October 16, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: For Guns Down America: press@gunsdownamerica.org, 703-594-1787 For Coalition to Stop Gun Violence: Samantha Kupferman, skupferman@westendstrategy.com; 202-215-9260 Gun Violence Advocates: Michigan Secretary of State Protects Fundamental Right to Vote By Banning Open Carrying Weapons at the Polls Election season follows months of record gun sales driven by racial …
October 13, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team skupferman@westendstrategy.com; 202-215-9260 Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Refuses to Acknowledge That Voter Intimidation is Illegal Evasive answer raises concerns as Trump campaign flirts with armed intimidation at polling locations WASHINGTON — In response to a line of questioning from Minnesota …
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October 2, 2020
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***MEDIA ADVISORY*** FOR ONLINE EVENT Monday, October 5, 2020 1:00 p.m. PDT; 4:00 p.m. EDT Media Contact: Alyson Malinger, West End Strategy Team amalinger@westendstrategy.com; 917-935-7311 Monday: Online Discussion on Nationwide Impact of California’s New Microstamping Law Landmark legislation, just signed by California Gov. Newsom, sets a model for other states WASHINGTON – With California’s new …
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September 30, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Andrew Patrick, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence apatrick@csgv.org; 828-712-7603 Video: “We Are Not Safe in Donald Trump’s America” Coalition to Stop Gun Violence video highlights deadly gun violence epidemic on Trump’s watch, urges Americans to prioritize gun violence prevention when voting for president WASHINGTON — Donald Trump …
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September 26, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team skupferman@westendstrategy.com; 202-215-9260 Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Urges Senate to Reject Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Who Could Destroy Gun Violence Prevention Progress WASHINGTON — In response to President Trump’s announcement that he is nominating Judge Amy Coney …
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September 24, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Andrew Patrick Coalition to Stop Gun Violence apatrick@csgv.org cell: 828-712-7603 Failure to Charge Police Officers Responsible for Killing Breonna Taylor Decreases Community Trust, Incites Subsequent Violence WASHINGTON — The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence’s Director of Outreach and Equity Lauren Footman released the following statement following the …
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September 23, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: For Guns Down: press@gunsdownamerica.org, 703-594-1787 For Coalition to Stop Gun Violence: Andrew Patrick, apatrick@csgv.org; 828-712-7603 New Report Highlights Need for Stronger Laws Against Guns at Polling Places in Swing States Election Season Follows Months of Record Gun Sales, Driven by Racial Animus; Voters in Michigan, North Carolina, …
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September 21, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Andrew Patrick, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence apatrick@csgv.org; cell: 828-712-7603 Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Mourns Death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Calls for No Vote on Replacement Until After Inauguration WASHINGTON — The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence released the following statement following the death of …
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August 30, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 30, 2020 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team skupferman@westendstrategy.com; Cell: 202-215-9260 Armed Political Violence a Sad and Predictable Outcome of the Toxic Mix of Guns, Vigilantism, Insurrectionism Provoked by Trump WASHINGTON – In the past week, America has seen frightening examples of armed political violence in communities across the …
August 28, 2020
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For Immediate Release August 28, 2020 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team skupferman@westendstrategy.com; Cell: 202-215-9260 Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Applauds Passage of California Microstamping Bill, Urges Governor to Sign WASHINGTON — Today, the California State Senate passed AB 2847, a bill that strengthens the state’s existing Unsafe Handgun Act (UHA) and …
August 26, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Andrew Patrick, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence apatrick@csgv.org; cell: 828-712-7603 Lethal Means Safety Training Act Would Improve Health Services for Veterans CSGV endorses H.R. 8084, for which it provided expert guidance WASHINGTON — The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) and its affiliate the Educational Fund to …
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August 26, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick Coalition to Stop Gun Violence apatrick@csgv.org cell: 828-712-7603 Gun Violence Begets More Gun Violence After gun deaths in Kenosha, Wis., Coalition to Stop Gun Violence emphasizes dangerous cyclical impact of police violence WASHINGTON — Amid a deteriorating situation in Kenosha, Wis., a leading national gun …
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August 24, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Alyson Malinger West End Strategy Team amalinger@westendstrategy.com cell: 917-935-7311 Accountability, Improved Police-Community Relations Critical After Police Shooting of Black Kenosha, Wis. Man Coalition to Stop Gun Violence calls for justice in shooting of Jacob Blake in front of his children WASHINGTON — On Sunday, police in Kenosha, …
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August 12, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 CSGV Supports Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Priorities for Upcoming Special Session Policies reduce violence by combating systemic racism, advancing criminal justice reform, holding police accountable and reforming use of force WASHINGTON — As the Virginia General Assembly prepares to …
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August 6, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 CSGV: NRA Members Should Walk Away Lawsuits shine light on NRA’s history of corruption WASHINGTON — Today, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit to dissolve the National Rifle Association, laying bare the organization’s history as a …
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August 4, 2020
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COALITION LAUNCHES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO DEMAND OHIO GOV. DEWINE REJECT STAND YOUR GROUND LAW Today, a coalition of eight advocacy organizations launched a nationwide campaign calling on Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to clearly and explicitly reject proposed ‘Stand Your Ground’ legislation in Ohio. These laws have been pushed by the gun lobby since 2005 and …
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July 31, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 Ext 1017 (o) 828-712-7603 (c) Washington, DC (July 31, 2020) — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7617, a six-bill appropriations minibus that includes Fiscal Year 2021 spending bills for the Departments of Defense, Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior, Treasury, Labor, Health …
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July 18, 2020
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Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Mourns Death of John Lewis Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz issued the following statement: “John Lewis was the greatest of America. His towering legacy drives our mission of nonviolence and pursuit of a more perfect union. The work of gun violence prevention — the work that …
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July 14, 2020
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Background Checks Bill Upheld by Virginia Court Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Senior Director of Law and Policy Kelly Roskam issued the following statement: “The attempt by extremist gun groups to stop background checks was denied by a Virginia judge on nearly all counts. The people of Virginia spoke out in November, and the Democratically-led …
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June 26, 2020
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A Historic Step: House Passes DC Statehood Act Washington, DC (June 26, 2020) — Today, the House of Representatives took an important first step towards the District of Columbia becoming America’s 51st state. HR 51 passed the House by a mostly party-line vote. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Director of Federal Affairs Dakota Jablon issued …
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