07. November 2024 · Comments Off on March For Our Lives – November 7, 2024 · Categories: Affinity, Announcements

The March For Our Lives movement was born in the shadow of the Trump presidency and if there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s fight back against Trump.

We’re there with you. The future feels uncertain, danger looms, and challenges await. But here’s what we know: we won’t lose hope, bow down, or give up. We never have and we never will. He’s made it clear that he wants to reverse our progress, but we won’t let him. 

Gun deaths finally trended down this year not because it was inevitable, but because we spent years organizing and fighting. That’s how powerful we are when we stand together—we’re not going to let Trump and the far-right make us forget that. 

Even if it might not feel this way right now, we know that we’re stronger than their hatred. We’ve laid the groundwork, reaching over a million youth voters through GOTV efforts just this year. We won races like our endorsed candidate Elissa Slotkin, our new Senator from Michigan, and our dear friend Maxwell Frost in Florida. To every volunteer — your work MATTERED, and we’re so proud. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

We will continue to advocate for each other and our lives because it’s clear that when we show up and fight, real change can happen — no matter who is in the White House. But the fight ahead is steep, and we’re going to need your help. Will you join us and chip in anything you can right now? 

We know how to overcome (and win) when the odds are stacked against us. And that gives us hope. These results do not change our work. We regroup and re-focus. We’ve been through this before. We know Trump’s playbook and we’re ready to do what we do best: fight on. 

Let’s do this. We refuse to back down or give up. If you’re with us and you’re in a place to, please, chip in anything you can and recommit yourself to this fight with us.

But, let’s be clear: if you’re not ready to fight just yet, that’s ok too. This is a scary time and so many of us are absolutely exhausted. We get it. That’s why we’re in this fight together, in community. Whenever you’re tired, the fight doesn’t stop—others are here to help us move forward while you rest. But whenever you’re ready, know that we’ll be here too. We’re grateful to be with you, and we will never stop fighting for a future free from gun violence.

We’ve got a better world to win, and we’re gonna keep on fighting for it.

In solidarity, 

March For Our Lives Action Fund