Candidate forums are an important part of making democracy work. Mayor of Chicago is an important elected office. In 2015, candidate forums managed by corporate media outlets, like Chicago Tonight, were biased in favor of Rahm Emanuel. Mayor Emanuel should justify his past record to the people & explain his vision for the future.

EPGN article by Tim Cwiek: Pennsylvania resident Melanie Dante wants state lawmakers to enact an anti-violence resolution on behalf of sex workers. Dante, now 48, is an advocate for LGBT rights and the rights of sex workers. She said several local trans women who were murdered recently were perceived to be sex workers. “I care very deeply about that,” she told PGN. In an effort to lessen the violence, she’s pushing for state lawmakers to pass an anti-violence resolution regarding sex workers in Pennsylvania. “Each individual’s human rights are sacred, including the human rights of those of us who have lived the sex trade,” Dante told PGN. She said the term “sex work” encompasses various forms of erotic activity. “Sex work is a broad category that includes prostitution, escorting, sugar babes, strippers, lap dancers, cam girls, dominants and submissives, massage therapists, tantric practitioners and porn models,” Dante explained. As an advocate for sex workers, she’s aware of far too many acts of violence against members of that community. And she speaks from personal experience. Dante wants state lawmakers to pass a resolution declaring Dec. 17 as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers in Pennsylvania. For the past 14 years, people around the world have observed Dec. 17 as a day to honor the lives of sex workers lost to murder and suicide. “My goal is to be sure no sex worker or person exploring their sexual and gender identity is forgotten, after falling victim to a violent crime leading to their death,” Dante said. Since 2012, Dec. 17 memorial events have been held in Philadelphia, and Dante hopes the local event will grow and become more unified. Dante said she realizes a resolution won’t end all of the problems faced by sex workers in Pennsylvania, but that it’s an important first step. Brian Sims’ office issued this statement: “Violence in any form inflicted upon any person is reprehensible.” Dante represents the voice the PA Workers Survivors Clearinghouse, SWOP Behind Bars / SWOP USA in PA, and ESPU_Philly, saying of the conservative political environment she is reaching out to: “We all want the same outcome, which is to end the violence.”

I'm Petitioning San Franciscp family court, to get judge accountability. 8 year old "Amir Lamar Brown" ( that grew up in San Franciscxo Ca., with his two brothers and, father that he can no longer see) has not seen half of his family in 2 years, bacause family court system practices toxic separations, over civilized. And when one parent can no longer "pay" to see their child, they lose custody. So after 1 1/2 years of "paid supervised visits", 3 attorneys (at over 7,000$), and 15 UA's (all clean). I have no visits, no contact, bacause a judge said-so. And Amir's growing up fatherless. Even though his father has been fighting to be in his life. Judges should not have the power to separate families without cause.

To bring awareness to the residents that their children are under attack and will be hunted down and separated away from their homes.at an alarming rate.

I am a victim and my life is put in danger. They are even stealing my mail and identity and police are not doing their job. Police are aiding these illegal acts.

Jordan has denied the allegations, but given the nature of the charges, a full and impartial investigation is necessary.

This issue has been ongoing for decades. This is primarily a Veteran's Affairs issue as well as a human rights one.

This is way overdue.

As a physician & psychiatrist, I am keenly aware of the marriage bonds between the mental, emotional and the physical. Increased longevity is enhanced not only by advances in medical procedures but also by alleviation fiscal uncertainty associated with advancing age. Also, the recognition process for super seniors will offer a positive chronological target for all of us. This measure would provide a first in law & practice.

With a Local Law in place, people affected by discrimination would not have to go through the ineffective State Human Rights Dept. process to resolve their issues but would be able to resolve them with the assistance of the local Office of Human Rights.

I'm starting this petition because it punishes innocuous missteps and grants further power to umpires who are looking to be outraged. This new rule is needlessly prohibitive and makes Forest Hills Diamonds a less desirable place to play softball.

Earlier this month Rep. Steve King retweeted a message from a self-described Nazi sympathizer who has expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler in the past. King retweeted the neo-Nazi and added a comment saying, "Europe is waking up...Will America...in time?" Since then, elected officials, political leaders, and his own constituents have demanded that Steve King apologize and delete the tweet. But King told CNN he wasn't sorry for unintentionally sharing the tweet and pointedly refused to delete the message. Asked why he wouldn't delete a message from someone who has praised Nazi Germany, King said: "Because then it'd be like I'm admitting that I did something, now I'm sorry about it. I'm not sorry. I'm human." But Steve King was wrong to use his status as an elected official to elevate a Nazi sympathizer. It's absolutely shocking that he's refusing to apologize. Rep. Steve King should admit he's wrong and delete the tweet immediately.