This is a continuation of ICE’s targeted harassment of the most vulnerable in our communities. If Sister Ugboaja is forced to return to Nigeria, she will likely be tortured, which is why she was granted a protection from removal order in 2019.  Sister Ugboaja isn’t the only one, either. In July, Nepthali Zozaya Saucedo and his wife Cinthia Sarai Cardona Otero were detained by ICE agents as they were flying from Texas to North Carolina for a religious retreat. Both are assistant pastors from south Texas who are in the U.S. on religious visas and in the process of obtaining green cards. They claimed that ICE threatened them with prolonged detainment if they didn’t sign voluntary deportation papers. Public pressure works, even against ICE. We must  block the deportation proceedings against Sister Leticia Ugboaja before other religious leaders are put in deportation proceedings. 

Congress could soon add a dangerous provision to expand and empower ICE’s violence — violence that killed two more people last month — to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Proponents of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) claim they’re focused on decreasing retail theft. In reality, CORCA would sneakily hand DHS, ICE’s parent agency, even broader authority to collect, analyze, and share our personal information. More facial recognition. More data-sharing between police and corporations. More opportunities for reckless ICE agents to terrorize our communities with violence. That’s the world we’ll live in if the Senate adds this dangerous provision as an amendment to the final bill. But with the Senate NDAA currently stalled, we have a critical opportunity to push lawmakers to keep CORCA out of the final bill. Stopping the addition of CORCA to the NDAA will require all of us joining the movement partners already speaking out. We need to flood Senate offices today with messages demanding they reject deepening an era of ICE violence and impunity.

Anti-trans rhetoric flies in the face of the WNBA’s “No Space for Hate” campaign, one that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert describes as “a unifying force—a place where people from all walks of life come together not just to watch a game, but to connect.”  But by staying silent in the face of blatantly anti-trans comments, the WNBA is failing in its mission to be a place with “No Space for Hate.” Women’s basketball has a rich history of LGBTQ+ players who have shaped the league and helped build it to what it is today. The sport is best when it embraces the diverse skills, backgrounds, and identities of players and fans alike to build a vibrant and celebratory community.  There are so many physical, mental, and social benefits to being a part of a team and being a fan—and trans people belong in our courts and stadiums. It’s clear the issue of trans women and girls competing in women’s sports is being weaponized by extremists to divide and distract us.  According to the president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), there are less than 10 transgender athletes playing in collegiate sports, out of 510,000. There are real issues and inequities that face women  and nonbinary athletes—like pay, facility access, medical care, mental health support, sponsorships, and media representation. But extremists want to focus on a non-issue to stoke fear, anger, and division. That’s the opposite of what the WNBA should be fostering. If we really wanted to protect women and girls, we would stop transphobia and allow all women—cisgender and transgender—their right to play sports.  The WNBA has already made their stance clear with their “No Space for Hate” campaign. Now is the time to back up their words with actions. Sign the petition demanding the WNBA publicly support trans players and fans! 

Johan deserved to live and see his daughter grow up. Immigrant families should not have to live in fear that they will be broken up by deportation or at the hands of ICE. At least 10 people have died in encounters with ICE agents since Trump launched his mass deportation campaign, and not a single agent has been charged. In January, ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis murdered Renee Good through the windshield of her car. He is still on the job today. This isn’t about a few bad actors. It’s a system that hired someone like Brouillette, who has a documented history of threatening women, and put him in a position of armed authority over immigrant communities. Now, DHS refuses to hold him accountable for his violence. We won’t let this become normal. ICE’s violence has to stop, and it starts with accountability for all ICE agents paid with our public tax dollars. Sign the petition now demanding DHS fire and press criminal charges against David Brouillette, and hold ICE accountable for its pattern of deadly violence!

Corey struggled with housing instability, substance use, and his mental health—issues that systems in our country criminalize instead of treating, cycling people like Corey in and out of jail instead of getting the care they need. But, Corey was a father and a friend, and he should be alive today. The MPD and the media want to focus on Corey's criminal record instead of the whole person he was.  MPD are using the claim that Corey had a knife and possibly injured an officer in the scuffle as justification for his killing. But disturbing bystander footage shows four officers tackling him to the ground and shooting him a shocking three times in the head after being Tased, raising concerns about police brutality and unnecessary deadly force.  Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said it best: “It does not matter who you are or what your past is. You should not lose your life as a result of an encounter with law enforcement.” The area where the MPD officer shot and killed Corey has a history of police brutality and killings. It was just in 2015 that, blocks away, an unarmed teenager, Tony Robinson, was shot and killed by officer Matthew Kenny. His murder—and the complete lack of police accountability— sparked protests across the city, sounding the alarm about racial discrimination by MPD In Madison, and echoing outrage at police brutality against Black communities across the country. Black Americans are three times more likely to be killed by police. Our policing and criminal legal systems are rooted in anti-Blackness, and this shooting has once again reignited nationwide grief, outrage, and anger at the lack of justice, accountability, and change.  Corey’s family—and the general public—deserve to know the truth about what happened. MPD officers don’t wear body cameras, so it’s imperative that all video footage be preserved from bystanders and vehicles.  >>Add your name to the petition now<< PHOTO: Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Artificial intelligence may become one of the most consequential technologies in human history. Yet its development is moving faster than the laws, institutions, and democratic safeguards needed to govern it. Voluntary promises are not enough when the same companies making the promises also face powerful incentives to move quickly, capture markets, and maximize returns. Without enforceable standards, the costs of AI may fall most heavily on workers, children, marginalized communities, consumers, and people whose lives are affected by automated decisions they cannot see or challenge. At the same time, a small number of firms may gain unprecedented influence over information, employment, security, education, and public debate. This petition asks AI leaders to recognize that technical capability does not by itself establish moral legitimacy. The measure of progress is not simply what machines can do, but whether their use protects human dignity, strengthens democracy, advances justice, and serves the whole human family.

No one should be attacked by a dog By when it happens there needs to be accountability  Maybe if dog owners knew they would face felony charges the numbers of attacks would decline as dog owners would be more proactive in restraining and monitoring their dogs

You can make a difference by signing this petition. You could save the lives of many children by keeping mentally challenged adults, and children away from guns, and raising the legal age to purchase firearms up to 21. Always remember: Virginia Tech (2007): 33 killed, 17 wounded Sandy Hook Elementary (2012): 28 killed Robb Elementary (2022): 23 killed, 17 wounded Parkland High (2018): 17 killed, 17 wounded

The constitution of a country is the foundation that defines the relationship between citizens and the state. Decisions that change the way leaders are elected, institutions operate, and citizens participate in governance affect every Zimbabwean, regardless of political affiliation. This issue is important because: • A constitution belongs to the people. Citizens must have confidence that major constitutional changes reflect their views, concerns, and aspirations. • Strong democratic institutions protect everyone. Independent institutions, accountability, and citizen participation help protect the rights of all Zimbabweans. • Good governance affects daily life. Transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership directly influence jobs, healthcare, education, public services, and economic opportunities. • The future generation is affected. Constitutional decisions made today will shape Zimbabwe’s political and social environment for years to come. • Peace depends on trust. A country is more stable when citizens believe that their voices matter and that important decisions are made through inclusive processes. WHY SHOULD PEOPLE JOIN THIS CAMPAIGN FOR CHANGE? People should join because this is not only about one political party or one group of citizens. It is about ensuring that every Zimbabwean has a voice in decisions that shape the future of the country. By joining this campaign, citizens can: • Stand for meaningful participation in national decisions. • Promote accountability and transparency. • Support peaceful dialogue and constitutional governance. • Protect the rights and interests of future generations. • Encourage leaders to listen to the concerns of ordinary citizens. This campaign is built on the belief that Zimbabwe’s future should be shaped through the participation, dignity, and confidence of its people. Together, citizens can peacefully advocate for a Zimbabwe where institutions are trusted, leaders are accountable, and every person’s voice matters.

Reform Utah child support for Equitable co-parenting. 

Please help us right the injustices of the past, and give the Southern Paiute Peoples their most sacred sites back!

The death penalty in Kansas is deeply dysfunctional and has been administered in an unjust manner that has drained vast public resources without improving public safety. There has not been an execution in Kansas in more than 60 years, but the state continues to spend millions on this flawed system. Commuting all death sentences will address the system’s deep flaws while allowing resources to be redirected to more effective public safety programs. Commuting death sentences also demonstrates strong leadership and sends a powerful message to Kansans that it is time to consider repealing the death penalty. The governor should take time to consider this issue thoroughly and not try to expedite the process.