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

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

Webshannon watts verified account @shannonrwatts.

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

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.

That was one month after the.

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

Now she crisscrosses the country pushing for change.

The day after the sandy hook.

That online conversation turned into.

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