Ceasefire Oregon

11/11/2025

Research reveals veterans often favor more restrictive gun control than civilians

11/11/2025

Honoring All Who Served
Veterans' Day
2025

11/09/2025

Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member Spotlight: Abbey Clements

“A team like this has been talked about, asked for, and needed for decades. Until we as a nation choose to end this public health crisis, educators and school staff must receive support from those who truly understand — those who grasp the challenges, the grief, and the courage it takes to move forward in the wake of gun violence and the persistent fear of it.”

Abbey Clements is a co-founder and the Executive Director of Teachers Unify. She taught for over 30 years and has been a gun violence prevention activist since enduring the Sandy Hook School tragedy with her 2nd grade students in 2012.

Abbey couldn’t be more proud to be part of this incredible team.

Team contact information:
response@teachersunify.org
203-296-3689
🩷☮️📚📓

11/07/2025

Our hearts are with Marshawn Kneeland’s family, friends, fans, and the Dallas Cowboys community. If you or someone you know is considering su***de, 988 is your help line. Oregon has an Extreme Risk Protection Order that will temporarily disarm a person in crisis.

HEARTBREAKING: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died early this morning by apparent gun su***de. He was only 24 years old.

Marshawn was a beloved son, teammate, and friend who touched so many. Just earlier this week Marshawn scored his first career touchdown. His family said he was kind, determined, humble, and full of love.

America’s su***de crisis is a gun crisis: the majority of American su***de deaths involve fi****ms. But these tragedies are preventable. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.

Even in moments when the world feels heavy and overwhelming, remember that you are not alone. Help and support are always available, 24/7. If you or a loved one are contemplating su***de, please call or text the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 988.

11/07/2025

Today's Oregon Supreme Court hearing of Arnold v Kotek regarding Measure 114 included a common mistaken people make about the right to armed rebellion.

During the hearing, Justice Duncan asked the pro-shooting lawyer Mr. Aiello: "In your view, what are the underlying principles, what were the goals or objectives of the people who drafted Article 1, Section 27?" Aiello answered: "To allow people, and Hirsh/Friend delves into this as well, the ultimate goal of any right to bear arms is the ability to repel a tyrannical government."

Mr. Aiello mistakenly quoted a section that is part of the Court’s historical background discussion, not its binding legal decision.

The Hirsch/Friend decision protects responsible, lawful gun ownership while confirming that Oregon’s government has the constitutional authority to regulate fi****ms in the interest of public safety. Neither Oregon law nor the U.S. Constitution grants anyone the right to use fi****ms to attack or overthrow government officials. In a democracy, change happens through votes, not violence — and that principle is one of the most powerful protections of freedom we have.

1️⃣ The Oregon Constitution protects lawful self-defense — not rebellion.
The U.S. Supreme Court in *District of Columbia v. Heller* (2008) ruled that the Second Amendment protects a personal right to own fi****ms for lawful purposes, such as self-defense in the home — not for taking up arms against government officials.

2️⃣ Oregon law says the same.
In *State v. Hirsch/Friend* (338 Or 622 (2005)), the Oregon Supreme Court held that Article I, Section 27 of the state constitution does not grant an unlimited or insurrectionary right to bear arms. Rights to possess fi****ms are subject to reasonable regulation for public safety.

3️⃣ Change comes through democracy, not violence.
When citizens disagree with government actions, the constitutional tools for reform are voting, petitioning, protest, and the courts — not guns.

Article I, section 27, does not confer an unfettered right to possess or use fi****ms. The legislature retains authority to regulate the possession and use of fi****ms to promote the safety and welfare of the public.” — *State v. Hirsch/Friend* (2005)

State v Hirsch/Friend https://law.justia.com/cases/oregon/supreme-court/2005/s49370.html
Oregon Constitution – Article I, Section 27](https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.html)
District of Columbia v. Heller (Cornell Law)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZO.html)

State v. Hirsch/Friend

11/06/2025

The Oregon Supreme Court held a hearing today on Measure 114. As you know, the measure was voted into law three years ago but has been stayed by a judge in rural Oregon.

During today's hearing, an Oregon Justice asked about the fee required to receive a permit under Measure 114. The Justice asked if other rights had fees. Yes, they do. They include:

Rights that Cost Money for People to Exercise

First Amendment (speech, press, assembly):
You have the right to speak or publish, but the government doesn’t pay for printing presses, media space, or organizing rallies (though it must allow them in public spaces).

The Right to Petition Government
You can write letters or organize campaigns, but printing, lobbying, or travel costs are your own. (Those of you generous people who supported Measure 114 know the printing costs for the petitions alone were very high!)

Property Rights (5th & 14th Amendments)
You may own property, but must pay taxes, registration, etc. Eminent domain compensation comes from government, not to it.

Free Exercise of Religion:
You may practice your faith, but the government doesn’t fund religious facilities or rituals (due to the Establishment Clause).

Society's financial burden of firearm ownership includes paying for law enforcement to respond to firearm-related crimes, prisons, lawyers, and any medically-related costs not covered by private insurance. Permit to purchase programs reduce crime and reduce the overall financial burden on taxpayers. The cost of permits and training is a reasonable expense for a firearm owner.

Several other concerning comments were made during the hearing today. We will be addressing those as well.

Here's a link to watch the hearing. The question of cost is introduced at 47 minutes into the hearing.

10/29/2025

An excellent op-ed from Colorado Ceasefire!
More guns = more gun profits = more dead kids

More guns to fight school shootings is not the answer. Sensible gun laws, mental health support, and better security is.

10/17/2025

INDIVISIBLE supports an impressive range of laws and policies designed to reduce gun violence. We know this is a priority for Ceasefire Oregon supporters, so we’ve compiled a list of Indivisible’s positions on key firearm-related laws and policies. As you consider which parties and candidates to support, we encourage you to review their positions on gun violence prevention — and to stand behind those who champion strong, effective gun laws.

Posted on October 17, 2025 Indivisible Supports Strong, Effective Laws To Reduce Firearm Violence By Penny Okamoto, Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation and the Ceasefire Oregon Action Fund (PAC) applaud Indivisible’s work to counter the Trump administration...

09/18/2025

Matthew Silverstone was critically injured in the Evergreen shooting in Colorado last week. Our hearts are with the entire community. Btw, THIS is what a real hero is.

09/18/2025

The shooter of 4 Pennsylvania police officers stalked a young woman at her home and was seen on the home camera with an AR 15 before he shot 4 PA police officers, killing three and wounding a fourth. https://www.wgal.com/.../york-pennsylvania.../67903209
Pennsylvania does not have an ERPO or "red flag" law.
Our hearts are with the families and entire police force as well as the young woman and her family. This mass shooting is a devastating blow to the entire community. If you know people who are involved, please reach out to them to let them know you are there for them. Offer to bring food, drive relatives to or from the airport, or take care of their pets. Talk to your PA legislators about the need for ERPOs and to do more to prevent gun violence by preventing violence against women.

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09/16/2025

Taxpayers are carrying the huge financial burden of gun violence in additional to the emotional burden. An Illinois surgeon has a plan to change that and, in doing so, cut the rates of gun violence.

Dr. Anthony Douglas is determined to compel the gun industry to fund victim restitution in Illinois — with national implications.