The deaths of countless men and women of color by police have gone undocumented and unchecked for too long. A law signed by the House, Senate, and President but not enforced by the Attorney General is useless. I am hoping there will be changes in the way our states hold police accountable by compliance with the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013. By making local police agencies report deaths on their watch, we can close the gap of numerous deaths by having the Attorney General monitor the behavior of these agencies with investigations for cases that are frequent and suspicious. The collection of data provided will allow the Attorney General to detect misconduct within local agencies. The law also allows the federal government to withhold federal funding for all agencies not in compliance. Although currently this is the law, it has not been enforced. So there has been no requirement for police agencies to send information regarding the death of any person in their care to the attorney general for further review. Tell the Attorney General to act now and make police agencies accountable by enforcing The Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013.

The people of New York City and those who love New York City are disturbed by the unfair actions and hostile takeover of the current and original incarnation of The Campbell Apartment. Mark Grossich and his company, Hospitality Holdings, Inc., spent 2 years and millions of dollars renovating an unused historical space, a drop-ceilinged shell, that was nothing but a room full of sawdust, a water-damaged space that had been used as a temporary jail and a storage space. Hundreds of thousands of people, if not millions, from New York and all over the world have developed a very strong emotional attachment to Mark Grossich's version and creation of The Campbell Apartment -- and we do not want nor understand this swift and aggressive change of a cultural landmark that is part of the fabric of our lives --- by the actions and decisions of 2 or 3 people at the MTA. People have been married at The Campbell Apartment, gotten engaged, have had almost two decades of experiences under the thoughtful operation of Mark Grossich and Hospitality Holdings, Inc. --- and we don't want Hospitality Holdings to hand over the lease. This is much more significant than deciding if Chipotle can have some square footage at the mall. It's much bigger than that. This is not about "hanging on to the past" -- this is a matter of fairness. It's a sad day in New York when someone can create something great, from their own vision, idea, and hard work --- something that enriched the city and people's lives --- to faithfully create a wonderful contribution to the community ... only to have it unfairly ripped from beneath his or her feet. This is not fair. Mark Grossich's space created memories, experiences and more, that will stay with people and the city forever --- this is no way to treat such a contributor. As well, it is not unreasonable to consider that through Mark Grossich's renovation of a dilapidated unused space, and the creation of a business that has been thriving for 17 years -- that the MTA has been able to charge higher rents to other commercial tenants since the day The Campbell Apartment opened. Mark Grossich created a draw, a destination, a cultural landmark -- and a space that elevated Grand Central Terminal. We don't want the eviction of Hospitality Holdings, Inc. from The Campbell Apartment and we are emphatically asking the MTA to stop it. As well, we are prepared to boycott The Gerber Group and all of their properties if the eviction proceeds. Reference: http://nypost.com/2016/06/30/all-the-history-thats-going-to-die-with-the-campbell-apartment/ http://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/news/a6854/campbell-apartment-grand-central/ http://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2016/2016_26202.htm

HE NEEDS TO BE INDICTED BY THE FBI FOR HIS RELEASE OF TOP SECRET INFORMATION ON BENGHAZI https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/vote-have-fbi-charge-jason-chaffetz-being-guilty-releasing-top-secret-cia-operatives

As a U.S citizen it is unacceptable and frightening to be terrorized and killed by the very public servants, we elect, hire and pay for with our tax dollars. Police officers are meant to protect and serve the community, however this is not the case. No individual should be hired or kept employed by the federal and local governments if they are members or have close associations with hate groups such as the Klu Klux Klan, Aryan Nation, Skinheads, or any other white supremacy groups. These individuals should not be allowed to operate in a civil servant capacity if they hate, intend to do harm to, or will intentionally discriminate against any group of people.

This person does not represent the best of police, victims or commentators, let's just move on to the classy professionals, one of which he is not.

It is sad to see people of color put to rest time and time again in the hands of an officer who blatantly displays a lack of following proper procedure. An officer who kills another human being without reason is simply another murderer, and should be tried as one. One should not be allowed paid administrative leave; that is a slap in the face to everyone who has been forced to mourn over an undeserving death. I like to believe that racism no longer exists, just that people do. But when Isee various cases between people of color vs whites against officers, I cannot help but to compare the two. Stop biased laws. Stop allowing settlements. Stop administrative leave. Put these officers behind bars, take their freedom as you would do a black civilian.

Versailles is one of the most well-respected Latino restaurants in Miami, and they are allowing Donald Trump to use their space to spread his divisive anti-Latino agenda. Donald Trump's hate filled rhetoric is having a real impact on Latinos. Since Donald Trump announced his campaign, there has been a spike of racist acts directed at members of the Latino community, and many of these incidents can be tied directly to Donald Trump and his supporters. Versailles should not be opening their doors to promote Donald Trump and his hateful agenda. Donald Trump and his rhetoric are not welcome in Miami.

My name is Charles Gladden, and I’ve worked at the U.S. Senate for almost a decade, serving food to some of the most powerful people in the country – U.S. Senators, lobbyists and their staff. You would think that working at the Senate would be a good job, but the truth is I’m struggling. I earn so little that I’ve been homeless. It’s a big contrast from the people who I serve every day. But with your help, we can change that. As early as last year, I would finish my shift at the U.S. Senate cafeteria and would head to the McPherson Square metro stop, only a few blocks from the White House. It was my bedroom for the night. I spend countless nights sleeping on the streets, because my wages were so low, I could not keep a roof over my head. Because workers like me have been organizing under the banner of Good Jobs Nation, President Obama has taken action raising our wages to $10.10 an hour, preventing people who break the law from receiving tax payer dollars through contracting, and providing paid sick days so we can take care of ourselves and our families. Because of help from folks like you, I’m no longer homeless. But the truth is we need more to survive. I serve Senators and other powerful individuals, but still rely on public assistance to keep a roof over my head. Currently, the Democratic Platform Committee includes support for a Model Employer Executive Order—a critical initiative to protect low-wage workers. With the stroke of a pen, the next president could put 8 million low-wage federal contract workers like me on the path to the middle class. Join me, the Democratic Platform Committee, Members of Congress, U.S Senators, faith leaders, and 8 million other contract workers by calling on the next president to sign the Model Employer Executive Order! It’s time for the next President to put government on the side of workers once again.

Stop the senseless killings... I ask that you all stand with me to prevent another senseless act of violence... Removing the Shoot to Kill Law is a very necessary change that must take place. This change is in order to protect our citizens, families and anyone else who may fall under this scope. Many Law Enforcement Officers were taught Shoot to Kill during their training and are still being taught this harsh and Unjustified means of Murder. I ask that this senseless law be Taken Under Consideration and changed to a Shoot to Wound. Amendment: (1) I ask that more thorough background investigations be conducted Semi Annually for each officer that is involved in a shooting. (2) I ask that all officers participate in a Mandatory Diverse Communications Training to be able to articulate and handle individuals from different Socio-economic backgrounds. (3) Officers need to be more open and easier to approach when conducting community policing. This will help build better relationships with the public. (4) I ask that the academy training be changed to Ninety Days in which each officer participates in a Thirty Day Ride Along in addition to the usual On The Job Training. (5) I also ask that any officer found to be bias or guilty of not adhering to the laws be immediately terminated and dismissed. You took an Oath to uphold and obey the law at all times. This Oath needs to be protected and Honored. Each and every life counts. What if this were your son, daughter, husband, wife, sister or brother? Would you still think it was justified because your loved one didn't STOP and fall to the ground immediately? You are by law required to identify yourselves as police officers at the scene of any arrest just as we are required by law to carry identification. I ask the People to know and learn their rights as citizens. It's time to stop the violence...

I will not wait until a family member is killed!

All civilians are affected with the interactions between Police and the Communities across this nation. A National training reform is in order, now more than ever before. Black people are in fear of being gunned down due to the fear of poorly trained officers. Community Policing is needed, and budgets should not be cut in this crucial area.

Due to Senate Republicans’ refusal to fill the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, a partisan lawsuit attacking President Obama’s executive actions on immigration was affirmed by an equally divided Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a 4-4 split decision on a Republican lawsuit that sought to derail President Obama’s 2014 immigration executive actions, known as DAPA and DACA+. Legally it’s as if the Supreme Court never heard U.S. v. Texas, meaning that the Court’s failure to rule has left in place an anti-immigrant injunction blocking the implementation of DAPA and DACA+ -- leaving millions of immigrants across the country without the immigration relief they so desperately need. By failing to rule in U.S. v. Texas, a short-staffed U.S. Supreme Court has effectively put the lives of millions of immigrant families on hold; denying them the opportunity to apply for a work permit or a driver’s license. If we want to ensure that the Supreme Court can appropriately interpret the law of the land, then cases like U.S. v. Texas must be reargued before a full Supreme Court. We demand that the Department of Justice recognizes the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the U.S. v. Texas case, and does everything possible to limit the scope of the injunction and file a motion for rehearing pending the confirmation of a ninth Supreme Court Justice.