February 9, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (c) 828-712-7603 Trump’s Tolerance for Violence The White House’s disdain for women is reinforced by defense of aide Rob Porter. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) General Counsel Kelly Roskam Issued the Following Statement: “The Rob Porter saga proves once again what we’ve already …
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December 13, 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (c) 828-712-7603 How Sandy Hook Changed Our Country Thursday marks the fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre — a national tragedy that sparked a movement for change. Washington, DC (December 13, 2017) — Tomorrow marks the fifth anniversary of …
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December 5, 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (c) 828-712-7603 House Leadership Moves to Kill Fix NICS Act House Republicans threaten bipartisan gun bill by tying it to extremist, NRA-backed legislation Washington, DC (December 5, 2017) — Today, Republicans in the House of Representatives Rules Committee combined the commonsense, bipartisan Fix …
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November 16, 2017
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CSGV Statement on the Fix NICS Act Murphy-Cornyn bipartisan bill is a step in the right direction Washington, DC (November 16, 2017) — Today, legislators introduced the Fix NICS Act — a bipartisan gun violence prevention bill intended to improve the efficacy of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Currently, NICS is …
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November 8, 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (c) 828-712-7603 In Their Home State, NRA Is Now Officially Toxic National Rifle Association policies are unpopular and politically damaging; guns play huge role in Democratic rout. Washington, DC (November 8, 2017) — The National Rifle Association (NRA) lost on Tuesday. There is no …
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November 7, 2017
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With Northam Victory, Gun Violence Prevention Is Clearly A Winning Issue Ralph Northam took a strong stance against the NRA on their home turn, it paid off. Washington, DC (November 7, 2017) — Tonight, Ralph Northam was elected the 73rd Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) was an …
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November 5, 2017
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Shame On Us America moves on from the deadliest mass shooting in Las Vegas, a month later, then Sutherland Springs happens. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz issued the following statement: “We just did this. “We went through the worst mass shooting in modern American history just over a month ago. Politicians …
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October 5, 2017
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After Las Vegas, Ed Gillespie Owes Virginians an Explanation Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Virginia State Director Lori Haas Calls on Gillespie to Release his NRA Questionnaire Answers Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Virginia State Director Lori Haas issued the following statement: “The National Rifle Association (NRA) and politicians beholden to them bear responsibility for …
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October 2, 2017
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Las Vegas Massacre is a Uniquely American Tragedy As details emerge, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence issues initial statement on Las Vegas shooting In response to the Las Vegas shooting that left more than 50 dead and hundreds wounded, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz issued the following statement: “Days like …
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September 29, 2017
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Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Releases Virginia Endorsements Washington, DC (October 20, 2017) — The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) endorses the following candidates in the 2017 elections. Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam Candidate for Governor Back in May, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence enthusiastically endorsed Ralph Northam for Governor of Virginia. Today, we …
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September 10, 2017
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CSGV Advocates for Policies to Prevent Firearm Suicide as National Suicide Prevention Week Begins Suicides account for nearly two-thirds of all gun fatalities; these deaths can be prevented by temporarily removing firearms from those in crisis. Washington, DC (September 10, 2017) — As National Suicide Prevention Week begins, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) …
August 16, 2017
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Extreme Risk Protection Order Becomes Law in Oregon ERPO’s passage indicates growing support for data-driven gun policy. Salem, Oregon (August 16, 2017) — Yesterday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed SB 719 into law. SB 719, otherwise known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), establishes a process to remove guns from individuals at risk of …
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August 14, 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Violence in Charlottesville is a Product of NRA/Trump Hateful Rhetoric Charlottesville, VA (August 12, 2017) — Violence erupted today in Charlottesville, Virginia as white supremacist groups viciously attacked counter-protesters. The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) extends our deepest …
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June 14, 2017
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“Gun violence does not discriminate. It is not black or white. It is not gay or straight. It is not Republican or Democrat. We must come together to reject hate in all its forms while working to ensure that hateful, dangerous individuals do not have access to weapons of war. The easy accessibility of highly lethal weapons turns nightclubs into slaughterhouses, churches into graveyards, and baseball fields into war zones.
June 14, 2017
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“Tonight’s results reaffirm what many of us already knew: gun violence prevention is a winning issue in Virginia. Long before it was politically expedient, Ralph Northam supported lifesaving gun violence prevention policies. He has been a leader in our movement for many years, and I am extremely heartened to see Virginians choose him as their Democratic nominee for governor."
May 18, 2017
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“At a time when the Trump campaign’s connections to the Kremlin are dominating the conversation in Washington, it is shocking to see the administration bring on yet another person with dubious ties to the Russian government. As the Mueller investigation begins, it is important to ask where Sheriff Clarke and the NRA fit into all this.”
May 17, 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Governor Deal received 145 calls, emails, and letters in support of the campus carry bill he recently signed. He received nearly 15,000 in opposition. Washington, DC (May 17, 2017) — A new open records request reveals that Georgia Governor Nathan Deal received …
May 16, 2017
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“In Steven Jansen, voters in the 13th District have a candidate who will stand up for the safety of their families. As director of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, he has dedicated his career to preventing guns from falling into the hands of dangerous individuals. He has consistently advocated for commonsense policies to protect citizens from gun violence in all its forms -- from domestic violence to firearm suicide. We need strong leaders like Steven Jansen in Richmond, and the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is proud to support him.”
May 10, 2017
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In his race for governor, Northam has continued his strong support for a safer Virginia. As a doctor, Northam has seen the dangerous effects of guns up close, and as an elected official he has used his position to fight for stronger gun laws. He has a proven record of standing up and speaking out on this vital issue while others have stayed silent. His support for gun violence prevention has never been a political talking point, because Ralph Northam views the issue as a moral obligation to his constituents. We are proud to support his campaign.
May 3, 2017
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“Federally mandated concealed carry reciprocity is a dangerous proposal that conflicts with the values of most Americans. Allowing armed concealed carry permit holders from states with weak permitting laws to carry across the country has long been a priority for NRA leadership. Senator Warner -- the NRA’s home state senator -- sent a powerful message to them today."