Rachel Jacoby (she/her)
@rachelajacoby.bsky.social
Gun Violence Prevention advocate, policy nerd, and community organizer. Proud Illinoisan and March For Our Lives Board Member. On a quest to bake a perfect chocolate chip cookie and make our communities safer. Thrilled to have left the bad place (X).
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...
Court Orders CDC, FDA to Restore Scrubbed Webpages, Data
Judge agreed to temporary restraining order requested by the Doctors for America advocacy group
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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...
Gov. Pritzker signs 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Karina's bill is named after a Little Village mother who was allegedly killed by her husband. Her 15-year-old daughter was also shot and killed.
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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.
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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
‘Karina’s Law’ awaits governor’s signature after passage in Illinois General Assembly
The Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that will require firearms to be removed from the home of an accused abuser when their state-issued Firearm Owners Identification card has bee…
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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/...
State lawmakers send Karina's Bill to Gov. Pritzker's desk to address domestic violence
Karina's Bill passed the Illinois House by a vote of 80-33. It would require police to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people whose FOID cards have been revoked due to emergency restraining order...
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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...
Illinois Legislators Introduce Karina's Bill to Remove Guns from Abusers
Named for domestic violence victim Karina González, the measure would require law enforcement officers to quickly remove guns from people who have orders of protection against them.
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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-...
New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway car
New York City police say they have taken into custody a person of interest in the death of a woman who may have fallen asleep on a stationary subway train before being lit on fire by a man she didn’t ...
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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.
Po Murray@pomurray.bsky.social · 2y agoIf you want a job in the Trump administration then you must answer these 3 questions: 1. Who did you support in the three most recent elections? 2. What are your thoughts on the events of January 6, 2021? 3. Do you believe the 2020 election was stolen? www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/u...
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.
My Children Were Killed in Different Neighborhoods. Only One of Their Deaths Seemed to Matter.
When my daughter was shot in the Gold Coast, her story received media attention, and her killer was sentenced. When my son was shot in Hazel Crest, his story barely made the news — and we were treated...
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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...
In a Deep-Red State, This Lieutenant's Blueprint for Removing Guns From Abusers Is Spreading
On February 2, 2023, when the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced its decision to strike down the federal law banning domestic abusers under protective orders from possessing guns, Lieutenant ...
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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.
Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths
In a letter, the state’s public health commissioner said the action was taken because “confidential information provided to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee was inappropriately shared with outs...
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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...
What’s Killing Kids?
We explore America’s childhood death rate.
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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
