I have written and criticized the policy of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD). I am a psychologist. I feel a sense of urgency. I understand the Pentagon is in psychological denial, reluctant to admit they are wrong. They claim they are protecting us, yet a trigger alert multiplies the danger to our families and our world. The generals are proud. But soon, before it is too late, they must change course.

It is obvious that most of the fear and terrorism in the world is state sponsored, created and guided by the system in which we all play a role. It is also obvious what must be done to reduce this activity.

A third or more of the southerners who fought in the Civil War did so for the Union, but their stories are forgotten. Remembering those stories and honoring those men will show people that southern heritage is more than just hostility to the rest of the nation, and that minority groups not only deserve a place at the table, but have earned it by shedding blood to save the Republic. We can help heal the nation by reminding future generations that we were never as sharply divided as some would have us believe. Honoring southern Union veterans does justice to our forbearers and service to those who will come after us.

Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, the only African-American member of the Mississippi delegation to the U.S. House, has introduced a resolution to remove any state flag from the House side of the Capitol containing a portion of the Confederate flag. [1] Such a flag would then be donated to the Library of Congress. The flag of Mississippi would be taken down under those guidelines, since it is the only state flag which includes the X-shaped symbol of the Confederacy. Most lawmaker offices on Capitol Hill display their state flags, but Thompson’s does not, because of the Confederate symbol. Urge the House and Senate to pass Rep. Thompson's resolution and companion legislation in the Senate and remove the Confederate flag from the U.S. Capitol by signing and sharing our petition. Reference: 1. http://thehill.com/homenews/house/246826-gop-punts-on-removing-confederate-symbolism-from-capitol

Governor Walker has been delaying his official presidential candidacy until after his budget is approved. Could this be why? After the Joint Finance Committee passed the budget, details of this non-fiscal item is taking the media and social media by storm. You are denying our right to know how you all are governing our state. Take this item out of the budget, explain this action, take responsibility for its insertion and apologize to your constituents.

Many laws are written in whole or in part by lobbyists for the express benefit of their clients, often with misleading titles that suggest a purpose other than the bill's true end. When this happens, legislators, their constituents and the press should be made aware of the legislation's true author and presumed beneficiary.

As we celebrate our nation's independence, our freedom of information is about to be lost in Wisconsin where the Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines (12-4) in an 11th hour addition to the state budget to drastically change the Open Records Law. This law keeps legislators accountable and citizens informed. The budget now moves to Wisconsin's state Senate and Assembly where they will vote this week. Legislators have an opportunity to amend the budget and restore their constituents' ability to access information. This is not a partisan issue. Transparency in government protects us all.

We feel that legislation such as this is necessary to bridge the gap of mistrust that has been growing in light of incidents of force used by officers in the recent past and the public outcry that has ensued. Based on the statistics gathered from studies on law enforcement agencies currently implementing body cameras, this would greatly reduce use of force and public complaints against law enforcement. This would not only serve to protect civilians, but would also protect officers from undue public scrutiny when acts of force are justified. With this kind of transparency, law enforcement's actions would no longer be subject to speculation and the public would again be able to trust in its integrity, as it should be. Thank you for your time and consideration, -We The People

As a Puerto Rican living in the U.S., we have a very powerful tool at our disposal to help our family and friends back home - our vote!

Wisconsin's Open Records Law - has been a resource for all Wisconsin citizens... Republicans , Democrats, Green Party, etc. It is currently being threatened! We are calling on all Wisconsin Citizens to protect the Open Records Law. It needs to be protected! Deadline: IMMINENT! This proposal will pass when the budget is passed. WE MUST STOP IT! ADDENDUM: This petition will be delivered--regardless of recent actions by Scott Fitzgerald, Robin Vos, Alberta Darling , John Nygren and the Governor to remove the proposal from the state budget. The intent to change the Open Records Law remains!

I own a child care center and see how this program works and makes society a better place by giving young children with lower income an EQUAL opportunity regardless of income. Our school is mixed income but shows no class divide. The benefits of these children being integrated and given an EQUAL opportunity and a fair start during their most important years are priceless. The elimination of these programs will give even higher income families very limited if any choices for quality day care to bring thier children because day cares will be going out of business if they lose many of thier children and teachers will be out of jobs. There are so many essential services in jeopardy that are necessary to provide a productive future for the families in the State of Illinois.

The secret money influencing our elections isn’t lurking in only Dark Money contributions from wealthy campaign contributors. Turns out it’s also hiding in what candidates and elected officials don’t report about their finances. To detect possible conflicts of interest the public deserves clear, specific, and relevant information about candidates’ and elected officials’ finances including income sources and investments. AB 10, authored by Assemblymember Mike Gatto (D-Glendale), improves the current reporting by requiring more specific dollar amounts and extending behest disclosure requirements to one year after leaving office. It also requires more thorough descriptions of business holdings and partners, plus a list of when each financial interest caused abstention from a governmental decision. Senator Joel Anderson is the vice chair of the Senate Elections Committee which will vote on AB 10 on Tuesday. So please sign the petition and ask your friends to sign!