This October 12, it's time to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous People to Virginia and the United States. In the wake of the first federal recognition for a Virginian tribe, we need to acknowledge that our history books were presenting only one side of the story. In 1492, Columbus began a conscious campaign of extermination policy, and in 2015 we can take action to rewrite history.

We ask that the Malaysian Government to stop the indiscriminate slaughter of stray animals in response to rabies concerns. Two people have tested positive for rabies. We ask that DBKL change their policy of euthanizing animals after 1 week after not being claimed. We ask that DBKL set up an adoption center where these animals can be treated humanely while waiting for new homes. We also ask that a reasonable time limit be negotiated in cooperation with the animal shelter/rescue operators if animals are not adopted. We ask that funding for the euthanasia be redirected to adoption and sterilization. We ask that TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) be instituted and that Rabies vaccinations be administered at the same time the animals are neutered/spayed. Tipping of right ear as identification. We strongly believe that managing instead of killing is the most humane to control the population and by vaccinating. We believe, as does the WHO, rabies will be contained and then eliminated.

I work in the San Francisco Bay area but can not live near my work. I have a 58-mile commute adding to global warming and climate change. I Agree with Governor Brown's calls to action to change our behaviors and save our planet. I believe the governor should do all he can to address this issue and compensating his employees so they can live where they work could go a long way in reaching his goals.

BDS QC has posted legal election signs in French (see link below) that mention: "Israel Assassinates Palestinian Children. Harper Applauds." I highly doubt that Canada's Prime Minister has ever applauded the deaths of any children, and as such view the signs as libelous. This is an excellent opportunity for Prime Minister Harper to clear his name and at the same time help children, as I am confident he always does! http://ici.radio-canada.ca/sujet/elections-canada-2015/2015/09/28/022-elections-pancarte-controverse.shtml

Every day our free-roaming cats face life-threatening situations, none more dangerous than cats and kittens being taken to the Horry County Animal Care Center. Please sign our petition; tell Horry County Council it’s time for a change. Implement the existing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) ordinance under Small Animal Management. A humane shelter gives animals a second chance at life.  Tragically, Myrtle Beach cats get death.  It’s time our shelter progressed to saving lives, not killing them. Felines in Horry County are under constant threat; 90% are killed each year. Now is your chance to help: Sign the petition and add your personal comments if you like.

Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin told reporters he refuses to name the gunman behind the shooting rampage at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College that left 10 people dead and seven others injured. “I will not give him the credit he probably sought prior to this horrific act of cowardice,” Hanlin said. “You will never hear me mention his name.” [1] In addition to respect for the victims and their families, Sheriff Hanlin has a very good law enforcement, public health justification for his position: research indicating that mass shootings in the U.S. are “contagious,” and that mass media focus on the identity of the shooter is a key means of contagion. [2] On August 27, the New York Times published an op-ed calling on major media to change their behavior. [3] Yet the morning after the shooting, the most prominent position on the New York Times website was occupied by an article about the identity of the shooter. If we can curb media "looping" of acts of horrific violence and their perpetrators in domestic reporting, that will establish a precedent for foreign policy reporting about terrorism. That will help contain future war fevers. The New York Times by its actions sets standards for other “responsible media” in the United States. Urge the New York Times to rethink its editorial policy by signing our petition. References: 1. http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2015/10/01/sheriff-refuses-to-recognize-shooter.html 2. http://phys.org/news/2015-07-mass-school-contagious.html; http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0117259; http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/69111.php 3. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/27/opinion/the-virginia-shooter-wanted-fame-lets-not-give-it-to-him.html

I am a native of Alabama and just moved from the state after a lifetime of residency. I think this move is targeted at low-income people, especially in regards to the ability to vote. The ability to obtain a government-issued I.D. is very important for many reasons, and the state should take other measures to save money.

IT IS A PROBLEM NATIONWIDE

As a concerned parent of a student of Cedar Valley Middle school, I know that the rapid growth of our area has created many changes and hazards, one of them being the heavy increase in traffic and therefore deeming the "walk zone" for the school not being something that should be decided only based on geographical distance but also the safety of having to walk or ride a bicycle to school everyday. For this reason, in May 2015 I presented this request to the RRISD board. So far there has been no change on the bus service to our area or a formal response from any responsible authority. I hope that if we can get most parents who believe that we should have bus service in our area to sign this petition, we then will have a stronger case and voice to make a change happen.

Appearance of impropriety by City Attorney against an elderly couple To help or for more info please contact: [email protected]

Warren Hills High School needs a way to keep Evan's memory alive and to help the athletes cope with his passing. A memorial that they can touch before each game would be such a way. Evan's mom Kelly does not want us to forget her boy. We must show her that we will never, ever, forget Evan.

Terra Linda is a suburban neighborhood with a small town pace, charm and an existing, appropriate population density. Constructing a behemoth of this sort will adversely affect the character and general culture of our neighborhood with unwanted traffic congestion, noise and light pollution, and an exponential increase in the number of residents and vehicles in a finite space.