Recess is a time for members of Congress to return to their home states. They should be using this week to meet with their constituents, give space for their concerns, and take that back to D.C. Instead, House Republican leaders are now reportedly telling their offices to avoid holding public events when they are home for March recess. This is the opposite of the directions Democrats are receiving—with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries encouraging all members to connect directly with constituents to talk about the Republican-backed attacks on key services like Social Security and Medicaid embodied by Elon Musk's actions and the Republican budget.  Rep. Schweikert was elected to represent us—they should not be hiding from their constituents. Period. Earlier this month nearly 100 MoveOn members from Arizona District 1 urged local representatives to host town halls. But we have to keep up the pressure. Add your name to the petition to demand Rep. Schweikert host a town hall or public office hours during the congressional recess! 

This petition is critical because Representative Huizenga has shown a lack of accountability and disregard for the needs and concerns of his constituents. Rather than representing the people of Michigan's Fourth District, he continues to align himself with an authoritarian president, without considering how this loyalty harms our communities and the nation at large. For nearly eight years, Representative Huizenga has avoided in-person communication with his district, leaving us in the dark about his positions and decisions. He is hiding from his constituents because he is afraid to face the consequences of his actions — and the result is a failure to meet his basic responsibility as our elected representative. Congressional recesses are meant to be an opportunity for representatives to engage with their communities. It is a time for them to listen to the concerns of the people they serve, yet Representative Huizenga continues to avoid these vital conversations, choosing instead to remain loyal to a dangerous political agenda rather than engaging with the people who put him in office. We, the people of Michigan's Fourth District, demand to be heard. We deserve transparency, accountability, and a representative who listens to us — not someone who hides behind closed doors or puts his party loyalty above the needs of his community. This petition is not just about the refusal of a town hall; it's about the responsibility of an elected official to be transparent, accessible, and accountable. We will no longer allow our concerns to be ignored, and we will not allow our representative to turn a blind eye to the harm caused by his actions.

While republicans may be receiving "marching orders" to avoid town halls, it is up to us, the people, to demand them and to ensure members of congress who support the current administration answer to their actions and the impact it will have on individuals and community alike.

On Sept 11th, 2022, at 12:45 am, my 26yr old daughter, Hanahn Mystique Benitez, was struck and killed by a driver who just said he " saw nothing" and was not charged with anything. Not even a ticket. My daughter was almost seven months pregnant with a baby girl that she was naming Winter. She was struck on the eastbound side of 347 & Terryville Rd. She was wearing a bright yellow hoodie and was a few feet from the crosswalk. She had already passed almost all the way across the two lanes from a very lit up area coming off the sidewalk from a car dealership corner when the driver struck her from his front left side of his vehicle, and he said he "saw nothing! The driver that killed them made it a point to tell the officers that he is a head nurse at Stony Brook hospital. He hit her so hard that the impact flew her over the metal divider and threw her to the westbound side traffic and she was then hit by two other cars *as per the witness’s statement whose car was facing west and was waiting at the left turn lane. The witness saw everything even though he was facing the opposite direction. How did the killer see "nothing". Was he distracted by something in his car? The police failed to inform me of the driver’s actions before and at the time of impact. The driver was not given a breathalyzer, asked to take a toxicology test, his phone was not looked at (that I know of because it’s not in the incident report), his speed was not documented, and he was NOT made accountable for his actions. When the detectives came to my house that morning to inform me that my daughter and granddaughter had passed, one detective simply stated that it was an accident. How could they come to that conclusion without a thorough investigation yet? It sounded more like it was a vehicular manslaughter. He walked away and she didn’t. This tragedy has devastated her family, her twin brother, and friends.

This petition amplifies a collective voice demanding accountability from U.S. leadership for harmful rhetoric toward Ukraine. By uniting millions, it pressures policymakers to prioritize ethical diplomacy and repair trust. It also sends a powerful message of solidarity to the Ukrainian people, affirming their right to sovereignty and resilience against aggression. A strong signature count proves grassroots commitment to justice, urging leaders to act with integrity and uphold global values.  

This issue is particularly significant in light of the growing influence of certain religious groups seeking to assert greater control over governmental policies and the personal lives of individuals. While the action we are proposing may seem small, it serves as an important statement about the value of religious equality and the need to protect the principle of separation between religion and government. It demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their faith, are treated with respect and fairness. Furthermore, it affirms our resolve to stand up for these principles and to advocate for a society where religious freedoms are upheld for everyone.

Meeting with constituents is a crucial part of every elected official's responsibilities. Face to face discussion is indispensable to real communication with our representatives.

Missouri is a reliably red state. Nearly all of our leaders in Congress are Republicans so why do they need to do town halls if they know they'll have your vote no matter what? America is under attack. This is not a left vs right or liberal vs conservative. This is farmers, doctors, nurses,  police officers, teachers, retail workers, veterans,  disabled citizens, every Missouri resident vs those gutting our institutions with no concern. This is corrupt. This is fascistic. This is the rich stealing from right under our noses so we need to have town halls to tell Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, and our Representatives in Congress how we feel about what they're allowing to happen. How they're standing aside and giving trillions of dollars in tax cuts that WE, the normal people,  will get to pay for. They do what's in their political interests and not their constituents because they know they have your no matter what. Sign this petition. Make them talk to us. Make them answer for what they are and are not doing. They work for Missouri,  not Musk.

The wrongful termination of parental rights is a human rights violation that impacts not just Danielle Cox but families across Missouri and beyond. When the government takes children from their parents without following the law, due process, or proper assessments, it sets a dangerous precedent—one that could happen to any parent. This is not just one case. Missouri’s child welfare system is broken, and it is destroying families instead of helping them. • If a parent is denied fair access to their children, any parent can be. • If caseworkers refuse to work with a parent, any parent can be falsely labeled "uncooperative." • If the state fails to comply with legal requirements for reunification, any family can be unjustly torn apart. 🔹 This Case Exposes a Dangerous Pattern Missouri’s Department of Social Services (DSS) and family courts have been ripping families apart without following the law. If we allow them to get away with this in Danielle Cox’s case, they will continue doing it to others. 🔹 Every Child Deserves to Stay with Loving Family Children should not be forcibly taken from their parents when there are safe, legal, and family-based options available. Danielle’s sister was willing and able to take placement of the children to keep them together as a family, but DSS ignored the law and denied her request. This is a direct violation of Missouri's own statutes requiring family placement priority. 🔹 Government Should Be Held Accountable No government agency should have the power to ignore the law and take children away from their parents without due process. If DSS and Missouri courts can do this to Danielle, they can do it to anyone. 🔹 If We Don’t Act, This Will Keep Happening There are hundreds, if not thousands, of families suffering the same injustice across Missouri and the country. Many parents lose their children because they don’t have the resources to fight back. Your signature, your voice, your support could help stop this from happening to other families. This is not just about one mother. This is about protecting all families from unjust and unlawful government intervention. How You Can Help Right Now ✅ Sign the petition to demand that the Missouri Supreme Court reverse the termination of parental rights in this case and investigate DSS’s failures. ✅ Share this petition with your friends, family, and social networks. The more signatures we have, the louder our voices become. ✅ Contact Missouri legislators, Governor Parson, and the Attorney General. Demand an independent investigation into Missouri DSS and wrongful terminations of parental rights. ✅ Join us in calling for a national conversation about parental rights and government accountability in child welfare cases. 🚨 Missouri is failing its children and families. If we do nothing, more parents will lose their children unlawfully. Join us today and stand up for justice! 🚨

The 2022-2024 assessment conducted by Cayuga County and Auburn Community Hospital identified several health challenges within the community, including: ●     Obesity: 33.9% of adults in Cayuga County have obesity, compared to 29.1% in New York State.   ●     Physical Inactivity: 26.4% of adults in Cayuga County do not participate in leisure-time physical activity, compared to 22.4% in New York State.   ●     Smoking: 18.3% of adults in Cayuga County smoke cigarettes, compared to 15.9% in New York State.   ●     Opioid Prescriptions: The opioid analgesic prescription rate in Cayuga County is 384.9 per 1,000 population, exceeding the New York State rate of 343.6.   ●     Mental Distress: 10.9% of adults in Cayuga County experience frequent mental distress, compared to 10.7% in New York State.   ●     Poverty: 11.6% of the population in Cayuga County lives in poverty. These health challenges highlight the need for Medicaid services in the community. Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program that provides coverage to low-income individuals and families. Medicaid services can help address the health challenges identified in the assessment by providing access to preventive care, chronic disease management, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment.

The 2025 FLUM Amendments are the most CATALYTIC, needed, important, public policy decisions that you may vote for that brands the City of New Orleans "EAST" as Open for Business!! New Orleans East is Open for Business!  In the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans East can truly claim that it is addressing barriers to entry through Zoning Reform. This is the opportunity to conclude a 4-year process begun in 2021, to lean into land use zoning amendments as a fundamental, basic, key component to increase New Orleans East’s land use marketability to investors, both small and large.  

Truth is the foundation of democracy. Without it, citizens cannot make informed decisions about their government, their communities, or their future. Imagine making a major life decision—like choosing a career, buying a home, or seeking medical treatment—based on false or misleading information. Now, imagine an entire nation doing the same because government officials misrepresented the facts. The consequences can be devastating: public health crises, economic instability, and policies that fail to serve the people. Right now, public officials can knowingly spread false information with little to no accountability. The burden of identifying and correcting these falsehoods falls on the public—everyday people who often lack the time, resources, or expertise to separate fact from fiction. Meanwhile, misinformation spreads unchecked, shaping public opinion, influencing elections, and eroding trust in government institutions. We cannot afford to let deception be a tool of governance. That’s why we need the Truthfulness in Public Communication Act—because honesty in government is not optional; it’s essential. By signing this petition, you’re taking a stand for transparency, accountability, and integrity in public office. You’re saying that truth matters and that our leaders must uphold the same standard of honesty that we expect in our everyday lives. Join this movement today. Together, we can demand truth from those who serve us and restore trust in the institutions meant to protect and represent us.