How will Project 2025 increase gun violence? Follow the blood money!
More gun violence. Blood money. Project 2025. Follow the money to see how they’re connected.
Manhunt underway after 5 people injured in Kentucky shooting — CNN
Shooting at Georgia high school: 4 dead, 9 more injured — NPR
Project 2025 invalidate state laws on concealed carry, making it so almost anyone can carry firearms in public. — CAP
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) protects firearms manufacturers and dealers from being held liable when crimes have been committed with their products. — Wikipedia
Follow the money from gun lobby donations to MAGA Republicans to weakened gun safety laws with this interactive map.
Follow the blood money after Uvalde shooting
Follow the Axios link to see the GOP lawmakers who get the most cash from gun rights groups. In the wake of the Uvalde Texas elementary school shooting, where 19 kids and 2 adults were killed, there is renewed scrutiny on the hundreds of thousands of dollars Republican lawmakers have received in campaign contributions from groups supporting gun rights.Follow the Axios link to see the GOP lawmakers who get the most cash from gun rights groups.
Ted Cruz has received over $442,000 from gun rights groups, according to Open Secrets, an organization that tracks money in U.S. politics. Texas’ other senator, John Cornyn ®, is another one of the top lawmakers to receive financial contributions from gun rights supporters amounting to around $340,000. — Axios
Republicans weaken gun safety laws
“People will die”
Polls show that a majority of Floridians oppose the policy, and previous surveys have indicated that Florida voters overwhelmingly support other gun safety measures like universal background checks and mandatory waiting periods.
Gun safety groups have provided evidence suggesting the permitless carry law will contribute to an increase in violence. They accuse the governor of prioritizing presidential ambitions over his constituents’ safety in a state that has witnessed two of America’s deadliest mass shootings. “It all has to do with talking points and setting him up to run for higher office,” said Congressman Maxwell Frost, a Democrat of Florida. “And as a result, people will die.” — The Guardian
Groups fighting to curb gun violence
Brady United
Newtown Action Alliance
March For Our Lives
Everytown For Gun Safety
Students Demand Action
Moms Demand Action
TakeAway: Elections have consequences: someone you love may be killed by gun violence. Vote for Kamala Harris and Democrats to curb gun violence and stop Project 2025.
Deepak
DemLabs
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