No matter how much time passes, my heart still breaks for all those impacted eight years ago in the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Eleven beautiful souls were stolen from their families and their congregation. Six others were injured and an entire community was devastated.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org · 23h ago

Eight years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 11 people and injured six others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Every house of worship should be safe from gun violence, but our communities experience armed hate far too often.

Three little kids and a teacher were shot and killed at their school today in Bend, Oregon. Two more were injured. Our hearts are broken and we’re angry. It’s disgraceful that extremists keep blocking critical, lifesaving laws while kids die in their classrooms. America can do better. It must.

My heart is completely broken for the children, families, teachers, and entire Silver Rail Elementary community in Bend, Oregon today. Elementary school should be about jungle gyms, math class, and making new friends—not learning where to hide from a shooter.

I’m devastated and heartbroken for the families in Erie who lost loved ones last night, including two young children. Eight lives are gone because of gun violence. We cannot allow families everywhere to keep suffering tragedies like this. Leaders at every level have the responsibility to act, NOW.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org · 3w ago

Two young children should be growing up today. Instead, their lives were stolen in a horrific mass shooting in Erie, PA that left eight people dead. Our hearts are with their family now facing unimaginable grief. This endless violence must stop. www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/9...

What an honor it was to sit down with my friend @joyannreid.bsky.social and talk about what it means to be a survivor and how @giffords.org is working to build a future free from gun violence. There is nothing we can’t do with purpose, resilience, and courage.

Yesterday, I joined @rebeccabennettforcongress.com in New Providence for a conversation on how she’s fighting hard to flip this must-win seat and reduce gun violence in the Garden State.

Honored to join Former Congresswoman @gabbygiffords.bsky.social and our panel of advocates in New Providence today. Keeping our families and communities safe takes all of us working together and putting country before party.

Visited Soup Angels of Nyack yesterday with @gabbygiffords.bsky.social and Joe Rand to drop off our food drive donations. Go to soupangelsofnyack.org to support and learn more about their incredible work! Thank you to everyone who donated items to help ensure no one in our communities goes hungry.

It was such an honor to have the incredible @gabbygiffords.bsky.social in Nyack today for an important discussion on public safety and commonsense gun safety. Thank you to Joe Rand, Detective Andre Riobe, and Leslie Hansen-Weiden of @momsdemandaction.org for being part of the conversation.

What a packed house rallying behind Cait Conley! As a combat veteran and dedicated public servant, Cait knows what it takes to keep our communities safe.

I had the best time today watching a nail-biting match between two top teams in the @nwslsoccer.com. Every player left it all on the field.

From serving their communities in New Jersey together as EMTs to becoming the first siblings to orbit the Earth, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social and Scott Kelly have always spent their lives answering the call to serve something bigger than themselves.

Representative @angieforfl.bsky.social has stood up against Republican powergrabs in Tallahassee and worked to protect Floridians from senseless gun violence. I know she’s the champion Florida communities need at this moment and I’m proud to endorse her as she runs for U.S. Senate.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org · 4w ago

We’re proud to endorse State Representative @angieforfl.bsky.social in her U.S. Senate bid in Florida. Representative Nixon has been a fighter for Florida families throughout her career.

15 years ago, Mark retired from NASA but he has never stopped serving our country. He wanted to be there for me during my recovery, even if it meant retiring from a job he loved so much.

Today, my heart is in Las Vegas and with all the families grieving nine years since their loved ones were stolen in the attack at Route 91 Harvest music festival. All in a matter of minutes, the gunman was able to use rifles equipped with bump stocks to fire more than 1,000 bullets into the crowd.

I was proud to stand alongside Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota in 2023 as she and Gov. Walz helped expand background checks and pass a red flag law. I saw firsthand what I’ve long known about Lt. Gov. Flanagan: She is a courageous leader who will always stand up for public safety.

The Trump administration is refusing to enforce a nearly 60-year-old federal protection that bans handgun sales to 18, 19, and 20-year-olds. This is very bad. Our kids and communities deserve better.

Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯 Mark and I are wishing a happy and healthy new year to all those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. May we all be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life for a sweet year ahead.

Today, I’m thinking about Christina-Taylor Green on what would be her 25th birthday. She should still be here, celebrating her day with family and friends, but she was shot and killed 15 years ago while waiting to meet me.

Mark and I are thinking of the thousands of our fellow Americans who were taken from us on this day 25 years ago, their loved ones, the first responders who ran towards danger to save others, and the countless New Yorkers whose well-being was affected for years after the towers fell.

I know what it takes to fight for gun safety in Congress—and I know how important it is to have colleagues by your side who share that commitment. I’m proud to endorse eight proven leaders across the South, some of whom I’ve worked alongside for years to pass lifesaving gun safety legislation.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org · 2mo ago

From Texas to Florida and all across the South, gun safety champions are fighting to protect their communities and save lives. We’re proud to endorse 8 proven leaders for reelection to Congress who have consistently stood up to the gun lobby and fought for commonsense gun safety laws.

Gloria Steinem was a force of nature and a fierce champion for women’s rights and equality in America. I was lucky to know Gloria and witness firsthand her grit, courage, and unwavering commitment to a more just world for all.

My friend, Governor @iamwesmoore.bsky.social, understands that keeping our communities safe means tackling gun violence from every angle. He’s helped transform his state and save lives — and I’m proud to endorse him for reelection.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org · 2mo ago

We’re proud to endorse @iamwesmoore.bsky.social for reelection as Maryland’s governor! Under Gov. Moore’s leadership, MD has made major strides to prevent gun violence—from investing in community violence intervention to strengthening gun safety laws and holding the gun industry accountable.

This November, we have an opportunity to send more gun safety champions to Congress—and build a majority that will put the safety of our communities first. I’m proud to endorse seven leaders ready to stand up to the gun lobby and fight for safer communities.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org · 2mo ago

We’re proud to endorse seven strong gun safety champions running to flip key seats, win critical open races, and bring a new generation of gun safety champions to Washington.

I am devastated to hear about the shooting that took place this morning in my hometown of Tucson, targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Armed hate is deadly and wrong. And most importantly: it can be stopped. I am mourning today’s victims and praying for their families. www.kold.com/2026/08/31/t...

Triple shooting in parking lot of Tucson gay bar being investigated as a hate crime, double murder-suicide

Ousman Ceesay had a list of LGBTQ+ businesses on him when he allegedly killed two men in the parking lot of a gay bar in Tucson.

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Florida needs an attorney general who will protect its gun safety laws and stand up to the gun lobby. I’m proud to endorse @josejavierjjr.bsky.social and know he’ll be that leader.

Gabby Giffords@gabbygiffords.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I’ve met with survivors and families forever changed by the shootings at Pulse and Parkland. I carry their stories with me, and I know how important it is to elect leaders who will fight to prevent more families from experiencing that pain.

I’ve met with survivors and families forever changed by the shootings at Pulse and Parkland. I carry their stories with me, and I know how important it is to elect leaders who will fight to prevent more families from experiencing that pain.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org · 2mo ago

Now more than ever, the Sunshine State needs a champion in office who will stand up to the gun lobby, fight to save lives, and build a safer future for the next generation.

Wisconsin, let’s send @davidcrowley4wi.bsky.social and @sarahgodlewski.bsky.social to Madison! I’m proud to endorse these two strong leaders who will stand up to the gun lobby, fight for safer communities, and save lives.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org · 2mo ago

We’re proud to endorse @davidcrowley4wi.bsky.social for governor and @sarahgodlewski.bsky.social for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin!

Today marks one year since Fletcher and Harper’s parents last held their babies. My heart is with them, and the entire city of Minneapolis, as they continue to grieve this tragic loss at Annunciation Catholic School.

Last week, I asked young college students in Michigan what their dreams are. Mine? For Michigan’s young people to have a safe, bright future—and for @esavit.bsky.social to become Michigan’s next attorney general.