1) Safety Northampton’s Main Street is one of the most dangerous corridors in the Commonwealth. A 2013 Pioneer Valley Regional Crash Report ranked it fourth among the top 25 high-crash roadway segments, documenting 150 crashes over 39 months — an average of 46 crashes per year. Pedestrian and cyclist collisions accounted for 11% of all crashes and included one fatality, with nearly 90% of those crashes resulting in injury. In response, MassDOT conducted a comprehensive analysis and determined that Northampton’s downtown had one of the highest incidences of pedestrian, vehicle, and bicycle accidents statewide. This analysis served as the impetus for the Picture Main Street project. The plan developed by Toole Engineering is now at 100% design and has been submitted for approval, directly addressing the conflicts identified by MassDOT.  These safety improvements are critical and cannot be delayed; all other reasons for moving forward are grounded in this urgency. 2) Accessibility Main Street currently faces several challenges, including narrow and uneven sidewalks and curb ramps, and signals that do not meet national accessibility standards. These conditions limit mobility and independence for both residents and visitors. The new design directly responds to these issues by shortening crosswalks, creating dedicated lanes for different modes of transportation, ensuring at least five feet of clear sidewalk space, and increasing the number of accessible parking spaces. 3) Infrastructure and Climate Resiliency Northampton, like many other New England communities, relies on century-old infrastructure that fails regularly, resulting in costly, piecemeal repairs after catastrophic events, and is unprepared for the extreme weather caused by climate change. Rebuilding Main Street allows the city to comprehensively update and future-proof sewer, stormwater, communications, and energy systems, reducing long-term cost pressures while providing confidence to property owners. The project also reduces environmental impact by adding 36 new trees — more than doubling the existing canopy — to help cool downtown, with trees planted using sustainable methods that ensure long-term resilience. Finally, by reallocating dangerous and inconsistent vehicle lane space, the redesigned street will reduce reliance on motorized vehicles and lower transportation-related carbon emissions. 4) Economic Vibrancy Northampton’s downtown is, arguably, its greatest resource. Improvements to the public space provide citizens and visitors with a safe and inviting environment to congregate.  Main Street is the place where our  government and services are. It is where we gather to demonstrate, conduct business, and go out in the evening. And where people gather, businesses thrive. These elements synergistically combine to make downtown Northampton a desirable destination for visitors and a valuable community center for its citizens. Vibrant sidewalks and streetscapes are an essential prerequisite to economic development. Picture Main  Street enhances and promotes these conditions while improving safety and reducing conflicts. We are ready to implement Picture Main Street today. The City has organized around construction mitigation plans to assist businesses leading up to and during construction. The City has also hired digital marketing experts to develop branding and marketing campaigns designed to bring shoppers, diners, music fans, and others to our sidewalks. We have a new volunteer team and slogan: “Let’s Go Downtown!” Please help us realize this plan with a groundbreaking as soon as possible.

The U.S. faces an unprecedented national debt, now exceeding $107 trillion, yet billions are spent punishing parents rather than supporting children. The current child support enforcement system drains resources, incarcerates parents, and worsens poverty—all while failing to prioritize children’s actual needs. Congress must act to reform this system. Key Findings: • National Debt & Fiscal Waste: From 1998–2025, federal child support enforcement contributed to mismanaged funds, with $32.5 billion spent on administrative costs—often exceeding the net support actually delivered to children. This waste worsens an already unsustainable national debt. • Child Support Arrears: Over the same period, cumulative unpaid child support totaled ~$450 billion. Tens of thousands of parents are jailed annually for nonpayment, preventing them from earning income to support their children. • Inequity & Constitutional Concerns: Felony prosecutions, punitive interest, and incarceration without consideration of ability to pay violate due process and equal protection. Current enforcement often penalizes poverty rather than ensuring child welfare. This Act Will: 1. Repeal federal felony child support provisions (18 U.S.C. § 228). 2. Require ability-to-pay hearings before penalties, license suspensions, or incarceration. 3. Automatically adjust arrears for income loss, verified unemployment, disability, or incarceration. 4. Ensure gender-neutral, equal enforcement and reciprocal enforcement of financial and custodial orders. 5. Prioritize support over punishment through job assistance, mediation, and debt reconciliation. 6. Prohibit punitive interest or penalties unrelated to actual child expenses. 7. Prevent children from being treated as government revenue or collateral for debt. 8. Increase transparency and accountability for administrative costs, reimbursements, and enforcement outcomes. Why This Matters: Current policies trap families in cycles of debt and incarceration, divert billions from direct child support, and contribute to a spiraling national debt. Reform will ensure fiscal responsibility, protect children’s needs, uphold constitutional rights, and break the cycle of poverty that unfair enforcement perpetuates. Call to Action: Sign to demand child support reform that is fair, transparent, fiscally responsible, and focused on children, not punishment.

While development addresses a shortage of housing in our town, it is important this is done with careful consideration respecting the existing neighborhood. 

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Current street designs are dangerous, especially for those outside of a vehicle.  They encourage driver speeds in excess of posted speed limits causing crashes that frequently injure or kill our most vulnerable road users, despite being a public space that should be welcoming and accessible by all.  We want changes in our road designs so that residents of Bergen County feel comfortable and safe using any form of transportation they choose, whether they are walking, biking, driving, or taking public transit.

Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School is more than a place of learning  it is the heart of our community. Families rely on this school because it provides consistent support, stability, and a safe environment where every child is seen and valued. Closing this school would: • Disrupt students’ academic and emotional progress • Break the relationships children have built with trusted teachers and staff • Place stress on families who depend on the school’s resources • Undermine a community that has worked together to help students grow This school is inclusive, welcoming students of all backgrounds and abilities. It is collaborative, bringing families, staff, and educators together. And above all, it is supportive, offering encouragement and care that many children cannot find elsewhere. Our children deserve stability. Our families deserve choice. Our community deserves a school that stays open.

This petition aims to bring islamophobic harrassment and attacks to the attention of the University of South Florida administration. They need to speak up about such harrassment, and make it clear that this kind of violence will not be tolerated on campus. They also need to make sure that students feel safe and secure on campus so that they are able to excel and succeed in their studies.

The request for an academic audit of the Pediatric Nursing course is grounded in our responsibility as nursing students to ensure that our education meets the standards necessary for safe and competent clinical practice. Nursing programs are designed to build the critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional confidence required to care for vulnerable populations—especially pediatric clients. When course structure, assessment methods, and instructional practices do not align with these goals, it undermines both student learning and future patient safety. This audit is important because it seeks to verify that the course adheres to Broward College’s academic standards, including alignment between lectures, assigned readings, syllabus objectives, program outcomes, and exam content. Consistency in these areas is essential for students to meet learning expectations and accurately demonstrate their knowledge. When misalignment occurs, students may struggle not due to lack of effort or ability, but because the instructional framework does not support their success. Furthermore, fair and transparent grading practices are essential to academic integrity. Students must receive consistent evaluation and constructive feedback to identify areas for improvement. Limited access to learning resources or unclear expectations can create inequitable barriers that negatively impact performance and morale. These issues diminish the reliability of assessments and hinder the development of accurate clinical judgment. Requesting an academic audit is not an act of opposition; it is an act of professionalism. It reflects our commitment to ensuring that the course prepares us for safe practice, NCLEX success, and ethical responsibility to our future patients. This review also supports the college in maintaining its reputation for delivering high-quality nursing education and responding appropriately to student concerns. Ultimately, this audit is important because it promotes transparency, protects educational integrity, and ensures that all students receive the structured, fair, and supportive learning environment they deserve. Our goal is to strengthen the course, enhance learning outcomes, and uphold the standards expected of a rigorous nursing program. By advocating for this review, we are acting in the best interest of current students, future cohorts, and the profession of nursing as a whole.

Donald Trump is already planning to rig the 2026 elections. On Tuesday, November 4, the country sent a strong message to the Trump administration about his ruthless governance. His unpopular agenda is causing harm to our families, neighbors, and communities across the country—and people are fighting back. Knowing that his agenda is deeply unpopular, Trump and his cronies are responding by introducing redistricted electoral maps to ensure Republicans keep control of Congress, no matter what voters really want.  California Democrats fought back with Proposition 50, an overwhelmingly popular ballot proposal that allows the state to create up to five new Democratic-leaning districts to offset Trump’s deeply unfair attacks.  Democratic Party leaders in Virginia, Illinois, Maryland, and other states are also considering redistricting, but they need your support!  Sign the petition now to urge Democrats to support redistricting to protect our democracy.

In this economy, affordable, reliable, and sustainable transportation is hard to come by. Students with limited resources fall through the cracks and end up paying inaccessible fees for this basic human right. Between 2019 and 2025, students who ride the Long Beach Transit (LBT) buses to and from campus have experienced a 1900 percent increase in semester bus pass fees. The Students for Transportation Access Network (STAN) affirms that reliable and accessible transportation is a basic need, and educational institutions should provide a safety net for students who fall through the cracks of inaccessible pricing options. Stand with us to make transportation accessible, affordable, and sustainable at CSULB!

No president should have unchecked power to kill without evidence, trials, or congressional oversight. This administration has labeled these 87 victims “unlawful combatants" to justify killing them without trial. If this was actually about combating drug traffickers, the Trump administration would be arresting and prosecuting them—not killing civilians in international waters.  Trump has openly admitted that he is trying to force a regime change in Venezuela; these strikes are just his opening move. Seventy percent of Americans oppose military action in Venezuela. We do not want another violent, senseless war! Some members of Congress have introduced a war powers resolution aimed at preventing continued strikes and potential land invasions without congressional approval, but it’s now been voted down twice. We need to show Congress that we are paying attention and demand they act.  Sign the petition to tell Congress: Stop Trump’s war crimes, stop these illegal strikes, and stop Trump from sending us to war with Venezuela! 

When we sold Ben & Jerry’s to Unilever in 2000, the corporation set up an independent board so Ben & Jerry’s could continue its political statements and social justice work without corporate interference. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. It’s no surprise that all of this is happening at a time when our country’s current administration is attacking Black and brown communities, civil rights, voting rights, the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community.  Sticking up for the values of justice, equity, and our shared humanity has never been more important—and yet Ben & Jerry’s has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power. It’s easy to stand up and speak out when there’s nothing at risk. The real test of values is when times are challenging and you have something to lose. And we can do something about it. Join us by signing our petition demanding that Unilever stop silencing Ben & Jerry’s and be entered to win a free pint of my sorbet. Then, send it to three friends to spread the word. No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter to win. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by 11:00 p.m. on February 5, 2026. You may enter by signing the petition here. Alternatively, you can enter without signing the petition. 5 winners will each receive the following prize package: 1 pint of Ben’s pro-ceasefire sorbet, maximum cash value not to exceed $50. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Promotion open to all U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia and 18 or older (or of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules and additional restrictions on eligibility.Sponsor: MoveOn.org Civic Action, 9450 SW Gemini Drive, #57244 Beaverton, OR 97008-7105. Contributions to MoveOn.org Civic Action are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.