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Gun Control Reform Activism

Eleanors38

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9. Point of information:

Reply to SecularMotion (Original post)

Tue Mar 19, 2013, 01:38 PM

Mar 2013

Are "progressive gun control organizations" progressive because they are noted for their generally progressive policies, or because they are mere supportive of "gun control?" I have in mind the Brady organization, which was founded by Reagan-era Republicans. Thanks.

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Pro-Gun Control organizations [View all] SecularMotion Mar 2013 OP

Good Info! rdharma Mar 2013 #1

A few good sources for research and statistics on gun violence. DanTex Mar 2013 #2

Thanks guys. Glad to see this Group off to a good start. Hoyt Mar 2013 #3

The Children's Defense Fund is an excellent source for statistics on gun violence and children. Robb Mar 2013 #4

Great group of posters in one thread! russ1943 Mar 2013 #5

Could the host(s) pls pin this thread? Also add: lastlib Mar 2013 #6

This site lists the NRAs board, along with idiotic things they have said, conflicts of interest, etc DanTex Mar 2013 #7

Ceasefire jimmy the one Mar 2013 #8

Thanks locks Mar 2013 #10

Point of information: Eleanors38 Mar 2013 #9

considering Sarah Brady spoke at Democratic conventions and supported Democrats CreekDog Mar 2013 #11

^^^^ ellisonz Mar 2013 #12

This group should ban this propaganda that "gun control organizations are Republican" Kolesar Mar 2013 #14

No, it's the billh58 Apr 2013 #15

Sandy Hook Promise SecularMotion Mar 2013 #13

Moms Demand Action Robb Jun 2013 #16

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence SecularMotion Jan 2014 #17

Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence billh58 Mar 2014 #18

I'm new here. Wanted to share this video in memorial to all of the Sandy Hook victims. mobeau69 Jul 2014 #19

Black Ribbon America blackribbonamerica Dec 2014 #20