Impact Stories

On May 11, Tyler Brown, 46, fired more than 50 rounds of ammunition on Memorial Drive, injuring two people. Swenson, a Marine Corps veteran, warned civilians of an ongoing shooting and used the firearm he was licensed to carry to help State Police stop the shooter, officials said. “On this 25th anniversary, we remember the lives taken from us on September 11 and the extraordinary courage of people who stepped forward when others needed them most,” Governor Maura Healey said i

The Civil Rights Coalition proudly congratulates the towns of Acushnet, Charlton, and Dudley for becoming the latest Massachusetts communities to successfully vote to exempt their municipal administrative buildings from the concealed carry prohibition created by Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024. While Chapter 135 significantly expanded the list of "prohibited areas" where licensed citizens may not lawfully carry a firearm, the Legislature also included a provision allowing mun

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/24/metro/massachusetts-gun-control-law-ballot-referendum/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-expands-second-amendment-rights-eyes-more-gun-cases-2026-06-26/

For many women, the right to protect ourselves and our families isn’t about politics; it’s about peace of mind. Every woman has her own “why.” For some, it’s personal safety. For others, it’s responsibility, confidence, or simply having the choice. These conversations matter especially right now.

For many women, the right to protect ourselves and our families isn’t about politics; it’s about peace of mind. Every woman has her own “why.” For some, it’s personal safety. For others, it’s responsibility, confidence, or simply having the choice. These conversations matter especially right now.