Sentences with phrase «gun reform in»

In the wake of the Valentine's Day shooting that killed 17, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students have been hailed for their grass - roots movement that passed comprehensive gun reform in Florida's Republican - controlled legislature and spawned school walkouts earlier this month with more than 1 million students participating across the country.

The incident has inspired a wave of new gun reform discussions across the states, with surviving classmates of those killed at Stoneman Douglas starting the Never Again campaign, calling for radical gun reform in the country.

A moment later in the interview, Cuomo recalibrated that answer, saying New York Republicans «will pay a price for stopping gun reform in this state.»

As we noted earlier, Hogg has become a vocal advocate for gun reform in the wake of the shooting.

President Barack Obama announces proposed gun reforms in December 2012.

The Never Again movement has been working toward common sense gun reforms in the United States to prevent school shootings like the one in Parkland.

Not exact matches

In the wake of the mass shooting last week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, we have heard a familiar refrain from those steadfastly opposing any kind of gun reform: To stop armed students, put armed guards — or teachers «adept at firearms,» as President Trump proposed — in schoolIn the wake of the mass shooting last week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, we have heard a familiar refrain from those steadfastly opposing any kind of gun reform: To stop armed students, put armed guards — or teachers «adept at firearms,» as President Trump proposed — in schoolin schools.

The president's recent comments on the possibility of new gun control reforms must be measured against his pledges to gun advocates in the past.

President Obama supported comprehensive gun reforms after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012, but the effort ultimately failed in Congress.

We live in a time where high school students are leading our nation's efforts for gun reform.

Meanwhile, Trump was in Mar - a-Lago, playing golf — and regardless of your stance on gun reform, there is a lot to learn here about leadership.

In the weeks after the deadly Parkland, Florida, school shooting, Trump has, at turns, been sympathetic to student survivors who are demanding action to address gun violence, and he has sought to appease gun - rights proponents who are impervious to calls for reform.

But as a Republican president, perhaps the most pro-firearm chief executive in American history, Trump is, in theory, in a unique position to use his good standing with Second Amendment activists to make the case for gun reforms.

Since his push to enact a ban on assault weapons and wider background checks for gun owners collapsed on Capitol Hill in 2013, gun control has slipped down the list of White House priorities, below a legacy - building Iran deal, an opening with Cuba and reform of the immigration system.

«Donald Trump is trying to escape blame by playing catchup with our kids» safety,» said Peter Ambler, executive director of Giffords, the gun violence reform operation set up by former Rep. Gabby Giffords, an Arizona Democrat who was shot in the head and severely wounded in 2011.

The company is also pressing the government to enact gun - reform measures, including a ban on assault - style weapons, high - capacity magazines and bump stocks; raising the minimum age to 21 for gun purchasing; universal background checks that include scrutiny of mental - health information and previous run - ins with the law; and an end to the background - check loophole for gun show and private sales.

Student and gun - reform activist David Hogg has now turned his sights on one of the most high - profile U.S. senators in Congress: Sen. John McCain (R - AZ).

I have long been skeptical that there will be any big gun policy reforms in the US.

Trump is meeting with video game executives this week to discuss violence in gaming and has delayed rolling out a proposal on gun reforms.

In recent weeks, racial justice activists and civil rights groups have noted that gun violence in black communities, rather than inspiring reform legislation or prompting national outcry, is often framed as the result of black people being unable to control themselveIn recent weeks, racial justice activists and civil rights groups have noted that gun violence in black communities, rather than inspiring reform legislation or prompting national outcry, is often framed as the result of black people being unable to control themselvein black communities, rather than inspiring reform legislation or prompting national outcry, is often framed as the result of black people being unable to control themselves.

Survivors of the school shooting in Parkland organized the March for Our Lives in DC, on March 24 with the support of Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun law reform advocacy group.

Survivors of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School organized the March for Our Lives in Washington, DC, on March 24, with the support of Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun law reform advocacy group.

Students across the country are walking out of their classes Wednesday to advocate for reform to gun control legislation and protest the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that occurred exactly one month ago.

In places like Mexico, for example, policymakers stuck to their guns and hiked interest rates to protect their currency (despite speculative attacks), followed through with fiscal reform and liberalized the energy sector.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the March for Our Lives protest in Washington, DC, on Saturday to advocate for gun control reform in the wake of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

In the weeks after former student Nikolas Cruz's Valentine's Day massacre, Runcie was hailed for his calm leadership and outspoken embrace of gun reform and the #NeverAgain movement.

Grant it, most western atheists don't put guns to your head in the name of sociological reform and purging the mother land of the harmful philosophies of theism, demanding you recant your beliefs.

Imagine that: an American with nuanced views, who grew up steeped in the rich history of sportsmanship and individual freedom that runs deep in our country but who also advocates for responsible gun policy reform.

Maybe you've never shot a gun in your life but believe solutions to gun reform are more complicated than banning every firearm.

Wear orange in solidarity with students, teachers, and staff who are walking out of school throughout the state (and country) to demand gun reform legislation (Various Locations)

«Shelley is a fighter who will stand up and champion our values: common - sense gun reform, protecting women's health and the environment and supporting our schools,» Biden says in the call.

«Across the nation, several states including New York overcame the outsized voices of the guardians of the status quo and passed common sense gun safety reform that bans lethal assault weapons and helps keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the dangerously mentally ill,» Cuomo said in the statement.

In statements released by Schneiderman's campaign, the three lawmakers touted the candidate's work to on gun reforms and efforts to preserve «reproductive freedom,» marriage equality, and farm workers rights.

Working together we will build on all that we've achieved and continue to lift up New Yorkers by investing in our infrastructure, passing the DREAM Act, enacting campaign finance and voting reform, and further strengthening New York's nation - leading gun safety laws.

After the failure of the gun reform amendments in the U.S. Senate, Senators Chris Murphy (D - CT) and Cory Booker (D - NJ) held a question - and - answer session with the public via Facebook Live.

When the House of Representatives feed was cut during the House Democrats gun reform sit - in on the House floor, Representatives turned to their mobile devices and began broadcasting live through digital platforms like Periscope and Facebook Live.

During the gun reform - related Senate filibuster and House sit - in, organizations championing gun reform produced and shared live video broadcasts during and following these events as well.

However, a previous gun amnesty, which was carried out in 1996, allowed the government to buy back almost 700,000 newly outlawed guns though the one in 1996 was for guns that were outlawed after gun reforms.

«In addition to Senator Skelos» anti-choice pronouncements, they are now squarely anti-women's rights, anti-marriage equality, anti-background checks on gun purchases, anti-immigration and anti-public campaign finance reform.

Asked about the difference in policy, Mark - Viverito said she hoped Hochul would reflect her new statewide standing, and pointed to the example of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who quickly evolved from prior positions as a gun rights supporter skeptical of immigration reform, after she was appointed to the U.S. Senate.

An army of thousands of students, including 100 student survivors of the South Florida high school where 17 were killed last week in a horrific shooting rampage, descended on the state capital Wednesday to rally for gun reform.

Starting in the 1960s, liberal Democrats began pushing for immigration reform and gun control.

The seven also called for pro-tenant rent law reforms, enactment of a single statewide $ 15 minimum wage, a 10 - day waiting period for gun purchases, and an expansion of speed cameras in the city.

January 13, 2010 (readMedia)-- On January 12th over 1,500 gun owners celebrated the Second Amendment in Albany and lobbied their representatives in the State Assembly and Senate to reform NYS gun laws and bring them into line with the landmark legal decision in District of Columbia v. Heller.

Now in his sixth term representing Manhattan's 74th District in the Assembly, Kavanagh has been a leading voice in the fight to reform State government, as well as a staunch protector of affordable housing, the environment and gun safety.

I am fighting for true equality for all; for equal pay and fair treatment at work, expanded voting rights, educational equity, criminal justice reform, freedom from gun violence in our schools and on our streets, and health care for all Americans.

The New York Daily News featured a story about the ad campaign on its Monday front page under the headline «Fire «em — Andy targets 7 NRA - bought GOP reps in new push for gun reform.»

In 2013 the party paid for ads boosting the governor's positions on gun control and ethics reform.

«The Governor is a progressive champion who has led the way on education, gun safety reform, and fighting back against the destructive policies of the Trump Administration in Washington.

Granted, Cuomo has found ways in his first four years to win major victories outside of the budget: Same - sex marriage, gun control, tax reform, a new pension tier and previous ethics victories just to name a few.