As usual, Jessica Hagy sends a powerful message very succinctly:

Prayers might make people feel better, but they won’t help anyone else. We need action without the wasted step in between. We need elected officials who understand this issue. Right now, talking to Republicans in Congress about gun safety regulations is like talking to God: They’re not listening and it won’t make one damn bit of difference. If they won’t listen, they need to be replaced by people who will.
(via This Is Indexed)