Mitch McConnell defied the Constitution and insisted that this Supreme Court position be determined by the American people. Almost 3 million more of us want a moderate liberal like Judge Merrick Garland to be appointed. The US needs one more year before the conservative minority takes over appointments to the courts. Also appoint as many unfilled lower court positions as your team has vetted. Make the republicans fight another year to turn back our progress. Petition Deadline January 2, 2017.

Sign this petition so you can stop politicians taking away your right to SAFE, AFFORDABLE INSTALLMENT LOANS in New Mexico! SB 15 bundles these loans with payday & title loans, and effectively bans them all. Don't let them take away your access to the cheapest, most affordable, and safest loans available in your community! SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!!!

I'm writing you today because I believe in mystics and that everyone, regardless of past history, deserves a fair chance. I am specifically speaking about our unfair judicial system in Mississippi. I am not an attorney or a judge but a loved one of a man that's been wrongly convicted but our justice system. This one man's story should definitely give you the courage to stand for what's right and free an innocent man. This man is Dewayne Ledale Tugle. Dewayne is currently serving a 38 year sentence for a crime he proclaimed his innocence of from the start and still does to this day. After previously serving time for a charge committed at the age of 17, Dewayne was released only to be charged with attempted armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a felon and felon fleeing, within a month of being free. Dewayne was never identified in the photo line up and the victims actually picked someone else who fit the description given by the victims. Tugle was released on bail and lead a church going productive life during this time. Months later he was indicted for felony fleeing and possession of a firearm by a felon but was not indicted on the robbery charge because he was not identified, still the victims of the robbery were allowed to testify to seeing a black man with a gun even though they couldn't identify him to be Tugle. This gun, not only was never found on Tugle's possession but his finger prints were no where on the weapon. After a mistrial on those charges the district attorney requested that the charges not be dismissed and allow him a chance at a conviction and the judge did just that. Months later at the hearing in the judges chambers all charges were dismissed and Tugle was told he was free, Not a week later Dewayne was picked up on a Capias warrant, indicted on felony fleeing and possession of a firearm by a felon (dismissed charges) and 2 counts of armed robbery stemming from the previous charges where he was never identified on, the victims were allowed to make an in court identification, changing their statements and identifying Dewayne now as the assailant, this being two years later Dewayne beat one of the armed robbery charges but was found guilty on everything else and sentence to 38 years. Tell me where is the justice in this, I only ask you to think of Dewayne as if he was one of your loved ones and how would this affect you. He has not found any justice in the appeal process and needs the love and support of family and friends. Read his case and see for yourself. May God Bless you and help Free Dewayne Ledale Tugle.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy will be in a strong position to shape debate over Russia policy in the next Administration. Elizabeth Warren will be on the Senate Armed Services Committee. [1] Chris Murphy, the first Senator to publicly challenge the Obama Administration's support for the devastating Saudi war in Yemen, is on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. [2] Unfortunately, some Democrats are planning to make common cause with John McCain and Lindsey Graham on Russia policy, pushing for a new Cold War that would likely jack up the already bloated Pentagon budget at the expense of domestic priorities like expanding Social Security, while undermining prospects for de-escalation of conflict in Ukraine, Syria, and Yemen. Urge Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Chris Murphy to stand up for diplomacy and against the Russia hawks by signing our petition. References: 1. http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/311741-warren-stirs-talk-of-2020-white-house-run 2. http://www.cfr.org/middle-east-and-north-africa/chris-murphy-roots-radical-extremism/p37471

This bill is intrusive and will harm people in abusive marriages. http://kxan.com/2016/12/27/texas-lawmaker-hopes-to-keep-couples-together-ending-no-fault-divorces/

It is important that we combat fake news with facts and that our government generates policy based on fact rather than pressure from lobbyists with domestic or foreign interests.

The hysteria over supposed Russian hacking costing Hillary the election is pathetic, and blaming Russia takes attention from the real issue, THAT the DNC, the DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT and the MEDIA rigged the DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY, to ensure that their predetermined candidate would win the nomination. The content of the leaked emails only verified the obvious rigging. This rigging needs to be acknowledged and censured by the Democratic establishment, or it will continue. Suppose that Russia is responsible for the hacking; it could simply be emulating the actions of the self declared exceptional world leader. The U.S. has routinely manipulated elections, orchestrated coups and overthrown governments. The U.S. government and its media need to stop blaming and demonizing Russia, and the U.S. needs to see its actions as other countries see them, if it wants to lead effectively towards a more peaceful, sustainable world background: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2016/12/adam-schiff-russia-election-hack/511571/#article-comments http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=A04D321E-5F86-4FD6-AD8E-7F533E1C2845 http://rootsaction.org/news-a-views/1412-urgent-to-progressives-stop-fueling-the-anti-russia-frenzy http://www.unz.com/emargolis/moscow-attacks/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/...

I am starting this petition because no one deserves to be treated so inhumane. People deserves to be treated fairly and just.

NO WARRANT AND NO STATE COURT JUDGMENT. The Fifth Amendment (V) of U. S. Constitution says no one shall be "deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law. “ All judges, lawyers, and law enforcement take an Oath to Uphold the U.S. Constitution. For over 4 years, Ms. Smalls, a CPA, and an Entrepreneur has been homeless with her co-op mortgage and fighting 24/7 to get back her home. Judges covering up for other judges have falsely claimed that Ms. Smalls was legally evicted (if legal, where is the paperwork, Warrant, judgment, notices, etc.?), labeled her complaint as frivolous, and dismissed her complaint without any due process or proof to support their claim in violation of her 4th, 5th, 7th and 14th Amendments of U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. For additional proof of case and pictures of her stolen Co-op, www.stealingyourhome.com PLEASE FOLLOW THIS FEDERAL CASE USDNJ Case #16-847 Patricia Smalls vs. Riviera Towers Corp., et al., For her current case, the Judge Bumb in DKT 2 has falsely claimed that Ms. Smalls was legally evicted without providing any evidence to support her claim, such as a Warrant. Also, Eviction is for Renters. Ms. Smalls owns her Co-op/home, her Co-op mortgage would have to be foreclosed on which takes 3 years and wanted. PLEASE CONTACT Chief Judge Simandle at (856) 757-5167: Tell him to remove Judge Bumb. Ms. Smalls has a constitutional right to a fair jury trial and unbiased judge. In 1994, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "Disqualification is required if an objective observer would entertain reasonable questions about the judge's impartiality. If a judge's attitude or state of mind leads a detached observer to conclude that a fair and impartial hearing is unlikely, the judge must be disqualified." [Emphasis added]. Liteky v. U.S., 114 S.Ct. 1147, 1162 (1994). Whether you are a Homeowner or Renter, a Warrant is required to enter your home in accordance with 4th Amendment of U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. These false claims have robbed Ms. Smalls of her rights to due process, $250k stolen co-op/home, over $200k stolen belongings, over $100k in co-op equity, damages, time, a fair jury trial and justice in which PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION to require the Court either provide proof that Ms. Smalls was legally evicted or give back her stolen co-op with belongings. Give back justice to Ms. Smalls, today. Thank you for your time.

I am having trouble getting witnesses because people in this area are worried there may be repercussions.

The GOP passed a bill to ban Democrats from filming or photographing the debates in the House Chamber. The proposed legislation would refer members of the House to the Ethics Committee and would levy fines against those who would record Congressional business. Fox News has obtained a document spelling out the proposed penalties. House Republicans are proposing sanctioning members with a $500 fine for the first offense and $2,500 for additional offenses. “Any subsequent offense will be assessed at the higher amount, regardless of whether it is connected to any other offense by time or proximity,” part of the proposal reads. In addition, lawmakers cannot block the well of the House as Democrats did with their sit-in in June.

The North Carolina General Assembly put in place automatic rate cuts for profitable and powerful corporations as of January 1st that will result in $500 million less in annual revenue despite what is needed for communities, classrooms and families to thrive. Since 2013, the tax rate paid by profitable corporations has dropped from 6.9 percent to 4 percent and as of January 1st will drop to 3 percent. This is well below the 5.49 rate paid by North Carolina taxpayers on their taxable income. Given the rate is already among the lowest in the nation and the region and the evidence that shows such rate cuts do not generate boosts to the economy as promised, North Carolina policymakers should not again push an agenda that helps the powerful. Before the end of the year, it is critical to make clear that North Carolina's elected leaders should choose people and communities over profitable corporations. The tax rate on corporate profits should remain at 4 percent.