This is a defining moment for true progressives who believe in justice and fairness for all, no exceptions. Smearing those who try to bring up critical issues of national importance is designed to muzzle and stifle open debate. It's positively unAmerican! Besides, Omar being a hijab-wearing Muslim American is an easy target for Islamophobes (I know, I and my family live this reality on a daily basis) in the guise of "patriotism", "antisemitism", etc. This is a new era in our nation. We shall no longer tolerate such bigotry and will resist it no matter the perpetrators, Trump or Democrats or whoever!

We need an amendment to remove the corrupting influence of money in politics from corporate interests and superPACs. We need to return Democracy to the voice of the people. Congress will not propose an amendment that isn't in their best interests; the States must. We CANNOT move forward with real change to HEALTHCARE, the ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL & CRIMINAL JUSTICE, while corporate money and special interest groups continue to block progress in order to serve their own agenda - making even more money! We need to move the conversation forward. I urge you to support AJR 5.

Senate President Ruggerio's undemocratic rule change (bill S0250A) allows the Senate president to kick senators off their favorite committee with a weak excuse, and bans Rhode Islanders from holding signs at Senate hearings. These alone are enough reason to oppose Ruggerio's proposal, and it has been condemned by Common Cause and Rhode Islanders for Reform. The bill undermines democracy in other ways too. (As I read it, it seems to rewrite debate rules so top senators get the lion's share of debate time while other senators' speaking time is limited, and it also lets reporters be barred from recording pictures of what happens in hearings, if the chair decides the pictures are a "distraction".) We don't need Rhode Island's government to become even more dominated by powerful insiders, which would allow more corrupt laws and projects to be rammed through. If our senators vote for this shady proposal in return for favors, they will leave a legacy of corruption that may last for decades. https://upriseri.com/rhode-islanders-for-reform-senate-rules-changes-are-not-acceptable/ http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText/BillText19/Proposed19/S0250A.pdf

This bill would discourage healthy habits, discourage commuting alternatives, and put a burden on the underserved populations. In addition, the money collected would not be used for biking infrastructure to offer safe dedicated bike lanes.

The Attorney General of the United States is the highest legal official in our land. To have a person occupying that office who does not support one of the core principles of the 1st amendment goes against the very nature of American justice and democracy and thus should not be allowed to serve in such a capacity.

Donald Trump claimed he was "proud" to "take the mantle " for setting down the government. This unprecedented, authoritarian act caused crushing economic chaos -- especially for 800,000 federal workers. Since Trump has claimed "ownership" of the shutdown, he should be held liable for the consequences, including reimbursement of the $3 billion in "unrecoverable losses" he inflicted on the country. This could become a precedent to prevent any future presidential actions that would result in clearly predictable economic damage to the nation.

I started this petition to restore Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act to counter the bevy of Voter Suppression laws many states recently passed. VOTING RIGHTS SHOULD NEVER BE SUBJECT TO THE WHIMS OF POLITICAL PARTIES.

Lobbyists and Individuals are buying Congress & Influence. Mask all these donors from the Politicians & Parties.

SAVE Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club Petition To Stop Rezoning! We, the Citizens of Pinellas County and those of us who enjoy the open air recreational spaces, hereby submit this petition to stop any re-zoning attempts of the Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club located at 8001 Cumberland Road, Seminole, Florida 33777 in unincorporated Pinellas County. The Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club is currently zoned as recreational open with a county property use code of 3855 (Regulation, PAR 3 Golf Course). The Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club represents a gem for our county and for our fellow residents. A change in zoning would lead to a lower quality of life for residents who live in neighborhoods surrounding the golf course and for our county as a whole. Rezoning would allow developers to change the Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club from the 140 acres of rolling natural vegetation to hundreds of homes, townhomes and/or condos replacing grass with concrete and asphalt adding to the already dense population in the county and putting additional strain on our infrastructure with added homes and traffic. Re-zoning would disturb and disrupt the sensitive ecosystem that is home to many native Florida species of plant and wildlife. Rezoning would subject the entire community to a lengthy construction process where residents would be exposed to dangerous conditions, pollution, noise and a poor quality of life in general. We want Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club to be saved so future generations can enjoy what this open green space has provided millions for the past 50+ years. We request the Pinellas Board of Commissioners/Zoning Board: • Deny any changes to the current Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club Zoning. • Protect the Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club’s “Green Open Space” and prohibit any construction of residences. • Maintain our “Green Open Space” so that generations of Eagles, Egrets, Otters, Ducks, Geese, Coyotes, Owls, and others may continue to have their rightful nesting and living areas. • Protect the Trees & Native Greenery that clean our air and provide habitat for the hundreds of animals that call it home. We strongly object to an out of state developer creating a Community Development District where the Bardmoor community would be taxed in order to pay for construction of the Developer’s project.

Those in Congress do not make enough money to be millionaires. There seems to be quite a few and their excessive monies should be investigated.

Our right to vote is fundamental to our democracy -- but right now, it's in jeopardy. The Voting Rights Act, one of our nation’s proudest civil rights achievements, used to protect us from targeted voter suppression laws. States and counties with a history of discrimination had to pre-approve any changes to their voting rules with the Department of Justice -- which stopped thousands of dangerous provisions from taking effect. But the Supreme Court gutted that pre-clearance requirement in 2013 -- inviting opportunistic politicians to attack voters’ rights, pass new laws that would have never stood up to review, and make it harder for Americans to vote. We’ve especially seen the impacts of this decision in states like Georgia, where voter suppression efforts plagued the 2018 election. Congress must use its legislative power to remedy the Supreme Court’s decision and pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act -- a new, updated Voting Rights Act that protects every eligible American’s right to be heard. Add your name and demand Congress take a stand for voters.

After multiple attempts to reach the proper officials to complain about delivery issues with the United States Post Office serving Hyattsville, MD, and its environs, we need to now notify State Officials that this situation has become intolerable, and is ongoing. We are asking for a public meeting with the proper officials who can actually solve these problems. Attempts to reach the local Postmaster have not been successful.