Why we gave our third grader a cell phone

‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Phil Arballo For Congress]( -273 in 2014 -383 in 2016 -336 in 2018 -690 in 2021 And in just the first few weeks of 2023, there have been 72 mass shootings so far. That fact should terrify and outrage anyone. This week, we add Michigan State alongside others like Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Parkland, Uvalde, and Oxford. Students and their families shouldn't have to live in fear of gun violence and they don't want to. Yet, we're being forced to because of Republican obstructionism. [{NAME}, we need change, and we need it now. We need leaders who are unafraid to tackle the gun lobbyists and their special interests. Show your support for gun reform by adding your name alongside mine, and together we'll demand change.]( [ADD YOUR NAME]( As a parent, I can't even begin to imagine the fear and anxiety that comes with a school shooting. But I can relate to the tough decisions we're forced to make every day because of the fear of gun violence, like having to buy a cell phone for my third grader in order to contact him in case the worst happens. What's happening isn't normal, and it isn't okay, and that's why we need change. [For the last 30 years, Republicans have stood in the way of progress and common-sense time and time again. Join me and demand an end to senseless acts of gun violence. Sign the petition and urge Congress to address gun reform seriously.]( – Phil Arballo [DONATE ONCE]( [DONATE MONTHLY]( Paid for by Arballo For Congress [P.O. Box 3406, Fresno, CA 93650](#) [www.philarballo.com](#) Phil Arballo is a Latino, a Central Valley native, a father, and a husband. And he's running for Congress in California. Phil is a champion for real working families and will fight to protect health care access, keep guns out of the wrong hands, and stand up to traitorous Republicans who are working to ruin our Democracy. One more thing: MAGA Republicans are desperate to win this race. Make no mistake: redistricting has made this district the most competitive it's been in decades, but we need every good Democrat to step up and do their part to beat them. Please, consider making a [one-time contribution to send Phil Arballo to Congress](. Or, to make the most powerful lasting impact and help us defeat MAGA Republicans, make a [monthly sustaining contribution by clicking here](. If you'd like to connect with us, you can visit our Facebook [here]( our Twitter [here]( and our Instagram [here](. [Click here]( to receive fewer emails. [Click here]( to update your information. Click here to [unsubscribe](.