John Oliver Challenges America to Take on the NRA

On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver took on the NRA — and politicians who don’t support stronger gun laws — in the wake of the recent massacre at the Orlando nightclub that left 49 people dead. “It’s a lot easier to drum up support when you’re just flatly against something,” said Oliver of the NRA’s faithful members, who will happily show up to vote “no” to any legislation the lobbying group doesn’t like.

So where does that leave Americans who want the gun violence to stop? Oliver urged viewers to call their elected officials over and over again to urge them to take action. “Call them on their birthday and say, ‘Happy birthday, and also get rid of the Dickey amendment.’” (The Dickey amendment prevents the CDC from researching the efficacy of gun-control legislation.) Not sure how to contact your congressman? Click here.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver airs Sundays at 11 p.m. on HBO.

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