Thousands to attend 'March for Our Lives' rallies in Washington and other U.S. cities today. Protest against gun violence also planned in Toronto near the U.S. consulate:
The group did not match the Florida results at the national level, but has persisted in advocating for gun restrictions since then, as well as participating in voter registration drives.With another string of mass shootings bringing gun control back into the national conversation, organizers of this weekend's events say the time is right to renew their push for a national overhaul.
The protest comes at a time of renewed political activity on guns and a crucial moment for possible action in Congress. On Tuesday, actor Matthew McConaughey appeared at the White House briefing room to press for gun legislation and made highly personal remarks about the violence in his hometown of Uvalde.Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun control reformOscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey made an emotional plea for U.S. gun control reform during a speech at the White House. Uvalde, Texas, the site of a recent deadly elementary school shooting, is the actor's hometown.
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