DIGNITY AGENDA
PEACE
Lives are at Stake
Last summer, a 12 year was shot and killed just days before his 13th birthday; robbed of his God-given potential. One life lost will always be one too many.
Saturate with Love
We’ve seen a 33% decrease in gun violence within high crime areas in the NW compared to last year.
Our lives have dignity. Peace protects our dignity.
Become an advocate for PEACE!
Commonsense Gun Laws — Permit to Purchase
My proposed legislation would require individuals to obtain a firearm eligibility license before purchasing a gun.
We must do more to keep firearms out of the wrong hands.
Haywood Advocating for Peace
Senator Haywood Hosts Gun Violence Press Conference
PHILADELPHIA – Puede 14, 2021 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) hosted a gun violence press conference, in partnership with the Black Clergy of Philadelphia, to call for the General Assembly to pass legislation to reduce statewide gun...
Gun Violence Press Conference
City & State Leaders Join Philadelphians in Demanding Safety From Gun Violence
PHILADELPHIA − Febrero 26, 2021 – District Attorney Larry Krasner on Viernes joined Mayor Jim Kenney, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, Senator Sharif Street, Senator Art Haywood and other state and local leaders to demand action to reduce...
Senator Haywood Issues Gun Violence Prevention Grants Statement
Harrisburg – Febrero 27, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement today announcing gun violence prevention grant legislation: “Gun violence is a tragedy across the Commonwealth. Everyone knows of someone affected...
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − Junio 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Lawmakers and activists gather at State Capitol to recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day
A sea of orange took over the State Capitol today as lawmakers and activists recognized ‘Gun Violence Awareness Day’. Governor Tom Wolf was one of those in attendance at today’s rally at the capitol and while he says some progress has been made, he’s pushing for more...