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Return Wounded Knee to the Lakota PeopleLakota descendents of Wounded Knee should be given back the Massacre Site land that is now up for sale by a non-Indian. Return the two 40-acre Wounded Knee tracts of land on public sale beginning May 1st for an unaffordable $4.9 million (worth $14.000) for commercial and tourist development. Call South Dakota Governor, 605-773-3212 to stop this sale for the sake of Wounded Knee descendents. Appeal to President Barack Obama at www.whitehouse.gov to reach out to the Lakota people and work on helping them regain their original native land of the Wounded Knee Massacre Site. The voices of the Lakota descendants need to be heard in honoring their 300 beloved grandfathers, grandmothers and tribal family members murdered by US Cavalry soldiers in the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre. Don’t hesitate to give your words, spoken and written, to prevent its commercialization. The public sale has begun. Sign this petition, contact Lakota spokesman on this sale, Nathan Blindman, at [email protected] or call him at 605-867-5690, write letters to the editor, reach out to polititions, do something now in support of returning Wounded Knee to the Lakota People!62 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Pat Embers
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Real Thoughtful Change at DartmouthWe believe that Dartmouth is not perfect, but we also love all that is good about The College on a Hill. We believe that Dartmouth needs real reform in order to improve and continue to excel at undergraduate education. We would like Dartmouth to change for the better - which requires true dialogue with listening on both sides, careful consideration and prolonged thought. Here are several articles on the situation from campus news sources: http://dartreview.com/dartlog/2013/4/20/inside-the-dimensions-debacle.html http://thedartmouth.com/2013/04/29/opinion/vox http://dartreview.com/dartlog/2013/4/23/why-canceling-classes-tomorrow-matters.html http://thedartmouth.com/2013/04/24/opinion/verbum http://dartreview.com/dartlog/2013/4/28/dear-protesters-its-time-to-stop-the-hijacking.html http://thedartmouth.com/2013/04/26/opinion/vox160 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Thomas Harrington
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FREE USE OF THE REGALA PARK GYMNASIUMThe Regala Park Gymnasium is a facility meant to be used by our community--our kids to partake in sporting events and community activies. However, in order to use the facility, one must pay $300/hour. We need to have our Parish President, Natalie Robottom, along with our elected officials remove this fee and make this gym accessible to ALL of us--FREE of charge!35 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Dulce Michelen
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No talking or texting while driving.I would like for The State of Florida to ban the usage of cell phone while driving, unless it is with a hands free device. There are too many accidents as a result of careless driving because people are talking and/or texting on their cell phones.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Leonardo
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Please move the Cubs from Wrigley FieldWe are sick of threats the Cubs will leave Chicago. Chicago would be better off with a minor league or independent team playing in Wrigley Field. It would probably be one of the tops teams in its league.16 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Carl Nyberg
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Dartmouth College: Petition for ChangeOn April 19th, a group of students entered the Dartmouth Dimensions show for prospective students in order to protest against sexual violence and prejudice at the school. They subsequently received threats of violence from other students, in response to which the administration canceled classes. Students and alumni have called for the protesters to be punished, but the problems that gave rise to the protest remain unaddressed. They need our support. This incident has been covered by the national media: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/24/us/dartmouth-cancels-classes-protest/index.html http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/27/dartmouth-sexual-assault-protest-cancels-classes/2117159/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+usatoday-NewsTopStories+(News+-+Top+Stories) Editorial from the Valley News: http://www.vnews.com/home/5844336-95/editorial-dartmouth-dimensions-a-teachable-moment-for-the-college689 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Nathan Gusdorf
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MARC: Allow regular bicycles on trains, not just folding bikesMARC trains only allow folding bicycles, which are typically heavier and more expensive than regular bikes, and bikes are one of the best ways of making public transportation practical, by helping people make up for gaps and problems in that transportation system. Especially in this tough economy, allowing regular bicycles would enable more people to adapt to available public transportation, rather than waiting for transportation to adapt to them. In other words, this would allow Maryland to get the most bang for its transportation bucks.277 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Rino Sanchez
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Tell ESPN: Don't use the Bible to gay bash athletesWhen Jason Collins became the first openly gay player in the NBA, he emphasized the importance of his Christian faith in accepting himself and deciding to come out. But within hours, ESPN sportscaster Chris Broussard characterized coming out as "openly living in unrepentant sin" and attacked Collins, saying "I would not characterize that person as a Christian because I don't think the Bible would characterize them as a Christian." Shockingly, so far ESPN is standing by Broussard, describing his tirade as "a respectful discussion of personal viewpoints." ESPN needs to hear immediately that it's unacceptable to turn Christian faith into a weapon of anti-gay hatred.311 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Michael Sherrard, Faithful America
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Stop House Bill 3518! Don't let the State shut down Poker ClubsThis bill would close down legitimate small local businesses that help employ people and pump money into the local economy. There are other issues more pressing. Cut unemployment and foster local business! Doing the opposite is what House Bill 3518 would do.11 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Amber T
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PETITION Santa Clara Valley Water District RETURN MY PERSONAL ITEMSSanta Clara Valley Water District AUDIO VIDEO BOOKS, TOOLS, CASES AND MANY OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS AT THE WATER DISTRICT, USED FOR PRODUCTION. i HAVE BEEN OUT ON SICK LEAVE, THEN PUSHED OUT THE DOOR, AND NEVER GIVEN MY THINGS BACK, NOW, EVEN AFTER PEOPLE SAY THERE WERE TOLD TO TRASH ITEMS, THEY DON'T WANT TO PROVIDE SURPLUS LIST, OR ADMIT MISTAKES.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by PAUL GOELTZ
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Stop the Firearms Facility Relocation to Meshomasic State ForestConcerned citizens oppose the proposal by DESPP to utilize 30 acres of State Forest in Glastonbury, CT to construct 55,000 sq ft Firearms Training Facility with multiple firing ranges and 125 parking spaces. The following are some conservation and public safety concerns: • The proposal will impinge on the Meshomasic State Forest and the Shenipsit Trail, a cherished 41 mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail managed by the CT Forest & Park Association (CFPA) and used by the public for hiking, running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. • The area is full of wildlife including the eastern timber rattlesnake, an endangered species under General Statutes § 26-306 and § 26-306-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. • The existing town gun range has limited hours and only small firearms are permitted, whereas, the scope of this project is very broad and involves multiple new large open shotgun and rifle ranges. • An increase in the amount of traffic for this statewide facility is a safety concern for the area's winding roads that are utilized by many bike enthusiasts and runners. • Noise pollution and traffic will disrupt this quiet residential area filled with young children and used by many for peaceful outdoor enjoyment.2,027 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by Melissa Pericolosi
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Don't Let the Koch Brothers Buy the Second Biggest Newspaper Chain in America!The Koch brothers are the right-wing oil and gas billionaire duo infamous for funding the tea party. Now they want to buy the second largest newspaper chain in the country to spread their extreme views - including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and Baltimore Sun. The Kochs have spent their fortune funding anti-worker candidates like Scott Walker, right-wing lobbying groups like ALEC, and climate-change denying "think tanks." They even warned tens of thousands of their employees that there would be "consequences" if they didn't vote for Republicans. Not exactly the kind of guys we want running some of the most respected newspapers in America. Isn't one Rupert Murdoch enough? Our newspapers are valuable sources of honest journalism. We can't let them turn into right-wing mouthpieces. Please sign our petition against a Koch brothers buyout of the Tribune newspapers.766 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Joe Dinkin