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Gracie Abrams' Charity Single Tackles Gun Violence Urgency

12/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Gracie Abrams, with Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver, released a charity single titled "Sold Out" to address gun violence.
The song is available on Bandcamp for $5 to raise funds for Everytown for Gun Safety.
It reflects on mass shootings, including Brown University and Bondi Beach, and expresses grief over systemic failures.
Abrams noted the song was written last year after a school shooting, emphasizing its urgency.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Violence Prevention Act of 1994 emerged from escalating concerns over mass shootings, notably the 1989 Stockton schoolyard shooting that killed five children. Supported by organizations like the Brady Campaign, the Act included the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which aimed to curb gun violence, claiming over 30,000 lives annually in the U.S. The ban expired in 2004, highlighting ongoing debates about gun safety reform.

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Story summary

Gracie Abrams, with Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver, released a charity single titled "Sold Out" to address gun violence.
The song is available on Bandcamp for $5 to raise funds for Everytown for Gun Safety.
It reflects on mass shootings, including Brown University and Bondi Beach, and expresses grief over systemic failures.
Abrams noted the song was written last year after a school shooting, emphasizing its urgency.

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