Details are still emerging, but Trump and his allies are quickly working to revive Guantánamo’s shameful legacy with an unprecedented effort to imprison tens of thousands of people on the island. The New York Times reports that migrants are already being housed in the same prison that once held individuals accused of being members of Al Qaeda. The very idea that facilities synonymous with torture could be used to detain people fleeing incredible violence and political instability is abhorrent. The potential for trauma, corruption, and human rights violations is sky-high. This plan is more than cruel and likely illegal. It will also be extraordinarily expensive. Maintaining Guantánamo already costs hundreds of millions of dollars per year, and expanding it to imprison immigrants could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions more. Every lawmaker who claims to care about “fiscal responsibility” or “American values” should be outraged — that’s why, with your help, we’ll make enough noise to turn outrage into action. Right now, as Congress puts the final touches on a bill to keep the government open past March 14, we have a critical and urgent opportunity to push them to deny ANY money to pay for immigration detention at Guantánamo Bay. 

Immigrant students are an essential part of our UH community, yet many face unnecessary barriers due to restrictive policies and lack of institutional support. By joining our campaign, you can help push UH to take action—ensuring immigrant students have the resources, protections, and advocacy they deserve. Together, we can make UH a truly inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Dear Friends, Artists have always been a beacon of humanity, compassion, resistance, and truth. As actors, musicians, directors, and theatre producers, we are not just entertainers; we are storytellers, culture-makers, and, when necessary, fighters. Now is one of those moments when we must fight. With Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, we are faced with a stark and urgent choice: either lend our talents and credibility to an institution now under the control of someone who has relentlessly denigrated and attacked our community, or stand firm in our values and refuse to participate in this erasure of artistic integrity. Trump has decimated arts funding, mocked artists, and waged war on the very principles that define our work: empathy, inclusion, and honesty. Now, he seeks to use the Kennedy Center, one of our nation’s most prestigious cultural institutions, as a prop for his authoritarian agenda. We cannot let that happen. Our industry has little political capital in this fight. We don’t have the lobbying power of Wall Street or Big Oil. What we do have is our collective influence, our presence, and our refusal to legitimize those who wish to destroy what we stand for. This is one of the few times we can flex that capital in a meaningful way. That is why we are calling on you to sign the pledge to boycott the Kennedy Center for as long as it remains under Trump’s control. Do not perform there. Do not direct there. Do not produce there. Do not buy tickets. Do not give him the legitimacy of your artistry. Break your contracts. Weather the fall-out. Stand tall.  We know this is a difficult decision, but history will remember who stood up when it mattered. Our silence, our absence, and our refusal to participate will send a message. Join us. Sign the pledge. Let’s make it clear that the arts are not for sale.

This is censorship, plain and simple. Our national cultural institutions should be free from political interference that targets specific art forms or communities. When the government starts banning certain types of performances from our stages, it sets a dangerous precedent for all artistic expression. The Kennedy Center has long celebrated America's diverse cultural heritage. Targeting board members over drag performances sends a chilling message about who gets to create art and whose stories deserve to be told. Americans don't have to agree on everything, but we should be able to speak our minds and perform our art without bans, retaliation, or intimidation. That's what makes America America. Join us in standing up for artistic freedom. Sign now to protect the Kennedy Center and free expression for all.

  Those affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) have suffered from the adverse effects of the penalties for over four decades, having been denied their rightfully earned Social Security benefits.  They should not be penalized further by being forced to wait months, if not a year or more, for the bill to be executed. 

It’s important because if we don’t speak up now! Rates will continue to rise and we will continue to be expected to pay them regardless of the price on the bill. The city doesn’t have reliable utility assistance for its residents. Community Service doesn’t have funding… Most community organizations will tell you that the bill can’t exceed $200 dollars in order to receive assistance. So majority of our residents don’t qualify for the assistance. It’s important to remember the cost of living and minimum wage that the state still hasn’t graduated from. 

Other people should join this campaign for change because health is a human right, not a business transaction. When pharmaceutical companies prioritize profits over people, lives are put at risk, and justice is often denied. By standing together, we can: 1. Demand Accountability – Holding pharmaceutical companies responsible ensures that no one else suffers due to corporate negligence. 2. Push for Fair Compensation – Victims of harmful drugs deserve financial relief for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. 3. Strengthen Consumer Protection – Stricter regulations and transparency will prevent future harm to individuals and families. 4. Ensure Legal Fairness – The legal system should work for the people, not protect corporate interests at the expense of public health. 5. Create Lasting Change – Collective action leads to policy reforms that can improve healthcare justice for generations to come. This is not just about one person—it’s about protecting our communities, our families, and future generations from preventable harm. Every voice matters. Together, we can make a difference. Join us in the fight for health justice!

This administration wants us to be overwhelmed and feel as if we are in complete chaos! Let’s not let them do that.  Let’s start by gathering everyone against this fascist administration in one place and we can do that by signing this petition to show how strong our numbers are! Show them how we outnumber them!  When we organize, we win. When we fight, we win

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House Joint Memorial 1 passed the House today. Next step: Senate. After that? It goes to the Supreme Court. The SCOTUS still gets to decide whether or not they'll even look at it; however, we know from past decisions that the justices are looking for any chance to look at Obergefell v. Hodges.  Gone are the days to just sit back and let these things play out. You also cannot tell me I'm overreacting or that this will never happen. Instead, please stand in support by flooding the senators with emails. I will put their info in the comments. You can write to them while also not being a resident of the state. Please just tell them to oppose this memorial.  Friends and family, this is very important to me and to people I care deeply about. Even if you don't support gay marriage, you should be angry that the House and Senate are wasting money ($70K per day per session) entertaining bills and memorials that do not serve Idahoans best interests.

Lives are on the line, and we’re deeply concerned about Trump’s decision to nominate Mike Huckabee as the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel. As Ambassador, Mike Huckabee is likely to be an enthusiastic partner to Israeli PM Netanyahu, no matter the cost. His appointment would escalate division and sow further conflict in communities that have already borne incalculable levels of suffering and death. Huckabee is an outspoken supporter of Israeli settlements and holds the same views of far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and former National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir that Israel has a ‘biblical right to the entire West Bank’ — a territory he chooses to refer to as ‘Judea and Samaria’. What’s more, he’s also on record as saying ‘there’s really no such thing as a Palestinian’. No matter how the situation on the ground in Gaza evolves, we know that more bombs and bullets will not save lives or bring peace to people across Israel, Palestine, and beyond. We are eager to see the January ceasefire in Gaza hold and more hostages returned.  One thing remains clear: The U.S. government will continue to play a key role in whatever happens next.  The potential for renewed violence and suffering across the Middle East remains terrifyingly high, and the U.S. government should take every step possible to avoid it. That’s why we need every Senator to hear from activists like you, who are dedicated to building a lasting peace for Palestinians and Israelis alike, that Mike Huckabee is not fit for the job.

This petition matters because diversity and inclusion aren’t just nice ideas—they’re about real people’s lives and opportunities. When big companies like Target back away from supporting underrepresented communities, they close doors for talented employees, small business owners, and customers who deserve a fair chance. By standing together, we can remind Target that their commitment to diversity isn’t just good business—it’s about doing what’s right. We also invite the public—employees, customers, business partners, and community members—to share their stories about how Target's DEI programs have impacted them. These personal narratives will demonstrate how diversity and inclusion initiatives create tangible, meaningful change in people’s lives—from career opportunities to community support. Stories will be carefully curated to protect individual privacy while highlighting the broader impact. We’ll select narratives illustrating how Target’s DEI initiatives have created opportunities, fostered belonging, and driven positive change across different communities and professional environments.