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Greg Jackson

@gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social
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Running for DC Council At-Large Former Biden White House Special Assistant White House of Gun Violence Prevention Gun Violence Survivor | Sports Enthusiast Activist | Organizer | Policy Expert ΑΦΑ | UVA Grad | Yale Master's Candidate

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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
People over Politics. 65 leaders have endorsed Greg Jackson for DC Council At-Large. Students, Teachers, Principals, Mayors, Members of Congress, Councilmembers, Activists, Coaches, Small Business Owners, Home Owners, Dog Owners, Neighbors and Concerned Residents.
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Brady PAC @bradypac.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Brady PAC is proud to announce our first-ever slate of local endorsements focused on electing survivors, movement leaders, and Team ENOUGH trailblazers to office. Please support: @mattlpost.bsky.social Ayaan Moledina @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social Amber Goodwin
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Brady PAC 2026 Local Endorsements of Gun Violence Survivors + Movement Leaders
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Brady PAC @bradypac.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We’re honored to endorse gun violence survivor and national leader @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social in the Democratic primary for At-Large member of the DC Council. Listen to Greg’s powerful story and vote for him on June 16! Support Greg at jacksonfordc.com
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Brady PAC endorses gun violence survivor Greg Jackson for DC Council
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Kris Brown | President, @BradyUnited.org @krisbrown.bradyunited.org · 29/04/2026
There’s a reason he’s known as Action Jackson — when you want meaningful change, @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social is the leader to have at the table and in your corner. Support my friend and hero Greg on June 16 in the Democratic primary for the DC Council At-Large seat.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Over the last decade, I’ve worked with dozens of Mayors to improve public safety and keep communities safe from gun violence, leading to a 49% decrease in homicides nationwide. This week 8 Mayors across the US are endorsing my campaign to make DC safer and more affordable for all. Stay tuned DC!
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Safer cities don’t happen by accident. They happen through leadership, policy and partnerships. Baltimore has seen historic reductions in violent crime, and Greg Jackson has worked alongside Mayor Brandon Scott to make that progress possible. Thankful to officially have his support for Dc Council.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I also sat down with a new parent who shared her challenges and lessons learned. So inspiring, but a major concern is the long waiting list of youth looking to simply learn.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Stokes is a bilingual immersion school...where kids are learning multiple languages. I walked in a 2nd grade classroom and was greeted with a "Bonjour" #BlownAway
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
So today was incredible....I spent my afternoon with the leaders of Stokes Elementary School. Did y'all know there leadership team has been a part of school staff for over 24 years!!! WOW
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Help us make our agenda a reality by donating or volunteering today at www.jacksonfordc.com
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Greg Jackson for DC City Council
Greg Jackson City Council At Large DC Washington Gun Violence Prevention White House Ward 8 Southeast
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Investing in our youth, expanding evidence based practices and increased upstream accountability focused on the source or causes of violence are crucial to achieve real reductions in youth violence. My agenda outlines 15 actions to keep our kids safe in #DC. #LessTalkMoreAction
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Our youth are more than a problem to solve, they are the future of the District we call home. I've spent over a decade leading efforts to prevent gun violence and reduce violent crime. Today I'm proud to share my agenda to address youth violence in #DC. #LessTalkMoreAction
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I hope you'll consider supporting my campaign by volunteering, donating and of course voting on the Primary election day...June 16th! Checkout www.jacksonfordc.com to get involved!
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Greg Jackson for DC City Council
Greg Jackson City Council At Large DC Washington Gun Violence Prevention White House Ward 8 Southeast
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Now I've decided to stand up against Trump and continue my journey to serve my community by running for DC Council At Large! My hopes is to take the best of what we accomplished in the White House, coupled with my organizing, to address gun violence, our housing crisis and education crisis in DC.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
After passing this law, I was appointed to the White House to serve as Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention where our team implemented 54 executive actions, moved over $42 billion in resources to violence prevention and successfully reduced homicides by 49% in 3 yrs!
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
It was here that I organized 100s of non-profits, service providers, survivors and activists to mount a historic advocacy campaign that passed the first law on gun violence in 30 years...the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. A law that made historic policy changes + invested $15B to prevent violence
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I then spent 5 years in DC government addressing the root causes of violence, constituent issues and improving the quality of life for some of our city's most overlooked communities. In 2019, after a family friend was killed in Greensboro, I decided to pivot back to national policy on gun violence.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
With the support of family, friends and organizers from across the country I recovered, but made a vow that I would do all I can to prevent others from suffering a similar fate...which led me to mentoring youth and later being appointed as the youngest member of the Mayors cabinet.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Everything was violently disrupted when I was shot and nearly killed in 2013. The bullet hit two arteries and left me with a 50% chance of survival. When I arrived at the hospital, I was interrogated before being treated. I realized then that America saw me as a suspect first and a human second.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
After President @barackobama.bsky.social second victory, I was recruited to the DNC where I ran the largest voter registration program in midterm election history. Alongside courageous organizers, we fought to get more Democrats in office nationwide.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
After his victory, I joined the Organizing for America movement in North Carolina and fought in multiple campaign battles and issues fights, including the successful passage of the Affordable Care Act!
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Coming to DC, I found myself stuck in a cubicle consulting for government agencies like FEMA, UPS, the U.S. Army and beyond until a man named Barack Obama decided to run for President. I rode a bus down to SC to help him win the primary and fell in love with campaigning!
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
While on campus, I ran to every fight for social justice and my first major victory was ending a racist dress code and later shutting down a prejudice restaurant on campus grounds. This lit the fire for social justice in me at a young age...https://c-ville.com/dress_code_debacle_gets_ironed_out/
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I was blessed to attend the #UniversityofVirginia alongside my cousin Martin and we proceeded to be trailblazers for our families. I became the first Black first year President and later receiving the honor of being named a "Lawn Resident" my fourth year.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Born from two hardworking parents in Richmond, Virginia...we were taught the importance of hard work from a young age and even while attending public schools, my parents always had the HIGHEST expectations for us I became high school class vice president, team captain in basketball and football...
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Hey BlueSky! I'm Greg Jackson...running for DC Council At-Large. I'm a long time community organizer, gun violence survivor, homeowner and activist for social justice...here's a little bit more about me.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
#NoKings in DC!
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
#NoKings in DC!!!
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
What a beautiful day in the District!
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We have reached the threshold for the Fair Elections Program! Thank you to everyone who donated to our amazing campaign and we are just a few donations away from shattering our goal! Please donate and share this exciting news! www.jacksonfordc.com
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Today we joined Sunrise on @thehill.com @dcnewsnow.bsky.social to talk about our vision to make DC a safer, more affordable District that prioritizes our neighbors young and old. Donate or sign up to volunteer today www.jacksonfordc.com
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Po Murray @pomurray.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Support my friend & fellow GVP advocate @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social who is running for DC Council At-Large. As a gun violence survivor, Greg was a fierce advocate for other survivors when he served as a deputy director for the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. www.jacksonfordc.com
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Greg Jackson, Democrat for DC Council At-Large
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Less Talk. More Action. I’m running for DC Council At-Large! My vision is to build a safer, more affordable and stronger DC by investing in people, protecting our city and delivering real results for all residents. Donate today to join the movement jacksonfordc.com youtu.be/rLiFd4MPXBA?...
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Greg Jackson, Democrat for DC Council At-Large
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Amy Sommers 李雅美 @amysommers.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
If you want a sense of data- (suicide by older white men among 📈gun death rates) & public health-informed (crime only 15% of gun deaths), & commercially savvy (use enforcement against corporate entities to block distribution) public policy, listen to @nelbamg.bsky.social youtu.be/LF8OI0u6HL8?...
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Shared Humanity 09: What We Learned From the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
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Yale School of Public Health @yalesph.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
In the latest episode of #SharedHumanity, @nelbamg.bsky.social is joined by the two former deputy directors of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social and Rob Wilcox. They discuss the successes of the Office and how they can continue to be replicated. 1/3
“WE’VE SEEN THE BIGGEST REDUCTION IN GUN VIOLENCE IN THIS NATION’S HISTORY.”
- Rob Wilcox, former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
In 2023, we saw a nearly 12% drop in homicides. In 2024, we saw a 16% drop. SOURCES: Shared Humanity Episode 09, Council on Criminal Justice
Map of U.S. shows Philadelphia saw a nearly 50% reduction in homicides in 2024. Detroit saw fewer homicides than in 50 years. Baltimore saw a 40% reduction in homicides.
SOURCE: Shared Humanity Episode 09: What We Learned From the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
“We are reducing violence. And we have the solutions that work. We just need to go put them in place.”
- Rob Wilcox, former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
SOURCE: Shared Humanity Episode 09: What We Learned From the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Proud to stand with activists and brave leaders in Congress to introduce the “Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act”!
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Infuriated by this attack on efforts to keep our communities safe from gun violence.
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
What movie are you most excited about in 2025?
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Greg Jackson @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Tough loss by my Buffalos last night!
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