Uncovering Patterns, Shaping Solutions The Lewiston Institute is dedicated to analyzing mass gun violence and violent crime, focusing on forecasting mass shootings. Using advanced analytics, we work to anticipate and mitigate future threats.https://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3m3zk2eh77c2zToday marks two years since the Lewiston Maine mass shootings. We remember the 18 lives lost and the 13 wounded who endured unimaginable trauma. Our hearts are with the families and community members who continue to carry this heavy loss. #LewistonStrong #NeverForget25 Oct 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3zk2eh77c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3m2yxzaoc422nWhat if mass shootings aren’t as random or unpredictable as we think? Source: [National Institute of Justice](https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/lessons-learned-methodological-challenges-studying-rare-violent-incidents)12 Oct 2025 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2yxzaoc422nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3m2x73oacus22Can Predictive Modeling in Public Safety work ethically without reinforcing economical or racial bias? https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/predictive-policing-explained?utm_source=chatgpt.com11 Oct 2025 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2x73oacus22https://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3m2uzco5xds271️⃣ Can AI Predict Mass Shootings? David Deutsch, in Possible Minds: 25 Ways of Looking at AI, argues that AI lacks the creativity to predict complex human behaviors such as mass shootings. Source: [Popular Mechanics](https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/security/a28621846/can-tech-detect-mass-shootings/) [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Oct 2025 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2uzco5xds27https://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3m2u3zxniys2eTrump didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize, so now Republicans want Congress to just hand him one. You know, like how toddlers get a sticker for trying their best. https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/huh-gop-congressman-tells-fox-hes-introducing-resolution-to-award-trump-the-nobel-peace-prize/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Oct 2025 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2u3zxniys2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3m2sbbgayks22🚨 From Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination: The man who 'ended 8 wars' — yet declared one on Americans — might soon start new wars in Canada, Mexico, or Greenland... But not Norway. I mean, it’s not like you rigged the Peace Prize… right!? 🤔 What happens if he doesn’t win?09 Oct 2025 23:03 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2sbbgayks22https://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3m2cdz3rnxs2jStrip away left vs. right politics, and mass shootings come down to two undeniable truths: 1) A person choosing homicidal violence. 2) Easy access to guns. Unless we face these realities and work together to create effective solutions, the killing won’t stop. #EndGunViolence03 Oct 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2cdz3rnxs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3lxx26xxovc2c#LewistonStrong 💙 https://www.wmtw.com/article/survivors-and-family-of-victims-in-lewiston-mass-shooting-sue-us-government/6596438003 Sep 2025 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxx26xxovc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3lotg2oyiqs27At the Lewiston Institute, we use advanced data analysis to uncover patterns in mass gun violence—patterns that can predict where and when tragedy might strike. It is my hope that these insights will empower politicians, communities, and save lives. #EndGunViolence https://substack.com/@lewistoninstitute/note/p-153589399?r=50p5ux10 May 2025 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lotg2oyiqs27https://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3lf6mqx7ynk27Wow! The Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus new rule will remove $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans, according to the bureau, which means lenders won't be able to take that into consideration when deciding to issue loans. https://apnews.com/article/biden-harris-medical-debt-credit-reports-d914b690602a14348d7d25508fa8f890?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share07 Jan 2025 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf6mqx7ynk27https://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3lf6gl7uzgk2pTrump vows to rechristen the Gulf of Mexico as the “beautiful” Gulf of America, then goes on a rant about Canada's national security and economy being dependant on US subsidies, saying 'Canada will face very serious tariffs' as he continues to try to strongarm the Country. https://wgme.com/news/nation-world/trump-promises-to-rename-gulf-of-mexico-to-gulf-of-america-mar-a-lago-press-conference-president-elect#07 Jan 2025 19:56 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf6gl7uzgk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3lf6d7utpyc2c🤔 Maybe fossil fuels and precious metals aren't the only reasons why Trump and Musk are motivated to go after Denmark... https://www.npr.org/2025/01/07/nx-s1-5249956/nazi-collaborators-netherlands-archive07 Jan 2025 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf6d7utpyc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lewiston.bsky.social/post/3lf65k2rls22e'The truth must prevail' do you agree with Liz Cheney? She said, 'The congressional report yesterday destroying Loudermilk’s fraudulent allegations shows the despicable malice behind Trump’s efforts. AG Garland now has a duty to release the DOJ Report and prevent its evidence from being destroyed.'07 Jan 2025 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:ytdzdo57qgioftvkp4a5x6c2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf65k2rls22e