Updated November 19, 2025: It is illegal to use the American military against the American people—but that's exactly what Trump said he would do during his campaign, and it’s exactly what is happening now.  Trump aims to turn U.S. troops into his personal police force. But National Guard members signed up to serve their communities, not be political chess pieces for Trump. Any attempt to deploy the military domestically for civilian law enforcement endangers our service members, communities, and our freedoms.    From Los Angeles, to Portland, to Chicago, to Memphis, and beyond Trump is painting dystopian pictures of our cities, using obvious fearmongering to try to justify his blatant illegal overreach of militarizing our cities. He’s bulldozing state and local governments' autonomy, attempting to send the National Guard against the will of local officials. Enough is enough.  The truth is that Trump would rather do politically motivated stunts like send the National Guard to our cities than deliver on his promises of bringing down grocery prices and the cost of living. Instead of using his power to make our lives better, strengthen the economy and unite our country, he’s using it to enrich himself and his billionaire friends while seeking revenge against those who disagree with him.  Turning the military against the people is straight from the authoritarian playbook to exert control and squash dissent. We need Congress to intervene and stop this erosion of our fundamental rights and freedom—and we need to come together to make it clear that Americans will not be silent in the face of this fascist power grab.

Our schools thrive when we have great teachers who inspire, mentor, and lead our children toward success. When those teachers are unfairly targeted, silenced, or removed because of politics, favoritism, or personal connections, our students and community pay the price. Recently, Mr. Cook — a respected Black male educator, the parish’s teachers’ union president, and a dedicated teacher of over 10 years — was terminated under troubling circumstances. After a disagreement with the Chief Operations Officer, who was hired by the superintendent and is his fraternity brother, Mr. Cook was removed from the classroom. The situation raises further concerns as the superintendent also hired the HR director, a friend and sorority sister to his fraternity. These facts point to a clear pattern of favoritism and compromised leadership. We believe that: • Decisions impacting our children’s education must be made in the best interest of students — not friendships or fraternity/sorority ties. • Educators who advocate for their colleagues and students should not face retaliation. • Our parish deserves leaders who act with fairness, accountability, and respect for all employees. We, the undersigned, call for the immediate reinstatement of Mr. Cook, the resignation or removal of the superintendent, and a full independent review of recent administrative hires and personnel decisions. Our children are watching. Let’s show them what courage, fairness, and community leadership look like.

  Because no one should be thrown into the most restrictive prison housing in Florida without due process, without cause, and without even being told.  Florida DOC approved Jose Jaime Tirado III (DC# 132634) for Close Management Level 1 — a form of extreme isolation — without notifying him, issuing a disciplinary report, or providing any written justification. The truth only came out when his father demanded answers.  Jose has now been cut off from his family, denied basic rights guaranteed under CM rules, and ignored when his family filed public records requests. This is targeted retaliation for asserting his rights and for his family speaking out — not a legitimate safety measure.  And Jose is one of the lucky ones — he has people who love him enough to fight for him, speak out publicly, and push for answers. Most incarcerated people don’t. For every case we see, there are countless more abuses that go unreported because no one on the outside is watching.  If Florida DOC can get away with violating its own rules, breaking state law, and trampling constitutional protections in Jose’s case, they can and will do it to anyone. We must act now to stop this abuse, free Jose from unlawful isolation, and hold DOC accountable before more lives are damaged by retaliation and cover-ups. 

Drag is protected speech. Federal courts already said this law is probably unconstitutional. Uthmeier is only enforcing it because of a legal loophole—not because it's suddenly okay. The law is intentionally vague. Since "lewd" isn't defined, Uthmeier can go after anyone. Performers face jail time. Venues can lose their businesses. And get this: even if a teenager uses a fake ID to sneak into your show, you can still be prosecuted. There's no defense. Your privacy is at risk. When you go to a drag show, the government shouldn't be collecting your name and tracking you. That's exactly what the First Amendment protects against. But Uthmeier is demanding guest lists anyway. Hate groups are calling the shots. Moms for Liberty and similar extremist groups are monitoring drag shows and filing complaints about events they didn't even attend—taking photos out of context and demanding the government crack down. Uthmeier is doing their bidding. Fear is the point. Uthmeier wants performers too scared to perform and venues too scared to book them. He's trying to kill drag in Florida without having to prove anything in court. We won't let him.

Consider the deleterious effect this action will have on ALL the voters of Texas.  All Texans should be able to choose who represents them in fair elections. Fair elections have been the cornerstone of the United States of America government and envied around the world.   Please sign this petition to let Governor Abbott know that Texans do not support this.

  ✊🏽 WHY THIS MATTERS If someone can be sentenced to life plus 25yrs for a case with: • Dismissed charges and refiled with a reused probable cause affidavit that was not only from another county but had been dismissed and reused with no new evidence.  • Juror only understood 20% of English • No actual insurance fraud, No claim number for a claim and No Money received!! • Injustice in This Case Undermines the Law Itself If “Stand Your Ground” does not apply to Prentice Ponds — a man protecting himself in his own home — who does it apply to? • Allowed a judge to sentence him despite a conflict of interest — she and the freelance investigator worked under the same umbrella company. • The same judge that refused to accept pictures of the man with the items Prentice was accused of stealing. This isn’t just about one man. This is about whether Oklahoma law protects all of its citizens — or only some. Wrongful convictions steal lives, erode trust in the legal system, and perpetuate cycles of injustice—particularly in Black communities. Prentice Ponds’ case is a glaring example of what happens when bias, misconduct, and indifference are allowed to override truth. If Oklahoma wants to claim a fair justice system, it must admit its errors, clear Prentice Ponds’ name, and free him with honor—not pity. We demand justice, truth, and accountability. Free Prentice Ponds. Exonerate him now. None of us are safe!! Prentice’s story is not about loopholes — it’s about abuse of power and erasure of truth. His past does not justify his future being stolen. We will not wait decades for the courts to “maybe” get it right. Freedom must come now. 

Why should others join us in this call for change? Because we all deserve to be heard. We are concerned citizens of Missouri’s 8th District—workers, parents, students, veterans, farmers, and neighbors—who are tired of being ignored by the very people elected to represent us. Congressman Jason Smith has a duty to be accessible and transparent, but he continues to avoid open public town halls. This isn’t about party politics—it’s about accountability. When elected officials refuse to face their constituents, democracy breaks down. We’re standing up together to demand better. To demand answers. To demand a government that listens and responds. And we know that the more of us who speak out, the harder we are to ignore. Join us. Raise your voice. Because real change only happens when we stand together.

              This Petition Is Not Against Art—It's for Justice: We believe in the importance of telling Black stories. However, justice requires that when profit is made from the historical and contemporary pain of a people, that people must also materially benefit. It is time to turn cultural awareness into structural action. Sign this petition if you believe that companies profiting off of Black American struggles should contribute directly to the communities whose lives, history, and culture they portray.

The moment is now for We The People to demand Congress to remove the dangerous despot in the White House.  We The People need to demand an emergency recall election and the permanent and historical removal of Donald J. Trump from the office of Presidency, and the immediate removal of all his judicial and other appointments,  EOs and signed laws. 

 Mid-decade redistricting in Texas is an undemocratic power grab that bypasses the standard 10-year process meant to reflect population changes. It opens the door to extreme gerrymandering, silencing the voices of communities—especially communities of color, rural communities, communities vulnerable to major storms, the working class—and disrupting fair representation. Texans must speak up to protect their right to choose their representatives, not representatives hand picking their voters, and hold lawmakers accountable to real community needs, not political gain. 

Why This Matters: • The Alabama prison system is engulfed in drugs, violence, and trauma—often brought in by staff themselves—and lacks even basic mental health services. • Kenneth has never been afforded the opportunity to recover, only to be punished. • A dual diagnosis rehab program would treat both his mental health and substance use challenges, giving him a real chance at stability and success. • Rehabilitation is more cost-effective and results in lower rates of reoffending than incarceration.

Unless Massachusetts lawmakers take action NOW, our neighborhoods are fair game for federal agents to terrorize with impunity.