My partner of 23 years, Cesar Valenzuela, was killed at work in February. He was driving a baggage tug at Los Angeles International Airport, working for airport contractor Menzies Aviation, a company with a history of broken equipment and unsafe working conditions. He was run over after being thrown from the poorly maintained vehicle he was driving. The official safety report was released today. The company found to have violated basic safety rules. The vehicle didn’t have a working safety belt. Menzies discouraged workers from wearing seatbelts. Inspections weren’t done properly. My partner’s death could have been prevented. Cesar should be alive today. His death leaves me without the man I love and leaves my two children without a father. Los Angeles World Airports’ Board of Airport Commissioners has the power to remove a company’s license to operate because of serious safety violations. It is time for LAWA to act and hold companies accountable for unsafe working conditions at LAX.

This petition is being sent out to help the flood victims in the towns of Islip and Brookhaven. Many people including myself have major damages to their homes and have lost so many belongings due to the historic rainfall in our area on August 13th 2014. Most people, like myself are not covered by their homeowners insurance because it is considered flood damage, we need our Senators and Governor to step in and send financial aid to all of these people who have lost so much and have no way of fixing the damage themselves! Thank you

Some residents across Oahu run non-licensed commercial operations such as backyard weddings, bed and breakfasts, and tourist businesses in residential areas. The increase of the illegal operations places a strain on neighborhood resources, increase traffic volume, and can cause safety hazards. If passed, this Bill would ensure that violators engaging in illegal commercial activities in residential areas would pay any accrued fines from their activities or seek Council approval for a settlement less than the full amount. For more information or to read the Bill in full context, visit: http://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-151286/BILL050%2814%29.htm I am asking my colleagues to pass this Bill without delay. Join me in showing your support! Mahalo

IBEW constitution article II SEC 3 statesUpon petiton filed with the I.S.T. by any twenty eight 9280 L.U.'s in good standing-not more than four(4) L.U. from any one L.E.C. district-the question of holding a special I.C. shall be submitted to a referendum; but petitionsfor a vote must specify the place, time, and date at which this special is proposed to be held, and the question must be specified by each of the twentyeight (28) L.U.'s in good standing before any referendum shall be taken. No specialI.C. shall be called except in this manner IBEW Members are feeling that the I/O has been losing its focus on its members and we need better representation for the members.

Roseway neighbors are concerned about the impact the signals at this major intersection are having on the safety of our neighborhood streets. At rush hour, streets on both the north and the south sides of Fremont and Sandy are experiencing high speed cut-through traffic as commuters attempt to avoid the lengthy vehicle back-up at this intersection. In addition, pedestrians who wish to visit local businesses, or simply navigate the intersection, experience long wait times at each crossing.

I think if my animal has the ability to run my whole back yard on a 50 foot runner verses being stuck in the house all day I think I as a person should have that choice

Melissa Ryan and Micheál Keane are widely-loved members of the progressive community. But recently, rumors have circulated that they may cave to the corporate, right-wing 'Not Las Vegas' special interests. We can't let that happen. Together, progressives must make sure Melissa and Micheál keep their backbone and hold their wedding in beautiful Las Vegas.

Children are precious, and they have to be protected against all forms of injustice. He should not be allowed to hear any case involving humans.

When our nation was founded, we had pounds, shillings and pennies where: 1 shilling = 12 pennies, and 1 pound = 20 shillings. It was very complicated. You divide by 12 and 20, carry, to add numbers. Our nation adopted decimal currency where 1 dollar = 100 cents. When our nation was founded, we had inches, feet, yards, fathoms, miles, etc. where: 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 yard = 3 feet, and 1 mile = 63360 inches. Today, we still use this old world legacy system. We need to bring our weights and measures up to the twenty first century. Congress should finally pass legislation to finish the metric conversion, stalled in the 1980s.

If Senator John McCain had his way, we'd be arming ISIS in Syria and fighting them on-the-ground after they cross over the border into Iraq. It's enough to make you wonder why television news shows have him on so often. It's not that there shouldn't be voices critical of the president on Sunday shows, but a bit of diversity from the McCain-Graham view of more war, everywhere, would be nice. In 2013, John McCain made twenty-five appearances on various Sunday network talk shows. That's enough for an individual who has just about exhausted his last measure of credibility on these issues. Sign our petition if you agree.

We are at a critical juncture in our history as a people. Therefore, we have a choice to make between the past and the future. If we want a better Haiti for our children and our children's children, it is imperative that we rally behind PM Lamothe. Otherwise, Lavalas will win the National Palace, and they will take the country back to the dark era of Pelebren, dechoukaj, arrogant ignorance, lawlessness, organized crimes, muzzling of the press, etc...

As a resident of Ward 3, I feel 12 days is not enough time to consider the pros and cons of selling Lincoln School and such a decision should not be made in such haste. Many residents of Creston's 3rd ward agree that 29 units (16 senior apartments and 13 town homes) is TOO MUCH to develop and only benefits a few people. And, fellow Crestonians agree. Seldin's proposed project also takes away our neighborhood play space. Other wards have green space, why take ours? In conversations, Seldin's developers were very clear that forgoing the town home portion of the plan on the green space was not an option. We want a library that will invest in future generations, and the library's new plans reflect that. The new library and cultural center will increase our property values while creating a place that inspires, heals and empowers our community. Don't you agree that Creston deserves that? Don't feel rushed in your decision. If you do, vote no to Seldin Company.