This petition matters because the “Tr*mpstein” Files Transparency Act was meant to finally shine a light on one of the most powerful criminal networks in modern history and to deliver real accountability for the victims of Jeffrey *pstein and his associates. When the Department of Justice withholds or alters records, especially those tied to serious allegations. It undermines the rule of law and weakens the public’s faith that justice applies to everyone, no matter how powerful they are. Congress promised transparency and bipartisan oversight, not selective disclosure or partisan spin. When lawmakers misrepresent what the law requires or ignore the DOJ’s failure to release key evidence, it betrays survivors who have already spent years fighting to be heard. Calling for a full and fair investigation isn’t about politics. It’s about restoring integrity to our institutions, protecting victims’ rights, and proving that no one is beyond accountability when truth and justice are on the line.

This petition is important because the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed to shed light on one of the most powerful criminal networks in recent history and to ensure real accountability for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. When the Department of Justice appears to withhold or alter records—especially those involving serious allegations—it undermines both the rule of law and the public’s faith that justice applies equally to everyone, no matter how powerful.    Congress promised transparency and bipartisan oversight, not selective disclosure or partisan spin. If Members of Congress misrepresent what the law requires or look the other way when the DOJ withholds key evidence, that betrays the survivors who have already endured years of silence and dismissal.    Demanding a full and fair investigation isn’t about politics—it’s about restoring integrity to our institutions, protecting victims’ rights, and reaffirming that no one is above scrutiny when justice and truth are at stake.

This petition is intended to demonstrate to Rep. Mike Bost the scope and the scale of the massive political will of his constituents. Impeachment articles can be filed and brought to a vote by any member of Congress at any time using Rule IX. Likewise, Congress holds the power to defund and abolish ICE. They aren’t acting because they do not have the political will to do so. So we will lend them some of ours.  The goals for this petition to IMPEACH, CONVICT, REMOVE, DEFUND are: 1. Ensure that Rep. Mike Bost understands how Trump’s crimes against the constitution translates into direct harm to his constituents. 2. Ensure that Rep. Mike Bost understands that his constituents want him to assert his power as a member of a co-equal branch of government and lead on impeachment and defunding ICE by filing articles and forcing votes on both of these critical initiatives. This petition is intended to demonstrate to Rep. Mike Bost that the push to impeach Trump, his enablers, and to defund ICE is a citizen-led demand that citizens will continue to pursue until Congress asserts itself and reigns in this unfit executive branch.

The Original Citizens Jurisdiction and Protection Act is a proposed federal law designed to clarify jurisdictional authority and prevent the unlawful detention of Native American citizens by federal immigration enforcement agencies the bill affirms tribal sovereignty recognizes Native Americans as U.S. citizens and establishes clear procedures when immigration agents encounter native individuals in the course of their duties The issue at hand:  Native American citizens are increasingly subject to improper stops detentions and transfers by US Customs and Border protection and immigration customs enforcement these incidents stem from jurisdictional confusion, racial profiling, and a failure to recognize tribal citizenship in sovereignty. Native Americans - who are citizens of the United States and members of sovereign nations have been detained in immigration facilities despite having no immigration status issues and there is currently no federal statute that explicitly limits immigration enforcement authority in these situations or establishes a required handoff to appropriate criminal jurisdiction.

She was taken wrongfully away from her family. We need her. She is our main provider. She is miles away from us and we want to help and get her name and case out there to help us get her out and fight her case outside the facility. Our mother is a loving and caring person. She has no criminal record and all we want it to help her out and get her out.  La separaron injustamente de su familia. La necesitamos, es nuestro principal sustento. Está lejos de nosotros y queremos ayudarla a que su nombre y su caso sean conocidos para que podamos sacarla de la detencion y defender su caso. Nuestra madre es una persona cariñosa y atenta, no tiene antecedentes penales y lo único que queremos es ayudarla y sacarla de allí.

If we allow Joplin City Council to strong arm us into this potentially damaging data/Bitcoin Mining Center, then our voice will have been silenced. A twelve month moratorium will give those of us opposed to this "snake oil sale" time to conduct an environmental study, identify potential at risk flora and endangered species, research past environmental impacts of these highly controversial, and largely opposed - Data/Bitcoin Mining Operations - here, and abroad. Data suggests that these centers are just another cog in the corporate greed growth wheel, that trickles down few benefits for those of us living here. One must ask - why are we allowing a potential Chinese Data Center - or any Dra Center for that matter, to locate in our backyard? Time to stand up, show up, and speak out. Don't let City Hall silence our voice!

Mail service in Raymond is not a convenience — it is essential infrastructure. Residents rely on timely delivery of prescription medications, medical supplies, Social Security documentation, tax correspondence, legal notices, and financial instruments. Delayed mail can result in missed medical treatments, late payments, penalties, interrupted benefits, and legal complications. Local businesses depend on dependable mail flow for invoicing, payments, contracts, and operations. Inconsistent delivery disrupts commerce and places small businesses at financial risk. Reliable postal service also underpins civic participation. Election materials, absentee ballots, and voter information must be delivered promptly to ensure access to democratic processes. The United States Postal Service was established to bind the nation together through a universal and reliable delivery network. Raymond, Maine deserves the same level of service afforded to every American community. Restoring consistent mail delivery is about public safety, economic stability, legal compliance, and fairness.

Key reasons for limiting cooperation include: • Undermining Public Safety: When local police act as immigration agents, it creates fear in immigrant communities, making residents less likely to report crimes, seek help, or cooperate with law enforcement. • Legal Liabilities and Constitutional Violations: ICE detainers are not judicial warrants, and holding individuals based on them can violate the 4th Amendment regarding illegal search and seizure. This exposes local jurisdictions to lawsuits. • Resource Depletion: Assisting with federal immigration tasks uses local tax dollars, personnel, and jail space, distracting from local public safety priorities. • Racial Profiling Risks: Programs like 287(g), which authorize local police to perform immigration duties, have a history of systemic racial profiling, such as incidents reported in Arizona and North Carolina. • Reduced Trust: Community trust is essential for effective policing; if immigrants fear that contacting police will result in deportation for themselves or family, they will not cooperate. (ACLU) • Local agriculture impact: In agriculture, approximately 41% of workers are undocumented, while 23% hold H-2A visas. Sign the petition today asking the Ontario County Board of Supervisors limit the use of county resources in federal immigration enforcement.

Bill Nye—Science Guy—here. I’m writing on behalf of Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) with an urgent request for you to take action to help keep science in policymaking in your state. It’s only been one year under our current administration, but they have already done more damage to science and democracy than perhaps any administration in modern history. They have shuttered entire agencies, frozen billions of dollars essential to research and public health funding, and fired or otherwise pushed out hundreds of thousands of dedicated civil servants. They’ve rolled back pollution standards, lied about climate science, and boosted fossil fuel profits at the expense of people, wildlife, and our environment. And they’ve made changes to hundreds of public health, safety, and environmental rules without public input—even when it’s required by law. Now, we need to be reaching out to our elected officials to ensure that they keep science in policymaking. You and I both know that what’s happening right now is not normal, and it is not okay.Like so many authoritarian leaderships, they want to be the sole source of truth—and know that independent science threatens that power. That’s why the work being done at UCS is more critical than ever. If we want to protect our communities, our democracy, and our planet, we must fight back against these attacks. Please join me by telling your elected state officials to keep science and transparency strong in your state. The scientific community and UCS supporters are and always have been stronger together. As UCS President and CEO Dr. Gretchen Goldman says in arecent article, co-authored in Science magazine:  ““The ability to tell the truth, even (or especially) when it does not suit any particularly partisan aims, is an essential prerequisite for a free society. Scientists can leverage their substantial social standing and trustworthiness to preserve this vital ingredient.”” It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment for protecting science and our democracy. Now is the time to join together and demand that elected leaders at all levels represent our communities and prioritize public safeguards informed by science, to ensure that our democracy remains and our voices are heard. We need your help holding these protections and holding the line against these attacks on science for the public good. The founders included Science in the Constitution. They knew its value for our quality of life and international competitiveness. Join me today in defending science and democracy. Sincerely, Bill Nye Science Educator and National Advisory Board Member for Union of Concerned Scientists

There is a large amount of minority people in our county and we don't want them to be in danger of being kidnaped, assaulted, or murdered. We want our community to be protected, that can't happen if ICE is welcomed into it.

After two horrific killings, multiple children used as “bait” and teargassed, and indiscriminate violence, people in Minnesota and around the country are rising up to get ICE off our streets and out of our communities. As his immigration force grows deeply unpopular, Trump is withdrawing 700 immigration agents from the Twin Cities and has ordered federal agents to stay away from protests. All the while, new funding for ICE and Border Patrol remains up in the air after Congress failed to pass an annual appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The pressure has opened a two-week window to do all we can to ensure lawmakers hold the line and vote NO against DHS funding without critical reforms that protect our communities from ICE’s violence. We’re shifting the narrative on ICE and making elected officials think twice before funneling billions of dollars toward Trump’s violent deportation force. All too often, moments like these are where we see backroom deals and empty promises weaken our position. That’s why NOW is when we dig even deeper to demand Congress hold firm against any blank check approach to ICE’s lawlessness.

The U.S. faces an unprecedented national debt, now exceeding $107 trillion, yet billions are spent punishing parents rather than supporting children. The current child support enforcement system drains resources, incarcerates parents, and worsens poverty—all while failing to prioritize children’s actual needs. Congress must act to reform this system. Key Findings: • National Debt & Fiscal Waste: From 1998–2025, federal child support enforcement contributed to mismanaged funds, with $32.5 billion spent on administrative costs—often exceeding the net support actually delivered to children. This waste worsens an already unsustainable national debt. • Child Support Arrears: Over the same period, cumulative unpaid child support totaled ~$450 billion. Tens of thousands of parents are jailed annually for nonpayment, preventing them from earning income to support their children. • Inequity & Constitutional Concerns: Felony prosecutions, punitive interest, and incarceration without consideration of ability to pay violate due process and equal protection. Current enforcement often penalizes poverty rather than ensuring child welfare. This Act Will: 1. Repeal federal felony child support provisions (18 U.S.C. § 228). 2. Require ability-to-pay hearings before penalties, license suspensions, or incarceration. 3. Automatically adjust arrears for income loss, verified unemployment, disability, or incarceration. 4. Ensure gender-neutral, equal enforcement and reciprocal enforcement of financial and custodial orders. 5. Prioritize support over punishment through job assistance, mediation, and debt reconciliation. 6. Prohibit punitive interest or penalties unrelated to actual child expenses. 7. Prevent children from being treated as government revenue or collateral for debt. 8. Increase transparency and accountability for administrative costs, reimbursements, and enforcement outcomes. Why This Matters: Current policies trap families in cycles of debt and incarceration, divert billions from direct child support, and contribute to a spiraling national debt. Reform will ensure fiscal responsibility, protect children’s needs, uphold constitutional rights, and break the cycle of poverty that unfair enforcement perpetuates. Call to Action: Sign to demand child support reform that is fair, transparent, fiscally responsible, and focused on children, not punishment.