Please join in showing your support for: • Truth, facts, and science. • Scientific integrity. • Life-saving vaccines that have saved millions of lives and mRNA technology that helps fight cancer. • Ethical and responsible public health leadership. • U.S. leadership in global health innovation and preparedness. 

Why this is important: Every second counts in an overdose crisis. People using test strips are often in high-stress, low-light, or chaotic environments — shelters, bathrooms, street corners, or nightclubs. A split-second misread can mean the difference between life and death. We are losing tens of thousands of lives every year to fentanyl — not because tests don’t work, but because results aren’t clear. This isn’t a chemistry problem. It’s a communication problem — and one we can solve today. A simple shift in visual logic can save lives immediately — without costly materials, or new manufacturing

The 16 appointed experts who serve on USPSTF aren’t political insiders. They are nationally renowned for their work in "prevention, evidenced-based medicine, and preventative care.” An independent USPSTF is essential to protect public health, preserve scientific integrity, and ensure all Americans can access the preventative care they need to live longer, healthier lives. It is critical that we create as much public opposition and outrage as possible to pressure RFK Jr. to not go through with this likely decision. Sign the petition to demand that HHS Secretary RFK Jr. keep USPSTF unbiased and independent.

Why should others join us in this call for change? Because we all deserve to be heard. We are concerned citizens of Missouri’s 8th District—workers, parents, students, veterans, farmers, and neighbors—who are tired of being ignored by the very people elected to represent us. Congressman Jason Smith has a duty to be accessible and transparent, but he continues to avoid open public town halls. This isn’t about party politics—it’s about accountability. When elected officials refuse to face their constituents, democracy breaks down. We’re standing up together to demand better. To demand answers. To demand a government that listens and responds. And we know that the more of us who speak out, the harder we are to ignore. Join us. Raise your voice. Because real change only happens when we stand together.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has the authority to mobilize the full force of the federal government to get this outbreak under control, but he has yet to declare measles a public health emergency. But declaring a public health emergency would unlock critical resources, allow the CDC to expand its support to affected states, and send a clear message that the federal government is finally taking this crisis seriously. And while public health officials and pediatricians are calling for urgent federal action to take meaningful steps to contain the outbreak, especially in states where under-vaccinated communities are at highest risk, RFK Jr. is not moving with urgency.  That is why it’s crucial that we cut through the noise of misinformation and come together to put pressure on the federal government to do everything in their power to stop this epidemic from putting more children in danger.

Expanded ACA subsidies have helped a record 21 million Americans afford coverage, and have been especially critical for middle-class families and older adults, who often earn just enough to not qualify for Medicaid but not enough to afford unsubsidized coverage. But if Congress fails to immediately address this crisis, premiums will rise by 75% on average, and even more in some states, which means the bill for people in those states will more than double. Fortunately, Congress has the power to prevent yet another health care crisis by extending these ACA subsidies. That is why it's critical that Congress act now, before time runs out. With your help we can remind lawmakers in Congress that health care is a basic human need, not a luxury. 

Measles, once declared eliminated in the U.S., is making a devastating comeback with a vengeance. In fact, the United States is experiencing one of the worst measles outbreaks in over three decades—with more than 1,200 cases already reported across the country this year. Yet Congress continues to underfund two of the most essential vaccination programs in the country: Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA). These programs provide free vaccines for children whose families can’t afford them, fund immunization infrastructure across states, and help keep preventable diseases like measles, from spreading unchecked. The only way to stop this outbreak is to invest in vaccinations NOW! Sign the petition now! 

Americans believe strong communities - rural, suburban, and urban - are built on hope, compassion, and shared responsibility. My family is a private humanitarian parole sponsor of two Ukrainian families from Sumy and Zaporizhzhia, respectively and a supporter of many others including mom and her family in the above picture. Our church community has also walked alongside another family from Odessa, Ukraine, helping them find safety and stability in central North Carolina.  Providing a form of immigration extension for these Ukrainian families empowers our communities’ ability to live out our faith in transformative ways.   Losing these individuals who work hard and pay taxes, who gladfully repair our appliances, who joyously serve in retirement centers and who proudly deliver our food would be a devastating loss for our communities. Let’s let them stay until it’s safe to go home.

My life is in danger and so are the lives of millions of your constituents. I have a rare form of leukemia that requires daily medication costing $23,885 per month. Medicaid is the only reason I can afford it. Without it, I would not survive. But now, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently passed in the House, threatens to take that coverage away - not just from me, but from 8.6 million Americans. If this bill passes the Senate, countless people like me could lose access to life-saving care simply because of their health. This is not just about policy. It is about life or death. We, the undersigned, are asking you - as one of our most vocal advocates for healthcare and disability justice, to do everything in your power to block, delay, or amend this dangerous bill in the Senate. Even as a member of the minority, you still have tools available. You can: • Filibuster or speak out on the floor to delay the bill’s progress • Place a hold to stop unanimous consent • Propose amendments that remove harmful Medicaid cuts • Work with Senate committees to demand revisions • Use your platform to raise awareness and apply public pressure • Rally moderate senators who may be persuaded to oppose these provisions We know where you stand - you have made it clear you are strongly against any bill that cuts Medicaid. We are asking you to lead by action, not just words, and to be the voice we need right now in Washington. Protect our lives and we will stand with you, our lives are in your hands. We urge you to use every tool you have to fight this bill and protect Medicaid for the people of Pennsylvania and across the country.

Because this controversy is no longer just about isolated complaints. It reflects a broader workplace culture and leadership environment that allegedly persisted for years within Phoenix VA Police under the oversight of Phoenix Veterans Affairs executive leadership. Key concerns raised by employees and observers include: • Allegations involving sexual harassment and sexually inappropriate workplace conduct • Supervisors simulating masturbation gestures within the workplace • Sexually charged comments and inappropriate discussions involving female employees • Employees fearing retaliation, professional isolation, or career harm for reporting misconduct • Female officers and staff leaving the department following hostile workplace experiences • Management officials remaining in positions of authority despite repeated complaints, investigations, and workplace concerns • Workplace misconduct remaining largely hidden from public view through internal administrative investigations and Privacy Act protections • PVAHCS "Executive Leadership" being aware of Title VII complaints, ORM matters, and workplace concerns from 2022 through the transition of VA Police oversight to OSP While substantiated racial harassment findings eventually became public through litigation and federal EEO findings, many allegations involving sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct never received the same level of public scrutiny. This preservation effort exists so current and future employees, applicants, veterans, and members of the public may independently review the documented concerns, leadership history, and institutional culture associated with Phoenix VA Police for themselves.

When it comes to the bird flu, RFK Jr.’s unfounded claims are once again causing experts to sound the alarm. He has carelessly suggested that farmers should allow bird flu to run unchecked, a plan that scientists are calling “inhumane and dangerous.” The bird flu has already devastated the commercial poultry industry after 173 million birds were culled—causing the price of eggs to skyrocket. And while the 70 people infected have been mostly farm workers, the virus continues to spread aggressively among cattle herds and poultry flock, raising concern about how it will mutate and become more infectious between humans.  Once again, the Trump administration is putting debunked science ahead of public health. The Trump administration must prioritize public health and safety by fully funding vaccine research, including for the bird flu. Add your name now >> 

Attacks against LGBTQ+ communities have spiked in the last five years. In 2020, only 100 anti-LGBTQ+ laws were introduced in states across the country—today, it’s eight times that. Republicans are stoking homophobia—including intentionally spreading disinformation and misinformation—in order to instill fear and distract the general public while they cheat the American people and give tax breaks to their wealthy friends. But we refuse to be divided.  The majority of Americans support LGBTQ+ equal rights. Republicans are out of step with the American people and pushing a discriminatory agenda in order to enrich themselves.  State governors have a responsibility to represent everybody in their state and to protect LGBTQ+ residents from attacks that threaten their freedom and fundamental rights. Add your name to the petition to urge your governor to take action NOW!