A week after the mass shooting in an Orlando nightclub, senate Democrats demanded action on gun control; but the measures failed to pass the senate’s sixty-vote threshold. On Wednesday Democrats in Congress started a dramatic sit-in for gun control, completely disrupting political business. Chanting ‘No bill, no break!’, they wanted the traditional two-week summer break not to start until the issue was debated. The Democratic whip said, ‘This is an issue that ought to transcend party politics - it's about saving lives and keeping our communities safe.’ The sit-in, reminiscent of strategies used by civil rights activists in the 60s, was called off after 24 hours. However, many believe now is the time to do something similar, make a peaceful noise, get in the way and act for what they believe in.