Trump campaigned on the affordability of groceries, claiming he would reduce the cost of food “on Day One.” And while the average cost of eggs are down, common household staples like orange juice, ground beef, sandwich break, and chicken have actually gone up. And families paid hundreds of dollars more for groceries during Trump’s first year in office.  Not to mention the Trump administration has slashed SNAP benefits, putting millions of individuals and families into food insecurity.  And following its sweeping cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of consumer complaints about meat, poultry, and egg products skyrocketed—increasing by nearly 40%. The cuts occurred around the same time that the USDA dissolved the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods and the National Advisory on Meat and Poultry Inspection, and rolled back Salmonella standards for raw poultry.  The Trump administration is making our food more expensive, harder to get, and less safe. Sign the petition to demand the USDA do its job and make food more affordable, accessible, and safe!

The Pentagon budget now exceeds $800 billion annually, yet persistent issues raise questions about whether this spending actually improves safety for service members or citizens. High-profile cost overruns (such as the F-35 program), repeated audit failures for decades, and documented environmental harms like PFAS contamination near military bases show systemic inefficiencies and risks to our communities.  At the same time, Trump and Hegseth’s predisposition toward violence and aggression has led to an outright war in Iran, and increased conflict in the Middle East. These recent escalations highlight how militarism unchecked can endanger both civilians and service members. We need to prioritize investments in diplomacy and community resilience that will make all of our communities safer. Sign the petition if you agree! 

To stand for the protection of wildlife and natural habitats, and to ensure that future generations inherit a world that is thriving, abundant, and alive.

This is nothing more than a cash grab. When initial prices leaked, they turned out to be the most expensive tickets in World Cup history, topping every comparable match in 2022, 2018, and beyond. Fans spent hours stuck in online ticket queues with no idea what they’d ultimately be charged, or whether they’d even get tickets at all. When the prices finally came out—upwards of thousands of dollars—fans called it “extortionate” and “absolutely despicable.” FIFA loves to call the World Cup “the people’s game,” but its actions have only demonstrated the opposite. Sign the petition now demanding FIFA stop exploiting fans and fix its broken pricing scheme!

Children with special needs—specifically those who are autistic, nonverbal, or have significant developmental and physical delays—face a disproportionately high risk of mistreatment, neglect, or abuse. Because many of these children lack the verbal capacity or communication skills to advocate for themselves, report incidents, or articulate their daily experiences to parents and guardians, traditional reporting mechanisms are entirely insufficient.

Trump’s aggressive and haphazard occupation of Minnesota earlier this year wreaked havoc in Minnesota—with individuals, families, schools, and businesses still navigating the aftermath of the manufactured crisis.  ICE agents terrorized neighborhoods, drove recklessly through our streets, violated basic constitutional rights, abused and harmed people, and murdered two peaceful observers—Alex Pretti and Renee Good (and lied about the circumstances leading up to those murders).  Tens of thousands of regular people courageously showed up to organize—marching in the street, tracking ICE agents to expose their violence and unlawfulness, protesting outside hotels and car rental shops, peacefully observing vulnerable locations in their communities, and making sure people had access to basic necessities like food, water, toiletries, and rent funds.  Minnesota served as not only an example of resistance, but a vibrant, loving, and principled example of what our country could be—a stark contrast to Trump’s cruel, violent, fear-based agenda. And it’s that beacon of hope that the Trump administration is trying to snuff out.  The federal government is charging 15 Minnesotans a part of a broad coalition called Direct Action Minnesota “for conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers,” and for efforts to allegedly “violently oppose immigration law enforcement.”  Meanwhile, the violent insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol in 2021—threatened lawmakers and assaulted police officers—have been pardoned by the Trump administration, and Trump even tried to direct taxpayer dollars to a $1.8 billion slush fund to pay them off.  This isn't about justice—it’s about punishment and intimidation. Add your name to the petition to demand the charges be dropped immediately!

It’s unjust for government and court offices to operate on this day for several key reasons: • Disregard for a Federal Holiday: Juneteenth is a recognized federal holiday. Operating the courthouse signals that local civic and judicial branches are not fully participating in honoring the emancipation of enslaved people. [1, 2] • Symbolic Erasure: For many, the courthouse is a potent symbol of justice and the law. Keeping it open is viewed as a continuation of historical inequities where the American legal system has historically failed or marginalized Black Americans. [1, 2] • Contradictory Civic Values: Because the county grants paid holidays for other historic milestones, the exclusion of Juneteenth from the court's calendar is often seen by civil rights advocates as a minimization of the struggles and contributions of African Americans. 

Another government could soon have “incredible leverage” over the Pentagon’s priorities if this provision makes it into a must-pass bill Congress is currently negotiating. The “U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative,” buried within this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, would effectively FUSE the Pentagon and Israeli Defense Forces in a one-of-a-kind military alliance. It’s a boon for weapons lobbyists and special interest groups — and they’re hoping we won’t notice, or worse, that we won’t care. But even as these bills head to the floor, bipartisan alliances in Congress that would stop this dangerous plan in its tracks are emerging. With critical votes looming, now is our moment to overwhelm lawmakers with opposition to make this provision too toxic to touch.

This isn't the first time the Trump family has used its status to skirt ethics and engage in questionable business practices.  The Trump Organization is launching Trump Mobile with a gold-colored, MAGA-branded smartphone and mobile plan. They originally said the phone would be “made in the USA"—a claim that has since been dropped after it became clear there is essentially no manufacturing system in the U.S. that could fully produce a smartphone at low costs. The Trump family has already grifted at least $4 billion “off of the presidency," according to some initial reports—from unethical merch, crypto, and real estate schemes.  And all of this is happening while Trump and his cronies slash services to support working families, further scientific research, and protect our public health.  The House and Senate Oversight Committees should immediately investigate how Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself >>  

​Why You Should Sign This Petition Right Now ​This isn't just a petition about hemp—this is a petition about the future of Tennessee. Whether you use hemp products or not, this decision affects every single person in our state. ​Here is why your signature matters today: ​You are saving lives from the opioid crisis: Almost everyone in Tennessee knows someone impacted by addiction. By signing, you are helping keep a safe, natural alternative available for people dealing with severe pain and nausea, keeping them away from dangerous opioids. ​You are standing up for 1.1 million disabled Tennesseans: Our disabled neighbors, veterans, and elderly citizens deserve the right to choose their own healthcare and relief. Your signature tells lawmakers that we will not let our most vulnerable communities be ignored. ​You are demanding better roads for your hard-earned money: We are all tired of paying wheel taxes only to drive over potholes that damage our cars. By signing, you are demanding that lawmakers use hemp tax revenue to fix our broken infrastructure instead of letting that money disappear into a black market. ​You are fighting for our children’s health and safety: No child should have to go to a school riddled with mold, and no community should have to settle for unfinished, rushed renovations. Your signature demands that Tennessee invests hemp revenue directly into our local schools—like the one right here in Jefferson City—so our kids have safe places to learn. ​One signature can change a lawmaker's mind. Dozens can start a conversation. Thousands cannot be ignored. ​Please sign your name today to protect our health, fix our roads, and fund our schools. Once you sign, share this link with your friends, family, and neighbors. Let’s make our voices heard!

Everyone should want the same justification for all. Not one person should be exempt when a life is lost. Everyone involved should be held accountable. There is no other justice but the right justice. 

Elections in the United States are safe and secure, but Donald Trump is doing everything in his power to make Americans believe they aren’t. This sows mistrust in our election process and encourages people to stay home rather than take part in our political process and create a thriving democracy.  Trump is taking a heavy handed approach to suppress millions of votes as a way to lock-in right-wing rule for decades to come. He’s already established right-wing rule over the Supreme Court, now he wants more.  This is what happens under authoritarian regimes, not what is supposed to happen in the United States of America.  Tell the Senate and House Judiciary Committee’s to fight back and rein in the FBI!