Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton encouraged members of one of the nation's largest gun control groups to attend the upcoming March For Our Lives rally in a fundraising email on Tuesday.
"Like many Americans, I felt immeasurable grief after the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida last month. Gun violence touches every corner of this country, and making our communities safer should be our number one priority," she said. "And on March 24th, at more than 800 March for Our Lives events, young people will lead us in standing up for exactly that."
Clinton emailed members of Everytown for Gun Safety, asking them, "Will you join a March for Our Lives event?" She encouraged them to join in with the protest, organized in part by the gun control group, which is set to feature survivors of the Parkland school shooting. Clinton said the march will feature hundreds of thousands of protesters and that the survivors who will be the face of the event are an inspiration to her.
"March for Our Lives is bringing hundreds of thousands of Americans together to demand that our elected officials prioritize the lives of our students and our communities," she said. "They're marching because young people should be worrying about homework, not whether they're safe at school. I'm inspired by the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who will be marching for all of our lives on March 24th—and I'm inspired by everyone who has stepped up to join them."
The email from Clinton then asks readers to join the March For Our Lives event. It also offers events designed for the elderly, including the Senior Citizens March for Students and the Protect Grandchildren, Not Guns March.
Clinton said the march represents a moment for people to come together and demand change.
"I have always believed in our power to make change if we come together and demand it," she said. "I hope you've been as inspired by these students as I have—now, more than ever, is the time to speak out."
Everytown is one of a number of liberal activist groups that are helping to organize and plan the March For Our Lives.