Primates belong in the wild, not in human homes. Twenty-two states have laws prohibiting private ownership of nonhuman primates, but the exotic pet trade continues to profit off their suffering, and monkeys can still be bought at auctions and on the internet. It’s time to ban the trafficking of monkeys and apes. The Captive Primate Safety Act would add nonhuman primates to the list of animals that are prohibited from being bought and sold. Primates already in captivity would grow up in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries – and more would be left alone in their native habitat. Your voice is critical to taking action. Sign the petition: tell Congress to pass the Captive Primate Safety Act and protect monkeys and apes from animal trafficking! Working together, we can put an end to these cruel practices and allow these animals to live as they were meant to.

My only child just graduated HS working 2 jobs. To make it crime if someone is dying in need of medical attention , and do Nothing but let them die instead. For it to be a crime.

BAT has conspired to sabotage lifesaving laws that threaten its billions of dollars in profits. In a documentary aired by the BBC on November 30, a whistleblower at BAT described how the corporation funded illegal corporate espionage, and how it bribed politicians and policymakers in countries like Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda. Shockingly, evidence suggests some of these illicit activities were even sanctioned and authorized by a regional BAT executive. But the worldwide outrage stirred by this documentary can be a catalyst to curb BAT’s abuses in a big way. The global tobacco treaty gives governments the backing of international law to hold tobacco corporations accountable for just this kind of illicit activity. And governments including the U.K., Kenya, and Uganda have anti-corruption laws that prohibit this kind of bribery outright. This also has implications in the United States. BAT, one of the largest publicly traded tobacco corporations in the world, owns 42 percent of Reynolds American, Inc., a major U.S. tobacco corporation whose subsidiaries distribute BAT’s deadly brands like Lucky Strike and Pall Mall. The U.S. also has anti-corruption laws that protect against foreign bribery by corporations traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Will you join people around the world to demand that BAT pay for sabotaging lifesaving laws? Participating organizations: Corporate Accountability International International Labor Rights Forum Rainforest Action Network RootsAction Watchdog.net Action on Smoking and Health, US Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights Framework Convention Alliance Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance

Congressional opponents of the Iran nuclear deal snuck provisions into the visa waiver reform bill that could interfere with the nuclear agreement with Iran. These provisions would exclude European citizens who travel to Iran for business purposes from the visa waiver program, thus interfering with the lifting of European sanctions on Iran, as agreed to in the deal in exchange for Iran's cooperation in limiting its nuclear program. [1] Secretary of State Kerry has written that he is confident that the changes in visa requirements passed in Congress, which the Administration has the authority to waive, will not prevent the U.S. from meeting our commitments under the agreement, and that the Administration will implement them so as not to interfere with legitimate business interests of Iran. [2] Urge President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry to ensure that the implementation of the visa waiver bill does not interfere in any way with the Iran nuclear agreement by signing our petition. References: 1. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-law-iran-visits-sends-wrong-signal-french-124013594.html 2. http://www.niacouncil.org/text-sec-kerry-letter-to-zarif-regarding-visa-waiver-reform/

We must do more to protect students. President Obama has implemented rules to stop federal student aid from going to career training programs that bury students in debt with poor job prospects. The new rules hold schools accountable and require them to tell students the truth about what they’ll pay and what they can expect when they graduate. Unbelievably, there are some in Congress that want to repeal these critical new rules, putting the for-profit schools back in charge. No way. Add your name: Tell Congress to reject any efforts to repeal President Obama's rule, and stand up for our students!

This petition about putting street lights on Lowellin Ave. in central Islip were there are blind curves and yes, my son was killed. He was 17 and I am hoping Islip town will up put street lights.

For too long, Democrats have taken the pro-choice vote for granted: zero questions about abortion were asked in the first three Democratic debates. 1 in 3 American women will have an abortion in her lifetime. This procedure is safe and legal but under attack. We deserve candidates who are unafraid to speak up for our humanity and autonomy, and we deserve to know which candidate(s) will end bans on insurance coverage for abortion, especially in Medicaid. Ask the relevant questions.

No indictments were returned in the death of Sandra Bland who died in police custody. I am asking that the DOJ and/or the US Attorney General investigate this death.

I have autism and Type 1 Diabetes, so I want an American Girl doll with a disability.

I have autism and Type 1 Diabetes. I love American Girl dolls, so I want a doll with a disability.

The Corrupt Behavior of the DNC and its vendors have in our view made the primary process undemocratic and unfair in its ability to serve the American people in the current election. Many of us will view the democratic nomination stolen if Hilary were to claim it because of these corrupt acts. We are fighting for democracy in lieu of the oligarchy that has assumed power over our government. We ask the president as leader of the Democratic Party to address and resolve this crisis in our election process.

We all know Bernie is being starved of Media attention. We all know this is the biggest draw back to his campaign. It may be early to start talking about VP's, but I think this may be just the thing to take the lead and maintain it in the primaries. Vice Presidents have been in the discussion lately, from Warren to O'Malley, I think we seriously consider another contender. Bernie Sanders and Jon Stewart for president and vice president. Stewart can handle the media, he can excite his base, he can get and handle all kinds of media attention. He can handle law makers, pundits and citizens alike. I would hate to be his opponent on the debate stage. Bernie Sanders, Jon Stewart, you two could fix the country together. We would be behind you 100% of the way!