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Shannon Watts is an American activist and the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grassroots movement advocating for public safety measures to protect people from gun violence. Before her activism, she worked in corporate communications and now serves as a prominent voice for gun reform and women's empowerment.

Known for: Fired Up: How the Parkland Generation Inspired Me to Get Off My Ass and Into the Fight

Books by Shannon Watts

Fired Up: How the Parkland Generation Inspired Me to Get Off My Ass and Into the Fight

Fired Up: How the Parkland Generation Inspired Me to Get Off My Ass and Into the Fight

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In this empowering memoir, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, recounts how the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy motivated her to take action against gun violence. She shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a leading activist, offering insights into grassroots organizing, advocacy, and the power of collective action to create change.

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Early Life and Career

Before activism became my calling, I lived a life that many would describe as ordinary. I grew up in rural Colorado, developed an early interest in communication, and later built a successful corporate career in public relations for Fortune 500 companies. I thrived in high-pressure environments, wor...

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Catalyst for Change

That December afternoon, my outrage turned into action. I opened Facebook and searched for an organization that would rally moms like me to advocate for gun reform. I didn’t find one, so I created it myself. I didn’t overthink it; I simply wrote, 'We don’t have to live like this. And our children sh...

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About Shannon Watts

Shannon Watts is an American activist and the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grassroots movement advocating for public safety measures to protect people from gun violence. Before her activism, she worked in corporate communications and now serves as a prominent voice for g...

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Shannon Watts is an American activist and the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grassroots movement advocating for public safety measures to protect people from gun violence. Before her activism, she worked in corporate communications and now serves as a prominent voice for gun reform and women's empowerment.

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