We pay taxes; Trump does not. Trump is not a smart businessman for not paying his taxes; he's a crook. We need a president to set a better standard.

Betsy DeVos has proven time and time again that she is completely unqualified to serve as Secretary of Education. Recently, she struggled to answer even basic questions about schools in her home state of Michigan, where she implemented a private charter school system that has drained public education funds and worsened both public and private school performance statewide. During her confirmation hearings, it was alarmingly clear she was lacking knowledge about public education as we know it, as well as our most at-risk students—the disabled, the economically disadvantaged, English Language Learners, and more. Also in her hearings, she cited dangers from "grizzlies" as a reason guns should be in schools. Now, unsurprisingly, she is advocating Donald Trump's plan to arm teachers. A well-educated public is an essential cornerstone of American democracy. Betsy DeVos is a clear and present danger to that and must be forced to resign.

It is actually clear that the President and (especially) his advisors lack even a basic familiarity with Black History and issues of racial justice. I'm calling on them to use an already existing monthly event to begin to rectify that.

I am a long time fan of SNL and get great enjoyment from the recent political satires regarding the Trump administration. I am ready for the SNL team to kick it up another notch!

As a 10 year resident of Westfield and the father of 3 children I think that it is imperative that we create an environment that fosters inclusiveness and diversity. One in which every member is free from the fear of being singled out because of their differences. In a sanctuary city, officials implement policies to restrict local police from turning immigrants over to federal immigration agents and declare in no uncertain terms that immigrants are welcome. Without them, undocumented immigrants are left vulnerable to racial profiling, detention and deportation. It is our hope that this petition will help us get on the agenda to discuss adopting a resolution to become an official Sanctuary City. Please help us join the hundreds and hundreds of cities across the US that have become Sanctuary Cities.

Betsy DeVos is completely unqualified to head up the Department of Education. She has never attended, taught in, or sent her children to public schools.

Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) recently investigated a Certified Humane, cage-free egg farm in California that supplies eggs to Safeway. The investigators found a gruesome pile of dozens of dead hens left to rot on the barn floor. Facility records indicate that hundreds of birds were dying each day, including many from “piling,” a phenomenon where birds crush each other to death due to intense confinement and stress. Other birds had been so badly pecked at that they had lost all their feathers. During the investigation, DxE rescued a hen and named her Scarlett. Scarlett was defeathered and had eye trauma from being confined in the farm, but with veterinary care and a peaceful home at a sanctuary, she recovered. Watch her story at www.crushedatsafeway.com. Safeway markets their eggs as humane despite allowing birds to languish and die in cruel and unnatural conditions. Sign the petition, and ask Safeway to stop exploiting hens.

With Betsy DeVos being confirmed as Secretary of Education, Chicago needs all tools to fight for out public schools. Mayor Rahm Emanuel's appointees do not have popular support of people of Chicago. Plus there's questions about their competence.

In the wake of Trump's Muslim ban, some Ohio municipalities like Cincinnati have taken the step to declare sanctuary city status. Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel and new State Rep Candice Keller have announced plans to introduce legislation not only to outlaw sanctuary cities but to hold their elected officials responsible for crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. This is an assault on local government, free speech, and the inclusiveness of our communities. http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/sanctuary-city-update-state-legislation-would-ban-criminalize-cincinnatis-sanctuary-city-status

It has become obvious that MO Senator Roy Blunt votes have been bought. He is ignoring the calls from his constituents and needs to be held accountable. To prevent this from happening in the future we need the ability to recall our federal officials.

When a politician wins an election, he or she is allowed to draw their own districts as a tactic to ensure their own re-election. A politician should not be allowed to choose their voters. Rather, the voters should be allowed to choose their representative. By utilizing a nonpartisan committee, we can end this practice so that districts are straightforward and represent the needs of the community rather than a political party.

Concerned citizen and family member of military.