That was one month after the.

That online conversation turned into.

Webwatts, a mother of five, started a facebook group with a message calling for americans to do more to reduce gun violence.

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Webat the time, she only had 75 friends on facebook and an inactive twitter handle.

The day after the sandy hook.

But, within days, she had a national following and the makings of a grassroots.

Webas the founder of moms demand action, shannon watts is one of the country's most visible advocates for gun safety and has spent the last decade working towards ending gun.

Founder of @momsdemand, grassroots army of @everytown fighting to end gun violence.

Webshannon watts verified account @shannonrwatts.

Now she crisscrosses the country pushing for change.

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