It’s with (probably unwarranted) love and dedication that we, the fans, demand more of the owners of the teams we love and support. We’re there through wins and losses, a lot of losses,  and need them to stand with the community in our current moment.  Team owners signed on to a notoriously tepid letter from Minnesota-based companies, which was little more than word salad. The letter cites “recent challenges facing our state” and calls for an “immediate de-escalation of tensions.”  “Recent challenges” hardly describe the brutality and trauma of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign.  Team owners should follow the lead of athletes and coaches who've had the courage to speak out:  Former Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns tweeted, “These events have cost lives and shaken families — and we must call for accountability, transparency, and protections for all people.”  Vikings legend John Randle posted on Instagram, “Many fans have been scared of backlash, losing friends or followers, but I am saying clearly: I am NOT okay with people being taken from their homes and families being ripped apart. I am NOT okay with people being denied due process. I am NOT okay with reckless violence condoned by the Trump Administration. I am NOT okay with people being murdered in their own communities. I love Minnesota and stand with my entire community. #iceout” Now it’s time for the Minnesota Twins and every Minnesota pro team to find the courage to speak up for their communities when we’re under attack. 

Douglas County residents are united in a deep sense of care for the wellbeing of our families and community.  Our petition is rooted in that shared commitment. 

Stephen Miller wants Congress to quietly extend the government’s warrantless spying powers, calling the law that the FBI and NSA abuse to surveil Americans “critical.” At the same time, Trump and Pete Hegseth are demanding that tech companies give the government unrestricted use of their powerful AI programs for warmaking AND domestic surveillance of Americans. Federal law enforcement routinely abuses Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to search through the electronic communications of Americans without a warrant. A recent report shows that these searches rose by a whopping 35% at Kash Patel’s FBI. It would get even worse with the help of AI. Congress must halt this potential explosion of domestic spying under Trump! Sign the petition: Block the Trump administration from AI-supercharging warrantless government surveillance of Americans! Demand Progress led more than 90 organizations in a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to reject Stephen Miller’s push for a simple reauthorization of Section 702 before it expires on April 20. It’s critical for Congress to use its leverage to close glaring surveillance loopholes. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies spy on Americans by abusing the data broker loophole, bypassing privacy rights by purchasing our sensitive information from data brokers. The backdoor search loophole allows law enforcement agencies to circumvent court orders and search through billions of communications for information about people in the United States. AI tools will give Trump, Miller, Patel, and Hegseth unprecedented capabilities to use these loopholes to violate the privacy of Americans. Congress must stop this supercharged authoritarian surveillance regime. Sign the petition: No warrantless AI surveillance in America! Block reauthorization of FISA unless it includes protections for our privacy.

Because it’s about **equal protection + safety with standards**: - **Equal rights:** lawful self‑defense shouldn’t depend on race, zip code, or who gets “approved.”   - **Deterrence:** trained, lawful carry can discourage opportunistic violence against vulnerable communities.   - **Training reduces accidents:** a basic safety standard lowers negligent discharges and misuse.   - **Clear rules = less abuse:** standardized requirements reduce arbitrary enforcement and discrimination.   - **Shared safety burden:** when communities are trained and lawful, it can reduce reliance on emergency response alone.

It’s important because it shifts public safety from **reaction** to **prevention**, and it creates measurable outcomes instead of slogans. - **Lives:** early intervention + de‑escalation reduces shootings, retaliation, and victimization.   - **Jobs:** it funds paid roles, training, and pathways so people aren’t forced into survival economies.   - **Trust:** communities cooperate more when they see accountable, local solutions—not just after-the-fact punishment.   - **Cost:** prevention is cheaper than incarceration, ER trauma care, and long-term instability.   - **National impact:** safer communities strengthen the whole country—economically, socially, and politically.

As the Lead Organizer for this initiative, I am submitting this document to formally request that the Williamsport City Council and the City of Williamsport Codes Department take immediate administrative, legal, and legislative action to facilitate the closure of this facility. While we acknowledge previous statements regarding the "short-term" nature of this site, the undersigned community members remain concerned about: • Community Stability: The impact of a federal enforcement hub on our local business district. • Mission Creep: The potential for this site to transition into long-term detention or a regional transit hub. • Resource Allocation: The need for total transparency regarding the use of local emergency services and personnel. Specifically, we are requesting that the Board: 1. Introduce a formal resolution opposing the facility’s continued operation. 2. Conduct a formal review of zoning and occupancy permits. 3. Cease all discretionary cooperation between County departments and this federal facility. 4. Confirm that no county-funded resources are being utilized for federal housing or busing operations. We request that this petition be entered into the public record and that a formal response be provided to the organizers regarding the actions the Williamsport City Council and the City of Williamsport Codes Department intends to take.

Others should join this campaign for change because creating an inclusive and accepting school environment benefits everyone—not just LGBT+ students or those who express themselves differently. When all students feel safe and respected, it leads to better mental health, increased academic achievement, and a stronger sense of community. Discrimination and exclusion harm the entire school culture by fostering fear, division, and missed opportunities for understanding. By standing up for fairness and dignity, supporters can help ensure that schools are places where every child has the opportunity to thrive without fear of bullying or judgment. This campaign is about affirming basic human rights and modeling kindness, empathy, and respect for future generations. Joining together amplifies our voices and demonstrates a united commitment to building a better, more equitable educational environment for all.

New Jersey was the 14th state to enact a medical “marijuana” law, on Jan. 10, 2010. All of the other states that went before us included patient home grow provisions in their laws to help ease patients’ financial access to this expensive medical weed. 

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.

Fellow Alabamian, will you stand alongside us in demanding more from our Gubernatorial candidates? Sign this petition to help us end coronation and "business as usual" politics in Alabama and hold our would be elected candidates to a higher standard.