Georgia Democratic Representative Hank Johnson has been outspoken in his defense of human rights. For example, he is the lead sponsor of the Berta Caceres Human Rights in Honduras Act, challenging U.S. military and police aid to the government of Honduras because of the Honduran government's failure to address its gross abuses of human rights. [1] Recently, the Washington Free Beacon, a Sheldon Adelson-funded newspaper that supports Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, manufactured a controversy out of criticisms that Rep. Johnson made of Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Rep. Johnson clarified his remarks. J Street wrote, "The Congressman was clearly referring to the corrosive impact of the settlement enterprise on the two-state solution and not to individuals. The Free Beacon and its headline writers have, as is their habit, taken irresponsible liberties with the words actually spoken in an effort to advance their political agenda. The proper focus of media coverage here should be on the growing political opposition to Israeli settlement growth and not on the misrepresentations by an irresponsible media outlet." [2] It is important that Members of Congress not conclude from this episode that they cannot criticize Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, as Peter Beinart, writing in Haaretz, suggested they might. [3] Urge Rep. Johnson to continue speaking out in the future about Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank by signing our petition. References: 1. http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/cosponsor-the-berta-caceres?r_by=1135580 2. http://jstreet.org/blog/post/j-street-welcomes-rep-johnson-clarification-of-remarks-_1 3. http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-1.734850

My petition is about getting someone to listen. It has affected me personally, it has affected my family, it is affecting thousands of students and something needs to change. The for profit colleges that are feeding Sallie Mae need to be controlled. Stop robbing our children, its hard to live a life when your living to pay off a debt so large because the interest rates are so high that you will never pay off your loan. Cant survive if all your money goes to your student loans.

The PennEast Pipeline Company still hasn’t fully documented how much damage its pipeline would have on the environment. But the federal agency in charge of the project rushed ahead without all the information, and issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement. Talk about putting the cart before the horse! Issuing an Environmental Impact Statement without data on environmental impacts is irresponsible. Drinking water for millions of people and some of Pennsylvania’s cleanest streams is on the line. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has opened a comment period to hear from the public on their so-called findings. This is our best shot. If we can send in thousands of comments, we can force FERC to send this unacceptable Environmental Impact Statement back to the drawing board. Add your name: Tell FERC to stop PennEast’s application until it’s collected 100% of the environmental impact data.

As a member of the AARP for three years, I have greatly appreciated the group's advocacy for senior citizens like myself. And last August, I was pleased to learn that AARP announced that it would stop investing in the dangerous, right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council--better known as "ALEC"--which has drafted and aggressively lobbied for deeply conservative legislation. That's why I'm utterly dismayed that AARP has apparently not followed through on their pledge to stop supporting ALEC, according to the group Stand Up To ALEC. AARP must cut off all ties to ALEC immediately!!! ALEC has drafted legislation that has included: * opposing important benefits for senior citizens, such as Medicaid expansion;* pushing the "stand your ground" laws in Florida and other states at the behest of the NRA, including the law that protected George Zimmerman after he shot and killed Trayvon Martin; * stifling solar power and clean energy legislation around the country at the behest of climate change deniers and the oil and gas industry; and * making it more difficult for senior citizens, young people, and people of color to vote across the country by establishing voter ID laws. Major companies such as Coca-Cola, Google, and Ford have withdrawn from ALEC over the past several years—which makes it more offensive that AARP hasn't taken a strong stand against ALEC. I won't stand for it, and neither should you. Tell AARP to cut any ties to ALEC immediately. Rev. Jim VanderWeele

The number of deaths, injuries, and dismemberments on the island of Martha's Vineyard during the summer months is no longer acceptable. The speed at which these vehicles travel is disruptive to an already overcrowded road system and the drivers of such vehicles are not properly trained on how to operate them, resulting in death and/or injury every year.

End Workplace Abuse & Bullying Today. Support the reinstatement of Jevon Royster at Grey Wolf Electric. Support better wages, better benefits, and better working conditions for all workers.

Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell's endorsements lend undeserved credibility to a fascist, white nationalist campaign. They have the potential to change the course of history. We hope to help them make the right decision and save us from catastrophe.

Over the weekend, Donald Trump publicly insulted the Khan family, making comments—rooted in Islamophobia—about a family grieving the loss of their son, Humayun Khan, a U.S. solider who died in Iraq. This is one in a long line of painful examples which make it clear that Trump cannot be trusted to honor the women and men serving this nation in the armed services. My organization, Common Defense, was started out of a shared belief that Donald Trump is unfit to be our next commander-in-chief. As an Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, I’m appalled at Trump's disrespect for military families and his use of veterans as political props. In the army, I swore to protect the rights of every American. But Donald Trump wants to divide us, and his actions will put us in danger. Sen. McConnell and Speaker Ryan have both released statements that failed to mention Donald Trump by name or outright condemn his attacks. If Republican leaders do not outright disavow Trump's dangerous rhetoric, they are not only endorsing Donald Trump's candidacy, but also his attacks on veterans. We cannot allow these comments to go unchallenged. Tell the leaders of the Republican Party to disavow Trump's attacks on veterans now.

The Atlantic Ocean is changing fast and getting busier every year, but there’s no coordination between all the agencies that have a say in the way our ocean is used. Cables are buried under the ocean floor to power high-speed internet, more wind turbines are being built, and there’s a huge demand for offshore sand to replace beaches that are destroyed during storms. All that development threatens fish and endangered wildlife. Fortunately, state and federal experts are trying to protect the Atlantic before it’s too late. They just released a brand-new plan to manage the ocean, but it definitely needs our voice to make sure it protects wildlife!

The ability to expand the campus with future construction is necessary for Goucher to remain competitive as a small liberal arts college in a crowded market. Other local institutions, from University of Maryland College Park to Towson University, are in the midst of similar development projects, as are colleges and universities around the country. Goucher is committed to doing that in a way that preserves green space and honors our commitment to environmental sustainability. Goucher has been an upstanding member of the Towson community since moving here from Baltimore City, and has worked with its neighbors in the past to ensure that anything built on campus meets with community approval and Goucher's own exacting architectural standards. The college takes great pride in its beautiful campus and frequently hosts public events, performances, and lectures that bring the Towson audience to the college to hear national leaders, artists, and speakers. Most recently, we welcomed our neighbors and community members to campus to enjoy our Goucher Summer Stage concert series. To remain competitive, to keep bringing those benefits to the community, Goucher needs the ability to expand in a way that benefits all of us, which is why I support the college's request for re-zoning.

It hurts my heart to think that thousands of Puerto Rican children could be born brain damaged and suffering from other maladies that Zika infections might bring. I am starting this petition because I am appalled that this great nation's political leaders seem to be asleep to the suffering of its citizens in Puerto Rico!

We require that because how the mail boxes are currently position and located they are dangerous and illegal to access. So we demand that the post office take action. http://traffic.findlaw.com/traffic-tickets/jaywalking.html http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/education/pedestrian/default.aspx http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/346/II/05 346.05  Vehicles to be driven on right side of roadway; now there are few exceptions none of which allows you to park in the wrong direction to check your mail box.