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Propelled by and fed up with what they see as a lack of progress when it comes to addressing America’s epidemic of gun violence, many activists like Brooks, who have felt the effects of gun violence first hand, are embracing a new tactic: running for elected office. For political organizers, this group represents a promising new cohort, whose members, if elected, may finally move the needle on gun reform.
“There is a new wave of activists-turned-candidates, particularly among women and mothers, who are no longer willing to stand by,” Brooks said. “How can we not think about our kids?”
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spaghetti_hitchens@kbin.run · 53 pts · 2y
Gun reform advocates figure out how representative government works
GeneralEmergency@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 2y
So many problems could be sorted if Americans gave a shit about politics more then once every four years
PriorityMotif@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y
NJSpradlin@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Zahille7@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y
Gee, thanks for the advice.
GBU_28@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
Leadership is not easy. Building grassroots groups to support a candidate to attempt leadership is even harder.
dan1101@lemm.ee · 14 pts · 2y
Next lesson, single issue voters.
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