July 21, 2021
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Two out of every three mass shootings analyzed in that paper were linked to domestic violence, said Lisa Geller, the lead author of the paper and the state affairs manager for the nonprofit affiliate of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. Her team looked at shootings where four or more people died, not including the …
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June 30, 2021
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With near-unanimous support, it’s time to pass universal background checks
June 28, 2021
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Barks: Virginia Law Offers a New Tool for Self-Defense
June 21, 2021
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Grad party shootings reminder of gun violence ‘epidemic’ for students, advocates Another issue is gun security, according to Lisa Geller, state affairs manager of The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, a violence prevention organization. She said too many children have access to guns that aren’t secured properly. “About a third of American homes with kids do …
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June 21, 2021
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Shootings at graduation parties reminder of gun violence ‘epidemic’ for students, advocates Another issue is gun security, according to Lisa Geller, state affairs manager of The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, a violence prevention organization. She said too many children have access to guns that aren’t secured properly. “About a third of American homes with kids …
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June 16, 2021
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Over Two-Thirds of Mass Shooters Are Domestic Violence Perpetrators “While there are several reasons this could be, it’s possible the intent behind the perpetrator of a DV-related mass shooting may be different than a shooter who seemingly targets victims indiscriminately in public places,” said Lisa Geller, lead author of the study and state affairs manager of Educational Fund …
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June 8, 2021
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NRA’s gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles
June 4, 2021
In the News
‘Nobody would listen’: Six months before Maryland City quadruple shooting, victim was denied protective order Josh Horowitz, executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, said extreme risk protective orders require a more thorough examination of the subject’s background to determine if they’re a threat. But many abused women and men, including Hunnicutt, aren’t …
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June 2, 2021
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Gov. Northam signs gun violence prevention bill
June 1, 2021
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A public health approach to ending gun violence
May 28, 2021
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A public health approach to ending gun violence
May 21, 2021
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The gun rights movement hasn’t weakened. It just changed.
May 20, 2021
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Gov. Bill Lee, work for those who don’t benefit from permitless carry law
May 11, 2021
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US averaging 10 mass shootings per week in 2021 so far, Gun Violence Archive says Josh Horwitz, executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, said that while “I always want the Biden administration to do more,” he doesn’t see a “lack of effort” from Democrats in Congress or in the White House.
May 10, 2021
In the News
The gun owner next door Nationwide, a rise in gun ownership also means an increase in suicides, says Andrew Patrick, director of political communications for The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV), based in D.C. Most years, suicide accounts for nearly two-thirds of all gun deaths in the U.S., he says. But anecdotal evidence from …
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May 5, 2021
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Gun violence is up. It’s been up for more than a year. “If we’re talking about mass shootings, those tend to be left out because they’re seen as private events,” said Lisa Geller, state affairs manager at the nonprofit Coalition to Stop Gun Violence in Washington. “Some of these high-lethality events are inherently random, but …
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April 28, 2021
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“Red Flag” Laws: Extreme Risk Protection Orders and What Went Wrong in Indiana
April 27, 2021
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Red flag law expert: FedEx shooting example of ‘devastating effect of a failure A red flag law expert testifying in front of a US Senate subcommittee on Wednesday said the FedEx mass shooting that took place in Indianapolis two weeks ago shows the “devastating effect of a failure” when a state’s red flag law is not fully invoked. …
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April 26, 2021
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‘There are more targets’: Why gun violence has come roaring back in 2021 “If we’re talking about mass shootings, those tend to be left out because they’re seen as private events,” said Lisa Gellar, state affairs manager at the nonprofit Coalition to Stop Gun Violence in Washington. “Some of these high-lethality events are inherently random, …
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April 16, 2021
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Biden’s Appeals for Action on Guns, Policing Face Reality Josh Horwitz, executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, said that while “I always want the Biden administration to do more,” he doesn’t see a “lack of effort” from Democrats in Congress or in the White House. “I think the key question is how …
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