Aly & AJ on pushing for gun control measures ahead of 2024 election: “So much is at stake”
Singer-songwriters Aly and AJ are using their platform to address gun violence, a cause that became deeply personal after they survived a mass shooting in 2022.
The sisters sheltered in place on their tour bus in Sacramento while a gunman killed six people and left at least a dozen others wounded, authorities said. It was considered the deadliest shooting in the city’s history.
The duo recently released their new song, “Sirens,” to process and respond to the tragedy. Now, they’re pushing for gun control measures they believe are crucial as Election Day nears.
March Fourth, whose mission is to federally ban assault weapons.
“Being able to be on the ground and see the people behind the scenes, the people who are working in the office of gun violence prevention, was incredibly inspiring for us,” Aly said.
Their message on gun control, though firm, is also a call for bipartisan cooperation. They said they believe that most people, regardless of party affiliation, support gun laws when the conversation is safe from political divides.
“I think this is something we can all get on board with, regardless of party,” Aly said. “It’s more important than ever to be outspoken about what you truly believe in because so much is at stake.”
“Sirens” is now available on streaming platforms.
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Source: cbsnews.com