For the duration of Mr. Spivakov's concert at Harvard's Sanders Theater, Harvard's self-proclaimed adherence to the restrictions imposed on power structures by the 1st Amendment was apparently suspended in favor of the norms of modern-day Russia, where suppression of opposing views is the every-day reality. Harvard University Police, hired by the organizers of the concert, zealously enforced these restrictions-- just like in Russia, any items, such as flowers or fliers, featuring the colors of Ukraine's flag (blue and yellow) were not allowed in the theater, and a member of the audience who asked Mr. Spivakov an unflattering question was arrested on charges that came apart at the seams in court the very next morning. However, even though he is a Harvard alumnus, he is still and indefinitely barred from setting foot anywhere on his alma mater's campuses. If you'd rather this didn't become the norm at Harvard or elsewhere in civilized world, please sign our petition.

We can't let the GOP keep slashing crucial food programs for kids, only helping the children of conservative voters.

We, citizens of the international community, are demanding that you take immediate action to ensure the safety and welfare of Abdallah al-Shami and Muhammad Salah Sultan, who are both on a hunger strike in the Egyptian Aqrab Maximum Security Prison. While we are very concerned about the apparent erosion of due process in Egypt over the last months, we are now extremely concerned that Mr al-Shami and Mr Sultan may die. These two young men have found it necessary to use their weapon of last resort – hunger strike – in their attempt to secure a fair hearing. Abdallah al-Shami is a journalist with al-Jazeera. He was arrested on August 14, 2013 while covering the break-up of the Rabaa sit-in. After 5 months, on January 21 2014 he started a hunger strike in protest against being held without charge and without evidence. His imprisonment has been repeatedly extended, the latest time, on the 3rd of May, for 45 more days. His health has deteriorated badly but the Prison Authority has seen fit to send him to solitary confinement. They have revoked his exercise of rights and prevented him from receiving visits or talking with other people. In fact the Authority has found it reasonable to close the small hatch in his cell door. The Authority has also tried to force-feed him and has coerced him into being photographed with items of food at his side. Mr al-Shami has lost 40 kilograms in weight. His blood tests - run at a private clinic at his own expense - show severe anaemia and a malfunctioning of the kidneys. We believe that his life is in danger. Muhammad Sultan started his hunger strike on January 26, 2014 when his imprisonment was renewed repeatedly with no charges and no evidence. He was taken from his home on August 27, 2013, when the police broke into the house to arrest his father. They did not find the father but they took the son. Mr Sultan is now on day 105 of his hunger strike. He has lost over 45 kilograms in weight, his blood glucose is down to 40. He is in danger of death through haemorrhage or a diabetes coma. Two men who have not been convicted - in fact one of them has not even been charged - are about to die in an Egyptian prison. It is urgent that you do not to allow this crime to take place. We ask that both men be transferred immediately to hospital preparatory to their urgent release. The international community places itself firmly in support of Egyptian citizens who have been trying to secure the fair and humane treatment of detainees.

WE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF RELIGIOUS GROUPS DISTURBING US AT OUR HOMES EARLY IN THE MORNING ON WEEKENDS...ONLY TO HAVE MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO PREACH AND QUOTE THEIR BIBLE PASSAGES!! YOU WOULD NEVER SEE JEWS, CATHOLICS OR MUSLIMS DOING THIS..NOR WOULD YOU SEE QUAKERS, AMISH OR WICCANS!!...YET WE ARE CONSTANTLY AWAKENED BY PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT CHURCHES AND OUR PRECIOUS REST DISTURBED!! SOMETIMES THE MEMBERS OF THESE CHURCHS BANG ON OUR FRONT DOOR ALARMING US EARLY ON SATURDAY MORNINGS!! THIS IS NOT RIGHT!!! WE LIVE IN ELMONT NY AND HAVE BEEN PUTTING UP WITH THIS PREACHING FOR YEARS!!! WE WANT IT STOPPED! this affects everyone in nassau county ny...ps i am no longer in catholic school....ENOUGH!

Election day has been problematic for people because those who work must get to the polls prior to or after their workday. This increases lines and waiting times and decreases people's ability to vote. Voting Day must be a Federal Holiday so everyone has an equal opportunity to make it to their polling stations and vote.

I was denied roughstock riding in the NHSRA (National High School Rodeo Association) because I'm a girl. It is not right to tell someone no when she wants to do something she loves. I will fight this.

In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision that struck down a key provision in the Federal Voting Rights Act, the fight for voting rights is at the state level. Ohio voting rights are under attack and we need your support when amendment sponsor Ohio State Rep Alicia Reece presents the qualifying amendment signatures in a little over a month.

This petition is to stop the illegality of feeding the homeless. Recently, in Daytona Beach, FL, a couple who were hosting a private charity, and have hosted it for years, to feed the homeless were arrested, cited and fined. This is what the Chief of Police, Mike Chitwood, had to say, and I quote, "if you want to do the Christian thing and feed them, then join social services". Well Mr. Chitwood, no disrespect to your "wise" advice, but Christianity digs way too deep for that. Even if you aren't religious, take into consideration that there are not only adults who are homeless but children as well. It's a shame to see this kind of thing being put into play, but together we can stop this. Maybe it's just me being who I am, but I believe everyone deserves the right to eat and be able to go to sleep on a full stomach. Let's not ignore other countries of course, but let's start by getting our country fed.

I want to have a day to embrace who we are.

We Know People in my area that have been effected by bullying and when it ends up to have a life or death ending it has gone too far and we want the bullies to know what they did

gay marriage in Ohio

Thanks to the leadership of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 350.org, and the Sierra Student Coalition, more than 50 U.S. cities, churches, and colleges have declared that they will not invest in fossil fuels! Big Coal is terrified of this movement, and they're striking back -- frantically trying to ban these campaigns and silence climate activists like you. The Minerals Council of Australia is trying to outlaw coal boycotts and criminalize speaking out for the climate. Think about that: Ask a retirement fund or university not to include coal stocks in their investment portfolio, and go to jail! Australia is the world's leading coal exporter, so if Big Coal succeeds in silencing their opposition and eliminating free speech there, they will try elsewhere -- even here. Australia is sensitive to world opinion, so your voice matters. Sign the petition to the Australian government: Defend our shared climate -- don't ban divestment campaigns!