2 years after Parkland

Two years ago today, I was shaken to the core watching the news about the shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School unfold that afternoon I never thought I would run for office ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Congresswoman Lucy McBath is running for re-election in GA-06, and leading the gun safety fight in Washington. If you no longer wish to receive emails you can [unsubscribe here]( or by emailing info@lucyforcongress.com. Warning: This email discusses mass shootings and gun violence. I believe that discussing these tragedies is an important part of our national dialogue on gun violence prevention, but understand that — especially around the anniversaries of such events — reading about them can cause strong reactions and emotions for victims of gun violence and their families. If you or someone you know has been the victim of gun violence or a mass shooting, or if you are sensitive to such topics, please read with caution. {NAME}, Two years ago today, I was shaken to the core watching the news about the shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School unfold that afternoon. I prayed, I sobbed, and I followed the updates from the media with horror. Soon, an all too familiar cycle began to play out: The media focused on the story of the shooter and the shooting, not the victims. Politicians began to offer “thoughts and prayers,” but little else. I felt so hopeless. Even after all of my work as a gun violence prevention advocate in the state of Florida, I was powerless to stop this tragedy. Only our political leaders had the power to pass gun safety reforms like universal background checks, red flag laws, and an assault weapons ban that could have any real chance of stopping more tragedies like Parkland. The Parkland kids realized this too. And they built a movement: March for Our Lives. They stood up, they spoke out, and they demanded change. They inspired me to stand up and run for Congress. To share my story in Washington the same way they were using theirs to fight for gun safety reforms. So today, I want to close out this email by sending my love to the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas community and families in Parkland. We’ve become close over the last two years. We’ve developed a kinship. I will always have your back. I will always be by your side. And we will never stop fighting for gun safety reform to honor the legacy of the 17 members of the Parkland community who lost their lives on February 14, 2018. Rest in peace: Today, we remember and grieve. Tomorrow, we will continue our gun safety fight harder than ever before. With love, -- Lucy [KEEP GA-06 BLUE ⇨]( [Lucy McBath for Congress]( This message was sent to: {EMAIL} | If you no longer wish to receive emails you can [unsubscribe here.]( Lucy runs a people-powered campaign that relies on grassroots supporters like you -- and if she's going to win re-election, she's going to need your help. [DONATE TO LUCY MCBATH ⇨]( We’re so happy you’ve joined our team to keep GA-06 blue. Emails are an important way for Lucy to communicate with her supporters, but if you no longer wish to receive email updates you can [unsubscribe here.]( Friends of Lucy McBath 885 Woodstock Rd Suite 430-528 Roswell, GA 30075 United States Paid for by Friends of Lucy McBath