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When Congress Cares More About Hunters Than Our Children, WE MUST ACT!

My view of hunting was shaped by Disney’s animated film Bambi. I suspect that I’m not the only one who both as a child and as an adult cried over the death of Bambi’s mother by a hunter’s bullet. So, hunting? Not for me.

I don’t know many hunters but I’m told that most hunt responsibly. They hunt for food and eat what they kill. They don’t use military style weapons that tear apart the animal. They don’t hunt by helicopters and small aircraft (like a former Governor of Alaska.) […]

Occasionally I use Facebook to find out what my sons are doing. We’re not Facebook friends because, as we all know, there has to be some separation from our kids. But sometimes, now that I’m an empty nester and when I’m missing them, I’ll go in to see what they’re up to — what they allow everyone to see – not just their “friends.”

A post I discovered recently on my son’s public page both filled my heart with love and frightened me by the burden of responsibility. […]

On Tuesday night Senator Elizabeth Warren was shushed by Senator Mitch McConnell. She was told to be silent and told to sit down. Many of us were stunned and remain stunned today.

For gun violence prevention activists, being shushed is something that we have seen before … again and again. […]

It’s been a difficult week for many of us and for our country. I have asked myself many times if it is really appropriate to ask my fellow gun violence prevention activists and our legislators to take action on gun violence prevention when there are so many critical issues facing America and hanging in the balance — liberty, democracy, and even our humanity. […]

There’s been a lot of talk this week about “alternative facts” or as I like to say, lies. Many people are shocked — and rightly dismayed — that some would deliberately lie to the public by pretending lies are just “alternative facts.” But we know there is no such thing as an “alternative fact” and that lies have serious consequences beyond the lie itself. […]

I love classic movies! In fact, if I seem to go missing to family and friends, it’s because I’m glued to Turner Classic Movies watching a Thin Man marathon or during the holiday season, watching The Bishop’s Wife with Loretta Young, Cary Grant, and David Niven or Christmas In Connecticut with Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, and Sydney Greenstreet. No remakes for me. Only these classics will do! […]

Last week I bought a FitBit. After many years of a sedentary lifestyle and a lot of overeating, this year seems like the right time to take control. After all, right now, so much seems out of my control. Surely I can take charge of myself.

I read that it takes approximately 21 to 66 days to form a habit. The more difficult the activity or action, the longer it will take. To me that’s oddly reassuring. It means that no matter how difficult the task, with dogged determination and practice I … and you … can turn it into a habit. […]

In the 1950’s and 60’s a series of public safety films for children was shown in schools. Their purpose was to show children the hidden dangers in daily life. One such film included a segment on running with scissors. Danger! Don’t do it! […]

Post our country’s national election and as the year winds down I have become increasingly reflective. Although I am the Executive Director of Women Against Gun Violence, I consider many of you my friends so I am seizing the opportunity to use this WAGV vehicle to share with you my personal concerns and experiences.

I’m afraid. […]

Don Felder (Formerly of The Eagles), Sam Harris of X Ambassadors, Sebastian Kole, Ryan Cabrera, and The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles to perform at the Standard Hotel, Downtown LA on September 25

Los Angeles, CA – (Aug. 23, 2016) – From New York to California and Alaska to Texas, musicians across the country are banding together for The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence on Sunday, September 25. Don Felder (Formerly of The Eagles), Sam Harris of X Ambassadors, Sebastian Kole, Ryan Cabrera, The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, and Special Guest TBA will headline the concert at The Standard, Downtown LA. Ed Begley, Jr. will be one of the celebrities lending their support. […]