Matthew W Nugent
@n00ge8.bsky.social
Supports efforts to reduce gun deaths and injuries across the US
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Matthew W Nugent
@n00ge8.bsky.social
· Jan 16
Gun Safety Policies Save Lives
Compares gun policy across 50 states. In states where elected officials have taken action to pass gun laws, fewer people die by gun violence.
everytownresearch.org
Gun Safety Policies Save Lives - Compare gun policy across 50 states. In states where elected officials take action to pass gun laws, fewer people die by gun violence. via @everytown.bsky.social
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When he was arrested in early 2021, Ian Rogers — a white, conservative man in his 40s — had dozens of guns and a plan to ignite civil war. Rogers’ radicalization didn’t happen in a vacuum. His indoctrination can be traced back to his 21st birthday, when he bought his first gun.
White, Legally Armed, and Primed for Political Violence
Ian Rogers was convinced it was up to him to save America. The gun industry’s sales tactics may be creating a pipeline of extremists willing to open fire.
www.thetrace.org
December 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
When he was arrested in early 2021, Ian Rogers — a white, conservative man in his 40s — had dozens of guns and a plan to ignite civil war. Rogers’ radicalization didn’t happen in a vacuum. His indoctrination can be traced back to his 21st birthday, when he bought his first gun.
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“Let's be clear: This new law does nothing to make our kids safer. Instead, it turns North Carolina private schools into the state's guinea pig for a dangerous experiment in arming teachers." - Jennifer Hixson, North Carolina @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer
https://bit.ly/3Ky4YUU
https://bit.ly/3Ky4YUU
Law allowing guns in North Carolina private schools sparks debate on student safety
A controversial law went into effect on Monday, Dec. 1, that allows employees or volunteers to carry guns in North Carolina private schools.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“Let's be clear: This new law does nothing to make our kids safer. Instead, it turns North Carolina private schools into the state's guinea pig for a dangerous experiment in arming teachers." - Jennifer Hixson, North Carolina @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer
https://bit.ly/3Ky4YUU
https://bit.ly/3Ky4YUU
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In 2024 I helped lead the advocacy for a comprehensive update to our gun safety laws in MA. The legislation includes a host of important measures such as regulating ghost guns and creating data dashboards to understand the impact of firearms in MA. Now the gun lobby is trying to repeal the law… 1/
Vote Yes: Protect MA Gun Safety Law in 2026
Vote Yes in 2026 to protect Massachusetts’ new gun safety laws… Keep communities safes
www.yesforasafema.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
In 2024 I helped lead the advocacy for a comprehensive update to our gun safety laws in MA. The legislation includes a host of important measures such as regulating ghost guns and creating data dashboards to understand the impact of firearms in MA. Now the gun lobby is trying to repeal the law… 1/
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Americans are impacted by various forms of gun violence—including suicide, homicide, and unintentional deaths, as well as nonfatal gunshot injuries, threats, and exposure to gun violence within their communities & society.
Why is Gun Violence a Public Health Epidemic? | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Center for Gun Violence Solutions
publichealth.jhu.edu
December 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Americans are impacted by various forms of gun violence—including suicide, homicide, and unintentional deaths, as well as nonfatal gunshot injuries, threats, and exposure to gun violence within their communities & society.
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A dangerous bill is being debated in Congress, which will have the effect of opening a new ghost guns market.
Many lawmakers have signed on to support this legislation not knowing its true effects. Before it goes to a vote tell your lawmakers to oppose this deadly bill!
bradyunited.org/lethal
Many lawmakers have signed on to support this legislation not knowing its true effects. Before it goes to a vote tell your lawmakers to oppose this deadly bill!
bradyunited.org/lethal
Urge Lawmakers: Withdraw Your Support From Deadly Legislation That…
Congress is being misled about dangerous legislation purported to help police but in reality unleash deadly weapons to civilians.
bradyunited.org
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A dangerous bill is being debated in Congress, which will have the effect of opening a new ghost guns market.
Many lawmakers have signed on to support this legislation not knowing its true effects. Before it goes to a vote tell your lawmakers to oppose this deadly bill!
bradyunited.org/lethal
Many lawmakers have signed on to support this legislation not knowing its true effects. Before it goes to a vote tell your lawmakers to oppose this deadly bill!
bradyunited.org/lethal
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Thank you @adams.house.gov for cosponsoring H.R.3115!
We urge Members of Congress to cosponsor the #AssaultWeaponsBan.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence #BanAssaultWeapons
We urge Members of Congress to cosponsor the #AssaultWeaponsBan.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence #BanAssaultWeapons
December 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Thank you @adams.house.gov for cosponsoring H.R.3115!
We urge Members of Congress to cosponsor the #AssaultWeaponsBan.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence #BanAssaultWeapons
We urge Members of Congress to cosponsor the #AssaultWeaponsBan.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence #BanAssaultWeapons
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Gun violence is not normal. We must break this sick cycle of gun violence with action. I continue to support gun safety legislation so our communities never have to suffer this kind of tragedy again. (2/2)
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Gun violence is not normal. We must break this sick cycle of gun violence with action. I continue to support gun safety legislation so our communities never have to suffer this kind of tragedy again. (2/2)
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Two years ago, UNLV students and faculty barricaded themselves behind classroom doors, hid under their desks, and texted family and friends “I love you.”
By the day’s end, three faculty members were taken from us: Patricia Navarro-Velez, Jerry Chang, and Naoko Takemaru. (1/2)
By the day’s end, three faculty members were taken from us: Patricia Navarro-Velez, Jerry Chang, and Naoko Takemaru. (1/2)
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Two years ago, UNLV students and faculty barricaded themselves behind classroom doors, hid under their desks, and texted family and friends “I love you.”
By the day’s end, three faculty members were taken from us: Patricia Navarro-Velez, Jerry Chang, and Naoko Takemaru. (1/2)
By the day’s end, three faculty members were taken from us: Patricia Navarro-Velez, Jerry Chang, and Naoko Takemaru. (1/2)
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The Trump-Vance admin's agenda and Project 2025 are one and the same. But we're pushing back.
I joined @npr.org's @kalwradio.bsky.social to discuss the work we're doing at @democracyforward.org to challenge these unlawful policies on behalf of the American people every day.
https://bit.ly/4a6jRZf
I joined @npr.org's @kalwradio.bsky.social to discuss the work we're doing at @democracyforward.org to challenge these unlawful policies on behalf of the American people every day.
https://bit.ly/4a6jRZf
The Authoritarian Playbook: Human & environmental cost of Project 2025
YouTube video by KALW Public Media
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Trump-Vance admin's agenda and Project 2025 are one and the same. But we're pushing back.
I joined @npr.org's @kalwradio.bsky.social to discuss the work we're doing at @democracyforward.org to challenge these unlawful policies on behalf of the American people every day.
https://bit.ly/4a6jRZf
I joined @npr.org's @kalwradio.bsky.social to discuss the work we're doing at @democracyforward.org to challenge these unlawful policies on behalf of the American people every day.
https://bit.ly/4a6jRZf
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The vast majority of Americans support commonsense gun laws like background checks and red flag laws.
It’s time our leaders put public safety and public opinion ahead of gun industry profits.
https://giffords.org/analysis/americans-want-stronger-gun-laws/
It’s time our leaders put public safety and public opinion ahead of gun industry profits.
https://giffords.org/analysis/americans-want-stronger-gun-laws/
Americans Want Stronger Gun Laws
Gun safety laws are supported by the vast majority of the American public. Our leaders must step up and enact them across the country.
giffords.org
December 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The vast majority of Americans support commonsense gun laws like background checks and red flag laws.
It’s time our leaders put public safety and public opinion ahead of gun industry profits.
https://giffords.org/analysis/americans-want-stronger-gun-laws/
It’s time our leaders put public safety and public opinion ahead of gun industry profits.
https://giffords.org/analysis/americans-want-stronger-gun-laws/
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(🧵1/24) On this date (Dec. 6) in 1991, a man raped 4 juvenile girls at a yogurt shop after closing, then fatally shot them all; the perpetrator committed at least 8 murders from 1990-1998 before fatally shooting himself (Austin, Texas): 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Au...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Au...
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
(🧵1/24) On this date (Dec. 6) in 1991, a man raped 4 juvenile girls at a yogurt shop after closing, then fatally shot them all; the perpetrator committed at least 8 murders from 1990-1998 before fatally shooting himself (Austin, Texas): 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Au...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Au...
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Tell your lawmakers in Congress to oppose a dangerous federal concealed carry mandate:
Tell Congress: Oppose the Federal Concealed Carry Mandate
This legislation puts the safety of our communities at risk.
act.everytown.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Tell your lawmakers in Congress to oppose a dangerous federal concealed carry mandate:
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“Everything we know about what happens in states when they’ve removed permitting requirements—whether it’s violent crime, shootings by police—the best evidence suggests that those things would go up and therefore make everyone less safe.” - Cassandra Crifasi, co-director of the @jhucgvs.bsky.social
What Would 'Concealed Carry Reciprocity' Mean for States With Tighter Gun Laws?
Congress may soon vote on a bill that would require states to honor laws loosened elsewhere. We break down what that means.
www.thetrace.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Everything we know about what happens in states when they’ve removed permitting requirements—whether it’s violent crime, shootings by police—the best evidence suggests that those things would go up and therefore make everyone less safe.” - Cassandra Crifasi, co-director of the @jhucgvs.bsky.social
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Gun violence has no place in our society, and California continues to stand with the families impacted by the horrific shooting in Stockton.
We’re providing victims and their families up to $70,000 in financial assistance for essential expenses and supportive services.
We’re providing victims and their families up to $70,000 in financial assistance for essential expenses and supportive services.
December 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Gun violence has no place in our society, and California continues to stand with the families impacted by the horrific shooting in Stockton.
We’re providing victims and their families up to $70,000 in financial assistance for essential expenses and supportive services.
We’re providing victims and their families up to $70,000 in financial assistance for essential expenses and supportive services.
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Chicagoans, join us next week! We are partnering with the @luriechildrens.bsky.social's Strengthening Chicago's Youth initiative.
We'll challenge mainstream narratives around gun violence impacting Black & Brown communities and draw attention to the role of the gun industry in fueling this crisis.
We'll challenge mainstream narratives around gun violence impacting Black & Brown communities and draw attention to the role of the gun industry in fueling this crisis.
December 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Chicagoans, join us next week! We are partnering with the @luriechildrens.bsky.social's Strengthening Chicago's Youth initiative.
We'll challenge mainstream narratives around gun violence impacting Black & Brown communities and draw attention to the role of the gun industry in fueling this crisis.
We'll challenge mainstream narratives around gun violence impacting Black & Brown communities and draw attention to the role of the gun industry in fueling this crisis.
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Last month, the Everytown Community Safety Fund was proud to announce over $2 million in funding for 44 CVI organizations that are committed to breaking cycles of violence and creating lasting safety. Find out more about our incredible grantees:
Community Safety Fund Grant Recipients
Since 2019, Everytown has granted to 82 organizations in 60 cities implementing promising, community-based strategies to reduce gun violence.
everytownsupportfund.org
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Last month, the Everytown Community Safety Fund was proud to announce over $2 million in funding for 44 CVI organizations that are committed to breaking cycles of violence and creating lasting safety. Find out more about our incredible grantees:
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As the Trump Administration slashes federal CVI funding, we’re helping to ensure that these organizations can continue their life-saving work through the Everytown Community Safety Fund—which has invested in over 100 CVI organizations in 72 cities across the country since 2019.
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
As the Trump Administration slashes federal CVI funding, we’re helping to ensure that these organizations can continue their life-saving work through the Everytown Community Safety Fund—which has invested in over 100 CVI organizations in 72 cities across the country since 2019.
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Community-based violence intervention (CVI) organizations are working on the frontlines of our nation’s gun violence crisis to build safe, thriving communities—and it’s working. Cities like Baltimore that have invested in these trusted, proven strategies are seeing gun violence decline.
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Community-based violence intervention (CVI) organizations are working on the frontlines of our nation’s gun violence crisis to build safe, thriving communities—and it’s working. Cities like Baltimore that have invested in these trusted, proven strategies are seeing gun violence decline.
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Thank you @repmcgovern.bsky.social for cosponsoring H.R.3740!
We urge Congress to #RepealPLCAA, the bill that gives gun manufactures broad civil immunity, by cosponsoring the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
We urge Congress to #RepealPLCAA, the bill that gives gun manufactures broad civil immunity, by cosponsoring the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
December 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Thank you @repmcgovern.bsky.social for cosponsoring H.R.3740!
We urge Congress to #RepealPLCAA, the bill that gives gun manufactures broad civil immunity, by cosponsoring the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
We urge Congress to #RepealPLCAA, the bill that gives gun manufactures broad civil immunity, by cosponsoring the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
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BREAKING: Applications are now open for $10 million in funds through the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention to support commonsense and evidence-based solutions that will help save lives, reduce crime and violence, and keep our kids, our families, and our communities safe.
December 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
BREAKING: Applications are now open for $10 million in funds through the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention to support commonsense and evidence-based solutions that will help save lives, reduce crime and violence, and keep our kids, our families, and our communities safe.
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Violence—including intimate partner violence and gun violence—is a statewide problem, and as a father and a grandfather who’s also a governor, I will never accept it as a foregone reality or stop working to change it.
Learn more and apply here ⬇️
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...
Learn more and apply here ⬇️
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...
Press Release: Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Launch New $10 Million Grant Program to Reduce Crime and Violence and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe
content.govdelivery.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Violence—including intimate partner violence and gun violence—is a statewide problem, and as a father and a grandfather who’s also a governor, I will never accept it as a foregone reality or stop working to change it.
Learn more and apply here ⬇️
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...
Learn more and apply here ⬇️
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...
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Public health messaging has brought awareness to a number of national issues, from cigarette smoking to people not wearing their seatbelts. A PSA campaign wants to do the same for youth gun violence.
PSAs Helped People Stop Smoking. Could They Do the Same to Prevent Gun Deaths Among Children and Teens?
In the fight to lower the leading cause of death among kids — shootings — a new Ad Council commercial is aimed at healthcare professionals.
www.thetrace.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Public health messaging has brought awareness to a number of national issues, from cigarette smoking to people not wearing their seatbelts. A PSA campaign wants to do the same for youth gun violence.
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Full article: Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety from Gun Violence Exposure on Social Media: Development of the Gun Violence on Social Media Scale www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@tandfresearch.bsky.social
@tandfresearch.bsky.social
Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety from Gun Violence Exposure on Social Media: Development of the Gun Violence on Social Media Scale
Social media is a major vehicle that can facilitate people’s exposure to gun violence and polarized attitudes that favor gun ownership, yet little research has examined how such exposure affects pe...
www.tandfonline.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Full article: Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety from Gun Violence Exposure on Social Media: Development of the Gun Violence on Social Media Scale www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@tandfresearch.bsky.social
@tandfresearch.bsky.social
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Two New Mexico Democratic lawmakers say they plan to push for legislation increasing oversight of firearm dealers in the state, after a national group released a report that found most guns used in crimes were originally purchased from in-state sellers.
Democrats plan push to increase oversight of New Mexico firearms dealers
www.abqjournal.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Two New Mexico Democratic lawmakers say they plan to push for legislation increasing oversight of firearm dealers in the state, after a national group released a report that found most guns used in crimes were originally purchased from in-state sellers.
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Thank you @thomas-r-suozzi.bsky.social for cosponsoring HR.1564!
We urge Members of Congress to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring Ethan’s Law.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#KeepKidsSafe #SafeStorageSavesLives #EndGunViolence
We urge Members of Congress to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring Ethan’s Law.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#KeepKidsSafe #SafeStorageSavesLives #EndGunViolence
December 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thank you @thomas-r-suozzi.bsky.social for cosponsoring HR.1564!
We urge Members of Congress to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring Ethan’s Law.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#KeepKidsSafe #SafeStorageSavesLives #EndGunViolence
We urge Members of Congress to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring Ethan’s Law.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#KeepKidsSafe #SafeStorageSavesLives #EndGunViolence