Mike Fox
@justcallmefoxy.bsky.social
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Mike Fox
@justcallmefoxy.bsky.social
· May 26
'Force Begets Force'
Violence Will Find Those Who Embrace It
open.substack.com
My latest Substack: "Those who condone violence will commit violence. Today's terrorist sympathizers are tomorrow's terrorists."
My parents were federal employees and today I'm a state employee. Shutdowns uniquely hurt Virginia's economy and families. Attacks on the federal workforce are an attack on working Americans who make our government function.
Government shutdowns disproportionately hurt Virginians — regardless of party affiliation.
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 AM
My parents were federal employees and today I'm a state employee. Shutdowns uniquely hurt Virginia's economy and families. Attacks on the federal workforce are an attack on working Americans who make our government function.
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A Concealed Carry Mandate would force each state to allow people from other states to carry hidden, loaded guns in public—even in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them. We can’t let that happen.
Text GUT to 644-33 and tell your lawmakers to oppose this legislation.
https://bit.ly/4ozfOsz
Text GUT to 644-33 and tell your lawmakers to oppose this legislation.
https://bit.ly/4ozfOsz
Why a federal concealed carry gun bill must be stopped - The Boston Globe
The law would force all states to recognize concealed carry permissions from anywhere else in the country, and would be highly dangerous for civilians and law enforcement.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A Concealed Carry Mandate would force each state to allow people from other states to carry hidden, loaded guns in public—even in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them. We can’t let that happen.
Text GUT to 644-33 and tell your lawmakers to oppose this legislation.
https://bit.ly/4ozfOsz
Text GUT to 644-33 and tell your lawmakers to oppose this legislation.
https://bit.ly/4ozfOsz
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Former Rep. Elaine Luria, who was an outspoken voice in support of Israel and against antisemitism during her time in the House, announced a bid to reclaim the congressional seat she lost in 2022.
Pro-Israel Democrat Elaine Luria announces bid to reclaim House seat
During her time in Congress, Luria was outspoken, including against members of her own party, on Israel and antisemitism issues
jewishinsider.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Former Rep. Elaine Luria, who was an outspoken voice in support of Israel and against antisemitism during her time in the House, announced a bid to reclaim the congressional seat she lost in 2022.
On MLK Day again, of course.
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On MLK Day again, of course.
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CVI works. Richmond went from 47 homicides to 2 by centering those most affected in violence prevention. Healing, mentorship, and accountability reduce shootings and heal communities. Medical providers should support CVI—it’s public health in action.
In "Advancing Peace," DeVone Boggan, founder of the gun prevention program Advance Peace, and urban public health scholar Jason Corburn illustrate how to interrupt cycles of violence and create safer, healthier, more equitable communities: bit.ly/4nlfRYm
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
CVI works. Richmond went from 47 homicides to 2 by centering those most affected in violence prevention. Healing, mentorship, and accountability reduce shootings and heal communities. Medical providers should support CVI—it’s public health in action.
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“If lawmakers were serious about protecting students, they’d pass laws that hold adults accountable, such as secure storage—not put the burden on kids to keep themselves safe.” - Meg Beauregard, policy counsel fellow at @everytown.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47xXZEm
https://bit.ly/47xXZEm
Some states now require public schools to teach kids about gun safety
Along with stop, drop and roll, some states are teaching students to 'Stop and don't touch that gun.'
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
“If lawmakers were serious about protecting students, they’d pass laws that hold adults accountable, such as secure storage—not put the burden on kids to keep themselves safe.” - Meg Beauregard, policy counsel fellow at @everytown.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47xXZEm
https://bit.ly/47xXZEm
Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you to our servicemembers and blue star families for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇸
Thank you to our servicemembers and blue star families for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you to our servicemembers and blue star families for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇸
Thank you to our servicemembers and blue star families for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇸
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MY STATEMENT ON SCOTUS’ DECISION DECLINING TO HEAR LEGAL CHALLENGE TO SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
MY STATEMENT ON SCOTUS’ DECISION DECLINING TO HEAR LEGAL CHALLENGE TO SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
@abigailspanberger.com's career and success are not only a milestone for the gun violence prevention movement but a testament to the power of the grassroots, and a vindicating moment for me personally. open.substack.com/pub/justcall...
A Movement, Not a Moment
Abigail Spanberger's Success Brings GVP Movement Full Circle
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
@abigailspanberger.com's career and success are not only a milestone for the gun violence prevention movement but a testament to the power of the grassroots, and a vindicating moment for me personally. open.substack.com/pub/justcall...
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When lawmakers refuse to take action on gun violence, we run for office and take their jobs.
Voters chose former Virginia Moms volunteer Abigail Spanberger as their next governor, and 13 of our Virginia volunteers were elected to the Virginia House—constituting 20% of the historic House majority.
Voters chose former Virginia Moms volunteer Abigail Spanberger as their next governor, and 13 of our Virginia volunteers were elected to the Virginia House—constituting 20% of the historic House majority.
Beyond Spanberger, women fuel a Democratic resurgence in Virginia
In Tuesday’s election, women made history in the executive branch, set records in the House of Delegates — and evoked pride from female leaders of generations past.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
When lawmakers refuse to take action on gun violence, we run for office and take their jobs.
Voters chose former Virginia Moms volunteer Abigail Spanberger as their next governor, and 13 of our Virginia volunteers were elected to the Virginia House—constituting 20% of the historic House majority.
Voters chose former Virginia Moms volunteer Abigail Spanberger as their next governor, and 13 of our Virginia volunteers were elected to the Virginia House—constituting 20% of the historic House majority.
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There’s a lot of misinformation and disinformation out there about our country’s gun violence crisis. The reality is: The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations. That’s no coincidence—it’s the result of lax gun laws.
This holiday season, be ready to push back with the facts. ⬇️
This holiday season, be ready to push back with the facts. ⬇️
Debunking Gun Myths at the Dinner Table
We’ve created these graphics to help you “fork over the facts” and dispel some of the most prominent myths about gun violence.
www.everytown.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
There’s a lot of misinformation and disinformation out there about our country’s gun violence crisis. The reality is: The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations. That’s no coincidence—it’s the result of lax gun laws.
This holiday season, be ready to push back with the facts. ⬇️
This holiday season, be ready to push back with the facts. ⬇️
Not only will @abigailspanberger.com be Virginia's first woman governor 250 years after independence, but she will be sworn in by Chief Justice Cleo Powell (also a UVA alum), the first black woman to hold that position.
Cleo E. Powell ’82 Elected Virginia’s Chief Justice
Cleo E. Powell, a 1982 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, will become the next chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
www.law.virginia.edu
November 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Not only will @abigailspanberger.com be Virginia's first woman governor 250 years after independence, but she will be sworn in by Chief Justice Cleo Powell (also a UVA alum), the first black woman to hold that position.
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87 years since Kristallnacht, we remember the victims and impact of these horrific antisemitic attacks, and we are reminded of the consequences when hate goes unchecked.
May the memory of the Kristallnacht victims be a blessing. Never forget, and never again.
May the memory of the Kristallnacht victims be a blessing. Never forget, and never again.
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
87 years since Kristallnacht, we remember the victims and impact of these horrific antisemitic attacks, and we are reminded of the consequences when hate goes unchecked.
May the memory of the Kristallnacht victims be a blessing. Never forget, and never again.
May the memory of the Kristallnacht victims be a blessing. Never forget, and never again.
@momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer leaders gathered from across Virginia at our annual retreat to celebrate our wins, and map out our goals and strategies for 2026. I'm so thankful and excited for our chapter!
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
@momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer leaders gathered from across Virginia at our annual retreat to celebrate our wins, and map out our goals and strategies for 2026. I'm so thankful and excited for our chapter!
"Spanberger outperformed Harris’ margin in 48 of Virginia’s 52 rural localities. And according to exit polling, she won 46 percent of rural voters — an 8-point deficit to Republican rival Winsome Earle-Sears, and a 19-point swing from McAuliffe’s 27-point disadvantage."
Democrats see Spanberger's victory as a blueprint to win rural voters
Democrats see Spanberger's victory as a blueprint to win rural voters
The governor-elect deviated from past Democrats’ strategies by spending time in deep-red rural Virginia.
dlvr.it
November 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"Spanberger outperformed Harris’ margin in 48 of Virginia’s 52 rural localities. And according to exit polling, she won 46 percent of rural voters — an 8-point deficit to Republican rival Winsome Earle-Sears, and a 19-point swing from McAuliffe’s 27-point disadvantage."
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It was a HUGE night for our volunteers in Virginia! Not only did Virginians elect the first woman and Moms Demand Action volunteer — Abigail Spanberger — to the governor’s office, 13 of our volunteers were elected to the state assembly! 🧵 #DemandASeat
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It was a HUGE night for our volunteers in Virginia! Not only did Virginians elect the first woman and Moms Demand Action volunteer — Abigail Spanberger — to the governor’s office, 13 of our volunteers were elected to the state assembly! 🧵 #DemandASeat
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VICTORY IN MAINE! Mainers just passed a strong Red Flag law, giving families and law enforcement a powerful tool to help prevent gun violence in the state! The life-saving law will enable loved ones or law enforcement to temporarily restrict access to firearms for individuals in crisis.
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
VICTORY IN MAINE! Mainers just passed a strong Red Flag law, giving families and law enforcement a powerful tool to help prevent gun violence in the state! The life-saving law will enable loved ones or law enforcement to temporarily restrict access to firearms for individuals in crisis.
"Hero" is thrown around a lot these days.
I'll see myself out ...
I'll see myself out ...
BREAKING: A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., is found not guilty of assault.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault charge
A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington has been found not guilty of assault.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"Hero" is thrown around a lot these days.
I'll see myself out ...
I'll see myself out ...
New polling by @everytown.bsky.social finds Virginia voters trusted @abigailspanberger.com over WES on crime and that many gun safety policies garner wide public support. www.everytown.org/press/what-t...
What the Virginia Elections Mean for Gun Safety and the 2026 Midterms
On Tuesday, Virginia and New Jersey voters elected newly-minted gun sense governors who made standing up for gun safety laws a central plank in their public safety platforms. This common-sense …
www.everytown.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
New polling by @everytown.bsky.social finds Virginia voters trusted @abigailspanberger.com over WES on crime and that many gun safety policies garner wide public support. www.everytown.org/press/what-t...
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*sips tea*
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November 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
*sips tea*
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My friend @pelosi.house.gov has served our country with grit, courage, and integrity.
She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My friend @pelosi.house.gov has served our country with grit, courage, and integrity.
She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
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The election results are in:
100% of Brady-endorsed candidates in NJ and VA won their races last night.
The message is clear: voters want leaders who will stand up to gun violence and put safety first.
100% of Brady-endorsed candidates in NJ and VA won their races last night.
The message is clear: voters want leaders who will stand up to gun violence and put safety first.
November 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The election results are in:
100% of Brady-endorsed candidates in NJ and VA won their races last night.
The message is clear: voters want leaders who will stand up to gun violence and put safety first.
100% of Brady-endorsed candidates in NJ and VA won their races last night.
The message is clear: voters want leaders who will stand up to gun violence and put safety first.
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Shootings have killed more than 800,000 people and injured over 2 million others in the U.S. since the start of the 21st century. Earlier this year, 60 thought leaders from multiple disciplines met to create a roadmap for substantially reducing gun violence by 2040.
Here’s what they came up with.
Here’s what they came up with.
A Blueprint for Reducing Gun Violence by 2040, According to Experts
The JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence convened thought leaders from a wide array of disciplines to discuss ideas for preventing shooting deaths and injuries.
www.thetrace.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Shootings have killed more than 800,000 people and injured over 2 million others in the U.S. since the start of the 21st century. Earlier this year, 60 thought leaders from multiple disciplines met to create a roadmap for substantially reducing gun violence by 2040.
Here’s what they came up with.
Here’s what they came up with.
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VICTORY: Voters in Virginia expanded a Gun Sense Majority in the state House of Delegates! We’re beyond proud that @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers now make up 20% of the Democratic majority in the Virginia House of Delegates, which is testament to the political power of the gun safety movement.
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
VICTORY: Voters in Virginia expanded a Gun Sense Majority in the state House of Delegates! We’re beyond proud that @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers now make up 20% of the Democratic majority in the Virginia House of Delegates, which is testament to the political power of the gun safety movement.
We don't make the rules to the game, we *are* the game 💪
Moms Demand Action is marking a historic win tonight as Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer @abigailspanberger.com has been elected Governor of Virginia! 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
We don't make the rules to the game, we *are* the game 💪