Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to sign SB 4—the most dangerous anti-immigration bill in the country—into law in the coming days. It could become law, unless we speak out and fight this bill every step of the way. SB 4 obligates local law enforcement to detain people (even unlawfully) for the federal government, and it prohibits localities from imposing restrictions on collaboration with ICE. The bill even criminalizes local elected officials, like me, who stand up for our communities. But most of all, this legislation would terrorize communities of color and turn our local police into Trump's deportation force. That's why I joined a group of clergy, elected officials, and communities in a staged sit-in at Gov. Abbott's office to oppose this legislation. I know how painful immigration raids are to our communities. During one of the ruthless immigration raids that hit Austin earlier this year, I sat in a constituent's living room. Earlier that day, immigration officers had knocked on this family's door. The children were confused, terrorized, and thought they were going to lose their parent. That is a trauma that will stay with them. Now Republican politicians have decided they want our children to experience this terror and trauma every time they see a police officer. But today's action at the governor's office—and your signature on this petition—is proof that many of us across Texas and the country are declaring that we refuse to betray our community. We will fight this legislation in the courts, in our halls of government, and by organizing in our communities. It will take all of us standing up and speaking to stop this legislation and protect our communities. I hope you’ll work with us to stop Senate Bill 4, because we need you.

The strength of our country depends on the vitality of our public education system. For many Americans the best and sometimes only path to social mobility is through the local public schools.

Trump has invited human rights violator and genocidal killer Philippine President Duterte to come to the U.S for an official visit. Duterte has called for the extra judicial murder of "suspected" drug users.

I believe that you are in agreement and will stand with me in ensuring that with a safer designed school zone our Providence of Englewood scholars as well as surrounding residents will be able to safely cross this intersection by the proper placement of digital 15 mph signs. In the 2016-2017 school year several pedestrians have had instances where they came very close to being struck by speeding vehicles; including myself. These Radar signs will visually alert drivers of current speed of their vehicle and to not exceed a speed limit of 15 mph during school hours. I hope you agree that our children deserve the right to safely cross the street just as at other school zones. Let us move forward in addressing this traffic control issue together for a safer school zone for our children.

Dr. David Dao was dragged out of a United Ailines flight and suffered severe multiple injuries. - At first United CEO Oscar Munoz blamed Dr. Dao but when United shares fell, he quickly issued a fake apology - United Board was considering to promote Munoz to become Chairman but in view of the Dr. Dao incident, he lost the promotion - Since then there have been other ugly incidences of passengers being kicked out of flights and it is time CEO Munoz was FIRED

We respectfully request that the Planning and Zoning Commission of Mundelein deny the request for a variance for the proposed property at 800 East Route 45, Mundelein. We believe that the location of a business which would sell firearms and ammunition to civilians would be better suited to an area already zoned for that usage and that such areas already exist in the village of Mundelein. The property at 800 East Route 45 abuts a day care center, two residential neighborhoods, a retirement home, and is on a main thoroughfare within a mile of three churches, youth baseball and softball fields, and a day camp. We, the undersigned, do not believe that this business is consistent with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Comprehensive Plan because it would not strengthen existing industrial and business uses. We also believe that it would not revitalize the area as a shopping destination and community gateway because the existing neighboring retail properties are already occupied.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Must Be FIRED Because Of His Bad Leadership And Total Disregard For Passenger Safety And Respect

Preserve the beauty and integrity of our Historic Neighborhood. The sub station could potentially expose our community to health hazards, destroy the water supply, create noise pollution and definitely decrease the property values.

On April 27, the Illinois Senate passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Daniel Biss that would require presidential candidates to disclose five years' worth of income tax returns to appear on the ballot in Illinois. “This is about transparency and good government," Biss said. "It’s something we need, and, frankly, it’s something I wish we’d had a year and a half ago." Senate Bill 982 now goes to the Illinois House for consideration. [1] Until 2016, major-party candidates for president had voluntarily released their returns since the Ford administration. Biss said voters should be able to look at information about a presidential candidate’s sources of income and investments so they can understand where potential conflicts of interests may lie. “Voters should be able to make up their own minds about a candidate based upon their own priorities and their own interests," Biss said. [2] Urge your Representative in the Illinois House to support SB 982 by signing our petition. References: 1. http://evanstonnow.com/story/government/evanston-now/2017-04-27/77543/senate-oks-tax-disclosure-bill-for-presidential 2. http://evanstonnow.com/story/government/evanston-now/2017-04-27/77543/senate-oks-tax-disclosure-bill-for-presidential

The Obamas can, and judging by their recent book deals will, earn lots of money. They need not do it by accepting speaker fees from Wall Street firms. Obama should cancel his September speech and not accept the $400,000 fee from Cantor Fitzgerald.

We are all affected by a thinly veiled attempt to institute a Muslim ban; it is unconstitutional, offensive, and a sure way to increase animosity toward and disdain for our country.

I was shocked at what Sheriff David Clarke had to say regarding the deaths of inmates in Milwaukee County Prison. He doesn't seem to believe that all lives matter. And when I did more research about him, read his startling opinions on crime and criminals, and then learned that he was being considered to head the Dept. of Homeland Security, I felt I had to do something to try to prevent this.