“As an elected official, I have the responsibility to pass laws that keep our community safe. But each of us has a role to play in this fight. We must demand support from politicians and back candidates who understand the importance of common sense gun safety measures. Reject arguments that banning assault weapons is “too hard.” Don’t lose faith that our laws can change. Let’s march in the streets on June 11th in support of a nation free of gun violence. Find a march near you .

Gun violence is preventable. We can never stop fighting for those we love.”

Read the full piece from Rep. Liz Berry in The Stranger.