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Idaho for Legal Medical MaijuanaI am starting this petition so that we can have legal Cannabis in our state. To stop the Prohibition of Marijuana and allow us to move on with the medicines we need. Chronic pain is not a fantasy it is a reality and no one should have to live with pain.95 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Mary Janing
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Don't punish harmless parenting choicesAlmost all cases of leaving children in cars are harmless, and parents sometimes face situations where they reasonably determine that having the child remain in the car is safe enough. The Rhode Island bill, H7071 and S2030, would make it a crime to leave a child under 7 in a car for over 15 minutes, even if the child was accompanied by a 13-year-old sibling. Penalties could include a $1000 fine or a 1-year jail sentence, even if the child was unharmed. This bill is too judgmental. Current Rhode Island law already says that police can issue a warning to parents in this situation, and that's better than having fines or criminal penalties for what are almost certainly harmless parenting choices.304 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Randall Rose
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City Council: Rewrite Red Tag Laws.2/9/17 Update: Red Tag Laws are meant to protect the Tucson community, but they are being used to target University of Arizona & Pima Community College students. The only requirements to receive a Red Tag are 5+ people on the property and a noise complaint. However, the "unruly" noise level is up to the TPD's discretion and seems to be exempt from due process. In addition, students splitting rent by having roommates may have close to five people living in one house, and can receive a Red Tag by having a friend over (houses with 5 or more occupants can receive a Red Tag at any time). Many students, some who are already saving money by having these roommates, cannot afford to contest the Red Tag and have no choice but to accept the $500 fine. The city of Tucson needs to implement regulations, such as creating a minimum noise level or raising the 5+ person limit, that restrict the issuance of Red Tags only to situations that deserve them. Sign the petition and spread the word to help prevent future students from paying enormous fines unfairly targeted for them. EXTRA INFO: - Here's a map of all the Red Tags issued during the 2015-16 school year. Nearly all of them were issued within a few blocks from the University. http://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2016/09/wheres-the-party-at-just-follow-the-red-tags - Every UofA student who receives a Red Tag is reported to the Dean of Students' to potentially receive further consequences. For more info, read the Dean of Students' Red Tag FAQ: https://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/red-tag-faqs 2/4/17 Original Post: After seeing TPD issue a red tag for playing music while painting a bench with four other people at a residency I realized this law has gone too far. We had to pay for an attorney to fight for our case (we won) but this still came at a substantial cost. No student should be forced to pay enormous costs to fight an unjust law that targets students. Please contact [email protected] for questions pertaining to this petition.951 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Clark Knobel
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Justice for Emmett TillThe purpose of this petition is to grant justice to Emmett Till's family, warranted by the confession of Carolyn Donham. The wholesomeness of the United States of America is affected by injustices committed regardless of race, gender, and age.638 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Emerald Pitts
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Stop Dismantling of DOJI am an attorney who previously served in Africa as a refugee rights attorney. I am also just an ordinary human being, distraught at the fascist-leaning policies of the Trump Administration.174 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Kendall
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Justice for Emmett TillPlease encourage Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood to investigate Carolyn Bryant Donham and any others who may have been involved in the death of Emmett Till. While Emmett's murder occurred in 1955, it continues to impact American society today. Carolyn Bryant Donham, the named accuser of Emmett Till, recently admitted that she lied in court about what Emmett Till did on that day. This lie led to the murder of this young boy and further divided this Country. Contact AG Hood at http://www.ago.state.ms.us/contact/ or call 601-359-3680. https://newsone.com/3651562/carolyn-bryant-donham-lied-about-emmett-till/171 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Aisha N. Braveboy, Esq.
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Justice for my FatherTo Whom It May Concern, My Dad, Cesar Islas-Alvarez case #15151086, has been in jail for more than 20 years, serving a non-violent offense. He has served more than 65% of time in prison than someone else with the same Criminal charges. We, as his children, demand fair justice. Our Former President, Barack Obama released more than a 1,000 prisoners serving Life sentences. My Dad applied for his Clemency but got blindsided. That’s why we are creating this Petition to our House of Representatives, Senate and the Presidential Pardon Office. We are currently seeking help through our Congresswoman Kirsten Sinema from the 9th District in Maricopa County, Arizona. No results so far; just delayed notices. All we seek is help and justice for my Father. Regards,107 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Cecilia
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WE WANT REAL CHANGE IN MASSACHUSETTS JUSTICEWe know that you all have been flooded with incredibly important actions at this time. But justice in Massachusetts cannot become a footnote. Even though 70 orgs. signed the urgent call for action on January 17th, WE MUST KEEP THE HEAT ON. Led by the Coalition for Effective Public Safety, we now ask individuals --as well as organizations who did not sign on to the 10 pg. letter-- to do so! We are also asking you to tell your legislators to call on Governor Charlie Baker, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, and Senate President Stanley Rosenberg to address the clear and profound disparate treatment of people of color in our justice system and to address necessary justice issues spelled out in the letter. We demand that state leaders make good on promises to improve fairness and outcomes for those in the system, reduce prison and jail populations, decrease recidivism, and cut prison costs. We also urge the Governor and legislators to take responsibility now in executive actions and legislation to address long-standing failings of the Department of Correction and the Parole Board. The full letter is here: https://aclum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170117-CSG-Letter.pdf and check out ACLU and Citizen for Juvenile Justice’s calls for action on their sites. PLEASE SIGN ON and SHARE THIS PETITON on Facebook and Twitter, and please email your organizations. Even if your organization signed, we encourage all individuals to sign on too. WE NEED TO LET MASSACHUSETTS LEADERS KNOW WE WON'T SETTLE FOR INJUSTICE.620 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Jean Trounstine
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Censure Trump for promising to tortureDuring his campaign, Donald Trump promised to murder or torture the family members of suspected terrorists – and even compel resisting soldiers to follow illegal orders to do so. Although Trump later rescinded this promise, he has since vowed to torture again. In light of the presidency’s awesome powers, persons of conscience should act on the assumption that Trump is already torturing in secret.22 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Erik Mears
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Restrict the Maximum Wage of Family Law and Criminal Defense AttorneysFor too long in our country, we have been forced to watch repeated offenders of heinous crimes against humanity walk simply because they could afford a "good" attorney. Meanwhile, the poor (mostly minorities), are repeatedly arrested or incarcerated long-term for petty, non-violent offenses. This causes a financial strain on poor communities, pushing them further into poverty by dismantling families and contributes to the number of people on welfare. Let's change that! Tell Congress and the White house that we want the amount that a law firm or private attorney is paid to be limited to no more than $25/hour. This closes the bridge between the lower and upper middle class and forces them to work for the people instead of exploiting them. It also means that attorneys will no longer be motivated to accept high-profile criminal cases based on how much they will make. Together, we can end crime-profiting and hopefully crime itself.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Anjelica
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Death PenaltyMurdered Corey Jones in cold blood.... Records show he lied about the whole situation...Corey was a loving person with a promising future35 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Shaka Tyson
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Remove Mark Hulsey from the Bench for Judicial Misconduct and abuse of powerI was a witness to this Judge's misconduct, deception and prejudice in courtroom 508, Duval County Florida. He's under investigation that has been dragging on too long. The sheer number and scope of the charges ( 14 and likely to grow in numbers. From stating to a staff attorney that black people should get back on a boat and go back to Africa, to calling a female member of his staff a b****and a c***, and having staff perform his personal duties for him.) against him make him unfit to be a Judge making decisions that affect people's very lives. Before time causes the people forget, the people must act. Every case he presided over other than those of white heterosexual males,should be retried before an unbiased Judge regardless of the expense to the state. This means Gay men and women. transexuals, Hispanics and African Citizens, as racism more often than not goes hand in hand with bigotry towards all people who do not fit one's image of themselves. This investigation into Mark Hulsey must not slip under the radar nor be forgotten! Everyone deserves a fair trial and I myself witnessed his bigotry and abuse of the system for personal gain, later proven through investigation. He must not be allowed to slip through the cracks!9 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Daniel J ALden