Oren Gur
@orengur.bsky.social
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Oren Gur
@orengur.bsky.social
· Nov 21
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Hello. I’m a criminologist working in a prosecutor’s office to increase the proportion of decisions that are informed by data and research, and evaluated. We support operations, policy/practice, transparency, research, and community.
The #DATALab: information for decision-makers.
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Fatal overdoses drop in New Jersey to the lowest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline in deaths is far outpacing the national average as New Jersey overdose deaths fall to five-year low nj1015.com/new-jersey-o...
New Jersey overdose deaths hit lowest point since the pandemic
New Jersey is celebrating a significant drop in overdose deaths, with the latest figures showing a decrease to 1,312 in 2025, emphasizing ongoing education and support.
nj1015.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Fatal overdoses drop in New Jersey to the lowest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline in deaths is far outpacing the national average as New Jersey overdose deaths fall to five-year low nj1015.com/new-jersey-o...
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You can ignore science, but science will never ignore you.
Measles incidence in the United States.
Measles incidence in the United States.
January 28, 2026 at 1:48 AM
You can ignore science, but science will never ignore you.
Measles incidence in the United States.
Measles incidence in the United States.
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"Its acronym, F.A.F.O., references a slang term for negative consequences." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
January 28, 2026 at 1:07 AM
"Its acronym, F.A.F.O., references a slang term for negative consequences." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
New public art in Love Park
January 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM
New public art in Love Park
From watching the live feed to there in person. I’ll read the article based on this excerpt
Here's a regular white guy (literally "Chad") not a protester. because, "It seemed pointless, or just a way for people to expiate their sense of guilt." Chad witnessed something shattering. And, that all changed in a moment.
Excellent article!
Excellent article!
January 26, 2026 at 6:38 AM
From watching the live feed to there in person. I’ll read the article based on this excerpt
I wish the media was as alarmist about ICE as they are about ice
January 26, 2026 at 5:52 AM
I wish the media was as alarmist about ICE as they are about ice
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Unrivaled co-founder and WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart held up an “Abolish ICE” sign during player intros ahead of Mist’s game this afternoon.
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Unrivaled co-founder and WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart held up an “Abolish ICE” sign during player intros ahead of Mist’s game this afternoon.
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
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Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
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man the stuff i am seeing on IG from
the most normie, i don’t really talk about politics accounts suggests something different
the most normie, i don’t really talk about politics accounts suggests something different
January 25, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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“The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting.”
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 2:10 AM
“The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting.”
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
Today’s Timberwolves game postponed.
January 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Today’s Timberwolves game postponed.
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Inbox: A City Council employee was detained by ICE while at a routine immigration appointment in Bethpage this afternoon, Council Speaker Julie Menin says.
The detention happened even though this employee has legal status to be in the country until October, per Menin.
The detention happened even though this employee has legal status to be in the country until October, per Menin.
January 12, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Inbox: A City Council employee was detained by ICE while at a routine immigration appointment in Bethpage this afternoon, Council Speaker Julie Menin says.
The detention happened even though this employee has legal status to be in the country until October, per Menin.
The detention happened even though this employee has legal status to be in the country until October, per Menin.
Not a penalty, their all pro LT just thought Jones was starting a conga line
January 12, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Not a penalty, their all pro LT just thought Jones was starting a conga line
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Pennsylvania background checks visualized:
January 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Pennsylvania background checks visualized:
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American police shoot and injure or kill approximately 130 people each year who were perceived by officers as using a vehicle in a threatening way – accounting for more than 7% of all people injured by police gunfire.
January 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
American police shoot and injure or kill approximately 130 people each year who were perceived by officers as using a vehicle in a threatening way – accounting for more than 7% of all people injured by police gunfire.
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"They're making profit on pain, and we want to make sure that we hold them accountable. Take those fees and fund the things that prevent violence and keep community safe."
Activists push for Illinois legislation that would make gun manufacturers pay for cost of violence
Gun violence prevention advocates and others joined forces Wednesday at St. Sabina Church to push for a one-of-a-kind law that would make gun manufacturers pay for the cost of the violence and trauma…
abc7chicago.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:57 AM
"They're making profit on pain, and we want to make sure that we hold them accountable. Take those fees and fund the things that prevent violence and keep community safe."
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I wrote this last year. Seems incredibly relevant today in light of the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good:
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
Constraining policy language was associated with fewer police shootings at vehicles
A low-hanging fruit measure to reduce a sub-set of police shootings of citizens
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
I wrote this last year. Seems incredibly relevant today in light of the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good:
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
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This is what Minneapolis is like right now: City staff in city uniforms are being harassed by fed immigration enforcement for being not white.
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
This is what Minneapolis is like right now: City staff in city uniforms are being harassed by fed immigration enforcement for being not white.
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The Trace has identified 14 shootings by federal immigration agents as of January 7.
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The Trace has identified 14 shootings by federal immigration agents as of January 7.
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
A 72-year-old woman imprisoned for over half a century was released after her life sentence was commuted www.inquirer.com/crime/marie-...
A 72-year-old woman imprisoned for over half a century was released after her life sentence was commuted
Marie Scott had been incarcerated since 1973 for felony murder. Gov. Josh Shapiro commuted her life sentence in June.
www.inquirer.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:11 PM
A 72-year-old woman imprisoned for over half a century was released after her life sentence was commuted www.inquirer.com/crime/marie-...