I don't want "thoughts and prayers" from terrorist sympathizers on the left and white nationalists on the right who fuel antisemitism and violence. Both parties must do more to purge their ranks of bigots, denounce hate and support policies to protect families and faith communities like ours.
This timeline doesn't surprise me at all: A serial straw purchaser was let off with a warning pre-BSCA, stole a gun from a car and sold it to a prohibited purchaser who used it in a homicide.
Gov. Spanberger has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff in memory of Brandon Shah, who was killed by a terrorist at ODU.
Our CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social on @cnnipr.bsky.social with @biannagolodryga.bsky.social: “Your Jewish friends and neighbors are tired.”
Yesterday in Michigan, we were close to 140 preschoolers being the victims of a synagogue attack. Jewish communities deserve to have that fear taken seriously.
Randy Fine’s hateful rhetoric has no place in Congress, and it must not go without consequence.
But his hatred is getting a free pass from GOP leaders.
🧵1/ Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul spent this week calling for “a reckoning on Zionism,” the belief held by most American Jews that Jews deserve a homeland.
A synagogue was attacked in Michigan yesterday. That same day, he said he was heartbroken.
Wars abroad aren't fueling antisemitism. Hate, propaganda and terrorism fuel antisemitism.
Great meeting with @momsdemandaction.org this afternoon to discuss their priorities for gun safety laws. I’m grateful for their advocacy and the work they do every day to keep our communities safe.
I'm happy to see that Del. Tran's bill to disarm violent hate criminals was sent to Gov. Spanberger. It's telling how loudly the gun lobby opposes this legislation. lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
BREAKING: A shooter opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, critically wounding at least two people. The gunman was reportedly killed, and the school has canceled class for the rest of the day.
We do NOT have to live like this. We deserve better. https://etwn.us/4doE1Ps
This administration is quietly restoring gun rights to individuals who were convicted of felonies.
As I shared with @npr.org, there are few details about who DOJ is deciding to put on this list, and the lack of transparency could lead to violent offenders having access to deadly weapons.
“How do we ensure that my kids and your kids, and whoever's kids come after this, that they have a safe place when they go to school, not necessarily a place where they have to do active shooter drills and think about whether it’s real or if it’s not." www.wric.com/news/politic...
What does Women’s History Month mean to the third Jewish woman ever elected to the Senate?
@rosen.senate.gov shares how each and every one of us can make an impact in our communities.
Thank you @tomperriello.bsky.social for joining #Charlottesville @momsdemandaction.org's local group meeting tonight!
For nearly a decade I’ve taken on the gun lobby to make Virginia safer. I’m not going to stop. wtop.com/virginia/202...
Survivor networks: language & legitimacy, pathways (and limits) to civic engagement, visibility & performance of survivorship, emotional & practical lifelines
🧡 New (open access) research alert: doi.org/10.1016/j.ss...
“We can endure suffering but not meaninglessness”: Identity, meaning-making, and community in online firearm violence survivor networks
The first batch of legislation has been communicated to Gov. Spanberger, including bills on secure firearm storage, "red flag" law reforms, disarming abusers and prohibiting weapons in sensitive places 🥳
My bill SB749 to ban the sale of Assault Weapons will be voted on today. When I ran for the State Senate, I campaigned on this, and I promised that we would make real change in my first term. Together, we will get this to the Governor's desk.
@everytown.org
@momsdemandaction.org
@bradyunited.org
Women’s rights are a Jewish value.
Jewish history is filled with women who have led with courage, wisdom, and resilience. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women – including Jewish women – and continue our fight for women’s rights and equality.
It's about damn time. This failed coup was a terrorist attack on democracy and the republic itself.
GREAT NEWS! @thedrmikejones.bsky.social's bill prohibiting carrying assault-style weapons in public places was sent to Gov. Spanberger. From the Unite the Right attack on Charlottesville to the annual show of force in Richmond, this is long overdue.
Virginia mourns the loss of Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan, a tragic casualty of the Iran War. Let’s all pray for his family in Spotsylvania.
HB21, which lets Virginians sue firearms manufacturers and dealers for irresponsible behavior, just passed. We’ve lost too many Virginians to firearms, and after years of keeping up this fight, proud to send our bill to the governor’s desk.
Glenn Youngkin, who's weirdly MIA on redistricting in Virginia, must be pissed.
GREAT NEWS! Bills by Sen. Carroll Foy and @helmerva.bsky.social creating standards of responsible conduct for the firearm industry and a civil cause of action to enforce them were just sent to Gov. Spanberger.
After today's jihadist fatwa.
"But, Marge, it works on any Ayatollah."
GREAT NEWS! Del. @marcussimon.com's bill to ban unserialized, untraceable ghost guns was sent to Gov. Spanberger. Because there's no background check to obtain them, these weapons are a magnet for criminals, youth and at-risk Americans.
Both of much of the far-right and much of the far-left want you to turn on the Jewish community in this moment because of Netanyahu's disgusting actions. Don't give them what they want. These people suck and should be ignored. Focus on the illegality of this war and demand Congress put a stop to it.
The first confirmed fatalities in Trump's illegal War on Iran:
Captain Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, FA
Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, NE
Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, MN
Sergeant Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, IA
Great to see another "red flag" reform bill pass! @amylaufer55.bsky.social's HB1071 requires K-12 and higher ed threat assessment teams to be educated and trained about substantial risk orders. lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
