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Investigate John Boehner for violations of FEC LawsSection 441e of FEC law makes it illegal for, "a person to solicit, accept, or receive a contribution or donation" from a foreign national. In other words, if Speaker Boehner were to accept campaign money from Netanyahu, or use the speech to help raise money for Republicans in any way, he would be guilty of violating FEC law. Somebody needs to look into this, particularly to see if the hands of any of the Republican billionaires who obsess on Israel issues are involved in this. Section 441e also makes it illegal for "a foreign national, directly or indirectly, to make a contribution or donation of money or other thing of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State or local election." How is this speech not a thing of value to the Republicans?291 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Tom Allen
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Investigate John Boehner under the Logan ActEstablished back in 1799, the Logan Act makes it illegal for unauthorized American citizens to negotiate with foreign governments. Violation of the act is a felony, and comes with a punishment of up to three years in prison. By inviting Prime Minister Netanyahu to speak to Congress, Speaker Boehner may have broken any number of laws, and the Department of Justice needs to investigate.729 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Tom Allen
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Running For Local OfficeHello everyone. My name is Samuel Keys, and I am running for local office right here in Mississippi. As a progressive, I want to create progressive ideas to not only move my district forward, but also my county as a whole. So join me in this fight as we move Lincoln County, Mississippi forward.112 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Samuel Keys
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National Holiday on Election DayThe President said that he wanted to protect and encourage voting. I can't think of a better way to make voting more accessible than to free up time so that people are able to vote. The National Holiday would also free up the parking lots and schools where most of the voting is done. Also, it would free up more people to work the polls.38 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Gerald Becker
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African American Agenda for Governor Nathan DealThe Influencer Coalition has highlighted these core issues that affect African-Americans and under-served communities. Please review our petition to Governor Deal, sign the petition and share with as many people as possible. Let’s make a better Georgia for you and our families. EDUCATION: African-American students are disproportionately represented among students that live in poverty, will not graduate from high school and are not prepared to enter the workforce. • Restore 1 Billion dollars to the State budget for Public Education to end teacher furloughs, decrease class sizes, and support education programming; • Restore 25 million to Pre-K Programming to allow all children access to a Pre-K programming, end the wait list for access to Early Childhood Education, and close achievement gaps; • Restore all funds that have been cut from the HOPE scholarship so that achieving students can attend College based upon robust funding and fair criteria; • Increase state support of and partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to support the mission, purpose and legacy of these institutions. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: African-Americans are disproportionately represented among the 350,000 unemployed Georgians. They also reflect less than 3% of small and medium-size business owners receiving state contracts • Approve 5 Million dollars to support Georgia Department of Labor sites in inner-city communities to assist with job search, recruitment and hiring; • Restore funding that allows 45,000 citizens to attend Technical Colleges so that Georgia’s workforce is provided with the skills they need to earn livable wages; • Provide funding to support inner-city summer work programs for high school students; • Increase (MFBE) Minority|Female|Business|Enterprise contract procurement with the State by 10%. CRIMINAL JUSTICE: African-Americans are disproportionately represented in the juvenile detention and prison population, particularly African-American males. 80% of the people accused of a crime in the State of Georgia cannot afford independent representation. The militarization of the police force has led to less community policing and more brutality. • Increase the number of Hispanic and African-American State Troopers by 5% to support diversity; • Provide 5 Million dollars of Funding toward Diversity training for all State Troopers and City Police Officers in Georgia’s largest Metro Cities to adequately prepare officers to serve and protect Georgians; • Retrain law enforcement officers regarding escalation protocol so that police brutality and use of excessive force decreases; • Allocate 10 Million dollars to expand and support indigent defense programs and public defenders. VOTER SUPPRESSION Georgia officials had to clear voting changes with the Justice Department because of a long history of disenfranchisement and discrimination against African-American voters. More recently: 1) Augusta moved municipal elections from November to decrease African-American voter turnout; 2) Greene County implemented a redistricting plan previously blocked by the Justice Department to decrease African-American voter turnout; 3) Morgan County introduced a plan to eliminate half the area’s polling sites to decrease voter turnout in low-income and minority voters; 4) Efforts have mounted against Dekalb County to eliminate Sunday voting; and 5) Georgia Secretary of State, Jack Kemp is trying to invalidate the applications of 85,000 newly registered African-American voters. • Stop Georgia’s Secretary of State, Jack Kemp from invalidating the 85,000 African-American new voter registrations that have been received 2012-1014; • Cease African-American voter suppression throughout the state; • Stop efforts to end Sunday voting.282 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Influencer Coalition
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Campaign for Hillary Clinton for PresidentI trust Hillary more than anyone else to follow through on what she wrote, and make lasting repairs to meaningfully protect middle class and poor Americans, and increase opportunities for everyone. She knows how to make healthcare work better for all Americans. For my personal security, and for the security of our country, we need Hillary's expertise in action!4 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Denise Williams
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Obama for The Third Term as The PresidentI believe this country needs a President like Obama to have more time to bring changes to uphold the lofty ideals for which the country stands.34 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lata Rao
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President Hillary ClintonI trust Hillary to follow through on what she wrote and make real and lasting reforms to restore and increase protections and opportunities for middle class and poor Americans and to make health care work better for everyone. For the security of our country, we need Hillary's expertise in action.5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Denise Williams
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Limit old bloodlines and leadership billThis petition will limit the amount of political power one or more bloodlines/ families hold in our political offices, so more agendas are looked at and listened to . This will keep the laws, agendas of political power, and ideas fresh and unbiased so that Americans feel there is strong social justice in our political and judicial justice systems. This will allow Americans to feel and perceive there's equal rights, hope, and peace more so than today. This will allow a more just feel to our system and will avoid political corruption whether existent or accused of in media resources, political resources, and figures of authority. This will promote more diverse presidency, economic, and political power. By adding your signature, you agree there needs to be change, not only within the United States but in the world and the way we conduct World Organizations and treaties on trades. This will open up more opportunities for lobbyists, small companies, large companies, and environmentalists to come up with new and fresh solutions to today's problems once again avoiding conflict with some countries, tributaries, and authorities in or outside of America.6 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Katie Erwin
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Wilmington, DE Mayor Dennis Williams Needs to GoProperty values are dropping and companies are moving out of the city to avoid crime and are taking tax revenues with them. (Boy, I wonder who is going to make up that deficit? Maybe the ones who stay?) Crime is out of control and Williams' brainstorm was to introduce Coffee with a Cop. SERIOUSLY? Then Williams instituted a homicide unit, probably a year late. He also feels the need to bash articles and the media about calling the city Murdertown instead of addressing the issue. He can save faith by standing up, raising his hand, saying he is in over his head and needs some help.70 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Scott Ciabattoni
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Overturn Citizens UnitedCitizens United and other recent court decisions have opened the floodgates to big money influence in our democracy, giving special interests and the wealthy more control over our government and economy than they’ve enjoyed since the Gilded Age of the late 19th century. Backed by a geyser of money supplied by ultra-wealthy donors and corporations, radical right-wing extremists swept Senate and House races across the country. The domination of politics by corporations and the mega-rich is a profound threat to democracy and freedom in the United States, and we have to fight back. Now, together with more than 50 organizations, MoveOn.org and partners at Common Cause, Free Speech For People, Money Out Voters In, People For the American Way, and Public Citizen are working to gather five million petition signatures calling for an amendment. These millions of petitions will send a strong message to members of Congress, the media and general public. Sign your name and join the millions of Americans who’ve told their lawmakers to amend the Constitution and overturn Citizens United!65 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Chip Travis
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Five Years is Too Long - Repeal Citizens United Now!It is more than five long years since the Supreme Court's disastrous Citizens United ruling. The onslaught of money unleashed is destroying our democracy. Please sign our petition to overturn it now and share it with your friends!2,570 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by California Clean Money Action Fund