The Ocean's Keeper is a start-up organization that is dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of our oceans. We want to ban the bag in Myrtle Beach to not only keep it clean for locals and tourists to enjoy, but to also keep that garbage out of the oceans. Help us by signing our petition to end plastic bag usage in Myrtle Beach, SC!

Too many people are being arrested, prosecuted, and criminalized by using and possessing cannabis. Marijuana laws need to change in Pennsylvania. We have four of our main regions of Pennsylvania currently trudging ahead on their own recourse to try and blaze the way for statewide legislation. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, State College, and Harrisburg have all decriminalized locally. Each very different. Isn't it time we take this across the board? We have a heroin epidemic statewide we should be focused on. And in most cases, Cannabis; although a schedule 1 drug along with heroin: is far less harmful and can actually aid in opiate addiction withdraw. For more information please check out our website. www.pasafeaccess.com

After being cleared of wrongdoing and getting the charges dismissed, AZ DPS is now retaliating against Leslie Merritt Jr and his family by visiting them at their homes and jobs threatening and harassing them to give in to their demands to admit wrongdoing that was never done by them!! This is wrong and needs to stop and the State of AZ and DPS need to be held accountable!!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR EDWARD SNOWDEN. Edward Snowden’s whistleblowing revealed the NSA’s massive, secret – and unconstitutional – surveillance programs. He took a huge personal risk to bring these programs to light. And his actions launched a vital national debate on whether the NSA should be spying on innocent Americans. But three years later, Snowden is still being forced to live in exile and threatened with likely spending the rest of his life in prison if he ever comes back to the country he loves. We have less than 125 days to push President Obama to officially pardon this important American whistleblower. Presidential pardons are about justice. They are for when the legal system has failed, or the laws are unjust or when our consciences demand it. Snowden made his sacrifice not for personal gain, but because he knew it was the only real way to expose the unconstitutional spying programs he witnessed. So when the White House tries to claim Snowden “is not a whistleblower” because he didn’t follow the "proper" whistleblower process, they’re just playing cynical word games. Intelligence contractors, like Edward Snowden, are NOT protected by the Intelligence Community’s whistleblower protections. The Intelligence Community’s own lawyer, even admits it. Even had Edward Snowden followed the “proper” process, his whistleblowing wouldn’t have been protected. Presidential pardons exist for exactly this kind of extraordinary situation. It’s time that President Obama uses that power to recognize Snowden’s public service. Snowden acted out of desperation and patriotism to inform Americans of the unconstitutional mass surveillance the NSA was conducting. Even former Attorney General Eric Holder agrees: “I think that he actually performed a public service by raising the debate that we engaged in and by the changes that we made.” Snowden stood up for our rights. Now it’s time we stand up for his. Sign the petition: Stand up for Edward Snowden and tell President Obama that three years is enough. Pardon Snowden and bring him home!

As parents, students, teachers and members of the community we are alarmed to learn that a supposedly "final" decision to radically change the Wenatchee High School schedule was undertaken behind closed doors and with zero input from parents and students. This is more than a "schedule change." It is a decision to condense year-long classes into one semester, resulting in 37 fewer instructional hours per class. It's a decision to create potential gaps of 8-12 months between classes in subjects like math and foreign language. It's a decision to disrupt and possibly threaten the viability of year-long programs like Band, Mariachi, AVID, Choir, Orchestra, DECA, Sports Medicine and The Apple Leaf. A decision of this magnitude should not be undertaken by a committee of only teachers and administrators. Such a significant change in the delivery and content of curriculum should instead be implemented only after careful planning and the recommended 1-2 years of staff and curriculum development. The Wenatchee High School should convene a new, well-rounded committee that will represent a broad range of students, parents and teachers and engage in a transparent process to arrive at a solution that is best for our high school.

For years, some small-dollar lenders—offering products such as payday loans, deposit advances, vehicle title loans, and high-cost installment loans—have extracted billions of dollars in abusive fees and high interest rates from the very consumers and communities who can afford it the least. The result has left millions of consumers trapped in an endless cycle of debt. Finally, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing rules that will protect consumers. Ask all Pennsylvania Members of Congress to sign on in support.

One way or the other, Trump MUST release his tax returns before the November election--so the American people can see what shows up that might impact his decisions if he is elected President. Although Obama has the authority to release Trump's tax returns, It is unlikely that he will do so. Our only hope is to raise a hue and cry and CALL OUR SENATORS NOW to demand that they pass S.2979, the Presidential Tax Transparency Act, to force Trump to release them. Sources: Paul Ryan says Trump should release his tax returns http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-1473965120-htmlstory.html All the excuses Trump has given for why he will not release his tax returns https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2016/09/15/a-running-tally-of-trumps-many-excuses-for-why-he-wont-release-his-tax-returns/ Yes He Can: Obama Absolutely Has The Authority to Release Donald Trump’s Tax Returns http://reverbpress.com/politics/obama-order-trump-tax-returns-released/ YouTube: Elizabeth Warren on Trump Taxes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSGxnxqAO5w

On average, 20 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in the United States and sixteen percent of mass shooters (2009-2015) had been previously charged with domestic violence. With a database similar to that of Megan's Law, people can see if their partners have domestic violence records and at risk domestic partners could begin protecting themselves by making informed decisions. Identifying domestic abusers, we can make our communities safer.

I proudly served in the United States Armed Forces for 8 years. I was stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. I live by a code of conduct instilled in me through my service, a code that taught me to be selfless, to never leave a fallen soldier behind, to honor the flag, and to honor the Commander-in-Chief. Donald Trump does not share these values. Recently, 50 Republican national security leaders wrote a letter warning that Trump "would be the most reckless President in American history.” But still, Joe Heck says that he would trust Donald Trump with the nuclear codes. It is frankly scary that Joe Heck, who I respect for serving his country, would support such a man to lead the most powerful military on Earth. Anyone who has held the responsibility of a General knows that Donald Trump lacks the judgement to engage our armed forces. Join me in telling Joe Heck that his support for Donald Trump shows a lack of judgement-- judgement we are looking for in our next US Senator. Along with fellow Nevada veterans, I will personally deliver the signatures from this petition to Joe Heck. Heck must listen to the people of Nevada and help keep our country safe by making it clear that Donald Trump lacks the judgement to be Commander-in-Chief. Eric Sutton, E4 Senior Airman USAF Iraq and Afghanistan.

Because I am tired of the side effects and scared of what narcotics are doing to my body. I've had six spine surgeries and have metal holding my lower back together.

Myrna De los Santos struggled with health issues for years – but she simply could not afford the health care she needed on McDonald’s pay. Last week, she passed away. She was 49. Myrna worked at fast-food restaurants in Independence, Missouri outside Kansas City, for over a decade. For the past 4 and a half years, she worked at McDonald’s – until low pay and deteriorating health drove her to quit 4 months ago. McDonald's failed Myrna with pay so low she couldn't afford to go to the doctor – and even though she made only $9 an hour, Missouri's broken safety net was not there to catch her. She never qualified for Medicaid or other help – she was left on her own. To those who knew her personally, she was an inspiration. Full of warmth and joy. Always hardworking despite the odds – even walking to work through rain and snow when she couldn’t afford transportation. To the #FightFor15, she was a leader – inspiring others on strike lines for over 2 years. She is the reason we fight. The reason we will not stop until all people who work can afford to live. Today, we call on McDonald’s to pay employees enough to afford the care they need – and make sure no hardworking person suffers Myrna’s fate again.

MARIA PEREIRA MUST GO was created by myself, with the support of Bridgeport Public Schools Parent and Community Leaders because of MARIA PEREIRA continuous belligerent behavior directed towards collegeaues, PARENTS, BOE member's and ANYONE not in agreement with her bullying tactics She is in violation of the Robert rules of laws in her disruptive behaviors that consists of shouting, name calling, intimidation and unprofessional language. Her HISTORY of violence, criminal record and threats of lawsuits towards the Mayor and ANYONE that doesn't AGREE with her has the 21000 CHILDREN of Bridgeport held hostage. Her history of voting to endanger the welfare of Bridgeport Students and Community makes her unfit to be a BOE member any longer. She has voted to remove imperative staffing, paraprofessional from overcrowded classrooms, school police SRO. She voted to have children walk as young as kindergarten outside of the STATE of CT Guidelines. Her inability to work civilly with the current BOE members has caused a BOYCOTTING. MARIA PEREIRA MUST GO PERIOD! NO OTHER OPTIONS are Warranted! We the PARENTS and Children of Bridgeport Public Schools want HER RESIGNATION!