Hi John,

As we celebrate this 4th of July, we are reflecting on the promises of freedom and democracy that define the United States. The last year has made clear just how fragile those promises are from the response to peaceful protests to flouting safety guidelines to the insurrection.

Right now, our democratic values are being held hostage by a handful of senators. Americans are demanding commonsense gun laws but, because of the filibuster, progress on gun violence is effectively blocked.

That is not how democracy works. The voters elected a Congress that promised to act to prevent gun violence. Every day they fail to meet that promise, more lives are lost. The best way to honor our Independence Day is by standing up for the will of the people. Please take a moment right now to urge your Senator to eliminate the filibuster.

I wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend,
Renée (she/her)