There have been multiple reports of children, teens, and adults being verbally and/or physically abused or harassed since President-Elect Trump won the election. We believe our leaders need to cast aside their political agendas and stand together against this sort of behavior for the good of the country. It's time to publicly state an intention to stand up for those being targeted and vow to protect those who can't protect themselves.

I am very concerned about conflicts of interest in Trump's business dealings that could jeopardize US security.

THIS IS A CALL FOR ACTION BY PRESIDENT OBAMA. Please share as you see fit. The GOP actions in the defeat of Al Gore -- by election tampering in Florida and calling for the decision by the SUPREME COURT -- is the precedent. The Senate has abrogated and excused itself from its duty to advise and consent on President Obama's choice for the Supreme Court. The President should immediately appoint Merrick Garland to the vacant seat on the Supreme Court since we are in a time of national crisis. A full Court is needed to guide the nation in the difficult days ahead. The President has been given that right by the decision of the Senate to withhold its required Constitutional action to advise and consent on the nomination. The Senate leadership has stated that their decision is final. Following the appointment, the President and a legal team of prominent Americans, must submit to the Court that Donald Trump is UNIQUELY UNQUALIFIED and of dubious character, with many lawsuits pending, including one for the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The decision of the Court would be final, just as it was in the decision where Al Gore was denied the Presidency. Proudly submitted, BAYARD CHANNING HILLWAY, PhD

I have noticed, going door to door during this election season, that too many people are getting their "news" from sources with no regard for the facts. Even in my own area, Brookhaven Town, there is a deep divide between the majority and the intellectuals who work at Brookhaven Lab or Stony Brook University. By getting to know kids in communities other than their own, the next generation of voters will be exposed to information and opinions outside their own familial and local biases.

The Democratic National Committee's Superdelegates are elected by no one and are free to support any candidate for the presidential nomination, regardless of the vote of the people. GET BACK THE VOICE OF THE DEMOCRATIC WORKING CLASS!

Republican legislative leaders want to add two more justices to the State Supreme Court to keep the court’s GOP majority. They’re upset that voters replaced Republican Supreme Court Justice Bob Edmonds with Democrat Mike Morgan – which would give the Democrats a 4-3 majority on the high court. contact information: http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/reports/room-phone.pl?Chamber=Senate&viewType=normal

It is illegal in this country for anybody to claim election victory by fraud. Donald Trump is no exception.

People need to be thinking about what rule changes Obama made that need to be preserved as those are what can easily disappear on January 21st. Most of them have not been talked about in the campaign. Like the changes in the overtime laws that take effect December lst. There are a number of conditions that exempt people from being paid overtime- one is the type of salaried job that can be made exempt. Exemption is also dependent on the job’s salary level. The current level for exemption is $23,660 per year (about $11.37 an hour) set 12 years ago. This is less that what it costs to live in Madison Wi (much less New York, Chicago or San Francisco). Earn more than that in some jobs and you do not get paid for over time Obama used a rather low amount for the new exemption level $47,892 (about $22.83 an hour)- this is based on the 40th percentile for the lowest American regional market. He also indexed it for inflation so that such a large jump will not occur again. It will have two effects, people in the targeted job categories who earn near the exemption level will get raises. People in lower wage positions will either get overtime or other people will be hired to help them. This may be an issue that resonates with many Trump supporters a point of unity. Save Over Time is one logical grassroots effort for the next 60 days to focus Trump on the policies needed to make America great again. I am sure there are more. Do not just share the position - many lower income Trump supporters are not online- create a small leaflet with a call to action on the bottom - Something simple - SAVE OVER TIME - a couple of sentences and write Donald Trump c/o the White House- the point is to focus on rule changes and force these issues before the inauguration start focusing on the details as opposed to the sound bytes

The popular vote went to Hillary Clinton. If you want to ask the delegates to please vote Democrat you may sign this petition. The Electoral College has outlived its use for the American People. Ask the delegates to please do what's fair. They can make the election go to the right candidate for the job.

We believe our country to be the beacon of democracy, but in the presidential election on Tuesday we witnessed a flawed democratic process at work. Hillary Clinton, who won the majority of votes from the American people, lost the presidency to Donald Trump. This happened because the Electoral College is an outdated system that needs to be reformed. The National Popular Vote bill would change this by ensuring that the winner of the popular vote in all 50 states and the District of Columbia would win the Presidency. The people of Maine from both parties have shown that they believe this process to be more democratic and in 2008 the measure was passed by the Maine Senate only to be defeated 2 years later in the House. I urge you to revisit this bill and make the Presidential election process more democratic for ALL Americans, so every vote may count.

I am starting this petition in the last great hope that we can legally turn this election around and award the presidency to the candidate who earned the most popular votes. My hope is to create a groundswell of support that provides the Electors of the College with justification to vote their conscience.

Deliberate actions that are inclusive are necessary to move forward as a nation that is richest in its diversity.