A corrupt bail and witness bond system has turned jail into prison for people who are too poor to pay their way out--and it’s claimed the lives of 55 people over the past 6 years. These atrocities have only gotten worse under the leadership of Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson. One thing is clear: DA Anderson has no place in office.

This petition is necessary to raise our collective voices against the attempt by government officials in North Dakota to intimidate and silence an award-winning journalist, Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!, who was just doing her job on September 3, 2016, by covering protests of construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline by Native Americans and others opposed to the project. Democracy Now!’s report went viral online, was viewed more than 14 million times on Facebook, and was rebroadcast on many outlets, including CBS, NBC, NPR, CNN, MSNBC and the Huffington Post. This bold attempt to undermine the First Amendment should be abhorrent to all freedom-loving people in the USA and around the world--regardless of whether you are a progressive, conservative or independent. By aggressively fighting these baseless charges, Amy Goodman is standing up for my First Amendment rights, and for the rights of everyone in America. We must support her and stop this attempt at government suppression of a free press! A critical hearing in the case will be help very soon. Please sign my petition now! Thank you all!!

Wells Fargo employees broke the law by opening more than two million accounts without customer permission. While 5,300 Wells Fargo low-level employees were fired, CEO John Stumpf, who just resigned, is still walking away with around $130 million dollars. CEO John Stumpf resigned, but this does not go far enough to hold Wells Fargo accountable. Tell the Department of Justice to investigate top executives to determine whether criminal misconduct was condoned or covered-up by senior officials.

Public Awareness helps to Keep All Protestors Safe from violence! A group of Native American Protestors were holding a peaceful protest, until approached by someone who was yelling racial slurs. Although, they may not have had a permit to demonstrate, no one has a right to use their vehicle as a weapon, and drive through a crowd of human beings. The right to protest in this country is a right we all share. Don't allow a mad man to get away with attempted vehicular manslaughter making all of us less safe. This is another hate crime committed by white individuals against a group of indigenous people. A crime is a crime, no matter the color of the humans involved. Stand Together People, Protect Your Right to Protest. Demand that the Reno Police Department not be among the many police departments around the country which allow a race biased culture to be a part of our city.

I want to see justice for Victoria Martens. I watched the James Boyd trial and even knowing the story as well as I did, I was able to become confused by the testimony and cross-examinations for the defense of both officers. There was no rhyme or reason to the defense side of the trial, which may have allowed the jurors to be confused as to which officer played which role. I was abused as a child and I want justice for these children today.

I am starting this petition because although I have been an American citizen for more than 50 years, my refugee experience clearly recognizes the unmistakable signs and actions of an aspiring dictator. I also recognize the ambitious opportunists and deluded supporters who, like the ones in my country, ignored the warnings of those who had fled previous dictatorships. Trump's insults, lies, illegal activities, and criminal endeavors have gone too far with scant repercussions. He must be stopped.

The death penalty has been proven to be more expensive than life sentences due to the appeals process. Research also shows that it is not an effective crime deterrent in states it is used. It is a punishment that cannot be taken back and does not belong in New Mexico.

I'M LOOKING TO OVERTURN HIS CONVICTION OF 43 TO LIFE. LOSING MY SON TO THE SYSTEM HAS EFFECTED ME SO BADlLY, NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE HIM AS HE IS NOT IN AN NYS FACILITY BUT IN AN OHIO STATE PRISON. THIS PAIN I FEEL LOSING MY SON IS WORST THEN IF HE WOULD'VE BEEN DEAD BECAUSE I HAVE LITTLE TO NO COMMUNICATION WITH HIM BECAUSE I'M SO FAR AND IT'S HARD FOR ME TO TRAVEL TO OHIO. HE WAS DENIED ON TWO APPEALS BECAUSE WE HAVE A PUBLIC DEFENDER AND NOT A PAID LAWYER BECAUSE WE CAN'T AFFORD ONE. MY FEAR IS TO NEVER BE ABLE TO SEE MY SON BEFORE I DIE; 43 YEARS IS A LONG TIME. PLEÀSE HELP ME GET MY SON'S SENTENCE OVERTURNED, PLEASE. FROM A BROKEN-HEARTED MOTHER AND FRIEND, THANK YOU, CARMEN L. CORREA

To get my brother out of prison. He has been wrongfully accused.

I believe whistle-blowers should be protected, not punished. Chelsea gave Wikileaks the "Collateral Murder" video showing two unarmed journalists being killed and the video of the "Granai massacre", which showed US troops killing 86 to 147 civilians, most of whom were children. Chelsea, as a transgender, has been punished excessively. She was given solitary confinement after a suicide attempt. Access to the gym, library or outdoors has been taken away for having a prohibited book and misuse of medicine, i.e., she had a copy of Vanity Fair and an expired tube of toothpaste. She has suffered enough and should be pardoned.

North Carolina has passed a law, HB 972, that prohibits police body camera and dash camera footage from being released to the public. This goes against efforts toward police transparency and accountability. We must enact legislation that addresses police violence and resist that which promotes secrecy and injustice.

Nanon McKewn Williams grew up in Los Angeles, California amid the violence and poverty that plagued the city. As a teenager, Nanon stood out for his academic and sporting achievements and dreamed of a career as a football player. He was an All-American and a recipient of more than 17 athletic scholarships. In 1992, when Nanon was only 17 years old, he was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death by the state of Texas. As a young man on death row, Nanon discovered a passion for writing and committed his life to bring a voice for those silenced. Although he began his imprisonment as an angry teenager, prone to fight any and everything, Nanon spent over a decade in complete solitary confinement rising above the ashes of dead men. He began writing poems, which he published in 2000 under the title The Ties That Bind Us and continued to write numerous essays as well as several other books. With his autobiography, Sill Surviving, his words exploded across the country and Nanon suddenly found himself further punished for daring to speak out against Texas Death Row, its brutal killing machine, and his awareness of mass incarceration. In fact, when he published The Darkest Hour book of death row stories and interviews, those who supported Nanon feared for his life. The things Nanon endured was far worse than most people could ever imagine, yet he pushed forward relentlessly. A newsletter, The Williams Reports that Nanon created in 1997 was banned by the Texas prison system, as was some of his books. In 2005, as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Roper V. Simmons, Nanon was one of the juveniles studied that led to the nation banning execution for juveniles. His sentence was commuted to capital life. Despite Nanon enduring years in solitary confinement and mind boggling acts of punishment, although knowing over 300 men executed, somehow Nanon continued to excel. Nanon was able to complete his G.E.D in 2007. He then began college courses offered at Trinity Valley Community College. He earned his Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Science, and also completed trades in Horticulture and Cognitive Intervention. He began tutoring other young men and inspiring them to reach higher. He led by example. In 2009, Nanon desperately tried to pursue higher forms of education, he fought to be transferred from the biggest prison in Texas to another to attend a special program that offered a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences through the University of Houston-Clear Lake. It wasn’t surprising to anyone that Nanon graduated with high honors. He is now completing his Masters in Humanities and enrolling to pursue his Masters in Literature. Through writing, Nanon has found a way to endure life in prison, but he has now connected with countless people around the world. One of his books has been translated, he works with many universities around the country, his story is in a play called Lyrics Form Lockdown, and he teaches classes about segregation. He is now a Certified Peer Educator for sexually transmitted diseases and he recently published The Darkest Hour: Shedding Light on the impact of isolation and Death Row in Texas Prisons with Dr. Betty Gilmore, as well as a Children’s book called Peace People co-authored by Robyn Short. Nanon continues to work on booklets that show prisoners how to get resources, the need to recreate culture and his ability to educate other juveniles. Nanon has become one of the most inspiring people in the world from the most unlikely place. Many of us push for his freedom, but we all know that somehow he has found that in ways few people can ever understand!!