Tom Gabor
@tomgabor.bsky.social
Criminologist, author, gun violence researcher, democracy advocate
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Tom Gabor
@tomgabor.bsky.social
· Mar 25
. @violetlemay.bsky.social and I are proud to announce the launch of Gun Violence 101, the first illustrated adult book on gun violence. Parkland dad @fredguttenberg.bsky.social wrote the Foreword. It is available on Amazon, B&N, etc. The fight to save Americans from gun violence continues.
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When @tomgabor.bsky.social and I wrote American Carnage, we were accused of being extremists. Why? Because we wrote the truth. I always argued I was a bigger supporter of the 2A because of my commitment to safety. Based upon the comments of Trump today, gun rights people ought to read our book.
January 27, 2026 at 7:27 PM
When @tomgabor.bsky.social and I wrote American Carnage, we were accused of being extremists. Why? Because we wrote the truth. I always argued I was a bigger supporter of the 2A because of my commitment to safety. Based upon the comments of Trump today, gun rights people ought to read our book.
Important blog by Robert Reich. People, including Repubs. are horrified by ICE operations and all the lies told by this Administration. This article leaves room for hope.
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Finding the Light of America
The tragic events of Minnesota are pushing the nation toward two tipping points.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Important blog by Robert Reich. People, including Repubs. are horrified by ICE operations and all the lies told by this Administration. This article leaves room for hope.
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
The Administration's lies and smears about the victims of ICE shootings in Minneapolis must be called out. Come on Democrats. Call a press conference and make a strong statement about their repeated lies and character assassination of these stellar citizens murdered in their prime.
"Believe what we tell you, not your own eyes... Once again, that is what the Trump administration is saying after another protester was shot and killed by federal immigration agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis."
Once again, citizen videos of an ICE shooting dispute what the government is telling Americans - Poynter
In two Minneapolis killings, bystander footage undermines federal narratives and raises serious questions about transparency and use of force
www.poynter.org
January 26, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The Administration's lies and smears about the victims of ICE shootings in Minneapolis must be called out. Come on Democrats. Call a press conference and make a strong statement about their repeated lies and character assassination of these stellar citizens murdered in their prime.
This is extortion by Bondi. There must be a reckoning when this horrible chapter in the country's history is over.
Bondi’s letter represents a major assault on Minnesota’s sovereignty, demanding that it forfeit its ability to make and enforce its own laws and maintain its voter rolls without oversight from the executive branch, which does not have authority over elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
AG Bondi demands access to Minnesota voter rolls after fatal Border Patrol shooting
Her demand came as Minneapolis was reeling from a second fatal shooting by a federal agent this month.
www.democracydocket.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This is extortion by Bondi. There must be a reckoning when this horrible chapter in the country's history is over.
Thank goodness that some Republicans have come to their senses about the shock troops on America's streets. What does all that have to do with border security?
Keep pushing. The dam is breaking. — Republican Chris Madel made a stunning exit from the Minnesota governor’s race on Jan. 26, saying he cannot support the national GOP’s “stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Thank goodness that some Republicans have come to their senses about the shock troops on America's streets. What does all that have to do with border security?
Delighted to present on Gun Violence 101 at Waterford Seniors' Residence yesterday. Well attended, including Police Chief and Town Manager of Juno Beach. Explained the uniqueness of this illustrated book. Illustrated by @violetlemay.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Delighted to present on Gun Violence 101 at Waterford Seniors' Residence yesterday. Well attended, including Police Chief and Town Manager of Juno Beach. Explained the uniqueness of this illustrated book. Illustrated by @violetlemay.bsky.social
Yes, this sadistic administration and its enablers should face a reckoning for their human rights violations which are designed to score political points with a bloodthirsty base.
This is an outrageous tragedy.
Crimes against humanity.
This administration needs to be taken to The Hague for this.
apple.news/A18NJopVqRWq...
Crimes against humanity.
This administration needs to be taken to The Hague for this.
apple.news/A18NJopVqRWq...
Hundreds at Alligator Alcatraz have no criminal charges or convictions, records show — Miami Herald
Trump said Alligator Alcatraz is for “vicious” criminals. Documents obtained by the Miami Herald for over 700 detainees show that a third have no criminal charges or convictions.
apple.news
July 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Yes, this sadistic administration and its enablers should face a reckoning for their human rights violations which are designed to score political points with a bloodthirsty base.
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July 5, as floodwaters recede, FEMA received 3,027 calls from disaster survivors & answered 3,018 = 99.7%.
July 6, FEMA received 2,363 calls & answered 846 =35.8%.
July 7, FEMA fielded 16,419 calls & answered 2,613 =15.9%.
Noem has 🩸 on her hands!
Gift Article: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/c...
July 6, FEMA received 2,363 calls & answered 846 =35.8%.
July 7, FEMA fielded 16,419 calls & answered 2,613 =15.9%.
Noem has 🩸 on her hands!
Gift Article: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/c...
FEMA Didn’t Answer Thousands of Calls From Flood Survivors, Documents Show
www.nytimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
July 5, as floodwaters recede, FEMA received 3,027 calls from disaster survivors & answered 3,018 = 99.7%.
July 6, FEMA received 2,363 calls & answered 846 =35.8%.
July 7, FEMA fielded 16,419 calls & answered 2,613 =15.9%.
Noem has 🩸 on her hands!
Gift Article: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/c...
July 6, FEMA received 2,363 calls & answered 846 =35.8%.
July 7, FEMA fielded 16,419 calls & answered 2,613 =15.9%.
Noem has 🩸 on her hands!
Gift Article: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/c...
Where are the criminals this administration said they will deport? Their cruelty is also damaging America and its economy.
Half of this Oregon farmer’s cherry pickers is not showing up for work due fear of ICE detainment. 400 tons of bing cherries will not be picked. This is happening all across America. Our food supply will be severely impacted by the big bullshit bill that gives ICE $170 billion to detain migrants.
July 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Where are the criminals this administration said they will deport? Their cruelty is also damaging America and its economy.
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National Weather Service (NWS) is housed within the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the Dept of Commerce. DOGE invaded NOAA earlier this year & hundreds of forecasters were reportedly fired; another 1,000 reportedly took buyout offers. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
July 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
National Weather Service (NWS) is housed within the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the Dept of Commerce. DOGE invaded NOAA earlier this year & hundreds of forecasters were reportedly fired; another 1,000 reportedly took buyout offers. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Amen! Real Christians welcome hungry and tired foreigners. They don't turn their backs on them and treat them with cruelty.
I am Jewish and certainly not religious, however, I thank a friend of mine for sharing this. As evil takes place in this country, by people who falsely claim to be religious, this is what the Bible actually says.
July 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Amen! Real Christians welcome hungry and tired foreigners. They don't turn their backs on them and treat them with cruelty.
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Everyone should do this--speak out against the big ugly bill. Senate offices are closed, but their inboxes aren't. Let's get 1,000 more out by midnight: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Your Senators: Don't cut health care & food assistance to give another tax cut to the rich
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
June 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Everyone should do this--speak out against the big ugly bill. Senate offices are closed, but their inboxes aren't. Let's get 1,000 more out by midnight: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Yes, the presence of guns in the hands of those at risk raises the likelihood of a death by suicide.
The authors note that the rapid increases in gun suicides among some groups align with increased gun ownership rates that began in 2020.
New Report Highlights U.S. 2023 Gun Deaths: Suicide by Firearm at Record Levels for Third Straight Year | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Report analyzing CDC data finds that 58% of total firearm fatalities in 2023 were suicides; suicides have accounted for majority of firearm deaths every year since 1995
publichealth.jhu.edu
June 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Yes, the presence of guns in the hands of those at risk raises the likelihood of a death by suicide.
There is a legitimate concern that Trump will use his war with Iran to consolidate power using the pretext that we must be protected from terrorism. He has used emergency powers far more often than previous presidents. This is right from the authoritarian playbook. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
What I fear Trump will do with his war
Centralize even more power and curtail even more civil liberties
open.substack.com
June 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
There is a legitimate concern that Trump will use his war with Iran to consolidate power using the pretext that we must be protected from terrorism. He has used emergency powers far more often than previous presidents. This is right from the authoritarian playbook. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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I am proud to stand with gun violence prevention leaders @gabbygiffords.bsky.social @krisbrown.bradyunited.org @ferrellzabala.bsky.social @amyklobuchar.com & so many other female champions to call for ending political violence & armed intimidation!
One week ago, Melissa Hortman and her husband were taken from us in a horrific act of political violence.
Political violence is never justified. Armed extremism is a threat to democracy.
Honor Melissa by rejecting division—and choosing courage.
Political violence is never justified. Armed extremism is a threat to democracy.
Honor Melissa by rejecting division—and choosing courage.
June 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I am proud to stand with gun violence prevention leaders @gabbygiffords.bsky.social @krisbrown.bradyunited.org @ferrellzabala.bsky.social @amyklobuchar.com & so many other female champions to call for ending political violence & armed intimidation!
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Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
June 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
What a great resource!
The Trace is my beacon for comprehensive reporting on the incredibly complex and multifaceted topic gun violence and prevention.
A Decade of Impact on a Crucial Issue
The Trace launched 10 years ago. We look back at some of the impact generated by our work.
www.thetrace.org
June 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What a great resource!
The big ugly tax bill is obscene. Aside from making America far more dangerous and undermining the health of Americans, it represents a massive transfer of wealth from the poor and medical class to the wealthy. This is Christian?
The Senate tax bill cuts Medicaid, clean energy, rural hospitals while extending the tax cuts for billionaires/corporations, eliminating taxes on silencers/short-barreled shotguns/rifles & deregulates these weapons of war to arm mass murderers & assassins. @newtownaction.org #StopMagaMurderBill
June 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The big ugly tax bill is obscene. Aside from making America far more dangerous and undermining the health of Americans, it represents a massive transfer of wealth from the poor and medical class to the wealthy. This is Christian?
There were 2,100+protests against the Trump Admin., with 5 million attending & they were overwhelmingly peaceful. Fox "News" covered 2 in which incidents occurred. No mention of the others. Their lies & omissions have much to do with where we are in the US. Even global media covered the protests.
June 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
There were 2,100+protests against the Trump Admin., with 5 million attending & they were overwhelmingly peaceful. Fox "News" covered 2 in which incidents occurred. No mention of the others. Their lies & omissions have much to do with where we are in the US. Even global media covered the protests.
Amazing turnout around the country for the NoKings protests against the trump Administration's policies and attacks on democracy.
June 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Amazing turnout around the country for the NoKings protests against the trump Administration's policies and attacks on democracy.
Don't sit on the sidelines, join one of the 2000+ protests tomorrow. Know that you stood up to tyranny when America needed you. Find an event near you at:
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
No Kings
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...
www.nokings.org
June 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Don't sit on the sidelines, join one of the 2000+ protests tomorrow. Know that you stood up to tyranny when America needed you. Find an event near you at:
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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It. Only. Seeks. To. Control. Us. 👇
Any Questions?!
Any Questions?!
January 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It. Only. Seeks. To. Control. Us. 👇
Any Questions?!
Any Questions?!