As Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has noted, U.S. participation in the Saudi bombing of Yemen has never been authorized by Congress. [1] Saudi Arabia's conduct is now coming under unprecedented scrutiny. New evidence has recently emerged that the U.S. intelligence community believes that the government of Saudi Arabia has been supporting ISIS. [2] But Congress has never voted on whether the U.S. should be refueling Saudi planes that are bombing Yemen, even though U.S. officials have warned that the U.S. could be implicated in war crimes for supporting the Saudi bombing of Yemen. [3] Under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, "at any time that United States Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, such forces shall be removed by the President if the Congress so directs by concurrent resolution." [4] Urge your Senators and Representative to use their war powers to force a vote on removing U.S. forces from the Saudi bombing of Yemen by signing our petition. References: 1. http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2016/08/16/senator-chris-murphy-on-yemen-saudi-arabia-conflict-the-lead-jake-tapper-interview.cnn 2. http://www.salon.com/2016/10/11/leaked-hillary-clinton-emails-show-u-s-allies-saudi-arabia-and-qatar-supported-isis/ 3. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-saudi-yemen-idUSKCN12A0BQ 4. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/warpower.asp

I started this petition because I haven't heard a single politician talk about it, and our vote should be sacred, people died for it. Despite news reports, and documentaries of rigged machines, talk of The Russians, Annonymous, both Major Parties, rigging the election via electronic voting machines, and the debacle in 2000 in Florida, NOTHING HAS CHANGED!

I am tires of seeing new condos pr developments where beautiful greenery used to be, it's taking value away in my eyes of the areas everywhere. They should not be able to build anywhere there is green grass. There is enough parts of several towns or abandon factories that can be rebuilt! Also planting more scenic trees and flowers to shade and decorate the neighborhoods, also good for fresh air and view. So all in all no tearing down any green, rebuilding towns and cities not forgetting to plant new trees, flowers and shrubs for the cooling and scenic effect of a town. Perhaps getting homeless people, children, those fighting addictions mostly involved with gardening process. We are all tired of condos interrupting our pretty landscapes and green lush areas! Stop building!

Bombings include the targeting of hospitals, critical infrastructure, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, schools, and civilian neighborhoods. These strikes use illegal weapons, including clusters bombs, and deadly tactics such as "double tap" and "triple tap" strikes, which kill medical personnel arriving on the scene. NPR has ignored the Yemen bombings, such as the Oct. 8, 2016 Sana'a strike which killed over 140 civilians and wounded over 550 at a funeral gathering.

I want to see justice for Victoria Martens. I watched the James Boyd trial and even knowing the story as well as I did, I was able to become confused by the testimony and cross-examinations for the defense of both officers. There was no rhyme or reason to the defense side of the trial, which may have allowed the jurors to be confused as to which officer played which role. I was abused as a child and I want justice for these children today.

After more than four months of contract negotiations between UC-AFT Librarians and the University administration over the two open articles Salary, and Professional Activities and Development, the librarians are still waiting for a meaningful response to the union’s proposals. While UC Librarians make up to 27% LESS than their counterparts at CSU campuses, the UC offered a mere 1% salary increase. When UC librarians are increasingly being encouraged to demonstrate national prominence in their fields, the UC has offered no changes to Professional Development funding. UC-AFT’s core demands include: *Competitiveness: Librarians need salaries that are competitive with our colleagues in the California Community Colleges and California State University. *Consistency: A minimum level of professional development funding for all librarians across the UC system. *Compression: Librarian salary compression must be addressed by extending the scale. 21st century scholarship means students and faculty need more and better services from professional librarians, but librarians are being asked to do more and more for less and less. In order for the UC to recruit and retain professional librarians, the UC needs to provide competitive salaries and professional development funding. This is why we, the undersigned UCD campus and community members, call on you to support UC-AFT librarians in achieving a fair contract!

Though Japan regained its sovereignty in 1952, the U.S. military continued to occupy Okinawa for another twenty years. Okinawa is less than 1% of Japan’s total area, yet is occupied by three fourths of the U.S. military bases in the country. [1] The island is choked top to bottom with war machinery and troops — built on land seized from Okinawans — which have caused extreme noise pollution, deadly accidents, destruction of natural environments, and assaults against women by American soldiers. The construction of new helipads in Takae is only the most recent effort by the U.S. to project its military presence in the region over the voice of Okinawans. Residents who engaged in sit-ins and other peaceful protests at the construction site have been forcibly removed by violent riot police. [2] The central government of Japan, bending to the will of the U.S., has even filed a lawsuit against two residents called “strategic lawsuit against public participation,” or SLAPP. These retaliatory lawsuits are intended to silence, intimidate or punish people who have used public forums to speak, petition or otherwise move for government action on an issue, and have been made illegal in many jurisdictions around the world. [3] When national leaders refuse to budge from unjust policies, it’s at the local level that we can have the most impact. In September 2015, Berkeley passed a resolution on opposing the construction of a U.S military base in Henoko, Okinawa. [4] We are proud that it became the first such resolution passed by a city council in the United States, giving tremendous hope to people in Okinawa. It is time to continue our support of Okinawans in their ongoing fight against the devastation of their communities. Sources: 1. http://fpif.org/okinawa-small-island-trying-block-u-s-militarys-pivot-asia/ 2. http://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20160722/p2a/00m/0na/013000c 3. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/08/12/national/social-issues/film-depicts-okinawans-fight-against-ospreys/#.V_07tlUrKVM 4. http://www.cityofberkeley.info/recordsonline/export/16874673.pdf

I am starting this petition because although I have been an American citizen for more than 50 years, my refugee experience clearly recognizes the unmistakable signs and actions of an aspiring dictator. I also recognize the ambitious opportunists and deluded supporters who, like the ones in my country, ignored the warnings of those who had fled previous dictatorships. Trump's insults, lies, illegal activities, and criminal endeavors have gone too far with scant repercussions. He must be stopped.

This 42" pipeline,one of the largest ever, and its compressor stations will cut across woodlands, some of the richest farmlands in the world, and waterways. It will threaten schools and run close to an underground mine fire. Most of the gas produced will be sent abroad, yet, if approved by FERC, property can be taken by eminent domain

After more than four months of contract negotiations between UC-AFT Librarians and the University administration over the two open articles Salary, and Professional Activities and Development, the librarians are still waiting for a meaningful response to the union’s proposals. While UC Librarians make up to 27% LESS than their counterparts at CSU campuses, the UC offered a mere 1% salary increase. When UC librarians are increasingly being encouraged to demonstrate national prominence in their fields, the UC has offered no changes to Professional Development funding. UC-AFT’s core demands include: *Competitiveness: Librarians need salaries that are competitive with our colleagues in the California Community Colleges and California State University. *Consistency: A minimum level of professional development funding for all librarians across the UC system. *Compression: Librarian salary compression must be addressed by extending the scale. 21st century scholarship means students and faculty need more and better services from professional librarians, but librarians are being asked to do more and more for less and less. In order for the UC to recruit and retain professional librarians, the UC needs to provide competitive salaries and professional development funding. This is why we, the undersigned UCLA campus and community members, call on you to support UC-AFT librarians in achieving a fair contract!

After more than four months of contract negotiations between UC-AFT Librarians and the University administration over the two open articles Salary, and Professional Activities and Development, the librarians are still waiting for a meaningful response to the union’s proposals. While UC Librarians make up to 27% LESS than their counterparts at CSU campuses, the UC offered a mere 1% salary increase. When UC librarians are increasingly being encouraged to demonstrate national prominence in their fields, the UC has offered no changes to Professional Development funding. UC-AFT’s core demands include: *Competitiveness: Librarians need salaries that are competitive with our colleagues in the California Community Colleges and California State University. *Consistency: A minimum level of professional development funding for all librarians across the UC system. *Compression: Librarian salary compression must be addressed by extending the scale. 21st century scholarship means students and faculty need more and better services from professional librarians, but librarians are being asked to do more and more for less and less. In order for the UC to recruit and retain professional librarians, the UC needs to provide competitive salaries and professional development funding. This is why we, the undersigned UCR campus and community members, call on you to support UC-AFT librarians in achieving a fair contract!

After more than four months of contract negotiations between UC-AFT Librarians and the University administration over the two open articles Salary, and Professional Activities and Development, the librarians are still waiting for a meaningful response to the union’s proposals. While UC Librarians make up to 27% LESS than their counterparts at CSU campuses, the UC offered a mere 1% salary increase. When UC librarians are increasingly being encouraged to demonstrate national prominence in their fields, the UC has offered no changes to Professional Development funding. UC-AFT’s core demands include: *Competitiveness: Librarians need salaries that are competitive with our colleagues in the California Community Colleges and California State University. *Consistency: A minimum level of professional development funding for all librarians across the UC system. *Compression: Librarian salary compression must be addressed by extending the scale. 21st century scholarship means students and faculty need more and better services from professional librarians, but librarians are being asked to do more and more for less and less. In order for the UC to recruit and retain professional librarians, the UC needs to provide competitive salaries and professional development funding. This is why we, the undersigned UCSD campus and community members, call on you to support UC-AFT librarians in achieving a fair contract!