West Orange, a beautiful and thriving community in New Jersey, is facing a critical decision: whether to approve zoning variances that could fundamentally alter its character and quality of life. As residents, we cherish our town's unique blend of suburban charm and natural beauty, along with its vibrant community spirit. However, the proposed zoning variances threaten these treasured aspects of West Orange. Zoning variances may lead to overdevelopment, increased traffic congestion, threats of severe explosion and fire hazards, environmental problems and strain on our already burdened infrastructure. Historically, similar developments in other communities have resulted in negative environmental and health impacts, such as loss of green spaces, increased pollution levels and other problems. According to a study by the Urban Land Institute, unchecked growth can lead to a decrease in property values and quality of life. We must prevent this from happening in our town. Moreover, these zoning changes could pave the way for corporate and industrial interests to take precedence over the needs of local residents. Small businesses, which are the backbone of our local economy, may suffer as high-rise developments and big-box stores replace beloved local shops and eateries. Communities like ours thrive on character and local engagement, not on imposing developments that ignore the essence of our town. Instead, we should prioritize smart growth strategies that respect the environment, maintain our town’s charm, and meet the real needs of all residents. This includes supporting developments that enhance our community without compromising our values. We urge our local authorities to consider sustainable alternatives that foster economic growth while preserving West Orange's unique character. And we call upon the members of the zoning board to reject these proposed variances and engage with community stakeholders in meaningful dialogue to address growth concerns in ways that benefit and respect everyone in West Orange. This is an opportunity to show that responsible and thoughtful planning can lead to long-lasting prosperity for all. SIGN THIS PETITION TO PROTECT WEST ORANGE FROM UNNECESSARY ZONING VARIANCES AND ENSURE A SAFE, PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO MAINTAIN THE VALUES AND CHARM THAT MAKES WEST ORANGE A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE! 

CoreCivic and GEO Group, the nation's two largest private prison corporations, operate more than half of all ICE detention facilities. While most major banks have cut ties with the private prison industry after years of public pressure, Citizens Bank has gone the other direction. Since 2012, it has helped these companies access more than $2.5 billion in financing and even expanded GEO Group's credit line by another $100 million earlier this year. Public deposits are valuable business for banks. Cities and states entrust hundreds of millions—and collectively more than $750 billion—in taxpayer dollars to financial institutions, generating significant revenue and providing capital that supports their business. This is real leverage for city leaders to hold Citizens Bank accountable and dismantle detention infrastructure. We've already seen this strategy work. Last month, the Jersey City Council voted to move $265 million in public funds out of Citizens Bank because of the bank's financing of CoreCivic and GEO Group. Now it's time for more cities to follow Jersey City's lead and use public dollars to pressure Citizens Bank to end its support for immigrant detention.

This campaign is about more than stillbirth. It is about compassion, dignity, and ensuring that no Texas family has to choose between healing and earning a living after an unimaginable loss. Stillbirth is a tragedy that can affect any family, regardless of age, race, income, or background. While we cannot prevent every loss, we can change how families are supported afterward. By joining this campaign, you are standing for: • Healthy families. Parents deserve the time and support needed to recover physically and emotionally after childbirth and the loss of a baby. • Stronger workplaces. Compassionate policies help employers retain experienced employees, improve morale, and foster workplaces where people know they will be supported during life's most difficult moments. • Better mental health. Early access to counseling and workplace flexibility can help reduce the long-term effects of grief and trauma, allowing parents to return to work healthier and more prepared. • Economic stability. No parent should have to worry about losing a paycheck, health insurance, or a career while recovering from childbirth and grieving their child. • A stronger Texas. Supporting families during times of crisis builds healthier communities, strengthens the workforce, and demonstrates the values of compassion, resilience, and responsibility. You do not have to have experienced stillbirth to make a difference. You may sign because you are a parent, a grandparent, a friend, a coworker, a healthcare professional, an employer, or simply someone who believes that every family deserves compassion. Together, we can help create a Texas where every mother who experiences stillbirth is given the time, support, and dignity she needs to heal without fearing the loss of her job. Your voice matters. Your signature matters. Together, our voices can change lives. We're not asking for sympathy. We're advocating for a stronger Texas workforce, healthier families, and policies that recognize the realities of childbirth, postpartum recovery, and the profound impact of stillbirth.

These projects raise serious concerns about the data centers potential impact on the residents, wildlife, and the environment. Continuous noise generated by cooling systems, generators, and facility operations. Potential low frequency humming and increased decibel levels that WILL affect any nearby homes and quality of life. Stress and welfare concerns for household pets. Potential impact on local wildlife and habitats. Increased demand on ENERGY and WATER. Changes to rural and residential areas. Increased traffic, construction disturbances, and long term industrialization on the area.  We believe development should be balanced with responsible planning that protect the people, animals, natural resources, and character of our county. Therefore, we respectfully request that local officials conduct a thorough and TRANSPARENT review of all impacts. Prioritize the health, wellbeing, and voices of county residents in the decision making process.  We are also worried that infrastructure costs whether through increased utility rates, taxes, or public spending will fall on the residents, raising household bills over time. We want TRANSPARENCY regarding who truly pays for it.  Our county, our residents, and our wildlife deserve thoughtful protection. Please sign the petition to help our county from inappropriate data centers development. Thank you!! 

Trump is a HUGE backer of Monsanto. He even published an executive order earlier this year aiming to boost glyphosate production. Bayer, Monsanto's parent company, donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration.  And the Supreme Court's decision is based on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) declaration that glyphosate is safe—despite the evidence of its safety coming from a paper ghostwritten by Monsanto.  SCOTUS denied justice to the 200,000 plaintiffs whose lives have been devastated by RoundUp. The highest court may think Bayer—or any other corporation—does not have to answer for the harm they caused, but we don't. And Congress can right this wrong. This is just another example of corporate greed coming at the expense of our public health. Tell Congress: Pass legislation to give Americans the right to fight back against pesticide companies!

Big Tech and Trump want to tie states’ hands from regulating AI, going as far to make it illegal. The Great American AI Act threatens to erase hard-won AI safeguards in many states around the country. States are our first line of defense against the harms of AI and Big Tech is working to take them down. Demand Congress and Rep. Lori Trahan reject legislation that would erase AI safeguards that states have enacted to protect their residents!

AI companies are racing toward trillion-dollar valuations, powered by the labor, data, and infrastructure built by everyday Americans. But unless Congress acts, those gains will stay concentrated at the top 1% while workers, families, and entire communities are left behind. Experts estimate the fund established by Sen. Sanders’ new bill would be worth nearly $7 trillion, generating hundreds of billions of dollars each year for direct payments to Americans and programs like healthcare, education, and housing. This idea isn’t radical. Sixty-seven countries operate sovereign wealth funds, and in the United States, Texas and New Mexico have used similar funds for decades to support public education. And even some of the biggest names in AI—including Open AI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei—seem to agree that the public should have some equity in AI companies. The industry knows what’s coming, and now we need Congress to act. Sign the petition now demanding that Congress pass this legislation and ensure the AI revolution works for all of us, not just the ultra-wealthy!

This is nothing more than a cash grab. When initial prices leaked, they turned out to be the most expensive tickets in World Cup history, topping every comparable match in 2022, 2018, and beyond. Fans spent hours stuck in online ticket queues with no idea what they’d ultimately be charged, or whether they’d even get tickets at all. When the prices finally came out—upwards of thousands of dollars—fans called it “extortionate” and “absolutely despicable.” FIFA loves to call the World Cup “the people’s game,” but its actions have only demonstrated the opposite. Sign the petition now demanding FIFA stop exploiting fans and fix its broken pricing scheme!

At its core, the Right to Repair is a consumer rights movement fighting for a simple principle: if you bought it, you own it, and you should have the freedom to fix it yourself or choose who fixes it for you. Over the last decade, manufacturers of everything from smartphones and tractors to cars and gaming consoles have deliberately made their products harder to repair. They do this by gluing components shut, using rare security screws, and—most commonly—using proprietary software locks to block anyone who isn't an "authorized" dealer. The Right to Repair is vital for four major reasons: 1. Breaking Up Monopolies and Lowering Costs When a manufacturer completely locks down diagnostic software and parts, they create a legal monopoly. If you are forced to go to an authorized dealership or Apple Store for every single fix, the manufacturer can charge whatever they want.  The Dealership Premium: Independent mechanics and electronics repair shops regularly charge 40% to 60% less for labor than corporate dealerships.  The "Just Buy a New One" Tactic: Dealerships and factory repair centers often quote ridiculously high repair prices for minor fixes to manipulate you into throwing away the item and buying a brand-new model instead. 2. Supporting Local Small Businesses Local repair shops, independent mechanics, and neighborhood tech-fix stores are the backbone of local economies. When manufacturers lock out anyone who doesn't pay a massive corporate licensing fee to become "authorized," they actively force small business owners out of work. Right to repair laws ensure that your local mechanic can access the exact same diagnostic codes and repair data that the massive corporate dealership down the road uses. 3. Reducing Environmental Waste (E-Waste) We are living in a disposable tech economy. When a manufacturer makes it impossible to swap out a degraded $30 battery or a worn-out $50 gear, the entire $1,000 device or machine gets thrown into a landfill.  Restricting repair leads to millions of tons of e-waste (electronic waste) globally every year.  It also forces the continuous mining of rare earth metals to build unnecessary replacement devices, causing massive carbon emissions. 4. Supply Chain and Emergency Resilience When things break down in critical industries—like agriculture, medical care, or commercial trucking—waiting weeks for an "authorized" corporate technician to travel out with a proprietary laptop can be catastrophic.  Farmers have famously had their entire harvests put at risk because a John Deere tractor threw a minor sensor code that required a corporate software unlock, even though the farmer was perfectly capable of replacing the physical sensor themselves.  Hospitals faced massive crises during the pandemic when proprietary software restrictions prevented their own in-house biomedical engineers from quickly fixing broken ventilators.

The Congressional Black Caucus has come out demanding that corporations that signed the Business for Voting Rights letter to Congress back in 2021 take a stand now. In a letter to corporations the CBC highlighted a critical point: “The same corporations that have benefitted from Black consumers, Black talent, and Black communities cannot now retreat into silence while Black political power is openly dismantled in plain sight.” Despite its supposed commitment to voting rights, Starbucks is staying quiet and moving forward with plans for a new corporate headquarters in Tennessee—a state where the governor wasted no time signing into law a new congressional map that will split up the state’s only Black-majority district. The map strips Black voters of their ability to influence elections and choose their leader. We need to hold Starbucks accountable and demand that the company use its corporate influence to condemn the Tennessee legislature's move to dilute Black voices at the ballot box.  We must not allow corporations to fall back on the importance of protecting voting rights. When the voting power of a community is purposely targeted, that is not a democracy. That is not what John Lewis and so many other civil rights organizers and activists bled and died for.  When corporations stand up and demand change from lawmakers, change happens. It’s time for Starbucks to live up to its promise five years ago and condemn these attacks on our democracy now—in words and in action. 

Facial recognition technology involves many practical and ethical issues. Over and over again, it has misidentified women and ethnic minorities, sometimes as much as 34% more often than it did lighter-skinned men.  Law enforcement uses facial recognition technology to surveil everyone from peaceful protesters to immigrants. The pictures taken are then scanned against millions of photos in federal and state databases that include driver's license pictures.  This technology is not harmless, and Disney using it to take pictures of adults as well as children is cause for concern.  We’ve seen how businesses and corporations have misused facial recognition technology to violate individual rights. Families should be able to go to a theme park without having their privacy compromised. Add your name to the petition! 

We, the undersigned residents, business owners, and supporters of Pensacola, respectfully urge the City of Pensacola to reconsider and reject any proposal involving the development of a large-scale hyper data center within or near our communities.  While we understand the importance of economic growth and technological advancement, we believe this project raises serious concerns that deserve greater public discussion, transparency, and long-term consideration before any approval is granted.  Our concerns include:  1. STRAIN ON INFRASTRUCTURE  Hyper data centers require enormous amounts of electricity and water to operate. Pensacola residents are already concerned about rising utility costs, aging infrastructure, and storm resiliency. Introducing a facility with such extreme demand could place additional stress on our power grid, water supply, and emergency systems. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT  Pensacola is known for its natural beauty, waterways, wildlife, and coastal environment. Large industrial-scale developments may increase heat output, noise pollution, land disruption, and environmental risks that could permanently impact nearby neighborhoods and ecosystems. 3. LIMITED COMMUNITY BENEFIT  Many residents feel these facilities offer limited long-term employment opportunities compared to the amount of land, resources, and tax incentives often provided. Our city should prioritize developments that create stronger local economic impact, small business growth, workforce opportunities, affordable housing solutions, and community-centered revitalization. 4. PRESERVING THE CHARACTER OF PENSACOLA  Pensacola is a historic coastal city built on culture, tourism, neighborhoods, and community connection. Residents are concerned that introducing massive industrial-style developments could change the identity and atmosphere of our city in ways that cannot be reversed. 5. NEED FOR PUBLIC INPUT AND TRANSPARENCY  Many citizens feel they have not been adequately informed or included in discussions surrounding this proposal. Decisions of this scale should involve open town halls, environmental studies, public hearings, and direct community engagement before moving forward.