I think Americans deserve to get straight answers on the issues. Absolutely NO attacks by either side. The candidates should be forced to answer POLICY questions, no deflections, no pivots. Stop the "cage match" behavior!

Climate scientists have told us that this is the decade to take decisive action to prevent catastrophic global warming, but there hasn't been one question about climate change in the first two presidential debates. We need to hear where the candidates stand on climate change.

The Berkeley Animal Rights Center (ARC) was recently sent a 30-Day Notice to Cure or Quit alleged defaults in a lease agreement with the City of Berkeley. These "defaults" include making improvements to the space (such as painting), having a lockbox on the door, and having improper signage -- all of which were approved by the city's agent in writing or are common practice by other tenants in the building. These spurious allegations, along with inside information, lead us to believe the notice is politically motivated. Since receiving the letter, we have tried negotiating with the City, but have been met with hostility and aggression. ARC is an example of democracy and activism in the city that spearheaded the Free Speech Movement. With values such as nonviolence, inclusivity, and mutual aid, ARC represents the best in Berkeley. The Center trains and educates diverse volunteers in First Amendment advocacy and nonviolence, serves as an example to people around the world who love animals and has attracted many people to visit Berkeley. --- The Berkeley Animal Rights Center (ARC) is the first community center dedicated to animal rights in the USA. It opened in July 2016 and is operated by the 501c3 non-profit organization Friends of DxE.

Political leaders in New Mexico need to join their colleagues in Congress by signing the letter to President Obama calling on him to halt the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline until a full environmental review and comprehensive consultation with the Tribes and communities affected has been completed.

The first two debates have affected the American political system in a very negative way and we don't need another one. The debates are no longer about policies but about personal attacks.

Public Awareness helps to Keep All Protestors Safe from violence! A group of Native American Protestors were holding a peaceful protest, until approached by someone who was yelling racial slurs. Although, they may not have had a permit to demonstrate, no one has a right to use their vehicle as a weapon, and drive through a crowd of human beings. The right to protest in this country is a right we all share. Don't allow a mad man to get away with attempted vehicular manslaughter making all of us less safe. This is another hate crime committed by white individuals against a group of indigenous people. A crime is a crime, no matter the color of the humans involved. Stand Together People, Protect Your Right to Protest. Demand that the Reno Police Department not be among the many police departments around the country which allow a race biased culture to be a part of our city.

As Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has noted, U.S. participation in the Saudi bombing of Yemen has never been authorized by Congress. [1] Saudi Arabia's conduct is now coming under unprecedented scrutiny. New evidence has recently emerged that the U.S. intelligence community believes that the government of Saudi Arabia has been supporting ISIS. [2] But Congress has never voted on whether the U.S. should be refueling Saudi planes that are bombing Yemen, even though U.S. officials have warned that the U.S. could be implicated in war crimes for supporting the Saudi bombing of Yemen. [3] Under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, "at any time that United States Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, such forces shall be removed by the President if the Congress so directs by concurrent resolution." [4] Urge your Senators and Representative to use their war powers to force a vote on removing U.S. forces from the Saudi bombing of Yemen by signing our petition. References: 1. http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2016/08/16/senator-chris-murphy-on-yemen-saudi-arabia-conflict-the-lead-jake-tapper-interview.cnn 2. http://www.salon.com/2016/10/11/leaked-hillary-clinton-emails-show-u-s-allies-saudi-arabia-and-qatar-supported-isis/ 3. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-saudi-yemen-idUSKCN12A0BQ 4. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/warpower.asp

I started this petition because I haven't heard a single politician talk about it, and our vote should be sacred, people died for it. Despite news reports, and documentaries of rigged machines, talk of The Russians, Annonymous, both Major Parties, rigging the election via electronic voting machines, and the debacle in 2000 in Florida, NOTHING HAS CHANGED!

I am tires of seeing new condos pr developments where beautiful greenery used to be, it's taking value away in my eyes of the areas everywhere. They should not be able to build anywhere there is green grass. There is enough parts of several towns or abandon factories that can be rebuilt! Also planting more scenic trees and flowers to shade and decorate the neighborhoods, also good for fresh air and view. So all in all no tearing down any green, rebuilding towns and cities not forgetting to plant new trees, flowers and shrubs for the cooling and scenic effect of a town. Perhaps getting homeless people, children, those fighting addictions mostly involved with gardening process. We are all tired of condos interrupting our pretty landscapes and green lush areas! Stop building!

Bombings include the targeting of hospitals, critical infrastructure, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, schools, and civilian neighborhoods. These strikes use illegal weapons, including clusters bombs, and deadly tactics such as "double tap" and "triple tap" strikes, which kill medical personnel arriving on the scene. NPR has ignored the Yemen bombings, such as the Oct. 8, 2016 Sana'a strike which killed over 140 civilians and wounded over 550 at a funeral gathering.

I want to see justice for Victoria Martens. I watched the James Boyd trial and even knowing the story as well as I did, I was able to become confused by the testimony and cross-examinations for the defense of both officers. There was no rhyme or reason to the defense side of the trial, which may have allowed the jurors to be confused as to which officer played which role. I was abused as a child and I want justice for these children today.

After more than four months of contract negotiations between UC-AFT Librarians and the University administration over the two open articles Salary, and Professional Activities and Development, the librarians are still waiting for a meaningful response to the union’s proposals. While UC Librarians make up to 27% LESS than their counterparts at CSU campuses, the UC offered a mere 1% salary increase. When UC librarians are increasingly being encouraged to demonstrate national prominence in their fields, the UC has offered no changes to Professional Development funding. UC-AFT’s core demands include: *Competitiveness: Librarians need salaries that are competitive with our colleagues in the California Community Colleges and California State University. *Consistency: A minimum level of professional development funding for all librarians across the UC system. *Compression: Librarian salary compression must be addressed by extending the scale. 21st century scholarship means students and faculty need more and better services from professional librarians, but librarians are being asked to do more and more for less and less. In order for the UC to recruit and retain professional librarians, the UC needs to provide competitive salaries and professional development funding. This is why we, the undersigned UCD campus and community members, call on you to support UC-AFT librarians in achieving a fair contract!