It’s hard to believe, but under federal law, it’s still legal to fire someone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Making history, the U.S. Senate has now passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) on a strong bipartisan vote. It's time for the U.S. House to join the Senate, and protect every American worker by finally passing ENDA. No one should lose their job because of who they love. Bring the bill up for a vote, Speaker Boehner.

In Colorado, these basic protections have been in place for years, and it’s past time we exported our common sense to the rest of the country.

I am starting this petition because the laws of CT no longer hold marijuana possession as a crime. Yet, Ceschi was still sent away. The whole process of his arrest, to the coached confession, to the way his case was handled is infuriating. This man should not be in prison. That is why I have started this petition.

Dror Feiler is a man of conscience and--above all--a human being who is not an enemy of the people of Israel. The denial of his right to visit and support his mother is unconscionable and does not accord with the values of a democratic state.

The time has come for our sons and daughters to be treated as human beings. I am nervous waiting on my sons to return home from work,shopping or from school.Hoping that they have not come in contact with the any bad guys or worse yet a police officer.I see young Black men pulled over laid on the ground with guns pointed at them. Then they are let go.Every time I see this i feel angry and helpless. I am still angry, but not feeling helpless.This should be a priority in your term Mr.President.

More than 53 MILLION Americans are bullied at work! Many are physically hurt. This petition is to stop the bullying, assault and harassment of/on public employees especially because they support voting rights for all U.S. citizens.

A victim of bullying, and race and sex discrimination at Tustin High School was suspended for 5 days after attempting to protect himself from his attacker. The orange county district attorney subsequently filed battery charges against the victim not the attacker. What type of message is this sending to the victims of bullying and hate? Let them know that this is not ok by signing this petition.

Many Americans believe slavery ended over a century ago. Although it is no longer legal, or socially accepted, it never ended. Slavery no longer manifests in a traditional sense. It does not look the way it did during the 300 year Transatlantic Slave Trade. Today Slavery takes the form of the business of human trafficking. It is modern day slavery. There are more than 27 million individuals who are victims of human trafficking. It is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. The business of Human Trafficking generates approximately 32 billion dollars a year in profits, second only to that of the international drug trade. Experts estimate that in America alone, there are over 100,000 children who are sexually exploited every year. Yet, law enforcement locates less than 2% of these children every year. If they are found, these children are often charged with crimes and treated as criminals. Perpetrators of this heinous crime prey on children with low self-esteem, which places many children at risk, and makes them vulnerable to becoming victims of sex and labor trafficking. The perpetrators of Human Trafficking abuse children physically, psychologically and emotionally through manipulation and force. We need to change our social perceptions, and see these children as helpless victims. Changing legislation will help change these perceptions, and provide the necessary support, and safe harbor that American children deserve. Sign this petition to support Senate Bill 75 so we can better identify the victims, and prevent, prosecute and protect our children from this organized abuse.

Can you imagine when it's time to retire or get sick and you can't vote for Medicare or Social Security expansion or reform? There are people who have fought for our country, fought in our country and died for the security of our nation and the right to vote and are at the age where they are on Medicare and Social Security, but are not going to be able to vote because they don't have the proper ID. How can that be? I'm begging you to stop the suppression Governor Corbett.

The name "Washington Redskins" is racially derogatory and has no place in today's culture. For decades, Native Americans have asked the team to choose a different name, and in recent years the movement has gained momentum as major media outlets like the San Francisco Chronicle and Slate Magazine have decided to stop using the term, as has award-winning Sports Illustrated NFL writer Peter King. This week, the Major League Baseball team, Cleveland Indians, announced that they will remove their own racially derogatory logo from it's uniform. The professional football team in Washington must recognize: it's time to change the name.

In America's largest mainline protestant denomination, the United Methodist Church, pastors can be put on trial -- and even lose their ordination -- simply for marrying a gay or lesbian couple. But more than 30 Methodist pastors in Pennsylvania have just announced they'll do exactly that, courageously risking their careers by co-officiating at a gay wedding next month. Their fate will ultimately be in the hands of their local bishop, Peggy Johnson, who recently wrote that she favors marriage equality. Now she has an opportunity to send a powerful message by disregarding the church's immoral and discriminatory rules and refusing to pursue formal charges against these pastors.

My name is Sarah Harvey and I live in the Wyatt at Presidio Junction. Three weeks ago I decided to display the American flag on behalf of my country and my husband who serves in the United States Marine Corps. After serving 3 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and 13 years years and counting it is the least I can do to show my love and support for all our brave soldiers. On October 28, 2013 I received a notice not only demanding the flag be taken down, but also fining me for having it up. I went to management and argued my case to no avail. I received the owner's email and have since emailed them with no response yet. So I am coming to you all for help. I followed the lease provisions involving not damaging the building or any structure on the property by zip tying the flag onto my railing. There is a clause regarding what should and shouldn't be on our patios. As it states on the lease clause only outdoor furniture is allowed. My stance is the American flag is an outdoor product and if, as management has stated to me, things like; plants, BBQ pits, bikes, and other typical outdoor products are allowed on the patio even though they are not considered outdoor furniture than the American flag should be allowed as well. The management team explained the reasons behind the denial of my American flag in terms that it could end up leading to someone claiming discrimination if someone else tried to fly another flag and they also tried to reference the "only patio furniture" statement but then agreed that they verbally agree to other items. I am coming to you, fellow residents, to get you all's approval and support so I can continue to fly my American flag in support and honor of our country and our soldiers. Please help me fight this injustice. I am asking nothing more than a signature to show management and the owners that no one is offended or against my family flying the American Flag. I also would like to point out that we all have a federal legal right, regardless what the company considers outdoor furniture. As per the Freedom to Fly the American Act of 2005 which was officially put into law July 24, 2006 section 3: SEC. 3. RIGHT TO DISPLAY THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES. A condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent a member of the association from displaying the flag of the United States on residential property within the association with respect to which such member has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use. So I feel I am justified and supported in my right to fly the American flag, however I think everyone should have a right within our complex to fly the American flag without being hassled by the management team. I am not trying to cause any undue stress to anyone. So please help me keep my American flag up and allow others to have to ability to fly their American flags as well. Thanks for your support and have a wonderful day. Sarah Harvey