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United States Cameron Kasky, a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, transitioned from a student to a prominent gun control advocate, co-founding Never Again MSD and organizing the March for Our Lives.
After the February 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Kasky co-founded Never Again MSD, a student-led gun violence prevention advocacy group, working to create a national movement against gun violence.
Kasky was instrumental in organizing and promoting the March for Our Lives, a massive national protest against gun violence in Washington, D.C., in March 2018.
Kasky contributed an op-ed on the CNN website discussing the events of the massacre and advocating for gun control, and participated in a televised 'Stand Up' town hall session with Senator Marco Rubio.
Kasky appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with fellow activists X González and Jaclyn Corin to discuss their advocacy for gun control and the upcoming March for Our Lives.
Kasky's father registered this super PAC with the goal of opposing NRA-backed candidates in key elections, aligning with Kasky's broader anti-gun violence advocacy.
Cameron Marley Kasky, born on November 11, 2000, in Hollywood, Florida, gained national recognition as an American activist against gun violence. Prior to the tragic events of February 2018, Kasky was a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, involved in the drama club. The mass shooting at his high school on February 14, 2018, profoundly impacted him and served as a catalyst for his activism. Following the shooting, Kasky, alongside fellow students, co-founded Never Again MSD (#NeverAgain), a student-led advocacy group focused on gun violence prevention. This organization quickly mobilized, drawing significant media attention and support for its cause. Kasky attended Columbia University for several semesters after high school.
As a co-founder of Never Again MSD, Kasky played a pivotal role in organizing the March for Our Lives, a nationwide student protest held in Washington, D.C., on March 24, 2018. This event was a significant milestone in the gun control movement, attracting large crowds and amplifying the voices of young people advocating for legislative change. Kasky was recognized for his efforts by being included in Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2018.” His advocacy included public engagements, such as a televised town hall session with Senator Marco Rubio, where Kasky directly questioned the senator about his stance on NRA donations and gun control measures. Despite receiving death threats and being accused of being a “crisis actor,” Kasky continued to advocate for stricter gun laws.
In September 2018, Kasky announced his departure from March for Our Lives to focus on personal well-being, including addressing mental health concerns. This decision highlighted the personal toll of his activism. He launched a podcast, “Cameron Knows Nothing,” as a new platform for expression. Kasky has also engaged in political endorsements, supporting Andrew Yang and subsequently Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden in recent presidential primaries. He has publicly identified as queer, emphasizing the importance of identity and the contributions of queer activists. In September 2025, Kasky indicated an interest in running in the 2026 Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district, signaling a potential career progression into electoral politics.
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