In 2014, Durham’s School Board demonstrated its commitment to its students and educators in suing the state over the elimination of career status for educators, which promised due process rights. In 2015, the board approved a measure returning due process rights to district educators who are in their third or later years of teaching. However, a growing number of teachers and district staff members are concerned about their freedom of speech as they work to serve their students and colleagues. As statewide litigation regarding due process rights and career status for educators continues, we thank the board for their unwavering support but also ask them to uphold due process rights specifically as they pertain to freedom of speech for all educators -- inside and outside of the classroom -- and classified staff. We feel that all educators and district employees should be empowered to speak freely within their constitutional rights without fear of retribution. We contend that individuals do not forfeit the right to speak on matters of public importance when they accept a position within a public school district, and thus should not face reprimand or intimidation solely for statements on matters of public importance, unless it can be shown beyond doubt that the employee’s speech created an adverse effect on school operation. Our schools will be stronger if the people who work in them--whether certified or classified--see that their perspectives and experiences are valued. Therefore, we request that the Durham Board of Education pass a resolution guaranteeing freedom of speech to all district employees.

Government should be FOR the people and BY the people - that's what democracy means!

Senator Leahy, you said even if Bernie Sanders wins the Vermont Primary, you will give your Super Delegate vote to Hillary. However, on March 1st, if the majority of Vermonters vote for Bernie Sanders, it is your responsibility to give the Super Delegate vote to Bernie Sanders. Your constituents are your first and foremost priority. This petition is not about Democrats or Republicans. This is about a promise an elected official made to represent the voters. Your constituents have entrusted you with a responsibility to speak for us. On March 1st, if the majority of Vermonters vote for Bernie Sanders, and you choose to override our vote, is it no wonder that people feel their votes do not count? Could this be a reason why people choose not to vote? "We The People" have pledged that if you do not give your Super Delegate vote to the winner of the primary, then come the general election in November of 2016, "We The People" pledge that we will not give you our vote.

If we are to have a true democracy, superdelegates must vote in line with the will of the people, by aligning their votes with the majority. To do otherwise is to undermine the integrity of our great nation.

To stop the theft of the Democratic primary by the establishment.

I believe in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. To maintain this, the voters' will should dictate the votes of the superdelegates.

House Bill 1008 is an anti transgender bill with the focus to force students who are transgender to use a "special" transgender bathroom. It has already been passed through state legislation and awaits signing by the governor.

I want Arkansas superdelegates to vote for the candidate that gets the most pledged delegates at the Democratic National Convention in July. If you are concerned about the Democratic presidential process like I am, then sign my petition and let's keep the superdelegates on track!

I am a supporter of true democracy and, like many others, am very disappointed in the Democratic Party and the fact that Superdelegates don't have to vote with the will of the people. Let's realign our party with the will of the people and not the will of Washington insiders and Dem Party power-brokers.

The superdelegates should support the candidate who the people want, not big corporations, wall street, or PACs. Voters should decide who the candidate should be, not the super rich 1%.

The superdelegates should follow the voices of the people, no matter which candidate they decide to endorse.

The nomination process should be democratic, representing the will of the people and not party politics.