URGENT: Tell Congress to prevent guns at polling places

Plus farewell Brady Interns and "ghost guns" The blatant threats to our democracy continue, {NAME}. Just days ago, the Department of Homeland Security warned of rising threats of violence from Trump conspiracists. We must protect our democracy at all costs, {NAME}. And that includes by proactively guarding against threats of armed voter intimidation. Fortunately, Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) just introduced life-saving legislation — the Vote Without Fear Act — to prevent armed intimation and safeguard our democratic process. This vital piece of legislation would prohibit firearms within 100 yards of a federal election site. It would, effectively, protect all voters on Election Day from armed intimidation. It shouldn’t be an uphill battle to pass this pro-democracy legislation. But Trump extremists and fringe groups will stop at nothing to prevent this bill from advancing in the House of Representatives. We can’t let them win. That’s why we need your help right now, friend. Will you urge your representatives in Congress to protect our democracy and support the Vote Without Fear Act? [SEND A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS >>]( Thank you for taking action alongside Brady. This is a vitally important issue that touches the core of our democracy — the right to vote. [Together, we will prevent armed intimation so all Americans can express their most sacred right without the fear of being shot and killed.]( LAST CHANCE: Take Action to Regulate “Ghost Guns” and Combat the NRA’s Misinformation This is what the NRA thinks about ghost guns, {NAME}: “Ghost gun is an invented term intended to scare.” “Ghosts are imaginary, and so is the problem this bill is trying to address.” But we know the truth: Ghost guns are real guns. They pose one of the greatest growing threats to our public safety in America. These homemade, untraceable firearms are designed to evade gun laws — and the NRA and gun lobby wants to keep it that way. That's why we need your help supporting President Biden’s rule to regulate ghost guns as the fully functioning firearms that they are. This is our last chance: The deadline to submit a comment is just six days away. Please, help us combat the NRA’s misinformation and submit a comment in support of President Biden’s rule to regulate ghost guns. [SUBMIT A COMMENT ]( My Last Will, a Youth-Led Campaign by Team ENOUGH and Change the Ref Have you checked out Team ENOUGH and Change the Ref’s #MyLastWill campaign? The new #MyLastWill campaign calls on Americans to create mock "last wills and testaments" in the event of your death by gun violence. Then, tag your senators as your “witnesses” and urge them to pass stronger gun laws. [GET INVOLVED ]( [SHARE ON TWITTER]( [SHARE ON FACEBOOK]( 🎧 Episode 143: Kirsten Englund and the Fight Against Straw Purchases Kirsten Englund's story did not end with her murder at the hands of a disturbed man wielding an illegally-purchased firearm; Brady Legal would not allow it. In this archived episode, leaders of Brady Legal explain the tragedy of Kirsten's death and their fight to hold the gun dealer accountable for fueling the violence. [LISTEN NOW]( Kirsten with her sons, Nick and Andrew Wiegardt. [Second Amendment Sanctuary Won't Happen in Black Hawk County]( The Courier [Taking Aim at Ghost Guns]( Economist [As Biden Seeks Gun-Related Victories, Watchdog Report Shows High Cost of Gun-Related Injuries]( Washington Post [The Judge Upending California’s Gun Laws: ‘Blessed’ Jurist or ‘Stone-Cold Ideologue’?]( San Diego Union Tribune This week, we recognize Brady’s Summer 2021 Internship class as our Gun Violence Prevention Heroes. A virtual hangout with summer 2021 Brady Interns and program managers. We were recently honored for Brady’s internship program to be nominated for the 2021 “[Top 100 Internship Programs]( in America. This summer, even amid a global pandemic and a fully remote internship, our 26 interns excelled in furthering our mission to prevent gun violence. Here’s a look at what they accomplished: - Policy interns crafted testimonies, talking points, and [policy reports]( for Brady’s work in [Congress]( and local and state legislatures across the country. - Organizing interns mobilized hundreds of activists in Florida for the [Team ENOUGH Recruitment Tour]( and helped center the voices and stories of [gun violence survivors](. - Communications and End Family Fire interns grew our [Facebook alumni network]( created new content for social media ([including Team ENOUGH’s new Tik-Tok]( and helped develop the next phase of our [End Family Fire program](. - Development and Partnership interns conducted donor outreach, grew our [partnerships]( supported Brady’s [Regional Leadership Councils]( and spearheaded virtual events for [Brady donors]( with Brady President Kris Brown. - Legal and Crime Guns interns supported [landmark legal cases]( through research and helped highlight Brady’s [groundbreaking USA Today exclusive]( on the ATF and negligent gun dealers. - Finance interns supported Brady’s finance team as we closed our fiscal year amid a global pandemic, allowing Brady to continue their vital work in Congress, courts, and communities. We’re grateful for our passionate interns, and we’re proud to help shepherd the next generation of leaders. [Applications are open now for our paid Fall 2021 internship class](. [APPLY NOW ]( Fred Guttenberg is right: The NRA is doing everything in their power to smear President Biden’s choice to head the ATF, David Chipman — and we must fight back. The gun lobby has [sunk to the lowest of lows]( through fear mongering, fostering death threats against Chipman, and spreading false allegations about his qualifications. Please, urge your senators to refuse to entertain the gun lobby’s lies and vote to confirm the nomination of David Chipman to lead the ATF. [SEND A MESSAGE NOW ]( Thank you, {NAME}, for staying up-to-date on Brady's work across Congress, courts, and communities. Our work is not possible without grassroots donors like you. Will you consider donating to continue our life-saving work today? 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