Regular walks are great for mental and physical health and proper bladder capacity.

More than 85% of Americans surveyed in a recent poll support the legal right to IVF.  Millions of people rely on in vitro fertilization and assisted reproductive technologies to build and grow their families. But there is a growing movement of extremists who not only oppose IVF, but are actively taking steps to criminalize it.  Just one ruling by Alabama's Supreme Court earlier this year caused chaos and clinic closures. We cannot risk another bad court ruling which threatens our health care. Congress has an obligation to ensure that the hardship families seeking fertility treatment in Alabama were forced to endure does not happen anywhere else in the United States. The Access to Family Building Act has 202 cosponsors including 4 Republicans and is endorsed by the Center for Reproductive Rights, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association, Endocrine Society, Reproductive Freedom for All, the Military Families Building Network, and more. Yet only 190 Representatives have signed onto the discharge petition so far - and zero Republicans. Demand your representative force a vote on the House floor and get every representative on record on where they stand when it comes to protecting the right to IVF! Sources: Access to Family Building Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7056/cosponsors Discharge petition: https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024072415?Page=2&CongressNum=118

It is important because the ban on marijuana businesses and the moratorium restrict the community from benefiting from the legal, regulated marijuana industry in Ohio. By opposing this ban, we can promote economic growth, create jobs, and increase tax revenue for our city. Allowing marijuana businesses ensures a safer, regulated market, reducing the risks associated with unregulated, illegal sales. People should join this campaign to align local policy with state law, support responsible economic development, and protect community safety through legal regulation rather than unnecessary prohibition. Together, we can ensure Greenville embraces opportunities while safeguarding our future.

Why This Matters The Melrose rooftop is a shared community space, and the ability to utilize it for walking my dog is part of the living experience that was promised when I moved in. Restricting access without any documented safety, maintenance, or legal violations undermines the trust and expectations that were established. Moreover, limiting the use of public amenities based on complaints from a single tenant, as has been suggested, sets a dangerous precedent for the community at large. This petition represents not only my personal concerns but those of other residents who value the building’s pet-friendly environment and expect to continue living in a space that respects the terms of the lease and the rights of all tenants. I respectfully request a prompt review of this matter and a formal response outlining the steps that will be taken to resolve these concerns.

We've had enough of being left out by Meta without a valid reason and navigating their exhausting and unhelpful customer support maze. We know we’re not alone—countless others are struggling with the same dismissive treatment. Meta's support system is outdated, frustrating, and impossible to understand. It’s time for change. Join us in demanding a clearer, more accountable, and genuinely supportive experience for all creators and businesses.

Every Missouri citizen should be gravely concerned by Governor Parson's disregard for the "innocent until proven guilty" principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. His actions signal a troubling pattern of poor leadership, racial bias, and a lack of compassion, raising serious doubts about his ability to serve the people of Missouri with fairness and integrity. If such disregard for justice continues, it will inevitably result in further disappointment and harm to the citizens he is entrusted to represent.

Dr. Rouhollah Aghasaleh’s only crime was to stand with students in the face of police violence from the administration at the time. Dr. Aghasaleh was a voice for peace and reason throughout the process and the overall occupation was actually safer due to their presence. Standing with Palestinians that are the victims of genocide and standing with students in the face of police violence and injustice are also not crimes. We do not believe that it is right to indefinitely suspend ANYONE in this way. Please do the right thing and bring Dr. Aghasaleh back to campus! In the time that they have been gone, they have continued to do teach-ins at no charge because they are truly that committed to, and passionate, about education.  

This is important because it’s a small gesture to us employees that can make a big impact for the betterment of the service industry in downtown New Orleans. 

1. Misuse of Public Funds for Private Interests ● Argument: The use of public funds to defend Corporation Counsel in a case where their self-interests and the interests of private developers are at stake constitutes a violation of the public trust. Public funds are intended to serve the interests of the community, not to protect a select few County attorneys whose actions, as documented, have harmed the County financially and legally. ● Elaboration: The Corporation Counsel’s role is to provide legal guidance in the best interest of the County and its citizens, not to shield itself or private developers from liability. By allocating taxpayer resources to defend against claims of fraud and malfeasance, the Corporation Counsel undermines public confidence and violates its fiduciary duties. 2. Conflict of Interest Compounded by Use of External Counsel ● Argument: The hiring of the law firm Kobayashi, Sugita, and Goda (KSG) without proper conflict review amplifies the appearance of impropriety, as it further solidifies the conflict of interest inherent in the Corporation Counsel’s role. ● Elaboration: The retention of KSG to represent both the Corporation Counsel and the County Auditor, who is meant to be independently auditing the Corporation Counsel, creates an irreparable conflict. The same law firm representing adverse and conflicting parties raises questions about the objectivity and fairness of the legal proceedings. 3. Failure to Safeguard Public Interest by the County Auditor ● Argument: The County Auditor’s failure to complete the audit and report fraud and misdealings demonstrates a failure to uphold the public interest, violating the ethical responsibilities defined under the Maui County Charter and Government Auditing Standards. ● Elaboration: The suspension of the audit, without appropriate reasoning or recourse, allows the alleged fraudulent activities to remain unaddressed. This inaction not only deprives the County of rightful restitution but also gives the Corporation Counsel and developers an unfair advantage by delaying accountability. The fact that the Auditor did not report the irregularities to proper authorities exacerbates this failure and further erodes trust in government institutions. 4. Attorney-Client Privilege Abuse ● Argument: The use of attorney-client privilege by the Corporation Counsel to withhold key records and communications from the audit process is an abuse of privilege intended to shield malfeasance, rather than to protect legitimate legal strategy. ● Elaboration: Attorney-client privilege is intended to protect the integrity of legal communications, not to obstruct transparency in government actions. In this case, the privilege is being used to prevent the disclosure of records that are crucial to assessing whether fraudulent deferral agreements were executed by Corporation Counsel. The abuse of this privilege reinforces the need for independent counsel to investigate and audit the claims without interference or influence. 5. Potential Violation of State and Federal Law ● Argument: The Corporation Counsel’s alleged actions, in concert with private developers, may also violate State and Federal laws regarding fraud and misuse of public funds. ● Elaboration: Beyond the violation of local ordinances and ethical standards, the documented fraud involving deferral agreements may also breach broader laws, including federal anti-corruption statutes or state laws prohibiting fraudulent financial dealings with public entities. By refusing to disclose the related documents, the Corporation Counsel could be complicit in these violations, necessitating a deeper investigation at both the State and Federal levels. 6. Public Transparency and Accountability ● Argument: Public officials and departments, including the Corporation Counsel and the County Auditor, have an ethical and legal responsibility to maintain transparency, particularly in matters of public finance and development. ● Elaboration: The concealment of information about the deferral agreements and the suspension of the audit undermine public transparency. The Board of Ethics must consider whether the involved officials have breached the trust of the public by failing to be forthcoming with critical information. The lack of transparency prevents the public from understanding the full extent of the financial losses incurred by the County and the degree of improper influence by private developers. Conclusion: Public resources are being used improperly to protect individuals and entities with conflicts of interest, which violates ethical obligations to the public. Addressing these conflicts is essential to restoring public trust, ensuring accountability, and upholding the integrity of established County checks and balances.

This is for everyone involved in a near miss due to people running red lights. This is for people angry and frustrated that their safety isn't a priority on the roads. This is for those who want justice for victims of collisions involving unlicensed and uninsured drivers. This is for those who want accountability and consequences for law breakers. Above all, this is for our lives. 

We are urgently asking Haitian-American Democratic Congressmember Sheila Cherfilus McCormick to urgently assist  with the  class action lawsuit against Donald Trump and his VP pick J.D. Vance for their unfounded and hateful lies about Haitians. Those hurtful  lies have traumatized the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio, as well as in other Haitian communities throughout USA - and these continuous attacks on the Haitians have put them in great danger with wider perilous repercussion beyond the U.S. territory.  (Share) _____________________________________________   FRENCH TRANSLATION: Nous demandons de toute urgence à Sheila Cherfilus McCormick, membre du Congrès démocrate haïtiano-américain, de contribuer de toute urgence au recours collectif contre Donald Trump et son vice-président, J.D. Vance, pour leurs mensonges infondés et haineux à l'égard des Haïtiens. Ces mensonges blessants ont traumatisé la communauté haïtienne de Springfield, Ohio, ainsi que d’autres communautés haïtiennes à travers les États-Unis – et ces attaques continues contre les Haïtiens les ont mis en grand danger avec des répercussions périlleuses plus larges au-delà du territoire américain. (Partager)

We care about this issue because it affects our entire community. Our children are so precious and it is so important to keep them safe. We want them to feel safe and be safe. The fact that the students are learning about this threat through their friends doesn’t feel right. They should not have to be burdened by the fears associated with this type of threat. It is important for this to be addressed head on. We believe the BCSD needs to put out a statement.