The Senate has failed to pass legislation to create better background checks. A majority of Senators supported the amendment but not enough to break a filibuster. The amendment was co-sponsered by one of the most conservative Democrats and one of the most conservative Republicans.

I know that some people are fearful of further limits on the types of guns they can own. But better background checks should bring us together.

Find out more about what Barack Obama supports.

The people that put together the gun violence rally sent me some pictures to share.

Do you recognize the elected official in this picture?

Click here for their other pictures.

I support many of the ideas in the President's plan.

Thank you Dr. lee Rogers for covering the expenses for Royal High School student Chris Tumbeiro to go to the inauguration.

Because Chris Tumbeiro was an elector he had good tickets for the two of them. Dr. Lee Rogers sent me this picture. Some of my other students used Twitter to cover the inauguration for the Ventura County Star. Read their Tweets on the page the Ventura County Star set up to cover the inauguration.

Royal High School has started a new partnership to promote Civics Education. Click here to read more.

Chris Tumbeiro and Dr. Lee Rogers at the inauguration

Thank you Dr. Lee Rogers for taking care of the expenses for Chris Tumbeiro to go the inauguration. You have provided energy for our new civics education program at Royal High School. I am looking forward to more pictures.

Got out tickets for #inaug2013 from Representative Cook's office! http://pic.twitter.com/vhFqMvrq (For more Tweets here are the Twitter handles of my students covering the inauguration. @ElectorChris @MackieAbergel @BecahJayy )

Thank you to former State Assembly Member Fiona Ma for contacting Rep. Paul Cook's office and setting up my students Rebecah Jacobs and Mackie Abergel with tickets for the inauguration. Thank you also to my friend Jason Hodge for helping to set it up.

For coverage of the inauguration from my students using Twitter check out the page the VC Star set up.

My students are reporting for the VC Star using Twitter. The VC Star set up a page dedicated to the inauguration.

Here are their Twitter handles:

@ElectorChris @MackieAbergel @BecahJayy .

Dr. Lee Rogers is also posting from the inauguration. Follow him at @LeeCRogers

Here is a recent post from Mackie Abergel:

We are ready!!! #inaug2013 http://pic.twitter.com/meecf0fv

Three young people from the area are going to the inauguration. They will be sharing their experiences using Twitter. @ElectorChris @MackieAbergel @BecahJayy .

Dr. Lee Rogers will also be going. Follow him at @LeeCRogers .

Any suggestions for local people that are going that we should follow on Twitter? Post their handles in the comments. You do not need to register to comment but keep it classy.

Barack Obama will be coming to Los Angeles for a concert and rally. Click on continue reading for details. Are you in?

Local Barack Obama supporters are organizing phonebanks. The technology they use is amazing. It allows activists to quickly make phone calls and to contact many voters. I support Barack Obama.

Here is their announcement:

With less than 100 days to go until the election, things are really escalating and we are being asked to do more and more. It's all good because the stakes are so high and we care so much that we must make this happen! Don't forget your cell and a friend. We have some refreshments to keep that Obama spirit up. Thursday, August 2, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (arrive when you can, stay as long as you can) Janet Eckhouse's home, 248 Valero Circle, Oak Park RSVP by calling 818.259.8314, or https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/manage/gp28zb

What are some reasons you think he deserves our support?

I am proud he ended DADT, he ended the war in Iraq, and he supports marriage equality.

( The 2008 campaign had massive energy behind it. Building on that will be critical.)

Local supporters of Barack Obama are continuing their phonebanking to support him. Click on continue reading for details. You can also work from home or organize your event.

I think with recent moves to rally his base Barack Obama will be able to mobilize many of his supporters again to make phone calls. I made calls before and it is the most sophisticated system I have seen in politics.

This is a brilliant speech. Watch it and get to work.

This is a really powerful ad. Please share it with others.

I think the White House doesn't seem to mind the ongoing jokes on TheOnion.com if they are going to sell a Joe Biden can cooler.

What's your favorite item in the store?