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BREAKING: Oregon just passed a law to require background checks on all gun sales.

This is an incredible victory for Oregon — but also for gun sense across the country — because it shows what happens when we come together to stand up to the gun lobby. Not only do we win, we win BIG.

Now, THAT is a victory worth celebrating. Spread the word about this big win by sharing the image below on Facebook or on Twitter:

Check out the amazing ways that Everytown and Moms Demand Action supporters helped make this victory possible:

More than 100 volunteers came to the state capitol to advocate for a strong background checks law.

Everytown ran powerful TV ads across the state featuring Mike Reese, the former Portland police chief, and Paul Kemp whose brother-in-law was shot and killed in the Clackamas Town Center mall shooting.

Volunteers spent time making calls to lawmakers to build support for SB 941, the background checks bill.

Ted Alcorn, Everytown for Gun Safety’s Research Director, presented key findings on background checks at a legislative hearing on SB 941.

Our Moms Demand Action volunteers brought together law enforcement, gun violence survivors, and lawmakers to speak out in the press about the life-saving bill.

It turns out, the NRA has a formidable opponent in people like you, and we’re ready to take this fight across the country until every state joins Oregon on the background checks map.

But first, spread the word about today’s amazing victory in Oregon:

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Here’s to many more to come,

Isaac Bloom
Deputy Organizing Director
Everytown for Gun Safety

As a movement of Americans fighting for common-sense gun policies, we depend on contributions from supporters like you to fund important work to reduce gun violence.

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Tell Shell: Stop shelling pit for climate disinformation

04/08/2015 Nativegrl77

Shell says “We’re not aligning with skeptics.”

Tell Shell that actions speak louder than words: Stop funding the American Legislative Exchange Council’s attacks on climate science.

Take Action Today!

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04/07/2015 Nativegrl77

Seattle is slated to be home base for Shell’s Arctic drilling rigs.

The rigs are on their way and time is running out.

Tell the Port Commission to tear up Shell’s lease!

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Help get Oregon on the Map?

04/07/2015 Nativegrl77

My life changed forever two years ago when my wife, Cindy Yuille, was shot and murdered at the Clackamas Town Center mall here in Oregon. It was two weeks before Christmas.

I don’t want anyone to ever have to experience this pain — which is why I’m fighting for a strong background check law in Oregon, and why I need your help.

Everytown supporters like you helped close the background check loophole at the ballot in Washington State last year. Now we want to make Oregon the first state of 2015 to follow suit, and send a message to the NRA that their years of controlling our nation’s gun laws are over.

Can you make a donation of $5 or more to help continue the fight for life-saving background checks in Oregon and all across the country?

Your donation will help fund critical advocacy efforts including advertising, organizing volunteers to meet with lawmakers, and driving calls and emails to lawmakers.

Background checks are the single most effective way to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.

And because people like you invested time, energy, and dollars in electing gun sense champions last fall, we have a real shot at making it the law of the land here in Oregon.

But only you can help get this legislation across the finish line and put Oregon on the map as the country’s newest background check state. The next few weeks in the state legislature will be crucial in Oregon.

Give $5 or more today to fuel the fight for background checks in Oregon and across the country:

https://donate.everytown.org/donate/oregon-BGC-donate

Our families deserve to feel safe. The more support we get from people like you, the better chance we stand at making comprehensive background checks a reality in every state.

Thank you so much for your support. It means a lot to me and my family.

Robert Yuille
Portland, Oregon

Robert Yuille

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Reaching a Comprehensive and Long-Term Deal on Iran’s Nuclear Program

04/06/2015 Nativegrl77

Weekly Address: Reaching a Comprehensive and Long-Term Deal on Iran’s Nuclear ProgramIn this week’s address, the President described the historic understanding the United States — with our allies and partners — reached with Iran, which, if fully implemented, will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and will make our country, our allies, and our world safer.The deal, announced on Thursday, meets ourcoreobjectives of cutting off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon. It is both comprehensive and long-term, and includes robust and intrusive inspections of the country’s nuclear program. The President reiterated that the deal is not yet done — and if there is backsliding from Iran in the months to come, there will be no deal.He echoed his belief that a diplomatic resolution is by far the best option, and promised to continue to fully brief Congress and the American people on the substance and progress of the negotiations in the months to come.Watch the President’s Weekly Address here.

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Dedicating the Edward M. Kennedy InstituteOn Monday, the President, Vice President, and First Lady traveled to Boston to celebrate the opening of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.

Find out more about the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.

Calling Sen. Kennedy a friend to whom he owed a lot, President Obama delivered a speech paying tribute to the late Senator’s accomplishments. The President also acknowledged the many ways in which the Institute would impact future generations and carry on Sen. Kennedy’s legacy.READ MORE

Granting Commutations to 22 Individuals

On Tuesday, President Obama granted 22 commutations to individuals serving time in federal prison. The President’s action underscores his commitment to bring increased fairness and equality to our justice system. Had these people been sentenced under current laws and policies, many of them would have already served their time. However, they were convicted under outdated sentencing and served more years than would be required under current law.

In addition to granting commutation, the President also penned a letter to each individual to encourage them to make good choices moving forward:

President Obama traveled to Louisville, Kentucky on Thursday to discuss how high-quality job-training programs are critical to the growth of our nation’s economy. In fact, more than half a million current job openings are in the tech industry. While in Louisville, the President toured InDatus, a technology company that supports innovative job-training programs.