As it stands, in order to find out who's paying Supreme Court justices—and whether that money poses a conflict of interest—members of the public have to request the documents by snail mail, pay for reproduction costs, then either pick them up in person or have them sent in the mail.

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Right Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation combats water scarcity in desert areas like sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East... and, apparently, Detroit.

What would you do if you couldn't flush the toilet? Or if you had to buy bottled water to cook, clean and stay hydrated? The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) is shutting off water at thousands of Detroit residences each week even if their account debt was incurred by previous owners. Meanwhile, corporate accounts, with tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid water bills, remain unpaid yet are still being served. And Detroit's emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, has begun the process to privatize DWSD, the drinking water supply for roughly 4 million people in southeast Michigan. Privatizing the system could lead to higher rates and poorer service. In order for water to remain safe and affordable for all, we need to maintain public control of our water system and to enact a water affordability plan that keeps families connected to this critical resource.

Maryland is defined by its incredible scenic beauty and awesome natural heritage, from the Bay to our beautiful family farms, forests, and historic communities. But our treasured places and families are threatened by shale gas drilling (“fracking”), a destructive and dangerous practice that we must keep out of Maryland. Fracking next door in Pennsylvania has left a trail of ravaged forests, polluted streams, sickened families, and contaminated water supplies in its wake. And now big oil and gas companies like Halliburton and Exxonmobil are pressing to force Maryland to let them do the same thing here.

Thousands of innocent dogs/puppies and cats/kittens are senselessly euthanized every year due to overpopulation and overcrowded shelters in Georgia. Please help end this horrific epidemic by petitioning our state government to make it mandatory that all Georgia residents spay/neuter their pets.

Superintendent of Newark Public Schools has created a large scale plan without meaningful and credible engagement of the Newark community. Cami Anderson has lost the support of Newark residents including parents, students, the Newark Municipal Council, the Board of Education, Newark's mayor-elect, community organizations and 77 concerned Ministers and clergy. Poor planning, scandalous fiscal mis-management ($15,000-$60,000 or 80% salary increases to Cami's inner circle) and the destruction of community schools, demand that the One Newark Plan be halted.

Just recently the swan river fishing access popular to many floaters was closed due to complaints from nearby residents about parking, traffic, garbage, noise, etc. the lake county commissioner has closed it down and posted no trespassing signs. Although I do sympathize with the residents, this is a public spot. Instead of trying to sweep the problem under the rug, I'm asking the commissioner to address the problem head on and put in much needed additional parking. There is another petition going around to keep it closed. Last count they had 58 signatures. They are going for 100. My goal is 1000. My guess is this number will be reached very fast. What are you? A snowbird or a local. Please forward this to anyone you know that has enjoyed the luxury of this amazing place!

We never should have interfered in Iraq years ago. I believe the 3 tribes in Iraq should determine their own destiny. Too many Americans have already died there.

I attended Mysteryland USA and had the best time of my life. I love drum and bass and jungle as do many people across the globe. I talk to my friends and a lot of them say, "I would go, but I want more jungle," "more drum and bass." It doesn't hurt to ask! SO if you love dNb and jungle and want to have it highlighted next to house, bass music, hard style and big room, sign this petition

NBC has decided that "abortion" is a dirty word. Sources report that NBC is refusing to run ads for the critically acclaimed movie Obvious Child unless they edit out any mention of the word "abortion," even though that's what the entire movie is about—a woman's completely normal experience with abortion. Since when did "abortion" become one of the words you can't say in an ad? Especially when it seems like you can't make it through 30 minutes of prime time without seeing an ad for Viagra warning about erections lasting longer than four hours. This is outrageous—that's why we started a petition to tell NBC: "Abortion is not a dirty word. Stop censoring ads for the movie Obvious Child." Can you sign the petition and share it with your friends?

I would like you to expand and extend bus hours for the people of Watertown who do not drive but have to work. I am currently affected along with countless others who may not have a vehicle but have to work late hours, people who end up walking 2-3 miles due to a lack of bus route.

After watching the Paw Project I had no idea how senseless and cruel this procedure was. I feel this should be an easy ban because it is 100% wrong and the only remote benefit is saving your furniture and to a lesser degree is a source of income for vets. Facts about declawing: Declawing is amputation; it is not merely the removal of the claws. To declaw a cat, the veterinarian cuts off the last knuckles of a cat's paw – cutting through bone, tendons, skin and nerves. In a person, it is equivalent to amputating each finger or toe at the last joint. Declaw surgery can be an extremely painful procedure with associated health risks and complications such as infection. Declaw surgery can produce permanent lameness, pain or arthritis. Declawing is the same mutilating procedure for house cats or big cats. There are effective alternatives to declawing Please help Pittsburgh to be the first city on the east coast to stop this cruel and pointless pet torture!