When tragedy such as a terminal illness befalls citizens of other developed countries, they don’t have to worry about their financial situation, as adequate healthcare, social safeguards and laws protect them. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case if you’re an American. In the US, terminal patients and their families are often immediately faced with heart-wrenching, financial hardships such as loss of income, mounting medical bills, foreclosure and as a result, often hastened death. To add insult to injury, the government taxes some disability payments as regular income and the latest tax reform eliminates all medical deductions, as well as deductions for local and state taxes. As a result, my taxes and those of other terminally ill citizens will increase. This is unconscionable when the corporate and billionaire classes, who are in no way in need of tax relief, are receiving tax windfalls. As a single homeowner, public school teacher and resident of California, I was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. I can no longer walk, eat, talk or breathe on my own. I now need constant in-home care, which costs thousands of dollars a month and somehow, I’m expected to pay for it myself. My disability income is half of my previous salary and doesn’t begin to cover all of my expenses and obligations. I’m forced to spend down money earmarked for retirement to supplement my end of life. Every time I do, it’s a taxable event. In essence, I’m being taxed for having a terminal illness. As a single (and very vulnerable) person, my tax bracket for the 2016 tax year was 28 percent, while the wealthy pay only 15 percent on capital gains, shelter their money in offshore accounts and use loopholes such as pass-through business entities. While they avoid their tax obligations, the government snatches much-needed funds right out of my hands by placing a lien on my bank account. It’s only a matter of time before I lose my house and am sent to an acute care facility due to insufficient funds. I will be financially drained and tossed aside. Is this the kind of society we want? This is criminal and must stop. If you are terminally ill, completely disabled, or are simply a decent human being, please consider signing this petition and sharing it with family and friends. Help us end punitive and harmful taxing of our most vulnerable citizens.

Most of the American people feel that the Executive, Congressional and Judiciary branches of government don't reflect the will of the people anymore. We don't matter. I think we do.

It's about tax justice. Double taxation on the same money is fundamentally wrong and unjust. Restore the full federal tax deductibility of all money paid for state and local taxes including property, sales, and state and local income taxes retroactive to January 1, 2018.

Small towns and rural communities depend on family farms because small farms employ more people per acre than large farms. When they disappear, jobs in the community evaporate with them. Today, family farms are hurting. Since 2007, more than 56,000 midsize farms have disappeared from the American landscape. The loss of jobs and business opportunities in rural America is putting once-vibrant small towns at risk. The Local Food and Regional Market Supply (FARMS) Act offers solutions to these problems by helping farmers reach new markets while expanding access to fresh, healthy, local food in low-income communities. By increasing the demand for local food, the Local FARMS Act would stimulate economic growth in rural communities, creating jobs and reliable revenue streams for farmers and ranchers. The Local FARMS Act would be a win for farmers, a win for consumers, and a win for communities. Sign this petition now and ask your member of Congress to cosponsor the Local FARMS Act.

An ethics investigation into the Republican tax plan is needed. As many as 14 Republican senators, in addition to Donald Trump and his family, stand to gain millions of dollars from the GOP's tax plan that was just passed due to loopholes for real estate moguls. One Republican senator, Bob Corker, was a "no" on the tax plan just days ago until the last-minute loophole (coined the #CorkerKickback) was added, and now stands to benefit substantially. My children, my grandchildren, and I will end up paying for their personal financial gain, as well as the plan's $1.5 trillion dollar increase to OUR national debt.  What's worse, the GOP tax plan will also force millions losing their health care to help pay for the massive giveaway to the 1%. And, it does nothing to close existing loopholes that had already benefitted the wealthiest donors, lobbyists, and corporations.

Senator Corker just announced that he did not read the specific clauses of the new tax bill which benefit him financially. I want to know that every single member of Congress, especially those who stand to benefit from tax cuts and/or tax increases on American citizens has read the tax bill in its entirety and is held responsible for every single section of that bill before it becomes the law of the land, and is in effect for many years.

The tax bill now before Congress will touch upon every facet of our lives. The changes it will bring about are profound and deep. This is good governance and avoids any possible conflict of interest thus ensuring the people’s interest are the top priority.

Not only does this Tax Scam transfer wealth to the already wealthy, undermine health care and the environment, but, as Senator Rubio said, it also creates a rationale for future cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Appealing to Republicans to vote against this has not worked. Perhaps letting them know that their Tax Scam will have the unintended consequence of raising vast amounts of money to get them out of office may cause them to think about the long-term effects of this bill on their futures, even if it does not prevent passage of this scam.

Huntleigh airport workers make Dulles airport run. We are the attendants, checkpoint agents, baggage handlers, and skycaps who help you get to your flight safely so that you can spend time with the ones you love most. All we want for the holidays is a living wage and a union so that we can take care of our families. We care about our passengers and we work very hard to ensure that travelers have a safe and clean airport. We want to focus on keeping passengers safe, rather than being fired at will. Please join us and call on Huntleigh to stop blocking workers who are trying to improve our jobs so we can provide for our families this holiday season.

Not only would this proposed change fundamentally shift the tradition and purpose of tipping in our country, it would be the equivalent of stealing from society's most vulnerable to address their shortcomings in paying the untipped kitchen staff. For me, in my best estimates, this would be on average a 23% pay cut. The DOL should NOT change current regulations regarding servers tips!!

In the interest of fairness, no vote on the Republican tax bill shall be held until Senator elect Doug Jones is sworn in as a member of the Senate.

Another Trump Lie.