The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of hope, perseverance, and compassion. But Stephen Miller, an advisor to President Donald Trump, went on a bizarre rant about immigration and the Statue of Liberty. Miller doesn't seem to think the poem, The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus, matters much even though it was written as part of a fundraiser for the Statue of Liberty. The fact that it was officially added as part of the Statue of Liberty years later seems to really bother Miller. I wonder if he's equally bothered by the Bill of Rights or Amendments to the Constitution since they were added later? Or maybe he understands social progress means we must constantly strive to use our positions of privilege and good fortune to help those in need. That's what good leaders should do. The poem says in part: "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of America's promise for a better future for everyone. Stephen Miller is an official advisor in the White House. President Trump should be ashamed at any policies and rhetoric to manufacture walls of fear and division where we have opportunities to continue building bridges to be a global leader for peace and prosperity for all.

United States citizens deserve to have the support of their elected officials in protecting their privacy. As it stands today, everything you type, search, download, view, send and receive online is stored by your internet service provider. In March of 2017, 265 Republican Congressman were each paid an average of $47,908.62 by ISP's to vote "yes" in the matter of repealing internet privacy laws. The vote passed and ISP's now have the ability to sell all of your online information to whoever they please. This is a profound violation of your privacy and rights as a human being. Sign the petition if you support holding Washington accountable for selling out it's citizens. All of the money raised will go towards the purchase of every congressman/woman's private browsing data as well as their immediate family. If we are able to raise enough money to purchase the data, all of the findings will be made public.

When I grew up things were awful. Let's make them better. Thanks for the support. We can make a difference.

Positive, good energy builds! Celebrate a living president who has stood for peace, honesty, integrity, respect for everyone and Planet Earth. Be a rebel and create an event to honor Jimmy Carter October 1- October 8! Grassroots organizing "for the the people, by the people and with the people" - show our government and the world the value "we, the people" place on leaders in our country who represent respect, peace and kindness. Jimmy Carter has lived his life with these values: Father of the Solar Age - 1976 17,000 Wind Turbines in California - 1979 1979 
Nobel Peace Prize 2002 United Nations’ Human Rights Prize 1998 Presidential Medal of Freedom 1999 Camp David Accord Agreement Habitat for Humanity Served in the Navy Gave speeches in Spanish and respected ALL people. A Farmer!! Promised to NEVER lie to the American People - and didn’t! “The last president of the 60s Era,” according to historians Start dancing, start celebrating - Happy Birthday, Jimmy! Do it for Jimmy! October 1 - Jimmy's Birthday October 3 - World Habitat Day What kind of an event/party will you create?

I am one of thousands of transgender troops and veterans who, unlike Trump, have willingly volunteered to defend this nation. Trump has no right to dishonor our service. This is particularly shameful because Trump seems to have made these statements without consulting the Pentagon or other military leadership. His tweets are already creating chaos and uncertainty among the ranks, and for people seeking to join the military. Secretary Mattis can reassure our troops - and our country - by denouncing these statements, and sending a clear message that hate is not a military value.

After Trump's speech to the Boy Scouts this week, the organization has some serious questions to ask itself. One of them is what role will it have in the harm being caused by some of the agencies under Trump's leadership. The Department of Homeland Security has announced that any undocumented person in the United States is a target for deportation - whether they are a parent, child, teen, student, or worker - that includes some who are scouts. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have begun to speak out about a culture of hostility and discrimination inside the agency. In various years though, the Boy Scouts have participated in an "explorers" program led by the agency. Trump's speech was enough propaganda to expose our youth to, ask the Scouts to cut any partnership with his deportation force as well.

In June President Trump announced his intention to limit the freedom of Americans by terminating our right to travel independently to Cuba for a self-designed people to people program. In effect he distrusted not only the integrity of individual travel goals but also the ability of average Americans to share their faith in freedom through personal contact and practice. US airlines and AirBnB will see a dramatic decline in business from individuals, families and friends who cannot afford or are uncomfortable in group tours. Cuban entrepreneurs face a major set-back from the loss of American customers. They include private bed and breakfasts, restaurants, drivers and guides as well as supporting sectors in design, construction, furnishings and supplies. Until new regulations are announced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Americans have the right to travel independently. The President can still avoid the presumably unintended costs. The Trump Administration also has the unique historic potential to restore full freedom of travel to all Americans. A bipartisan majority of 55 Senators already cosponsor legislation to end discriminatory restrictions on visits to Cuba. With the President's support, a similar majority could be found in the House of Representatives from business, agriculture and libertarian Republicans in coalition with pro-engagement Democrats. Petition co-sponsors: Fund for Reconciliation and Development Latin America Working Group Natural Environmental Ecological Management (NEEM)

I served six years as a Marine, but the first uniform I put on was as a member of Boy Scouts of America. In the Boy Scouts, I lived by the Boy Scout Law, learning their code of values. At the Boy Scouts National Jamboree on Monday, Donald Trump showed he shares none of these values, and disrespected tens of thousands of young Scouts and their families by turning a nonpartisan event into a bizarre, offensive campaign rally, leading chants booing his political enemies, praising himself, and bragging about his election. It has long been a tradition for the President of the United States to serve as honorary president of Boy Scouts of America, but it is clear that Donald Trump cannot serve as a role model for Boy Scouts and other young people, and is against the values Scouts live by and the oath Boy Scouts like me swear. Therefore, we demand that Boy Scouts of America take away Donald Trump’s honorary title of president of the organization.

The Peruvian Amazon is under threat from the palm oil industry. But indigenous leader Robert Guimaraes is fighting back. He and other community leaders have been subject to death threats, defamation campaigns and even assassination -- all for trying to protect their land and the environment. We need your help to stop this violence! Urge the Peruvian government to protect land defenders in the Peruvian Amazon!

Stop our youth from having to fight to survive their young adulthood, and be able to have a future. The aggression and oppression their under has to stop!

The absence of Spicey creates a void in my life.

This is to save the historic building of the Capri Theater on Main Street in Stockton.