The U.S. military ignored its own guidelines for the use of depleted uranium ammunition in the 2003 Iraq War, firing the controversial weapons at unarmored targets, buildings in populated areas and troops. [1] The use of depleted uranium in munitions is controversial because of concerns about potential long-term health effects. A 2005 review concluded that human epidemiological evidence is consistent with increased risk of birth defects in the children of people exposed to depleted uranium. [2] In 2015, the U.S. stated that it had not and would not use depleted uranium in Iraq or Syria. However, the Pentagon has now admitted that it has used depleted uranium weapons in Syria. [3] Urge President Obama and Congress to demand transparency and accountability in U.S. policy on using depleted uranium weapons in Syria by signing our petition. References: 1. https://www.paxforpeace.nl/stay-informed/news/us-broke-its-own-rules-firing-depleted-uranium-in-iraq 2. http://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1476-069X-4-17 3. http://www.irinnews.org/analysis/2016/10/06/exclusive-iraq-war-records-reignite-debate-over-us-use-depleted-uranium

Illinois is on the verge of passing legislation that would make college affordable and attainable for undocumented students attending four-year public universities. The Student ACCESS Bill was passed by the State Senate earlier this year and is currently awaiting a vote by the House of Representatives during veto session. The legislation is supported by every four-year public university in Illinois as well as the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Undocumented students are currently ineligible to receive federal student aid, Pell grants, Illinois’ MAP grant and other forms of state-based financial aid. While Illinois currently offers students who meet certain criteria access to in-state tuition, students have very limited options for scholarships, making college unaffordable for many students. Sign this petition to tell Governor Rauner and members of the Illinois General Assembly that you support the Student ACCESS Bill (SB2196)!

It seems as if CIVILITY has been lost. Let's hope that it's only temporary, and will be found. We hope for the best & prepare for the rest. If you'd like to sign this petition, please do so. It will remain as open as is the hope that Civility will return to our Politics. Pandora's Box is now opening around US. As a result, we will continue using this MoveOn platform to address additional urgent needs. To contact us, use this link ... http://petitions.moveon.org/contact_creator.html?petition_id=114137 Thank you to those who signed. Follow us on Twitter @UnDivideUS Previous posts on this platform... RIGHT, LEFT, MIDDLE - Civility toward each strengthens each. Otherwise, we're toast! Those who know the cost of war, plead for peace. We don't Cry, We Engage! Get busy to influence the direction of things. Regardless of the pros/cons, we need a major dose of civility toward each other. Let's work to restore it in politics and in the public square. We believe that all of our elected public officials - local, state, and national - should represent US with the use CIVILITY and statesmanship. Place the country above the party. Public Servants -- Be of service to the public.

The continuing merge of these billion dollar companies needs to end. The US needs to protect the freedoms of competition from monopolies which is one of the beneficial parts of a capitalistic system. Mergers like this show that governmental agencies serve the corporation's best interests instead of the interests of the people. We need to stand up against oligarchic policies. WSJ Article: AT&T Reaches Deal to Buy Time Warner for $85.4 Billion http://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-reaches-deal-to-buy-time-warner-for-more-than-80-billion-1477157084

Due to the lack of expression of appearance at Kamehameha schools, girls should have a small way to express themselves. In Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, there is no policy in the official handbook regarding the painted nails issue, so why should our campus have one? Girls want the freedom and the feeling of letting some of our personality shine that getting a simple manicure can please.

On October 20, 27 Florida-based organizations and 24 other prominent Floridians wrote to Hillary Clinton asking her to articulate her positions on issues of concern to the Haitian American community, noting that "Hurricane Matthew devastated Haiti, affecting two million Haitians; stranding hundreds of thousands; killing at least 1,000; obliterating tens of thousands of homes; destroying and inundating towns, livestock, crops, and livelihoods; and causing a surge in cholera cases." [1] The letter urges U.S. leadership to eradicate Haiti’s cholera epidemic - brought to Haiti by the UN - and to compensate its victims; to re-designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status and expand the Haitian Family Reunification Program to protect and support Haitian-Americans in the wake of Hurricane Matthew; and to support Haitian efforts to ensure a credible electoral process. Urge your Representative and Senators to support these reforms of U.S. policy towards Haiti by signing our petition. References: 1. http://www.ijdh.org/2016/10/topics/politics-democracy/51-florida-groups-and-leaders-ask-hillary-clinton-meeting-and-views-on-urgent-haiti-issues/

The infrastructure of the post office is in great decline. The post office has been downsized for at least the last two decades. There is no need to continue this policy as the post office has no true financial crisis. It is a result of bad legislation. The solution is simple create post office friendly legislation and expand the post office.

The lack of representation from our union representation. Collecting dues for? Family childcare is becoming extinct, the injustices and abusive practices of agencies that mandate childcare. Emergency Regulations on Enforcements are being used as quota for getting violations on childcare providers. MAJOR CONCERN why are we not advocating for FAMILY CHILDCARE to be included in executive budget of 2017. Excessive non deserving Violations will be dangerous for our future with Qualtity Stars, linked to subsidy how will we survive within the already underserved communities ? Fair elections need to be put in place.

I am on the board of Kairos Puget Sound Coalition, (Kairos means the time is now for peace and change). KPSC is part of Kairos International. KPSC is an organization with representative churches and other groups including Christian church denominations and other religious groups including Muslim and Jewish groups.

To expose the leadership of Teamsters Local 812 unlawful conversion of 812 Memberships Dues money to Cary Kane LLP and Walter Kane esq. for their own political gain and survival. We want to remove Attorney Walter Kane or the Law Firm of Cary Kane LLP that is paid by Local 812 members Union Dues due to their actions, advise against the Local 812 membership. Retainer fees are now being used defend the leadership, consult the leadership and advise the leadership on how to threaten and intimidate the Local 812 members. To scare away members that stand up to this 812 leadership in their requests for a fair and legitimate investigation over the possible misdeeds by the Teamster Local 812 Leaders Ed Weber, Joe Vitta, John Visconti, Angel Martinez, Jim Surdi and Tom Staropoli. Illegally using membership money to retain an apparent anti member Law Firm to serve and advise the best interests of the leadership of Local 812. To use tactics of intimidation that are both deliberate and retaliatory against Teamster Local 812 members both professionally and personally in order to terminate and quiet the Teamster Local 812 members from standing up and being heard.

To shut Trump down in a creative humorous way.

For far too long there have been too many problems with the AEE. The most recent crisis, an island-wide blackout lasting a FULL week for many. In a TRUE democracy, we should have the choice between various companies competing to deliver LOWER rates, modern technology, real customer service and better salaries for their employees. The goal of this petition is to change our present situation: a virtual monopoly of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA - AEE). We need the freedom to choose who provides the services we want at the rates we choose. Puerto Rico deserves only the best. Everyone who does sign this petition remember our goal is to provide solutions to lower your energy bill rates. You may not agree with healthy competition, however if you agree with the fact that the government of Puerto Rico should find various ways to implement LOWER RATES for our energy bill, you should definitely sign this petition.