Prostitution is a form of modern-day slavery. Every day over 15,000 women, men and children in Israel are exploited for sexual services against their will. They are victims of trafficking, fraud, debt manipulation, drug addiction, extreme emotion and physical violence, sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. The average prostitute receives between 15 to 20 clients per day, creating approximately 1,000,000 sex transactions per month in Israel. No healthy, sane human being decides to work in prostitution out of free choice.

The Confederate Flag represents a Southern History, Southern Heritage, and Southern Culture for those who chose to oppose equality during The American Civil War. No matter who opposes, The Confederate Flag, is a Honorable Artifact, notably worthy of being remembered. Unfortunately, without proper law and order, Americans have traditionally misused the Flag, warranting hate crimes. As a result, the effects have been similar to a person misusing the purpose of a kitchen knife. Theoretically speaking, the Kitchen Knife was made to prepare food, but if misused, it becomes a weapon. The purpose of using the Kitchen Knife, as a prime example, is because it Is owned by every household in America. By-Law, owning one, doesn't give Americans the right to use it to make threats, inflict pain, injury or other hostile actions on people, In recompense or retribution for something done or not done. The Confederate Flag is not to blame for People who have abused their privileges; People who have symbolically created it as a weapon of mass destruction; People who flamboyantly renounce the genuity of the flag, with no remorse for being guilty by association. The despicable misuse of what the Confederate Flag stands for, is a public nuisance; Progress will continue to free-lance until the law calls for order. Now is the time, We stand together to petition to Ban The Confederate Flag, that it be placed in a safe place, where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, and cultural importances are stored. May the resignation of The Confederate Flag, victoriously belong to the people who won to heal. We pray, Their efforts were not in vain. As it is ordained, We hold these truths as evidence, All Men are created equal.

Bernie Sanders is one of the most honest politicians out there - he deserves to have a chance at the Democratic primaries. Because of New York's Wilson Pakula Act, Bernie may be barred from running for the Democratic nomination in New York because he is not officially affiliated with the Democratic Party. However, certain exceptions are granted if a candidate gets permission from the state political party leaders. Despite this, the New York State Democratic Party is quite content to leave Bernie's name out of the primary. Please, tell the New York State Democratic Party: We Want Bernie's name on the ballot! Only then can we have a good public discourse among candidates on issues that matter to New Yorkers and to the whole country.

On June 17,2015, my son was at the Shelby community center playing basketball when he suffered a heat stroke. He collapsed three times, hitting his head twice and losing control of his muscles and vision. Luckily his dad arrived and began pouring water on his head and ran him home to a cool bath before heading to the emergency room. The temperature in the gym was 105°and the water fountain only had hot water. He was treated at the hospital with iv fluids and underwent multiple tests. His headache is going on day three and he still has little strength and energy but otherwise was able to come home. This could have ended in tragedy and the next child might not be lucky enough to recover so well. When I contacted metro parks I discovered that Shelby center was one of 6 centers that still had not been upgraded with a/c and proper fountains. Since budget and funding are the only things keeping these centers from being upgraded, we need more funding allotted to these centers immediately. No child's life should be in jeopardy in a place created to be a safe environment for them and no amount of money will ever be worth the loss of life that could occur.

Last night, 21-year-old Dylann Roof entered Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina and asked to sit with Pastor Clementa Pinckney. After one hour, Roof stood up and opened fire, fatally shooting 9 Black people. It is hard to make sense of such an unspeakable tragedy, to know what to do in the face of such vile terrorism. Our hearts and minds are with the families and loved ones of those killed, survivors and the AME community at large as they begin the long and difficult journey towards healing. Yesterday's massacre confirms that for Black communities, there is no safe haven from the violence and brutality of racism, not even a house of worship. In the coming days there will be much work to do to address the root causes of this tragedy and to secure justice for those who lost their lives, but today we stand with our community and the families in grief and mourning over this devastating event. Will you sign the card below to support the survivors and family members of those killed? We will deliver your voices in person along with flowers.

Our community has been given a national black eye by Livingston County Republicans who mocked a grieving father, Vice President Joe Biden. This is the video: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/ted-cruz-joe-biden-joke This sort of crass behavior hurts our national politics. The Livingston Republican party must apologize.

Kentucky citizens and consumers should be allowed the expectation that their loved ones will be treated with the same dignity and respect in death as they are in life. Kentucky State Law should provide regulated protection in upholding the sanctity of the handling and disposition of human remains and the preservation of final resting places. Ky law should require and ensure that ALL deceased be accorded equal treatment and respect for human dignity without reference to ethnic origins, cultural backgrounds, or religious affiliations. The cemetery industry and operations in Kentucky, should be declared to affect the public health, safety, and well-being of its citizens and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. The FTC monitors and regulates funeral homes, but cemetery legislation is nearly "non-existent"

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While travelling I have had to purchase additional luggage because of contrived weight limitations. The additional expense caused unexpected debt and overshadowed a much needed vacation.

Senator Bernie Sanders has the longest history of supporting all forms of equality of any candidate running for president of the United States. He has opposed discrimination since he entered politics. He opposed DOMA in 1996, cosponsored a Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender in 2001. and has a 100% rating from the HRC and 93% from the ACLU. Senator Sanders has the longest history of supporting equality, and I believe all equality advocacy organizations should endorse Senator Sanders for president.

Caren is one of now many Co-op Food Stores employees who has been unjustly fired! She worked in the Deli at the Lebanon location of The Co-op Food Stores for 18 years. The mistreatment and bullying by management must come to an end and it is the Boards responsibility to ensure that the co-op reflects the communities values.

We are writing to address the recent breaking news stories that has inundated our community involving the current chair of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP. Although we cannot make official comments on the validity of allegations, we feel that until the investigation is complete and she resolves her issues that she take a leave of absence as President. We do not feel that she is in a position to properly reflect the values of our diverse community or the Spokane chapter of the NAACP. The questions surrounding her integrity may discredit the work that has been previously done to better the movement of social justice and equality in our community. We would not like to see partnerships that have previously been built to be severed as organizations and their representatives distance themselves from the impact of the allegations against the President specifically. Although, we do not speak on behalf of all the members of the community, we share the feelings of a significant number. As she has become the face of the NAACP locally, we have no doubt that the current climate may cause people to question the overall credibility of the organization and it’s systems used to select officers and its members. We are saddened by the NAACP's statement to support dishonesty and failure to apologize or acknowledge the communities impacted.