1. Protecting Public Health •  Respiratory and Irritation Risks: Odors like hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and ammonia irritate eyes, noses, and throats, triggering headaches, nausea, and asthma flare-ups. Chronic exposure to VOCs can worsen conditions like COPD or allergies, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health issues. Cleaner air means fewer ER visits and better daily breathing—vital in an era of rising air pollution concerns. •  Long-Term Safety: Untreated emissions contribute to ground-level ozone (smog) formation, linked to heart disease and premature death. By curbing these, facilities help safeguard vulnerable populations, aligning with public health goals like those from the WHO or EPA. 2. Enhancing Quality of Life •  Restoring Enjoyment of Home and Outdoors: Imagine opening windows without gagging or hosting a barbecue without complaints—these upgrades eliminate the “invisible barrier” that keeps people indoors. Reduced odors foster a sense of normalcy, boosting mental health by lowering stress and isolation. •  Stronger Community Bonds: Neighborhoods plagued by smells often see strained relations with the facility, leading to protests or distrust. Effective controls build goodwill, encouraging collaboration on other local issues like parks or schools. 3. Boosting Economic and Social Value •  Property Values and Appeal: Studies show odor complaints can drop home prices by 5-15% in affected areas. Cleaner air reverses this, attracting families, businesses, and even tourists—key for revitalizing “stigmatized” zones. •  Equity and Justice: These facilities are disproportionately near low-income or minority communities, Improvements promote fairness, ensuring everyone benefits from clean air as a basic right, not a luxury.

This petition is important in order to get the school to start taking action by   1.  Hosting assemblies or informational sessions to educate students and families on their rights and what to do in case of an emergency. 2.  Creating safe spaces on campus for students who feel anxious, unsafe, or need support. 3.  Providing online learning options (Zoom or Google Meet) for students whose families are afraid to send them to school. 4.  Issuing a public statement of solidarity affirming that Reavis is a safe and welcoming place for all students and families, regardless of immigration status.

❤️ Why this is important Because rape is violence — not a mistake, not a “youthful” act. In Stillwater, a young man accused of raping and assaulting multiple women was granted youthful-offender status, a classification meant for minor crimes, not premeditated sexual violence. That decision sends a devastating message to every survivor: that age, privilege, or connections can outweigh accountability. Survivors already battle shame, silence, and disbelief. When the justice system minimizes their trauma, it tells offenders they can harm again without facing full consequences. This isn’t just one case — it’s a dangerous precedent that will echo through future courtrooms unless we act now. We are demanding change because justice should protect the vulnerable, not the violent. The Payne County DA and Oklahoma lawmakers must close the loophole that lets violent sexual predators hide behind “youthful-offender” leniency — before it happens again.

Every generation faces a moment when silence is betrayal — this is ours. No Kings is a declaration that the people are the power. Can you take 1 (one) minute to sign on to our message to Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson: 👑 Our communities deserve more than fear, silence, and billion-dollar bailouts for the powerful. We deserve safety, dignity, and to be heard. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.  When we rise together, no king, no tyrant, and no dictator can silence us.

In 1890, U.S. troops descended on the Lakota people at Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. What followed was not a “battle” — it was a massacre. An estimated 250 people were slaughtered. More than half were women and children. Many were killed as they fled, gunned down long after officers had ordered soldiers to stop shooting. Shamefully, 19 soldiers involved in this atrocity were awarded the nation’s highest honor for valor, the Medal of Honor. Congress and then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin worked together to review whether to rescind those medals, in light of the soldiers’ horrific actions. Now, Trump’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just doubled down on honoring the perpetrators of the massacre. “We’re making it clear [the soldiers] deserve those medals. This decision is now final, and their place in our nation’s history is no longer up for debate.” Unfortunately for Hegseth, that’s not entirely up to him. Congress has the power to act where the Pentagon refuses — by legislating the rescission of medals awarded to soldiers involved in the Wounded Knee massacre. We’re going to push them to do just that by passing the Remove the Stain Act introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren (S.1915) and Representative Jill Tokuda (H.R.3609). With enough people speaking out, we can push Congress to take this decision out of Hegseth’s hands and finally deliver justice.

California just passed a law mandating that ads on streaming services match the noise level of the movie or television show being watched. So the framework already exists—we just need more states to take action and implement it.  Their crackdown on excessively loud ads is set to go into effect July 1, 2026, and would cut down on noise pollution that disturbs homes and wakes sleeping children.  And it’s not the first time there’s been reform around loud ads. In 2010, Congress passed federal legislation called the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act to bring quiet commercials to cable television and radio shows.  Now, streamers must adhere to the CALM Act in California—and leaders nationwide should ensure they’re required to do the same in every state.  Add your name to the petition and demand that streaming platforms dial down the volume on their ads.

“Sign and share this petition to show that the majority of our community stands for inclusion, love, and equality, and that we will not be canceled. Together, we will make Pride happen. ”

The Hatch Act is an 86-year-old law that prohibits political activities by federal employees. It’s meant to ensure that government programs, meant to serve all Americans regardless of political affiliation, remain nonpartisan.  Already, a handful of major international airports have refused to comply with Secretary Noem’s request to display her video—an egregious violation of the Hatch Act—at security checkpoints. Some states, like Oregon, have additional protections in addition to federal law that restrict public employes from promoting any political party.  Noem’s video blames the Democrats for the government shutdown, despite Republicans having control of all three branches of government. Millions of Americans are on the brink of losing their health care in the Republicans' budget proposal, and the shutdown is centered on extending critical Affordable Care Act subsidies. But Republicans are refusing to negotiate.  Noem's video overtly blames Democrats for the shutdown and any impact that it has had on travel, clearly meaning to influence general public opinion.  The Trump administration and MAGA Republicans might be okay breaking the law and using public government spaces to spread government-sanctioned propaganda, but airports don’t have to be complicit. Add your name to demand that airports follow the law and refuse to play Noem's video! 

Rarely in U.S. history have living presidents minted their image on U.S. currency. Trump wants to change that.  In October, it was reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled plans for a special coin to be released in 2026 marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—bearing Trump’s profile. The Trump administration is trying to find loopholes in an 1866 law and exploit the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 to justify their flagrant action. But the intention of the rule of law is clear: In America, we have no kings, and living presidents should not be enshrined on our money.  Trump is acting like a dictator, and he wants to be treated like one. From rolling tanks through Washington, D.C., on his birthday to entertaining having his face etched into Mount Rushmore, Trump’s narcissistic attempts to immortalize himself are a flagrant display of authoritarianism and must be stopped.  Make it clear to the Treasury Department that we, the people, oppose breaking from the law and tradition by putting a living president on our currency!

PLEASE SIGN and SUPPORT our effort to make Avelo's decision to increase their bottom line through cruelty and potential unlawfulness a decision they will regret!

The current building 1930 Beach Street is restricted to be inspected for Inhumane practices by Illinois Congressional Leaders. Chicago Sun-Times reports, “U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, both Illinois Democrats, on Friday requested a tour of the Broadview ICE facility that has drawn heated protest for weeks, but they were denied entry,(2025, Armentrout). If ICE occupies the current 5000 square foot building and has DENIED entry for routine inspections, how much more would a 200,000 square ft building occupied by ICE would be even worst to inspect. Armentrout, M., (2025, October, 10).  Illinois Democrats call for investigation of Chicago ICE raids. https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/10/ice-investigation-chicago-illinois-congressional-democrats-robin-kelly

The Israeli government and Hamas have reportedly agreed to phase one of a ceasefire plan that would allow for the release of hostages and detainees, and withdrawal of Israeli military forces from parts of Gaza. After more than two years of pain and suffering, we, along with all those who value peace and justice, welcome news of a pause in the violence and the chance for families to be reunited. Crucially, this means the influx of urgently-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza, and a respite from incredible violence and terror for millions of people across an entire region. Yet in this hopeful moment, too many lives remain at incredible risk, and a Trump administration policy would leave them to suffer unnecessarily. Earlier this year, Trump’s State Department stopped issuing temporary medical-humanitarian visas to people in Gaza — reversing a long-standing policy that allowed a small number of people, many of them children, to access life-saving medical care in the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the pause may be temporary, but that was months ago — and it’s time we made the political costs of this choice too hard to bear. Let’s take advantage of every second of this break in the violence and ensure everyone at State hears overwhelming support to reinstate this policy and help people access the life-saving medical care they need.