Activists Rally for Jailed Egyptian Blogger Abdel Kareem

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Activists in eleven capital cities worldwide are rallying for a jailed Egyptian blogger named Abdel Kareem. The “Free Kareem Coalition” is calling on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to pardon the blogger. The international campaign to free arrested Egyptian blogger Abdel Kareem Soliman is holding rallies outside Egyptian embassies in eleven global capital cities to press […]

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Human Rights Lawyer Karinna Moskalenko Faces Possible Disbarment

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International lawyer Robert Amsterdam has issued the following statement in regards to the latest intimidation efforts against Russian human rights lawyer Karinna Moskalenko: “Tonight I have received notice that the lawyer Karinna Moskalenko has been summonsed to appear before the Moscow Bar with respect to disbarment proceedings,” Amsterdam said. “I am calling upon rule of

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Backgrounds on Pistols Used in Virginia Tech Shooting

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Following news reports today that the handguns used in the Virginia Tech shooting were Glock Model 19 and Walther P22 pistols, the Violence Policy Center released the following information: Since the mid-1980s, the gun industry has embraced increased firepower and capacity to resell the shrinking base of gun buyers in America. In the 1980s, a

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Statement of U.S. Conference of Mayors on VA Tech University Shooting

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The United States Conference of Mayors President Trenton, NJ Mayor Douglas H. Palmer released the following statement in response to the Virginia Tech University shooting: “The nation’s mayors express their deepest sympathy for the victims, parents, families, teachers and friends of the students killed yesterday at Virginia Tech University. “April 16, 2007 is a national

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Million Mom March of Virginia Grieves for Victims’ Families

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The Million Mom March (MMM) Chapters of Virginia united with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence join the nation in grieving for the families of the victims of the worst mass shooting in American history. “This tragedy at Virginia Tech affects us all,” says Terry Hartnett, president of the Million Mom March of Northern

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Statement on Tragic Shootings at Virginia Tech From National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

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The following is a statement on today’s tragic shootings at Virginia Tech from Linda Rosenberg, MSW, President and CEO, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare: We extend deep condolences to the students, faculty and staff of Virginia Tech on the great loss of life today. The impact of this senseless tragedy will be felt throughout

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Statement of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at Virginia Tech

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Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales made the following statement today in the aftermath of the violent shootings on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). “I am deeply saddened and angered by these senseless acts of violence. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to those affected by this horrific crime,

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APHA Expresses Deep Sympathy for Victims of Virginia Tech Shootings

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“The American Public Health Association today expresses its deepest sympathy for the families of the victims of today’s tragic shootings at Virginia Tech University. This tragedy and others like it underscore the need to recognize and address the public health consequences of firearm violence. “We again offer our condolences to the families of the victims

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Statement by the President on Shootings at Virginia Tech

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The following is a statement from President George W. Bush regarding the shootings at Virginia Tech University: Diplomatic Reception Room 4:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Our nation is shocked and saddened by the news of the shootings at Virginia Tech today. The exact total has not yet been confirmed, but it appears that more than

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