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To: Senator Joni Ernst
Tell Senator Joni Ernst to stand up for women not the NRA
Tell Senator Joni Ernst to close the Boyfriend Loophole and pass the Violence Against Women Act. The Violence Against Women Act is up for renewal in the Senate. It's a simple, but powerful law: it protects women from domestic violence. Her support could be the tipping point to getting this bill passed.
Why is this important?
Last year my sister was killed by her abusive ex-boyfriend. Despite having a record of domestic abuse he was still able to own a gun.
She is the reason I am fighting today to make sure no one else has to experience this kind of loss.
My sister’s ex-boyfriend was charged with domestic violence two times before her death. He basically got slapped on the wrist and was let go without any real consequences.
So when I read about the Violence Against Women Act — a bipartisan bill that prevents stalkers & convicted abusers from being able to purchase a gun — I thought my sister really could have been protected by a law like this.
That’s why I’m beyond angry and disappointed that Sen. Joni Ernst blocked a vote on this lifesaving bill. She should know that for many women, this is life or death. But since the NRA came out against it, Joni has shamefully buried and abandoned the Violence Against Women Act.
I’m shocked knowing that Joni is a survivor herself and is not sticking up and doing the right thing for other survivors. I guess that’s how much more $3.1 million in campaign contributions means to her, rather than helping others.
But I’m not giving up. In memory of my sister, for my family, and all the trauma we’ve endured in this process, I will fight to do whatever it takes to make sure no one else has to experience this kind of pain.
Please sign my petition.
Thank you.
Lilly S.
Des Moines, IA