Trump wants to rewrite the past and sow doubt about our elections to lay the groundwork to contest November’s midterm elections and seize control over future elections. There are checks and balances in our country for a reason. Local leaders run our elections—not the president. Only an authoritarian would attempt to seize control of our elections in order to control the outcome.  That’s why it’s so important that secretaries of states across the country double down and commit to overseeing a free and fair election. And they need to know we are watching and support them in upholding the law. They are, after all, elected to serve the people, not the president.  We need to defend our democracy. Add your name to the petition to urge state election officials to protect essential voting processes from partisan interference and uphold the will of the people!  Photograph: Cliff Owen/AP

FoodNet has tracked foodborne illnesses since 1995, giving health officials the data they need to spot outbreaks early, understand their scope, and respond before they spiral. Cyclospora surveillance was part of that system for nearly three decades—until the Trump administration quietly made it optional last year. The consequences are playing out right now. We’re currently facing one of the largest cyclosporiasis outbreaks in years, in dozens of states, with far less visibility into how it’s spreading than we had a year ago. And it’s no surprise after Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE slashed the funding and workforce behind our public health systems. Cutting surveillance doesn’t save money in any meaningful way. It just means outbreaks grow bigger and more dangerous before anyone notices. Americans deserve a public health system that catches foodborne illness early; we need more tracking, not less. Sign the petition now calling on the CDC and the Trump administration to restore full, mandatory tracking of cyclospora and other foodborne illnesses!

Sturgis Hospital was Michigan’s first designated rural emergency hospital, and its doors were just shuttered in June due to lack of funding. And Sturgis isn’t alone—five rural hospitals have closed in Michigan since 2005.  These facilities are often the only places to seek medical care for miles, and as Michigan's population ages, rural communities are being wholly abandoned.  Michigan leaders must ensure that ALL rural hospitals in our state are fully funded to guarantee that people can easily access lifesaving care! 

Trump has refused to rule out deploying the U.S. military to polling sites this November and has called to “nationalize” voting in battleground states. If you’re outraged and worried, you’re not alone. Luckily, lawmakers like Sen. Slotkin are working to block Trump’s shameless and dangerous attempt to intimidate voters and suppress turnout with legislation like the Protect Our Polls Act. They aren’t waiting until it’s too late to react — and neither are we. We’ve already seen Trump follow through on past authoritarian threats, and we can’t risk him doing it again. We know nothing short of our democracy is at stake. That’s why we need to sound the alarm and push members of Congress to keep our elections safe by supporting this common-sense legislation.

Everyone is feeling the pressure of skyrocketing prices—from groceries to gas to rent. And utility companies will keep raising rates unless our lawmakers step in to protect working families.  Right here in Michigan, residents continue to pay the highest utility rates in the Midwest. But if lawmakers pass legislation to make utility companies work in the public interest, Michigan households could save an estimated $267 between 2027 and 2030 alone.  Add your name telling Michigan representatives to keep utility costs down by passing legislation now!

Recovery isn’t just about getting sober – it’s about creating a new life. Many people emerging from treatment use a sober living home to transition from active addiction to becoming healthy, productive citizens. But not all sober living homes offer safe, supportive, and ethical environments. Without common standards and effective oversight, recovery home residents may face dangerous conditions, financial exploitation or feel pushed back into addiction. Why should you care? Every person working toward recovery deserves a chance to succeed. Residents are working hard to rebuild relationships, secure employment and create a sober future for themselves and their families. One place should not have the power to destroy the progress of years of hard work in just a few months. No recovering addict should have to worry if their recovery home has their best interest in mind or is solely focused on taking their money. When you stand with us, you can help hold homes accountable and ensure addiction-affected families have the safe environment they deserve. Safer licensing laws, increased inspections, and trained management will lead to better recovery outcomes, punish bad actors, and ensure recovery homes live up to their mission of helping people. Join us and together we can make recovery housing better for everyone.

Why This Is Important The rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution are meant to protect every American—not only when it is convenient, but especially when new technology gives the government greater power to monitor its citizens. The Fourth Amendment protects the people against unreasonable searches and seizures and reflects the principle that Americans should be free from unnecessary government intrusion into their private lives. While courts continue to address how these protections apply to modern technology, many residents believe that widespread automated license plate reader systems raise important questions about privacy, data collection, and government oversight. Recent reports that two Greer Police Department officers were terminated after allegedly misusing the city's Flock Safety camera system have reinforced those concerns. Although the alleged misuse was reportedly identified through an internal audit, the incident demonstrates that access to sensitive location data can be abused. Public trust is difficult to rebuild once it has been broken. This petition is not against law enforcement. We appreciate the difficult job officers do every day and support efforts to keep our communities safe. However, public safety and constitutional freedoms should go hand in hand. Surveillance tools must be transparent, accountable, and used in a way that respects the rights of law-abiding citizens. Our nation was founded on the principle that government derives its power from the consent of the people. As residents of Greer, we believe we have both the right and the responsibility to speak up when we feel government policies threaten our privacy and constitutional liberties. We are asking our elected leaders to put the rights of the people first by removing Flock Safety cameras from Greer and ensuring that any future surveillance technology is subject to meaningful public oversight and accountability.

There were three passengers in the vehicle with Lorenzo when he was shot and killed by ICE agents. Two of them claim that ICE agents were never in any danger, and that the shots were fired from the side of the car, not the front.    And ICE agents aren’t even hiding the fact that Lorenzo wasn’t the person they were looking for. He was racially profiled, stopped, and killed for simply “resembling” the intended person.    Not only is DHS refusing to release evidence in Lorenzo’s case, they refuse to say if the agents involved are still on active duty or on leave. ICE agents should not be allowed to continue to terrorize communities and collect a paycheck after brutalizing our neighbors—but that seems to be the Trump administration’s method of operating.    In January, ICE agents in Minneapolis shot and murdered Renee Nicole Good. They claimed she “attempted to kill or cause bodily harm to federal law enforcement” with her car—but eyewitness footage blatantly contradicted their account. And agents used the same excuse in the shooting of Marimar Martine last year, which was also proven to be false.    Under the Trump administration, ICE has ramped up its attacks on communities across the country—with widespread reports of civil rights violations and harm. Multiple people have been killed by agents in Trump’s chaotic and reckless ICE raids, and video footage in those cases have frequently contradicted DHS reports. Even still, no agents have been charged in any of the deaths—a clear abuse of power and violation of public trust.     Nobody is safe as Trump’s ICE invades and occupies our cities, violates our rights, and acts with impunity. We have to hold them accountable. Add your name to the petition to demand a full investigation into the agents involved now.

Please help us right the injustices of the past, and give the Southern Paiute Peoples their most sacred sites back!

Why Should You Sign This Petition? This petition is about ensuring that the voices of Jeffersonville residents are heard. Whether you support or oppose the proposed Meta data center, every major project that will shape our community for decades should receive meaningful public input and careful consideration. Many residents believe the approval process moved forward despite significant community concerns. By signing this petition, you are asking the Jeffersonville City Council to reconsider its decision and demonstrate that the opinions of the people they represent matter. Your signature is a call for transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership. The future of our city affects all of us. Decisions involving land use, infrastructure, public resources, and the character of our community should reflect the will of the people—not just the outcome of a single vote. Every signature sends a clear message that residents expect their elected officials to listen, reconsider, and put the interests of the community first. If enough people stand together, our voices cannot be ignored.

This didn’t happen in a vacuum. Yosemite, along with Arches National Park and Glacier National Park, ended reservations this year after Trump signed an executive order pushing parks to roll back access restrictions.  But these restrictions don’t exist to eliminate access. They make the park safer and guarantee that people who travel to the park will get to enter. Park employees and the organizations that support them say the surge in unmanaged crowds is demoralizing staff and damaging the park’s resources and reputation. Eliminating the reservation system had immediate impacts—March 2026 visitation jumped 45% from the same month last year. This summer, traffic is bumper-to-bumper, trails are backed up, and parking lots fill before sunrise. Some travelers are giving up entirely, turning around after finding every major attraction already at capacity. To make matters worse, the Trump administration’s staffing cuts across the park service have eliminated the employees who would normally handle science and safety work—leaving remaining park employees stretched thin managing traffic and gridlock instead. Sign the petition now calling on the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to restore Yosemite’s reservation system now.

The first order of business when Congress returns to session will be voting on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that could authorize $1.15 trillion for the Pentagon — $1.15 trillion for Trump’s warmongering. One more dime for bombs and bloodshed is a non-starter. Congress must rein in this lawless president immediately. Here’s where things stand: A resounding majority of Americans oppose Trump’s illegal and disastrous Iran War. Congress passed a first-of-its-kind war powers resolution ordering Trump to end it. Now, he’s abandoned diplomacy and escalated instead, putting millions of people in Iran and across the Middle East in harm’s way. Congress must reassert its power over a president who believes he is above the law. In the coming days, they’ll have a key chance to do exactly that by rejecting his proposed war budget.