In both 2010 and 2012, at least half the students in the San Francisco Unified School District skipped classes to attend the Giants World Series victory parades. Because schools receive state funding based on daily attendance, these absences resulted in losses of over $160,00 in 2012 alone to the school district. This is a loss our schools can ill afford, and yet who can blame students for wanting to share in the Giants' victory? We call on Larry Baer, President and CEO of the Giants, to donate at least $160,000 to the SFUSD this year (2014) to compensate for the lost funding our schools will experience as their students join in celebrating our 2014 World Champion San Francisco Giants. Let the Giants and SFUSD BE STRONGER TOGETHER! BE CHAMPIONS TOGETHER! LET'S GO GIANTS! LET'S GO SFUSD!

The traffic circle that is located on 32nd and Guilford Avenue, makes it very dangerous for both pedestrians and drivers. The amount of space that is available at the location of the circle makes it impossible to see oncoming traffic if you are a pedestrian. All four corners of the pedestrian crosswalks are all blind spots to oncoming cars. This causes any pedestrian at the circle have to step out into the street, and in most cases into oncoming traffic. The oncoming traveling cars have a very difficult time seeing pedestrians and other cars coming into the circle. The spacing of the roadway and the crosswalks, that is available at the circles specific location is too small to be able to properly brake in time for pedestrians. This petition is being created for neighbors in the area to voice their concern about how dangerous of a traffic hazard the circle creates.

Artist's Alley is a thriving community of world renowned resident artists that define Delray Beach as an Arts destination. It would be tragic, to say the least, to lose our status as a city that supports the local arts community to nearby towns such as Lake Worth that actively promote and financially support their budding arts scene. Please help us keep the artist in the Alley and prevent redevelopment from destroying what has flourished thus far.

Several years ago Douglas County agreed to allow the Beulah Bulldogs Youth Football & Cheerleading Program the opportunity to relocate to a new sports complex at the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center to continue the long lasting tradition of Beulah Bulldogs Football & Cheerleading Association. Recently, there's been a push by another local youth organization that's attempting to block our move and is attempting to persuade the county to allow them to occupy the new facility. Please show our county officials the strength of the Beulah Family and why the oldest and best youth football and cheer organization in Douglas County is deserving of the new facility at Boundary Waters. Let your voice be heard.

I want Berkeley to be a model of good behavior in elections, and I want ballot measures to win or lose based on their merits. Instead Mayor Bates and others are resorting to unethical and illegal behavior regarding Measure R and Measure S.

On Monday, October 27th, the Mayor and City Council discussed a temporary stop to development in industrial areas adjacent to school zones and residential neighborhoods. Unfortunately, they did not take action to vote on the temporary moratorium. We are grateful the Mayor and Council did take action to ensure the study recommended 10 years ago to create a transition zone will be started immediately. However, a study without a moratorium is just a green light for developers to build monstrous, gigantic buildings and subject our neighborhoods, our schools and our kids to more negative impacts of industrial use. The Mayor and City Council must pass the moratorium at their next meeting on November 3rd.

As we enter the final weeks of a midterm election that is almost certain to be marked by the most big money spent and the lowest voter turnout in American history, we who believe in “one person, one vote” political equality must exercise our right to vote and support candidates who will defend our democracy. Kai Newkirk and other 99Rise leaders are fasting until at least 28,000 Americans (after the 28th Amendment for which we fight) sign the pledge to stand against corruption and vote in support of pro-democracy candidates this November. This pledge campaign, along with the personal sacrifice of those fasting, can move us closer to solving the number one concern of MoveOn members- the corrupting effect of money in politics, but only if you make the pledge and help distribute this petition!

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has decided to evict Posman Books from Grand Central Terminal. They are refusing to renew the independent bookseller's lease, and Posman's has to be out by December 31. The bookstore's space will be used for storage while a new tower is built. However, the Rite-Aid next door to Posman's will remain in business. New York is losing bookstores left and right. We cannot afford to lose another. Meanwhile, we're drowning in Rite-Aid (and Duane Reade, and Walgreens, and CVS). MTA, your decision to deny a lease renewal to Posman's--an independent, long-time, local New York business--is unconscionable and immoral. By doing so, you are contributing to the cultural death of the city. We ask that you renew Posman's lease and find another space for storage. See more info here: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20141027/REAL_ESTATE/141029873/end-of-story-for-grand-centrals-posman-books

Jay Cutler's lack of enthusiasm and inability to preform as a starting quarterback has left the Chicago Bears with a pitiful record of 3-5. This is unacceptable because the talent that surrounds him is outstanding. Please sign this petition and help convince Virginia Halas McCaskey to fire Jay Cutler.

Amanda is running for State Auditor against incumbent Charlie Janssen, whose campaign manager is quoted frequently in the article mentioned. This story was introduced to attack Amanda with no factual basis, as she is a politician with a sterling reputation. We cannot allow our system to be hijacked by misinformation like this, so please help me convince Mr. Jordan and Nebraska Watchdog to do the right thing. More information is available at http://ryanjonsyrek.wordpress.com/

This petition has been created at the request of the Wextrust victims to allow each one of them a way to let Judge Chin know that they fully support the letter written by Jay C. Starling, M.D.

Before House Music was introduced to Chicago, the city of Chicago was known for the gangster Al Capone. This was not a good image for the city. Then the city became known for the blues and its blues clubs. This didn't last very long. In 1980 Chicago House music was born, Chicago would never be the same, it was house central. House Music, the Dj's and the producers made Chicago the most talked about and visited cities in Illinois. It was reported that when there was a house music event going in Chicago the crime rate dropped. House music and its culture promotes peace unity and diversity it has crossed all racial barriers and has inspired all types of music genres: EDM, Techno, acid, soulful, dubstep, tribe, and many more. Three decades later House music is still going strong in Chicago. But House Music has no mega venue or museum. By developing these things: 1- It would be a great tribute to the Dj's and producers of Chicago that helped define a positive image of Chicago; 2- It would generate a greater level of tourism which would bring more money to the city; 3- This would create a place for the house music community of Chicago and the visiting fan population to celebrate its culture and love for the music. 4. The museum would display the contributions that the pioneers of house music has made to the music industry, photos of Dj's and producers, gear and equipment that was use to make the music, old flyers and photos of legendary DJ’s and producers, House music locations and other type of memorabilia. Also music workshops for the youth or that may be interested in a music career as a DJ, producer or sound engineer.