At a moment when public trust in democratic institutions is being tested, Congress must be clear that the use of armed U.S. servicemembers to advance a political agenda—whether through deployment, intimidation, or interference in domestic affairs—undermines the checks and balances that protect our Republic. On November 19th, 2025, Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, and Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan released a video reminding members of the U.S. armed forces of their obligation to refuse illegal orders.  In response, the Trump Administration unleashed a torrent of violent rhetoric, including President Trump posting on social media that these lawmakers should perhaps be executed.  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced a sham Pentagon investigation targeting Senator Kelly, a retired Navy Captain.  These actions violate some of the most basic principles of our democracy. We believe elected officials should ensure that members of the military know their rights and the resources available to them should they find themselves in situations where they may receive illegal orders. We call on ALL members of Congress to stand with their six colleagues and remind the Executive Branch that the United States military is not a political instrument, but an institution loyal to the Constitution and to the country, not to any president or political party.

Medical and Public Health Imperatives Winter Storm Byron has further destabilized already catastrophic living conditions for displaced civilians in Gaza. Heavy rains, flooding, water-soaked encampments, and plummeting nighttime temperatures expose vulnerable populations to hypothermia, pneumonia, diarrheal disease, and other life-threatening conditions. Infants and children sleeping on wet ground without insulation or heat face particularly high risk of preventable death. These are not theoretical risks but acute clinical emergencies. Perspectives From International Medical and Humanitarian Organizations Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) has reported treating children with exposure-related illness and has warned that the lack of winterized shelter, heating fuel, and blankets places infants and young children at imminent risk of hypothermia. Amnesty International has documented that displaced families lack insulated tents, warm clothing, and blankets, warning that the denial of these essentials during winter conditions may amount to inhuman and degrading treatment. United Nations agencies operating in Gaza have repeatedly underscored the urgent need for winterized shelters, fuel, blankets, and uninterrupted humanitarian access. UN officials have warned that children sleeping in cold, flooded conditions face heightened risk of hypothermia, pneumonia, and preventable death, constituting a grave humanitarian emergency. Specific Findings From Israeli Human Rights and Medical Organizations B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, has reported that approximately  6,500 aid trucks carrying humanitarian supplies, including winterized tents, blankets, clothing, food, and medical necessities, have been blocked from entering Gaza, despite the onset of winter storms and mass civilian displacement. According to B’Tselem, the obstruction of this aid has directly contributed to civilians, including children, being left without shelter, warmth, or basic protection from the elements. Physicians for Human Rights–Israel (PHRI) has similarly warned blocking or delaying humanitarian aid, fuel, and shelter materials during winter conditions directly endangers civilian lives and violates core obligations under medical ethics and international humanitarian law.  

Nearly 180,000 Miami-Dade residents currently have no representative in the Florida House. With a full legislative session approaching, our district 113 is being left out of decisions that affect our homes, schools, and livelihoods. This includes Brickell, Key Biscayne, Shenandoah, The Roads, Coral Gate, and parts of Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Edgewater, Silver Bluff, and Downtown Miami.

I believe we, the people, are the voices of today's society and with the help of those who sign this petitions, we can take a step towards bringing light to this issue that is deeply rooted in our community. This will show how many agree that this issue should be addressed and act upon.  This issue is so important to me because I have lived it and have faced many misconceptions because of the Model Minority Myth. There was a significant presence of these stereotypes in my high school where some of my classmates would make jokes about me being smart because I am Asian, when that isn't the case. This oversees the hardships that many other asian Americans and myself deal with. 

Why This Matters Minnesota’s immigrant communities deserve clarity, not fear. Our state has long stood for fairness and human dignity. But the presence of masked, unidentifiable ICE agents undermines public trust, creates safety risks, and damages the credibility of law-enforcement at all levels. By adopting legislation similar to California’s SB 627 and SB 805, Minnesota can lead the Midwest in upholding civil rights and preventing abuse. We urge you to act swiftly.

Predators are targeting Black elderly homeowners — especially women — because they believe no one will protect them. But we will. Our elders built Central Brooklyn. They deserve safety, dignity, and the right to age in place — not displacement through fraud and violence. Add your name. Stand with our elders. Protect Black homes.

The death of Marchello Woodard in Erie, PA, left his family and the community with unanswered questions and a sense of injustice. Independent oversight is necessary to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in how this case is handled.We are concerned about impartiality in this case. The Erie County District Attorney appeared on a public podcast with the parole officer involved in my father’s death. This connection raises questions about a conflict of interest and makes it critical that an independent investigation be conducted to ensure transparency and accountability. Why others should join: • Community trust: When investigations are delayed or unclear, public trust in law enforcement and local officials is eroded. • Accountability: Independent investigation ensures that any misconduct, errors, or mishandling are addressed. • Justice for families: Marchello’s family deserves answers and closure, and your support helps amplify their voice. • Prevent future tragedies: Oversight and transparency can help prevent similar cases in the future. By signing this petition, you are standing with the family and the community to demand that the authorities act responsibly and transparently.

Indigenous communities and allies have long maintained that at Wounded Knee in 1890, U.S. soldiers didn’t fight a battle — they carried out a massacre. One hundred years later, Congress apologized to the descendants of the hundreds killed at Wounded Knee, but even today, 19 soldiers who participated in the atrocity are commended with the highest U.S. military award: the Medal of Honor. For a moment, it seemed a sliver of justice might finally be within reach and the medals would be revoked. In 2022, after decades of fervent organizing and advocacy, Congress and then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin began reviewing whether the medals should be rescinded. Earlier this year, Trump’s War Secretary, Pete Hegseth, slammed that door shut: “We’re making it clear [the soldiers] deserve those medals. This decision is now final.” But Hegseth’s wrong — he doesn’t have the final say. Congress can rescind the medals by passing Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Jill Tokuda’s Remove the Stain Act (S.1915, H.R.3609). Public pressure is a surefire way that we’ll force lawmakers to act against a misguided Defense Secretary like Pete Hegseth. Please speak out now.

Sign now to demand equal justice for Kevin Epps. For press inquiries or to get involved: Contact: Tobee Chung Vanderwall Phone: 415-939-7895 Email: [email protected]

“This campaign is about more than records. It is about who we choose to protect in this country — and who we leave behind. For decades, the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein were denied the most basic promises America makes to its children: safety, truth, and justice. These women were forced to watch their own trauma become political ammunition, media spectacle, or something to be ignored because too many powerful people were implicated. When a nation fails to protect its most vulnerable, it betrays its own oath. Releasing the remaining records, within the law, matters because: 1. Justice cannot be selective. If justice bends for wealth, power, and influence, then there is no justice at all. What happens in this case sends a message to every girl in America about what her life is worth. 2. Silence has protected predators for far too long. Many individuals connected to Epstein’s abuse are still free, unexamined, and able to continue harming others. Transparency is the first step toward stopping cycles of exploitation. 3. The survivors deserve the truth they were denied. They carried their trauma alone. They lived through a system that failed to protect them. They watched a man who hurt them move through the world with privilege. The least this nation can offer is honesty. 4. Our children are watching. Every day these records remain sealed teaches girls that their safety and truth are negotiable. That is a generational wound. And America cannot allow another generation to inherit that message. 5. Democracy depends on trust in accountability. A society that prioritizes protecting the powerful over the vulnerable erodes the foundation of democracy. Transparency is not optional — it is a patriotic duty. 6. Because America made a promise. Liberty and Justice for All is not a slogan. It is an oath.”

The recent declaration of emergency acknowledges the state of our community and what so many in our community have long known and lived: that Federal Immigration Enforcement has turned into a state sanctioned terror group, causing fear, anxiety and economic hardship on vulnerable neighbors in our community.  As stated in the declaration itself:  “These immigrant neighbors, coworkers, and classmates are a vital piece of the fabric of the Washington County community,” the declaration adds. “Recent data from the State of Oregon shows a significant negative impact to immigrant’s health and well-being such as anxiety, sleeplessness, or worsening health due to fear of being targeted, detained, or simply looking or sounding like an immigrant; and … increased immigration enforcement within Washington County has caused residents to fear leaving their homes to go to work, school, take public transportation, access County services, and attend medical appointments; and other necessary daily activities.” We need the support of our community members to encourage our law enforcement to protect the citizens of Forest Grove, Cornelius and Hillsboro from the aggressive, unconstitutional and lawless abuses committed by ICE agents. We need everyone - neighbors, elected officials and law enforcement - to come together to affirm our belief in the Constitution, rule of law, and the safety and dignity of residents and families. 

When we sold Ben & Jerry’s to Unilever in 2000, the corporation set up an independent board so Ben & Jerry’s could continue its political statements and social justice work without corporate interference. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. It’s no surprise that all of this is happening at a time when our country’s current administration is attacking Black and brown communities, civil rights, voting rights, the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community.  Sticking up for the values of justice, equity, and our shared humanity has never been more important—and yet Ben & Jerry’s has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power. It’s easy to stand up and speak out when there’s nothing at risk. The real test of values is when times are challenging and you have something to lose. And we can do something about it. Join us by signing our petition demanding that Unilever stop silencing Ben & Jerry’s and be entered to win a free pint of my sorbet. Then, send it to three friends to spread the word. No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter to win. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by 11:00 p.m. on February 5, 2026. You may enter by signing the petition here. Alternatively, you can enter without signing the petition. 5 winners will each receive the following prize package: 1 pint of Ben’s pro-ceasefire sorbet, maximum cash value not to exceed $50. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Promotion open to all U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia and 18 or older (or of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules and additional restrictions on eligibility.Sponsor: MoveOn.org Civic Action, 9450 SW Gemini Drive, #57244 Beaverton, OR 97008-7105. Contributions to MoveOn.org Civic Action are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.