Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. As noted, the text of the petition should be modified to "Amelia Boynton Robinson" Bridge, who passed away in August 2015. "Amelia" is a much nicer sounding name than "Edmund." That she was beaten on this bridge by racists renders this an act of poetic justice.

Following their private meeting in Washington the Pope defended Kim Davis' right to conscientious objection. She has this right, but not the right to break Federal law and deny the Civil Liberties of others.

TDCJ is currently violating the U.S. Constitution and international human rights standards by the cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of exposing people to temperature extremes of heat indexes of up to and over 149 degrees. Despite several deaths, a plethora of media reports, wrongful death lawsuits filed, and complaints from family members and union officials for well over 15 years, TDCJ is still refusing to provide humane temperature control conditions for the people in their care.

On August 21, 2015, Juavah Lee's 24-year run as a key leader for the Hmong, Southeast Asian, and Asian American populations at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities ended despite receiving a contract renewal in mid-June. On August 7, less than two months after receiving a renewal contract, he received a non-renewal notice of his position. Although Juavah pursued reassignment to another department/position, his request to be reassigned was denied by the Office of Equity & Diversity (OED). What OED failed to consider when they decided to push Juavah out of the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) was that he not only served as the Assistant Director of the center, but was a role model, a mentor, and a father to many. He was the bridge connecting generations of Hmong and Southeast Asian families to the University experience. Moreover, he was a representation of the University administration that we trusted. He served as one of the strongest advocates and voices for Hmong, Southeast Asian, and Asian American students at the administrative level. And while he wasn’t the only one, through his actions and his initiatives, his leadership always took into consideration the everyday experiences of Hmong, Southeast Asian, and Asian American students. With his absence, a crucial voice for our community has been silenced. Furthermore, Juavah’s non-renewal brings to light other changes that OED has begun to implement within its own programming particularly with the MCAE, changes which were made abruptly and with little to no tangible input from the student body, bringing into question issues of transparency within the OED as well as its leadership. Their actions demonstrate that they care little about the input of the student body they serve when making substantial and extensive changes across departments. The new vision for MCAE, "MCAE Forward," is one the structural changes OED has implemented. We believe that the new theoretical model "MCAE Forward" is in line with the university’s paradigm of institutional change founded on a crippling colorblind diversity and an equally damaging black-white binary that further marginalizes Hmong, Southeast Asian, Asian American students, as well as other communities of color who don't fit neatly into those two binaries. Ultimately we firmly believe that the leadership of the OED is thoroughly disconnected from the everyday experiences of Hmong, Southeast Asian, and Asian American students at the University of Minnesota. We have yet to see any concrete plans or discussions on how to develop Hmong, Southeast Asian, or Asian American-specific led initiatives, and this is a problem.

Because my husband's and my parental rights to our children have been taken away in an unfair trial where the civil rights of my husband and I were violated.

Africans today still suffer from the PTSD and trauma passed down thru DNA from the worst holocaust (maafa) known to man. Since Papal Bulls greenlit this horrific crime against us it is only fitting that a Papal Bull be issued that sanctions reparations for Africans world-wide by the European Governments and the United States Government that participated and profited from this horrific crime against Africans world-wide.

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I am trying to get Kmart to incorporate better and more effective accessibility for handicap and disabled customers. This is a cause close to my heart because I see the difficulty my God mother and other disabled customers deal with while trying to maintain what little independence they have left and shop for themselves. Please support this cause.

Unfortunately, my home state of South Carolina has historically dragged its feet on the path to social progress and justice. We South Carolinians should prove that it wasn't merely symbolic when the Confederate flag was removed from South Carolina State House grounds after the massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Let's show the nation that in 2015, South Carolina will not tolerate a local news station giving a platform for hate speech of any kind. The Freedom of Speech is one of America's most cherished and protected rights. However, We the People have a right and duty to DEMAND that a local TV station no longer provide a platform for homophobia and demagoguery. Please watch the video below. Warning: The following clip contains Extreme Ignorance and Graphic Stupidity. Viewer Discretion is Strongly Advised. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFOtrFC8m90

Children's Protective Services (CPS) in the State of Ohio, as well as across the nation are abusing their power and violating parents and their children's Constitutional Rights by unlawfully removing children (kidnapping) from their parents and doing it for very trivial reasons, not within the scope of CPS guidelines set forth by the Federal Government. My family has personally been affected when our three youngest children were taken by Morgan County Children's Services on June 16, 2015. They did this citing the living conditions of our home calling it an emergency removal, however, no emergency/exigent circumstances existed. On the day of the removal, CPS had already visited our home unannounced at 10:30 am. They left and said they would return in three days. They returned that same evening at 7:30 pm with no warrant and no court order to justify the removal. Following the removal, no complaint was filed with the court until three days later. We were not notified of the Emergency Shelter Care Hearing that took place seven days later. Therefore, the court proceeded without us and no rehearing was held. We were not allowed to have contact with our children for 44 days. No update or status report was given by the social workers with regard to our children. Every step of the way the court process has been prejudiced with the judge showing favor to the state and having no regard for the numerous violations of law, Civil Rights as well as Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code which governs and sets forth the conduct of state officials and employees. Our children have been detained for ninety-three days at this point. We demand as parents an investigation regarding the conduct of CPS as well as the Judiciary and Prosecuting Attorney be initiated this matter. We acknowledge that we are not alone and situations like this occur every day across the nation. All investigation performed by CPS (in every state) should have a thorough review process to insure the correct decisions are made before children are needlessly ripped from their homes thereby traumatizing not only the children but the family as a whole.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Silicon Valley on September 26-27. Previously banned from the U.S. for complicity with genocide, he will meet with leaders at Apple, Google, and Facebook — three companies that have been leaders in supporting their LGBTQ employees. LGBTQ Indian activists are demanding the repeal of Section 377 of India’s Penal Code, which effectively criminalizes LGBTQ people by outlawing sexual acts that are “against the order of nature.” Imposed on India by British colonizers, 377 puts millions of LGBTQ Indians in harm’s way, as it’s been used as an excuse for harassment, blackmail, extortion, and physical and sexual abuse, multiplying existing inequalities based on caste, class, and gender. Modi has refused to take any stance on the law, even though leaders from every other major party have spoken out against it. Modi and his party have the legislative power to initiate concrete action to decriminalize millions of LGBTQ Indians. Will Silicon Valley seize the opportunity to set an example and stick up for 50 million LGBTQ Indians? —Queers for Justice in India

Among all the candidates running to be President of the USA in the 2016 election, Bernie Sanders policies and values are the most aligned with those of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Like the Pope, he has been an unwavering advocate and voice for economic and social justice, for the poor and the vulnerable in America and the world. All we ask is for His Holiness to become familiar with Bernie Sanders, his political platform and his track record, and if possible, to meet.