Hundreds of protesters flooded Washington, D.C., this weekend, joining a nationwide wave of rallies demanding action to end gun violence. With over 18,800 deaths tied to 246 mass shootings in the U.S. this year alone—including tragedies in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York—many say enough is enough. 📢
‘Politicians are failing us,’ one protester at the Washington Monument told CGTN. ‘How many more kids have to die before they act?’ Frustration over stalled gun control laws echoed across 400 cities in all 50 states, as marchers called for bipartisan solutions like universal background checks and bans on assault weapons.
💡 Did you know? The U.S. has more civilian-owned guns per capita than any other country, yet ranks high in firearm-related deaths. Activists argue reforms could save lives without infringing on constitutional rights. ‘This isn’t about politics—it’s about survival,’ said a college student holding a ‘Protect Kids, Not Guns’ sign.
As the midterm elections loom, young voters are turning their anger into action. Will lawmakers listen? 🤔
