Ceasefire Oregon Blog

Posted on November 6, 2017

Vigil and call to action in response to Sutherland Springs shooting

Join us tonight for a vigil and call to action. Call your legislators and tell them to ban assault rifles, high-capacity magazines, and that you want higher standards for gun ownership. Senator Ron Wyden: (503) 326-7525 Senator Jeff Merkley: (503) 326-3386 Gov. Brown: … read more

Posted on October 4, 2017

Las Vegas: The obscene, cruel nightmare of gun violence must end now.

If you’re on this page, you are as frustrated and angry about gun violence as we are. Here are action items you can take right now to let your legislators know that you are demanding strong, effective gun laws and … read more

Posted on September 14, 2017

Lawmakers must take a share of responsibility for Sam Strahan’s death

Sam Strahan, a Spokane high school student, was shot dead on September 12 because he was courageous enough to try to stop a shooter. Yet grown men and women cower in fear of the gun lobby and of a few … read more

Posted on August 20, 2017

Our thanks to everyone who supported SB 719, ERPO.

We’ve heard so many wonderful comments from people about passing of SB 719, Extreme Risk Protection Order. Thank you so much! It’s great to get such kind and supportive feedback but it’s very important to us to give credit where … read more

Posted on June 7, 2017

SB 1065 should be a human health and public welfare priority for all Oregonians

SB 1065(1) must be a priority human health and public welfare bill for all Oregon legislators. Its provisions lie well within the 2nd Amendment constitutional principles litigated post-Heller. Issues addressed include stalking; dating partner violence; and the lack of adequate, statewide … read more

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