Let me be blunt: if Budd and Tillis vote for the "Big Beautiful Bill," they are choosing to abandon North Carolina in its hour of need so that Mr. Trump can funnel $300 million in disaster relief money into protecting his private properties—Mar-a-Lago, Trump Tower, his golf courses—while our communities drown in debris and debt. Hurricane Helene caused over $60 billion in damage across North Carolina. Entire towns are still under water—literally and financially—and yet the Trump administration refused to honor a Biden-era promise to fully fund our cleanup. But now, when that same FEMA budget is being raided to pay for law enforcement security at Mr. Trump’s private estates, Budd and Tillis are staying silent again? That’s not just cowardice. It’s complicity. They’re putting party loyalty over the people who elected them—over the families, farmers, and small businesses of this state who are getting left behind. This is pure hypocrisy. For years, they’ve stood behind Mr. Trump’s empty promises to “take care of North Carolina.” They cheered while he blamed FEMA, blamed President Biden, and pretended he’d “take strong action” to help us rebuild. Well, here’s the truth: he lied—and now he’s cashing in. This bill doesn’t just “appropriate” money. It hijacks FEMA—an agency created to save lives—and turns it into a slush fund for Mr. Trump’s personal protection racket. You think that’s going to help North Carolina voters the next time a hurricane rips through Craven County or a tornado levels homes in Randolph? When FEMA says there’s no money left, remember where it went: Mr. Trump’s front gate. And let’s be honest—this isn’t about national security. This is about shielding a billionaire’s real estate portfolio from the same disasters they’re condemning their own constituents to face alone. He gets full reimbursement. We get the bill. So what will it be? Will our Senators finally show the courage to stand up for the people of North Carolina, or will they keep hiding behind Mr. Trump’s shadow while he bleeds this state dry? If Budd and Tillis vote for this bill, they are telling every storm-ravaged town in this state that they don’t matter. That they can pick up their own debris. That Mr. Trump’s gilded balconies deserve more protection than our children’s schools.

While business is important for our state's growth, responsible, regulated, and TAXED business is necessary for our state's survival. We demand that our representatives speak up for the people in our community, renegotiate the  standards upon which we solicit and accept industry in Texas by increasing the hire local requirement and instituting measurable accountability, and remediate, reinvest, and revitalize the environment and infrastructure in the communities they benefit from. 

The Federal TRIO Programs are one of the most effective ways to expand access to higher education for hardworking Americans who face financial and systemic barriers. These programs don’t just change individual lives—they help power our workforce, strengthen our communities, and grow our economy. Eliminating TRIO would be a step backward for our country, undermining decades of progress in expanding opportunity and investing in potential. Why should YOU join this campaign? This isn’t just about education—it’s about the future of America. TRIO helps create college graduates, skilled workers, leaders, and taxpayers. When we support TRIO, we invest in people who want to work hard and contribute. By joining this campaign, you’re standing up for access, opportunity, and the belief that every American—regardless of income—deserves a fair shot at success. This is about ensuring that doors stay open for future generations. We need your voice now more than ever.

Pride and drag are protected speech. For many communities, Pride is the only time LGBTQ+ people can gather openly. These attacks aim to erase us entirely. Yet politicians keep pushing these discriminatory laws while our communities face escalating attacks. The violence and censorship are real: • Bomb threats shutting down Pride events and drag shows • Harassment campaigns targeting organizers and drag performers • Threats of gun violence, armed protests and more • Cities are using vague language and ordinance to push LGBTQ+ events out of public spaces.  • States are banning LGBTQ+ performance and restricting trans rights. But we're fighting back. This petition is co-led by drag performers nationwide who have faced violence but refuse to be silenced. Stand with drag artists and Pride organizers nationwide. Sign now to protect free expression for all.

Englewood Beach is the heart of our community—economically, socially, and emotionally. Its prolonged closure for over seven months is harming local businesses, limiting recreational space for families and children, and disrupting daily life for residents of all ages. Surrounding beaches have reopened, yet Englewood remains fenced off with no clear explanation or visible effort toward progress. With summer approaching and thousands of students soon out of school, urgent action is needed. Reopening the beach is not just about access—it's about restoring the well-being, economy, and spirit of an entire town.

Even if you are not personally on Medicaid or Snap, it will affect you too. Your hospital may not be able to stay open. Your doctor may not be able to afford to stay here. People you know and love will be hurt. 

We need to talk about the Golden Dome — Trump’s pipe dream for a space-based missile shield.  The program itself is fanciful, outrageously expensive, and a magnet for corruption. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the Golden Dome has a $542 BILLION price tag, though Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT.) — who supports the program — predicts the total costs could actually reach TRILLIONS. More importantly, it likely won’t even work. One physicist called it a “fantasy” and others have said the technology could take years to develop. In response, other governments will only expand and upgrade their nuclear arsenals, leaving us in what one missile defense expert told NPR would be “at best, the same place we are today, and most likely a much worse place.” The ONE group that won’t lose? Weapons contractors like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and SpaceX who stand to rake in HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS of taxpayer dollars if the Golden Dome becomes reality. ‘Golden Dome’ is as unrealistic as it is wasteful, but that’s not stopping the Trump administration from demanding a $25 BILLION down payment for it — even as Republicans consider slashing funding for programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Activist voices in this moment are crucial. That’s why we’re asking you to speak out today:

“Why should other people join me in my campaign for the Correctional Transparency Act?” “Because every person — whether inside or outside prison walls — deserves accountability, safety, and dignity. Right now, too many abuses go unseen and unheard behind locked doors. Requiring body cameras in all state and federal prisons and jails is a simple, powerful step toward transparency and justice. This isn’t just about protecting inmates — it’s about protecting correctional officers, restoring public trust, and making sure our tax-funded institutions uphold the values we claim to stand for. By joining this campaign, you’re standing up for human rights, government accountability, and common-sense reform. Together, we can shine a light where it’s long been dark — and help create a correctional system that’s safer, fairer, and more just for everyone.”

Bullying isn't just "kids being kids"—it's a crisis that claims lives, destroys self-esteem, and leaves lasting emotional scars. When we stay silent, we allow a system that tolerates cruelty to continue. When we speak up, we save lives. You should join this campaign because: • Every child deserves safety. Schools should be places of learning, not fear. No child should dread going to school because of harassment, threats, or violence. • Tragedies like Jason’s death are preventable. This is not an isolated incident. When bullying is ignored or mishandled, it escalates—with heartbreaking consequences. • Legislation works. With clear laws in place, schools are held accountable, educators are equipped to intervene, and students know there are consequences. Change doesn't happen in silence—it happens through action and policy. • We all have a role to play. Whether you're a parent, teacher, student, or simply someone who cares, your voice matters. Real change requires a community united in compassion, courage, and conviction. By standing together, we can turn pain into purpose—and make sure no other child is lost because we failed to protect them. This is about saving lives, healing families, and building a kinder future. Join us. Speak out. Push for the protection our children deserve.

As is the case with every passing boom, we are told that we need to get on the data center bandwagon because of the jobs they will bring. An industry newsletter noted that “the communities most vocal about opposition to more data centers appear to be ones where people already know what living close to data centers is like,” citing the small number of jobs they create as one reason. “There’s not an easy solution on this front given that most data centers require few employees, and increasing data center automation will shrink workforces even further.” Data centers are known for the vast amount of energy they consume, but they also use a massive amount of water. “Data centres consume water directly for cooling, in some cases 57% sourced from potable water, and indirectly through the water requirements of non-renewable electricity generation,” according to a 2021 study. However, the author noted “issues of transparency with less than a third of data centre operators measuring water consumption.” We will deliver your signatures to all state governors and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). Pennsylvania signers, we ask that you take an additional step. The Pennsylvania PUC is currently accepting comments on data centers and their impact on the grid. Meanwhile, three legislators have announced their plans to introduce a bill that would accelerate data center permitting. In March, our governor convened the closed-door “Bolting Into Action” summit wherein 225 stakeholders “worked together to identify and address hypothetical planning and permitting challenges for a cutting-edge data center and power generation campus in southwestern Pennsylvania.”  We have created a form that makes it easy to submit a comment that we will enter onto the PUC docket on your behalf and share with the legislature and Governor Shapiro. You can submit a comment using our EZ form here.

My freshman year of high school, I was on the Max, when our Max was stopped for several minutes while the TriMet Safety and Response Team arrived, to help a man who has overdosed. Fortunately, the man was fine, but had there been more drugs in his system, without Narcan, he would have died in the time it took for the Safety Team to get there. I have had multiple people tell me about how they are on drugs, and have been multiple people be kicked off the Max for the illegal possession of fentanyl. Currently, the TriMet system is relying on passengers to carry Narcan and save lives. This burden should not be on children. “The number of unintentional overdose deaths related to illicitly manufactured fentanyl nearly quadrupled between 2020 and 2022, increasing from 223 to 843 overdose fatalities.” (Data source: CDC SUDORS Dashboard: Fatal Drug Overdose Data).  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: • More than 645,000 people in the United States have died from overdoses involving opioids since the epidemic began; • The number of annual opioid overdose deaths remains more than six times higher than it was in 1999; • There were approximately 81,806 opioid overdose deaths in 2022 Years and 90% involved synthetic opioids other than methadone • There were nearly 290,000 hospitalizations and emergency department visits related to opioid poisoning in 2016 In 2024, a bartender named Tanaz Polson was forced to use her Narcan (that she started to carry with her after observing several previous overdoses on Public Transportation) on a man who overdosed on her Max. After giving several doses, the man ultimately passed away.  The driver had originally urged the woman to wait for Emergency Services to arrive, but the brave women defied this and made an effort to save his life. Later, she described this ordeal as “traumatizing.” She believes that “If we treated addiction like we treated any other disease, cancer, diabetes- everybody would carry Narcan. The fact that drivers don’t carry it, security guards don’t carry it, is huge. Had that security guard done something, had they alerted somebody, had they administered themselves, maybe we wouldn’t be talking about a guy that died.” Narcan would save lives.

Sweeping cuts to the VA imposed by the Trump administration have already caused many veterans to be without critical services to treat head and neck cancers, kidney disease, and traumatic brain injuries. Vital services are on the line, including the VA’s cancer research program, support for unhoused veterans, and lifesaving resources for veterans seeking basic health care.  Millions of Americans depend on the VA for critical services—and Trump’s budget is threatening to rip them away.  Add your name to protect health care and assistance for veterans and their families! >>