On Saturday, in conjunction with the Florida students' #NeverAgain march in D.C., teen organizers will hold more than 700 other marches across the country, covering 387 congressional districts in all 50 states.
- Marches will be held in the biggest cities — New York, L.A., Chicago, Denver and Atlanta — and also small towns, according to Everytown for Gun Safety, which is providing grants and guidance to local organizers.
- The latest count is 819 marches: 725 are in the U.S., and 94 abroad. (Search hereby country, city or post code.)
- The solidarity marches are being organized partly by students, with speaking roles largely going to teens and survivors of gun violence.
- The events will include a big voter-registration push.
- In addition to marches and rallies, advocates will hold musical performances, poetry readings and moments of silence.
John Feinblatt — president of Everytown for Gun Safety, founded by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg — told me this is the "mass-shooting generation" that's mobilizing:
- "We're witnessing a fearless group of determined students all over the country with a unifying message: 'You're the adults. Protect us.'"
Behind the curtain: The group is offering local organizers a PDF "tool kit" that includes downloadable graphics, sample Facebook and Instagram posts, a draft press release, and talking points for a rally speech or media interviews.
The handbook's social-media advice includes ... "What to post: Photos of the march ... Fun or poignant march signs ... Photos of the crowd to show scale."
- "Be sure your tweets and instagram posts all use the hashtag #MarchForOurLives."
- "Tag @AMarch4OurLives, @Everytown, @MomsDemand, and @GiffordsCourage in your photo and video posts so that we can find your content and amplify it.
Axios, March 19, 2018
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March 20,2018
Post Script. March with the children! Saturday! All over the world! #MarchforOurLives #StopTrump #NeverAgain