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.

Everyone who cares about their neighbor should sign this petition in hopes to make and keep NC as a state that is seen as a safe and welcoming place for all. While we cannot control what the federal government is doing, we do have the power to reach out to our government, especially our governor, as we elected them to work in our best interest.

Why Is It Important? It is crucial to address the injustices caused by CPS and DCFS social workers who lie in court, resulting in the unwarranted removal of children from innocent parents. These actions devastate families, leaving lasting emotional and psychological scars on both parents and children. A system designed to protect children should not be used to tear families apart without evidence or due process. Reform is needed to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in child welfare practices. Why Should Others Join the Campaign? This fight is not just for one family but for every family at risk of losing their children due to false claims and unchecked power. By standing together, we can demand a child welfare system that prioritizes truth, justice, and family preservation. I created the nonprofit Stolen Children by CPS to support innocent parents and expose these systemic failures. Your voice can help bring about the change needed to protect families and hold CPS accountable for its actions. Join the campaign to ensure no parent suffers this injustice again. https://www.stolenchildrenbycps.com

This issue is critically important because it highlights the need for true justice and accountability in our legal system. Three lives—Layla Stewart, Meshay Melendez, and Curtis Urquhart—were senselessly taken in acts of violence so brutal and inhumane that they demand a fair and thorough legal response. The failure to prosecute Kirkland Warren fully for the murder of Curtis Urquhart due to judicial bias undermines public trust in the justice system. It sends a message that connections and privilege can overshadow accountability, leaving victims and their families without closure. Layla Stewart’s case is especially horrifying, as she was  murdered at 7, her future stolen in the most tragic way. These crimes are not just about the victims but about protecting society from individuals who have demonstrated a complete disregard for human life. Transferring this case to Arkansas for a fair trial ensures that no one is above the law and that these victims and their families receive the justice they deserve. By addressing this, we reaffirm the importance of an impartial legal system that serves to protect and uphold the rights of all citizens.

I am on duty 7 days a week, no days off, and no holidays from 7:30am until 9 pm. I teach temper control on the reentry wing at Danville Correctional Center.  I am a peer educator/ mentor.  Unlike the other volunteer mentors in this wing, I was chosen for the position.  I'm working on my 21st year without acquiring a ticket.  I said all that to say that my actions can relay what my words can't.  My action I pray show whom I have become so that I can be a productive member of society.  I do regret my past decisions but I'm grateful for the chance to help others before they find themselves in my shoes.  By helping them with accessin their feelings and learning to control their actions.  I'm not denying who I was but I'm asking for consideration for the man that I have become and aspire to be.  I value life on a totally different level now.  Upon my release I plan to continue to level up.  I plan to use the tools that I have available to restore my family and myself. Thank you for your time and consideration  Derick U. White N80896

President Biden put a pause on 18 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export approvals last year to allow the Department of Energy (DOE) to do a study that was released just before the holidays. He was acting on the calls made by environmental and climate advocates and all of you who added your voices via petitions and many other actions. We argued that the DOE was failing to do its job of determining if proposed LNG projects are in the public interest. The analysis released last month was refreshingly frank it its findings that, indeed, they are not in the public interest at all and that they are unnecessary to boot! Secretary Granholm's statement provides a concise overview of the study's conclusions. Unfortunately, the study did not prompt the Biden administration to use the analysis to reject pending and future LNG export projects. The controversial pause found its way into the presidential campaign when Donald Trump vowed to undo it and approve the projects when he takes office. The study's release triggered a 60-day comment period that is scheduled to end on February 18. This petition will be submitted to the docket, but it's not enough. Here's why: - We don't know if Trump will terminate the comment period on January 20. Therefore, we need to gather as many comments as we can by January 19. - We don't know if Trump will take down the comments already submitted. - We do know that a petition, even if it's signed by a million people, will only count as one comment (it's something in a category of things I call Stupid Regulator Tricks). Although they don't count as separate comments, a large number of signatures gets regulators' attention. Given what we do know and what we can only guess about at this point, we're asking everyone to take the additional step of submitting an individual comment to urge the administration to reject the pending projects. That way, the comments will be counted if Trump doesn't remove them. We've come up with a way of collecting comments that makes it easy for you to submit one and allows us to store your documents if he does remove them. Your comments will be valuable for judges to consider in the court cases that will surely ensue. You can use what we're calling our EZ form here. If you prefer to submit a comment directly to Regulations.gov, you can find it here. We ask that you sign our petition even if you don't want to submit an individual comment. We'll post it to the docket on January 19.

Science for the Public Good: An Open Letter to the 119th Congress I am asking you to defend the science and scientists that keep Americans safe. The Trump administration's current agenda promises to eviscerate the protections that Americans count on and support: clean air and water; safe food and medicine; products that won't harm us; and protection from extreme weather and other damaging effects of climate change. Without strong federal science, people will suffer, and historically marginalized communities will continue to bear the burden of these harms. Independent science can inform strong public policy that puts the health, safety and welfare of Americans first. Protecting rigorous and independent science is a common-sense, nonpartisan goal. The reason behind the Trump administration's radical proposals to sideline science and scientists is crystal clear: science stands in the way of polluters and special interests unleashing unprecedented amounts of pollution that would put short-term profits over people, no matter the cost to current and future generations of Americans. The first 100 days of the Trump administration will be absolutely essential for taking action that can save science that saves lives. Science supporters in your district and state are mobilizing to fight back and prevent the politicization of science and firing of scientists who help protect our families and communities. As a constituent and supporter of the Union of Concerned Scientists, I am asking for you to take the First 100 Days Pledge for Science: • First, advocate for efforts at any federal agency to follow and/or implement a scientific integrity policy in their agency.  • Second, oppose the elimination of federal agencies or their staff directly or indirectly including through draconian budget cuts, reclassifying staff, or abruptly moving agency headquarters, all of which are a transparent and explicit effort to decimate scientific expertise and decision-making. • Third, defend the safeguards that protect the health and safety of people across the United States, especially those overburdened by pollution. This includes the nation's bedrock public health and environmental laws—such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act—that are and must continue to be based on the best available independent science. This is a critical time to show the administration that members of Congress of both parties are united in championing the science that helps protect the communities they represent. I am asking for your support.

Mr. Aliou Bah was arrested on December 26, 2024. He is a father of young children, a husband, and a hope for millions of Guineans around the world to bring freedom and democracy to the West African Nation. He was arrested because he speaks openly for the return of democratic systems in Guinea, freedom and the rule of law. Help save this man's life.

Wrongful conviction upon misrepresentation is an issue in our judicial system. Lamar’s public defender didn’t call any of his witnesses to the stand. Not 1 from twelve who were willing to speak in his defense. Lamar was told none of the witnesses were notified by the public defender to testify. Hopefully Lamar’s plight can bring awareness to  other misrepresented cases and give a voice to others who do not have a voice. 

A dangerous attempt to undermine one of our democracy's fundamental safeguards is playing out before our very eyes: Trump is demanding that the Senate forgo its constitutional duty to vet and confirm his nominees for crucial government positions — including Secretary of State, Defense, Education, and more. He’d reportedly implement an unprecedented and brazen use of presidential authority to make it happen: Under a bad-faith reading of Article II of the Constitution, the president could potentially force Congress to adjourn and use his presidential authority to recess-appoint his Cabinet while they’re out. Without Senate scrutiny, there would be no public hearings, no tough questions, and no way to stop dangerous, ill-fitted nominees from leading our federal agencies. The resulting harm could take decades to undo, and we’re not about to let it happen without a fight that starts today. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and too many of his Republican colleagues seem willing to abdicate their constitutional responsibility, but that’s where constituents like you come in, and remind them to do their job.