Robyn Thomas

Consultant, Former Executive Director, Giffords LC, Lawyer, social activist, traveler, adventurer, runner, mom to two great kids.

[Shannon Watts @shannonrwatts]

The reason America has a 25 times higher gun homicide rate than any peer nation is easy access to guns. We don't have higher rates of mental illness. It's not divorce or video games or medications. It's the guns.

[Gabrielle Giffords @GabbyGiffords]

With all my heart, I’m wishing President Carter a happy 100th birthday. His kindness, strength of character, and decades of humanitarian service represents the best of our nation. Sending the entire Carter family love on this special day.

[Robyn Thomas @RobynGLC]

So glad to be part of this important conversation!

[m/Oppenheim ORG @mOppenheimORG]

WATCH: Join us for an important discussion on the epidemic of gun violence in schools with special guests from: @GiffordsCourage , @AMarch4OurLives @MakeSchoolSafe8 and @NewtownAction #gunviolence #schools #nonprofit https://t.co/PH8FPIhR5m

[Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @JudiciaryDems]

According to @GiffordsCourage, states with strong gun safety laws have lower gun death rates—but in the NYSRPA v. Bruen case, the gun lobby is trying to roll back commonsense safety measures. This will do nothing to reduce deadly shootings. #GunLawsSaveLives

[Robyn Thomas @RobynGLC]

Assault weapons don't just cause harm in the US, they also cause fatalities and terrorize so many in Mexico. The brilliant article below explains the legal issues raised in a new law suit filed by Mexico against US gun manufacturers.

https://t.co/IykN4Ghfs9

[Robyn Thomas @RobynGLC]

28 years ago today, eight people were shot and killed at a law firm in San Francisco.

In the aftermath, survivors and their loved ones fought for safer gun laws—and haven’t stopped since.

The team at Giffords Law Center honors their lives with action. https://t.co/eifs9DFyaI

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

In what world could this possibly make sense?

13 people shot in a single incident last weekend in Austin, and this is @GregAbbott_TX’s response.

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

A sanctuary state? On average, someone is killed with a gun every three hours in Texas and evidence shows that laws like these make conflicts turn deadly.

By passing permitless carry, Governor @GregAbbott_TX is putting Texans at even greater risk of gun violence.

[Sandy Phillips @MamaRedfield]

This is such great news.

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

Judge Benitez’s decision to strike down California’s longstanding assault weapons ban is dangerous.

As Giffords’ @RobynGLC explains, the law “we have pioneered here in the state is protecting the lives of Californians. It is making us safer.” https://t.co/JiQBLvNH5s

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

Over 70% of Californians 12 and older have now received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

5 years ago today, the late Rep. John Lewis led a sit-in on the House floor—days after the Pulse shooting.

For over 24 hours, Democrats held the floor, demanding a vote on universal background checks.

Today, we're still fighting to make that legislation law.

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

"We can’t continue to insist that ATF tackle 21st century crimes with 20th century resources.”

Veteran ATF agent Ben Hayes argues that David Chipman is a lifetime public servant who would help ATF solve violent crime. #ConfirmChipman https://t.co/kOYOFutLOK

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

Preventing gun violence requires stopping it at its roots, including poverty and trauma. In Baltimore, @RocaInc is doing just that.

By working with young men of color to resolve conflict, Roca engages in lifesaving work to end cycles of violence. https://t.co/s6a4qh6roU

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

13 people were shot in Austin, TX last night.

But @GregAbbott_TX wants anyone to be able to carry loaded, concealed guns in public—no questions asked.

Imagine the tragedies we could prevent if our leaders just had the #CourageToAct.
https://t.co/rrNmwvRj7w

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

David Chipman has spent his career combating violent crime and striving to make our nation safer.

He’s the strongest nominee for ATF Director the agency has ever had. Text CHIPMAN to 34131 to tell your senators to #ConfirmChipman.

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

Young men of color are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. But by giving young adults the tools they need to process trauma and resolve conflict, our friends at @RocaInc are doing critical work to stop cycles of violence.
https://t.co/tKHZlrNzwj

[GIFFORDS @GIFFORDS_org]

FACT: David Chipman served 25 years as an ATF special agent
FACT: David Chipman would bring strong, principled leadership to ATF
FACT: David Chipman is the most qualified nominee in the agency’s history

The Senate should #ConfirmChipman without delay.

[Robyn Thomas @RobynGLC]

This decision was issued by a judge chosen by the NRA to reject lifesaving gun laws. It wasn’t based on fact or widespread interpretation of the 2nd Amendment. California has one of the lowest gun death rates in the country thanks to laws like this one. We’ll fight to uphold it.

[Robyn Thomas @RobynGLC]

It was an honor to stand with Governor @GavinNewsom, @AGRobBonta, and @BradyBuzz to announce the state’s appeal in the CA assault weapons ban case.

We know that strong state gun laws work, and we’re not going to let extremist judges or the NRA get in the way of public safety.