This is Democracy – Episode 51: Gun Violence in America

This week Jeremi and Zachary sit down for an extended discussion on gun violence in America with two guests, Hilary Rand Whitfield and Ed Scruggs. Zachary’s poem for the week is simply titled, “So Many.” Hilary Rand Whitfield is a volunteer state leader for the Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Stay-at-home mother of 2 (16yo boy and 13yo girl), and Austin resident for the last 12 years. Ed Scruggs is a Realtor, Community Organizer, former journalist and 27 year Austin resident who ran for Austin City Council in 2014. He is currently an appointed member of the City of Austin’s Public Safety Commission. Ed joined the board of Texas Gun Sense in 2015 and currently serves as Vice Chair and Media Representative.