legislation that would improve public safety, prevent gun violence, and save lives. After you've made your call, let us know how it went!
Sustaining the Momentum: Updates on Our Gun Violence Prevention Campaign
Together, we are committed to building inclusive communities, repairing the world, and pursuing justice. Our work is just beginning.
Gun Violence Prevention: Am I an Activist or an Actor?
I don't want my daughter to know we live in a world in which she could get shot in her second-grade classroom. Am I too protective? Too naive? Too selfish?
Saving Lives with Universal Background Checks
Roughly 30,000 people die each year in the United States due to gun related violence, the most of any other nation by far. I wish I were surprised when I read about a new mass shooting, but we have gotten to a point where they’ve become a normal part of our lives. Rather than being sa
9 Ways Reform Teens Are Leading the Way
Reform Judaism’s young people are stepping forward as leaders -- using the values of our tradition to speak truth to power and promote tikkun olam, repair of our world.