As Angela Ferrell-Zabala says, “Our collective safety is worth fighting for.” I have dedicated my life to building a future free from gun violence, and I will do everything in my power as an elected official to continue to bring us closer to that future. www.everytown.org/press/everyt...

Illinois Legislative Director @laurenharper.bsky.social meets with Dr. Anthony Douglas and Mary Kocy in support of the RIFL Bill (HB 3320/SB 2279) to shift the cost of gun violence from Illinois taxpayers to gun manufacturers. @halleh13.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @pomurray.bsky.social

We did a thing. Thank you justice system for doing the right thing for our patients. Let’s get those missing pages back! Standing up for our patients, always. Come join us! @drsforamerica.bsky.social #patientsoverpolitics #MedSky #healthcare #publichealth www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...

Years of work came to fruition today with the signing into law of Karina's Law, improving the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, by helping the courts and law enforcement to work together in ensuring that firearms are actually removed from domestic abusers. #Progress abc7chicago.com/post/illinoi...

My grandfather survived the Holocaust only for his granddaughter to watch unelected leaders doing Heil Hitler salutes on live TV while America descends into facism. DO NOT COMPLY.

We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Bertha Purnell, a gun violence survivor, mom, advocate, former Alliance Board Member and peaceful warrior. Illinois has lost a unique voice calling out for justice and peace. Her friendship and wisdom cannot be replaced.

When Sen. Hirono asked Hegseth if he would carry out an order to shoot protestors, he dodged the question. In addition to the sexual assault allegations, drinking on the job, and ties to white nationalism, Hegseth doesn’t believe in the first amendment. This is disqualifying.

wgntv.com/news/illinoi... Short article from WGN News about the passage of Karina's Law yesterday, hoping to see a broadcast segment from @wgntv.com later in the day! @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social

Before Democrats voted to pass Karina’s Bill in IL tonight, Republicans argued that this law could damage their guns. Interestingly, they didn’t seem to have the same concern about the lives of women injured or killed by an abusive partner with a firearm. chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/...

Survivors and advocates started working on a bill in Illinois to remove guns from domestic abusers when Karina González was still alive. Karina’s Bill passed in the senate tonight and will pass the house tomorrow. Grassroots advocacy works. Our voices matter. www.thetrace.org/2023/10/kari...

The time is now! The legislature is back in Springfield this week and we need your help to get Karina's Bill to protect domestic violence victims through the Illinois Senate! Details below. Thank you and let's get this done! @newtownaction.bsky.social @changetheref.bsky.social

A woman was asleep on a subway and a man she did not know set her on fire. This is absolutely terrifying. And it will never get anywhere close to the level of attention and analysis as Brian Thompson’s murder. apnews.com/article/new-...

Sending thoughts and prayers to the NRA 🙏🏼 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Every American needs to sit with the fact that Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and their cronies cut $190 million in bipartisan cancer research funding to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest corporations in human history. The cruelty is the point.

"Stop asking why schools don't have bulletproof glass and metal detectors at all the doors. Ask why schools have to. That's the question that needs to be asked,” Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes

The victims and survivors of the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison will carry this trauma for the rest of their lives. Every elected official who voted against gun violence prevention legislation is complicit. Our children deserve action, not empty thoughts and prayers.

Gun violence is a public health crisis. Full stop. AND public health prevention frameworks used on other issues (ex: smoking) may not be applicable given the deep historical, racial, and political roots of firearms in this country. Grateful to @jonathanmetzl.bsky.social for the engaging talk.

Just a friendly reminder that nominees are normally selected based on qualifications and *loyalty to the Constitution*—not loyalty to the political fantasies of a delusional President.

Delphine Cherry’s story is one of unimaginable pain but also incredible resilience. Losing two children to gun violence, she turned her grief into action. Her fight for accountability and justice inspires all of us to keep pushing for change.

When my dad was diagnosed with brain cancer, he needed emergency surgery to remove the brain tumor. But our insurance refused to cover the six-figure cost because it “wasn’t necessary.” The surgeon suggested we go to the ER and *fake headaches* so insurance would cover his lifesaving brain surgery.

Please join me in donating to @marchforourlives.bsky.social on #GivingTuesday. This photo is from the first rally I organized as a student. I was overwhelmed, but the MFOL staff coached me through this march and provided support following the mass shooting in my hometown just weeks later. (1/4)

Victims of domestic violence are 5 times more likely to be killed if their abuser has access to a firearm. Despite the threat of the incoming administration, the work of Lieutenant Martinez-Jordan is an import reminder that local leadership can save lives. www.thetrace.org/2024/11/prot...

The deadliest place for women is at home & 140 women & girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day last year, 2 U.N. agencies reported Monday. The intentional killing of women in the private sphere in the Americas is largely by intimate partners.

Georgia officials have dismissed all members of a state committee charged with investigating deaths of pregnant women. The move came in response to ProPublica having obtained internal reports detailing two deaths.

Just donated to Brave Space Alliance in Nancy Mace’s name. Brave Space Alliance is a Black-Led, Trans-Led LGBQ+ Center on the south side of Chicago providing affirming, culturally competent resources. I also requested they send a letter of thanks to Nancy Mace’s office. #NancyMaceRainbowFund

Always ask: 𝙄𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙜𝙪𝙣 where your child plays? This is a lifesaving question. Learn more about the risks of family fire and the importance of safe gun storage at askingsaveskids.org. #EndFamilyFire

On Transgender Day of Remembrance we honor the beautiful lives stolen from us so often due to gun violence. Trans people deserve to live in peace and joy. Together we will build a future where we can all live safely, authentically, and free from gun violence.

As we face the onslaught of Trump’s dangerous cabinet picks that range from rapists to anti-vaxxers to TV personalities, I’m trying my best to remember that maintaining hope is a discipline. Hope won’t be gifted to us or simply drop out of the sky—it is something we must fight for every single day.

If 52 buses of children fatally crashed each year, there would be investigations, bus safety laws, and investment in prevention. But because the equivalent of 52 buses of children die by gun violence, Republicans wring their hands, send prayers, and refuse to act. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/b...

Hey #GVP folks, I made a starter pack of gun violence prevention advocates a few weeks ago but with the explosion of Bluesky usage I know I’m missing people. Please share and let me know if I’m missing someone - or missing YOU! go.bsky.app/QYwdBGk

just curious how Nancy Mace spewing hateful garbage like this will affect the price of eggs. or was cruelty the point all along?

If 52 buses of children fatally crashed each year, there would be investigations, bus safety laws, and investment in prevention. But because the equivalent of 52 buses of children die by gun violence, Republicans wring their hands, send prayers, and refuse to act. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/b...

Community listening sessions in East St. Louis regarding implementation of the SAFE-T Act to date. December 7, 2024 1:00 p.m.! Let your voice be heard! @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social @carynmf.bsky.social

How can you support Trans loved ones during this time? Check out this article from the Trevor project. www.thetrevorproject.org/research-bri...

They want us to be frantic and panicked and distracted. But we know that our strength comes from community—the people and places we love. And our community is powerful. Get connected with mutual aid groups. Donate to local nonprofits. Run for office. And most importantly, ORGANIZE.

So many young women I know expressed this exact sentiment on November 6th. “We girls woke up to a country where the body I haven’t fully grown into may no longer be under my control.” www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/o...

Join us!! A better world is possible but only if we’re willing to fight for it 💙

Today I am feeling very grateful to be in work that pushes back on systems/policies that cause immense harm. And I am very grateful to be in it with fierce activists & advocates working to end gun violence. You can follow a bunch of them here, and let me know if I should add you! go.bsky.app/QYwdBGk