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Mon Mar 25, 2013, 09:27 AM Mar 2013

Moms Demand Action -- Events

This is a new activist group:




Moms Demand Action Org --UPCOMING EVENTS

http://momsdemandaction.org/events/1mm4gc-events/
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Rhode Island Day of Action

Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM
WHO: Moms Demand Action – Rhode Island Chapter
WHERE: Rhode Island State House in the Rotunda

The event will start with a press conference at 1:30 p.m. and will continue as we meet and greet all the members of the Rhode Island legislature while they are on their way to start the day’s session. We will have 6 tables set up with our information and will be ready to answer questions from the press and our legislators.

SPEAKERS (possible):
State Rep. Linda Finn
Providence City Council Majority Leader, Seth Yurdin
Newport City Council Member, Jeanne Marie Napolitano

Click here for more information.

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Spring into Action — St. Louis, MO

Saturday, March 30, 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM
WHO: St. Louis, Missouri Chapter
WHERE: Kiener Plaza, Downtown St. Louis

This will be a rally that will focus both on creating awareness of the epidemic of gun violence in this country and in our city, and focusing on what we can do to help prevent more gun deaths.

SPEAKERS (confirmed):
Representative Stacey Newman
Dr. Robert Flood, Director of Pediatric Emergency at Cardinal Glennon’s Hospital
Dr. Robert Kennedy, Pediatric Emergency at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

SPEAKERS (possible):
Senator Roy Blunt
Shannon Watts, Founder, Moms Demand Action
Several other speakers are expected

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Assembly for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Saturday, March 30, 2013 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM
WHO: Central AZ/Phoenix Chapter
WHERE: St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 1735 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Moms Demand Action local Central AZ/Phoenix Chapter is hosting a peaceful assembly to promote common sense gun legislation. Arizona Congressman Chad Campbell will be speaking, among others.

Click here for more information.

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Texas Rally for Gun Sense

Friday, April 6, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
WHO: Moms Demand Action – TX Austin Chapter
WHERE: Texas State Capitol

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Texas Gun Sense, and the Texas Chapters of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence are coming together to host a “Texas Rally for Gun Sense” at the Texas State Capitol.

Please join us in support of stronger gun laws like universal background checks, high-capacity ammunition magazine limits, gun-free schools and other sensible and responsible federal and state proposals. This will be a family friendly event to support sensible gun legislation to make our communities safer.

There will be a dynamic line-up of speakers, as well as live music and kids activities. Children are welcome. Bring your signs, bring your friends and families, and let’s show how important gun violence prevention is to our communities! (free parking available in Capitol Visitors Parking Garage at 1201 San Jacinto)


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