Elon Musk believes you can just buy your way out of any problem. But he and Trump can’t buy their way out of the exhaustion & fear that Americans feel about gun violence in their communities. They can’t buy their way out of unpopular and deadly policies including arming convicted domestic abusers.

Musk’s Massive Midterm Plot to Rescue Trump Revealed

The world’s richest man is hoping to plug a gaping enthusiasm gap among Republicans.

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Guns took 2 partners — who both died by firearm suicide — from 1 woman. Then, the NRA fought to keep the retirement savings one of them left behind. When an organization refuses to confront the role of firearms in suicide, and instead benefits from supporters’ deaths, we should all ask questions.

A Woman Lost Two Partners to Guns—Then the N.R.A. Came to Collect

The majority of suicides in the U.S. involve guns, and eighty per cent of those are done by white men, a pattern that the gun-rights organization has spent decades denying.

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These allegations—including armed domestic violence—against Rep. Max Miller (OH-7) are deplorable and completely unacceptable. They must be investigated, along with allegations that were also made by another woman. And yet, there is silence from Congressional leadership.

Assault, misogyny, verbal threats: Records detail new allegations against Rep. Max Miller

Police reports and filings in a bitter custody dispute raise new questions about the conduct of an Ohio Republican as he campaigns for a third term.

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If the sexual harassment allegations against Rep. Edwards are true, they represent a clear abuse of power and now, another reminder that extremist politicians see guns as a prop instead of the lethal weapons that they are.

Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards gifted pink and blue handguns to young female staffers

One staffer received a blue handgun engraved with her name. Another received a pink handgun.

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Please watch this. If you know me, you know that I support @davidjolly.bsky.social and that I consider him a friend. David will be the next Governor of Florida. IF WE VOTE WE WIN!!! youtu.be/8zIspzQIeJA?...

David Jolly | Who Really Runs Tallahassee? Follow the Money.

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(1,2) Just got off a fairly lengthy phone call with @rokhanna.bsky.social and I am appreciate of the call. If you know me, you know I believe in civil conversation to solve differences. I hope we can follow this up with more thoughtful conversations with experts on all sides.

Hey @adammanross.bsky.social, I have not been lost. I am trying to pull the party back from people like you who will elect Platner's in a primary and lose general elections. You may not like that, but I don't care. Your strategy of no votes and protest votes brought Trump in 24.

(1,3) Hey @DAGToddBlanche, this week my daughter should have turned 23. She was murdered in the first Trump administration. Because of what happened to Jaime, I worked with President @JoeBiden to pass bipartisan legislation, initiate an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and more.

The introduction of Blanche by @AshleyMoodyFL was pathetic & embarrassing. I don't need a Senator excitedly fawning for Blanche. Florida, we have choices. @alexvindman.bsky.social will work for you. He will defend America from those like Blanche. Alex Vindman will be next Senator of Florida.

(1,2) The universe is speaking. Last week, it stepped in to kill the Trump 250. Last night, Trumps most vocal enabler Lindsey Graham died. Also Last week, it seems possible that the other enabler and the biggest destroyer of Democracy Mitch McConnell may have died.

(1,4) This morning feels surreal. Tomorrow should be my daughter Jaime's 23rd birthday and I have been down because of that, then wake up to the news of the death of Senator Lyndsey Graham.

As always, we will honor Jaime’s birthday by giving to those who need it most. Our blessing bags are ready. 🧡🧡🧡 #payitforward #orangeribbonsforjaime #blessingbags

The ATF’s mandate includes stopping illegal gun trafficking and protecting public safety. So why is a Congressman who owns a gun store trying to gut the agency’s funding? The devil is in the details ⬇️

A Congressman's Gun Store Is Linked to a Federal Trafficking Case. He's Trying to Defund the ATF.

A sitting member of Congress owns a gun store. He also serves on the House committee that controls funding for the federal agency responsible for regulating

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Trump just spent the weekend pushing Freedom250, but what’s patriotic about letting our kids die from gun violence? This administration is in the process of creating an “Amazon of guns,” shipped to you the next day, no in-person background check needed. “Guns everywhere” is literally killing us.

Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations

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(1,5) As Gun Violence Awareness month ends and we begin Jaime's birthday month, we reflect on the past 8 1/2 years. It is so hard to believe so much time has passed, yet time also feels as if it has stood still. Jaime is forever 14 while her friends have graduated from high school, college, and are

(2,5) now moving on in their adult lives. It remains impossible to explain the impact that gun violence has on everyone in the family affected and how far that impact reaches for all others who knew them or have simply followed along with their stories.

(3,5) Please think about Jaime a little extra this month. Do something kind in her honor. Be a good person. As we have done the past few years, we will be providing "Blessing Bags" to those who are homeless or simply in need.

(4,5) The bags filled with snacks, drinks, and toiletries will include an inspirational note in hopes to lift someone's spirits, because that is what Jaime would have wanted. She understood that not everyone was as fortunate and she eagerly tried to help. We would love to see your comments

(5,5) and messages of what wonderful things are being done this month to bring hope and joy to others. Please follow us on social media and check out our website at orangeribbonsforjaime.org to learn more about everything we have done to to keep Jaime's legacy alive, and all we continue to do.

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This!!! "The 2nd Amendment wasn’t intended for weapons of war to murder kids in classrooms, but here we are…" I love and miss you every second of every day Jaime 🧡

The Supreme Court this proved they are broken. They also gave additional powers to a lunatic, powers that would only make sense if that lunatic stays in power. America, pay attention. The election issue of this generation going forward may be expansion and reform of the Supreme Court.

The DSA is antisemitic and anti Democracy, and should be firmly rejected by the Democratic party. If they want to destroy the party and America, they should find another structure to do that.

THIS IS WHY @davidjolly.bsky.social WILL BE THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA!!! He speaks for all of us with decency, grace, and authority. And he is right when discussing Trump and religion by saying "bless the old man's heart, he needs to sit down and shut up on this issue."

America is moving in 2 directions. On one side, we have those who won elections blaming George Soros. On the other side, as we have those who won elections blaming AIPAC. Everyone seems to be blaming Jewish people for political gain. As a Jewish person, I fear I do not have a political home.

You mean this guy?