Recent News & Coverage
We believe that mass shootings shouldn’t be normal and that we can prevent the preventable.
And it turns out, most people agree. Here's what they're saying about March Fourth in the news.
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“Assault weapons are not supposed to be in the hands of civilians. These are weapons of war,” adds AJ. “They always have been. That’s what they were intended for. I think most Americans agree on this. So how have we not come to an agreement to reinstate the ban? I don’t know why.”
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“We are not free if our children are forced to practice lockdown drills at school and at church, and we are not free if we have to live in fear.”
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"Congress, pass this ban. Do your job. Help our kids survive the school day."
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As public health experts, we stand united with the solution to this public health epidemic; ban the weapons fueling the crisis. Ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines to promote the safety and security of our nation’s children.
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"I used to believe that you couldn't mess with the second amendment because that's a threat to our freedom as Americans, but now I can say that we are not free, as long as weapons of war are allowed in the hands of untrained, unchecked citizens,"
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Doctors Are Taking on the Next Public Health Crisis: Mass Shootings
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September 22 D.C. March Will Urge Senate To Pass Assault Weapon Ban
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Pediatrician who survived Highland Park parade shooting going to Washington to call for assault weapons ban
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What You Can Do to End Gun Violence
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Aly & AJ Recall Surviving a 2022 Shooting While on Tour as They Fight for Gun Reform at White House
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Actors Melissa Joan Hart, Wilson Cruz call for action on gun violence
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Physicians Demand Assault Weapons Ban, Treat Mass Shootings As Public Health Crisis
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After Surviving Mass Shooting, Aly & AJ Visit White House to Fight for Assault Weapon Ban
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Uvalde 365 Presents: The Struggle to Understand
Podcast Appearances
Ending Gun Violence Starts with Moms — A Conversation on Safer Schools and Communities
Discussions on March Fourth’s push for gun reform in the U.S. and why federally banning assault weapons is their singular goal.
Kitty and Whit discuss WHY there is so much gun violence in our country + how the government can end the use of assault weapons in civilian hands.
Ending Mass Shootings, Mobilizing Communities, Influencing Congress, School Safety
Learn about March Fourth’s mission with Kitty and Nicole Waters!
From sharing informational posts online to drafting a literal bill for Congress to review, Kitty wants people to know change comes in both small and big steps.
Sounding the alarm on the leading cause of death of children in America.
Kitty shares her personal journey toward activism, sparked by mass shootings and the Uvalde tragedy, emphasizing the need for gun legislation.
Archived Coverage
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Fox 6 News:
'March Fourth' organization hosting first Milwaukee-area eventRolling Stone:
After Surviving Mass Shooting, Aly & AJ Visit White House to Fight for Assault Weapon BanCBS Mornings:
Aly and AJ on turning trauma into music with their new single "Sirens"People Magazine:
Aly & AJ Recall Surviving a 2022 Shooting While on Tour as They Fight for Gun Reform at White HouseCBS News:
Federal assault weapons ban expired 20 years ago. Here's the impact.CBS Evening News:
Survivors of recent mass shootings revive calls for federal assault weapons ban, 20 years laterFox 17:
Melissa Joan Hart advocates for gun reform in Washington after Covenant School shootingLGBTQ Nation:
Wilson Cruz begs Capitol Hill to stop the next Pulse shootingLos Alamos Daily Post: Heinrich Hosts Roundtable On Newly Introduced Gun Bill
Martin Heinrich: VIDEO: Heinrich Hosts Roundtable Conversation to Discuss Need for Newly Introduced Gun Legislation
DC News:
Melissa Joan Hart and others speak at gun safety roundtablePolitico:
Melissa Joan Hart joins Martin Heinrich, other advocates to urge action on gunsRecount:
Melissa Joan Hart pleads for gun control after recounting seeing children fleeing the Covenant School mass shootingRecount:
Actor Wilson Cruz gives emotional testimony of Pulse nightclub shooting while pleading for stricter gun safety lawsThe Hill:
Actors Melissa Joan Hart, Wilson Cruz call for action on gun violenceRio Rancher Observer:
Heinrich holds gun legislation roundtable with special guestsABC8 News:
Melissa Joan Hart and others speak at gun safety roundtable
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Bloomberg:
America's Biggest Public Health Crisis May Be GunsNBC Chicago:
Highland Park holds Fourth of July remembrance events in honor of mass shooting victimsWashington Post:
In Highland Park, a shooting survivor and her community are still healingRiverbender:
Durbin Meets With March Fourth To Discuss Gun Violence Prevention EffortsDurbin:
Durbin Discusses Gun Violence Prevention With Illinois Physicians From March FourthChicago Parent:
Local Moms Become Vocal Advocates Against Gun ViolenceWGN:
Highland Park organization marches in Washington D.C. demanding federal ban on assault weaponsNews6 and News9:
Group Of Mothers March At Capitol, Calling For Ban On Assault WeaponsNBC Chicago:
Chicago Parents Join National March Against Gun ViolenceABC13 and ABC7:
Dozens rally in DC for 'Save Our Students' march to demand assault weapons banCBS News:
Protesters from Highland Park in Washington demanding federal ban on assault weaponsWGN:
200 Chicago-area moms join march to ban assault weapons in D.C.WUSA:
Activists march in DC for assault weapons ban following more school violenceKatie Couric:
Why Isn’t There a Federal Ban on Assault Weapons Anymore?Yahoo:
Chicago area activists to attend DC march for assault weapons banWSMV:
Nashville parents protesting to end mass shootings during D.C. marchWBEZ:
Chicago education advocates on leading schools through the age of mass shootingsRobert Reich:
The lives of our children or the greed of gun manufacturers?Romper:
“We Don’t Have To Live Like This”: The Moms Behind The Mission To Ban Assault WeaponsAAP:
Pediatricians, other physicians keep pressure on lawmakers to enact stricter gun lawsUSA Today:
Illinois bans assault weapons after parade shooting. Which other states have bans?
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WGN: Time running out for the Senate to pass a Federal Weapons Ban
NBC News:
Father Charged for Helping Get Gun License for Highland Park Mass Shooting SuspectBloomberg:
Doctors Are Taking on the Next Public Health Crisis: Mass ShootingsChicago Business
Local activist takes her fight for an assault weapons ban to the national stageWGN:
Highland Park shooting survivor on why gun violence is a public health crisisCBS:
Doctor who treated pediatric Highland Park shooting patients goes to Washington to call for assault weapons banC-SPAN:
Uvalde Pediatrician Calls on Senate to Pass Assault Weapons BanC-SPAN:
Senator Durbin and March Fourth Coalition News Conference on Gun ViolenceFox News:
Key GOP senator says Schumer's assault weapons ban 'no longer on the table'NBC Chicago:
Highland Park Parents Push Congress to Pass Federal Assault Weapons BanNBC News:
Physicians Demand Assault Weapons Ban, Treat Mass Shootings As Public Health CrisisYahoo:
Physicians demand assault weapons ban, treat mass shootings as public health crisisABC:
10-year-old Uvalde shooting survivor advocates for assault weapons ban on Capitol HillCBS:
Doctor who treated pediatric Highland Park shooting patients goes to Washington to call for assault weapons banWGN:
Highland Park moms to lobby for gun control in Washington D.C.WBEZ:
This Highland Park doctor is calling for a federal assault weapons banKatie Couric:
This Nonprofit Founder Shares How She’s Standing Up to Gun ViolenceKatie Couric:
This Doctor Survived the Highland Park Shooting — Now She’s Using Her Experience and Expertise To Help OthersSan Antonio:
Uvalde crowd heads to Washington in 11th-hour effort to ban assault weaponsCBS:
Highland Park parade shooting survivors pushing for assault weapons ban in D.C. MondayKatie Couric:
This Mom Lost Her Daughter in the Uvalde Shooting and Now She’s Fighting BackHeartland Signal:
Republican Adam Kinzinger endorses pro-democracy candidates against GOP election deniersWSJ Opinion:
The Democrats Are Overreaching on Gun Control, AgainMiddletown Press:
Sandy Hook survivors call on Senate to pass assault weapons banFox:
March Fourth Marched in Nation’s Capital, Calling for Assault Weapons BanWGN Radio:
Will ‘March Fourth’ rally in DC have an impact on gun controlABC:
Families of mass shooting victims find solidarity at US Capitol rallyChicago Sun Times: Highland Park group organizes second Capitol Hill push for assault weapons ban
Upworthy:
Powerful PSA uses reverse psychology to drum up support for assault weapons billCBS:
"It's enraging, but also unifies us': Survivors of gun violence, including several from Highand Park, rally in D.C.CT Mirror:
Sandy Hook survivors call on Senate to pass assault weapons banSun Sentinal:
Parkland father, mass shooting survivors take to the Capitol to demand assault weapons banCBS:
Pediatrician who survived Highland Park parade shooting going to Washington to call for assault weapons banThe Patch:
'Pass The Ban' March Urges Senate To Pass Federal Assault Weapons BanABC7:
Hundreds travel from Chicago to DC for assault weapons march organized by March FourthAdWeek:
Powerful PSA Urges Americans to March on the Capitol to Ban Assault WeaponsWGN:
Suburban non-profit "March Fourth" to lead march in Washington, calling for federal ban on assaultForbes:
September 22 D.C. March Will Urge Senate To Pass Assault Weapon BanLXL:
After Mass Shootings in Highland Park and Uvalde, How Likely Is a Federal Assault Weapons Ban?The Record:
‘You Have To Do Something And I Believe You Will’: Residents plead with Winnetka trustees to join fight against gun violence
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