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Condolences for Norway
Numbing grief and profound sorrow; mere words cannot plumb the depths of the loss of a child. Millions of words searching for the “why” behind this heinous act matter little to the precious space that adored child occupied which is forever empty. We wish to extend our expressions of condolence to the families and the [...]
Highly Dangerous Killing Instruments
“In discussion of the atrocity in Norway, there is one subject which has been notable by the almost total silence about it: guns.” “Highly dangerous killing instruments” is a far better term than “guns” according to A C Grayling in an article from the Independent.co.uk. Grayling, currently the first master of New College of the [...]
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Alaska Militia Plot to Kill Police
March 11, 2010—Five members of a Fairbanks, Alaska, right-wing militia group, Alaska Peacemakers, were arrested for allegedly plotting to kidnap or kill Alaska State Troopers and a Fairbanks judge. Francis Cox, founder, advocates armed resistance to gun control. Cox and the other defendants face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping and arson, in addition [...]
Gun Violence and the Census: Sobering Statistics
As a recent response to a post on this blog reminded me, it is very, very common for gun-control opponents and conservative politicians to point out that “Guns Don’t Kill People, People Do.” The problem with this catchy conservative talking point is that it doesn’t really argue anything. Of course people kill people; I’ve yet [...]
Virginia Tech, Tucson and Beyond
CAGV 16th Annual Luncheon SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 • 1:30-2:00 pm Mar Monte Hotel, Santa Barbara The Coalition Against Gun Violence (CAGV) is honored to present Colin Goddard, Virginia Tech shooting survivor and Assistant Director Federal Legislation, Brady Campaign, Washington DC, as its featured speaker at the organization’s 16th Annual Celebration, “Virginia Tech, Tucson & [...]
Revolt Comes Through the Dignity of People Power and Without Violence
Those in America who believe in “arming against tyranny” may be thinking that the horrendous civilian crisis in Libya could be more easily accomplished if the people were armed. That, after all, is the message oft repeated by those advocating the right to bear arms. It’s not merely to defend their homes and families, but [...]
Support the FIX GUN CHECKS Act of 2011
Minutes ago, Senator Chuck Schumer introduced a bill to fix our broken background check system and keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. This is a huge moment, and you can make sure the Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 gets the critical early backing it needs by calling your senators right now [...]
COLIN GODDARD, Virginia Tech Shooting Survivor
COLIN GODDARD, Virginia Tech shooting survivor, and keynote speaker for The Coalition Against Gun Violence upcoming 16th Annual Luncheon on May 1, 2011, speaks out against four bills at the Texas Capitol that would allow concealed handgun license holders to carry on college campuses. Listen to the interview here: Video by Justin Dehn Texas lawmakers have [...]