We agree.
Read Rev. Risher’s full op-ed here.
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The shooting at Pulse—an LGBTQ+ nightclub—was driven by hate, a hatred for innocent Americans because of who they loved. The Pulse shooting was a horrific example of the hate-inspired gun violence that happens in America every day.
We demand to live in a country where we can be safe to be who we are, believe what we want and love whomever we want.
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On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember their lives and fight to #DisarmHate so transgender people can feel safe being themselves and knowing they’re free from the threat of gun violence. #TDOR
On June 17, 2015, a white supremacist opened fire during a prayer service at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC, killing the church’s pastor and eight worshippers. Today we remember the victims, hold their loved ones in our hearts, and renew our commitment to #DisarmHate.
We must work to #DisarmHate that is driven by prejudice against race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender or gender identity, or other core parts of a person’s identity.
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We’ll be sharing the stories of survivors and statistics that highlight the impact of gun violence.