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Joseph NewlandHe is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit -- life without parole. Help get his story told. NOONE should be imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit.17 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Arielle JAMES
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Fully Decriminalize Industrial HempIndustrial Hemp is a variety of cannabis sativa. Both the U.N. and North American Free Trade Agreement recognize industrial hemp as distinct from marijuanna due to hemps next to nothing THC content. For thousands of years hemp was used to make dozens of commercial products like paper, rope, canvas, and textiles. Many years ago hemp and marijuana were unjustly banned together; however, they have recently been rediscovered as a species that bestows upon humans, plants, and animals, myriad benefits in the form of great environmental, economic, and commercial potential!! Although low THC hemp and THC encouraged marijuana are the same species they are two very different cultivars grown using very distinct and differentiated methods. The potential of hemp for paper production is enormous. In 1916 the US Department of Agriculture published a report which found that one acre of hemp can produce 4 times more pulp for paper than one acre of trees![1] In a year like 2014 it is truly unknown what the potential could be as modern technology, practices, and the production of new varieties of industrial hemp could all positively affect this figure as well! All types of paper products can be produced from hemp: newsprint, computer paper, stationary, cardboard, envelopes, toilet paper, even tampons. FACT: IT IS UNLIKELY THAT ANY TREE OR PLANT SPECIES ON EARTH WILL EVER BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING AS MUCH PULP FOR PAPER PER ACRE AS HEMP! HEMP IS & WILL REMAIN NUMBER ONE! Paper production from hemp would eliminate the need to chop down BILLIONS of trees! MILLIONS of acres of forests and huge areas of wildlife habitat could be preserved!! Associates of the tree farming industry claim that more trees are planted each year than are cut down. However, I do not know how long that could last. I'm guessing they do not have infinite resources to buy up larger tracts of land for tree farming. It seems like eventually supply and demand would even out and the industry would plant only the amount of trees that it needs for a sustained supply of fiber. Further tree planting efforts would be attributable to individuals, environmental groups & governments. What the big wigs from the tree farm industry didn't tell me was that when trees are harvested and the land is re-seeded the topsoil becomes more directly exposed to the elements. Exposed topsoil erodes faster due to the physical disturbance of digging up the stumps and more direct contact with rainwater as well as the general lack of root systems holding it in place for years. It is also more directly in contact with the suns energy due to the lack of insulating forest canopy. This causes the moist forest floor to abruptly dry out and the forest in general to experience more extreme temperature swings. With tree farms this soil exposure can last for years in the time it takes for even a small tree to grow. Trees must grow for somewhere between several years & thousands of years after planting before they can be harvested for commercial use! Within 3-4 months after it is planted, hemp grows 10 to 20 feet tall and it is ready for harvesting![2] Hemps long, strong, quickly growing roots help percolate and hold the soil in place. They also contribute to nutrient recycling through the whole plant.[4] Additionally, any stalk or leaves help keep the soil from drying out while its bio-mass insulates the area. Reduction of topsoil erosion would also reduce pollution of lakes/rivers/streams. Fewer caustic and toxic chemicals are used to make paper from hemp than are used to make paper from trees. If this method were more widely implemented we would have LESS POLLUTION FROM PAPER MILLS!! AND THAT STINKS. HAVE YOU EVER SMELLED IT!?! Hemp can be grown on most farmland throughout the U.S., but forests require large tracts of land available in few locations. MORE LAND COULD POTENTIALLY BE INCORPORATED INTO THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM OE SIMPLY LEFT ALONE OR SETTLED UPON!! It has been estimated that hemp could provide 100% of US energy needs if widely cultivated and put to good use. So many products can be made from hemp. Growing hemp would completely change what we call America today. Many products would become eco-friendly and our environment and economy would improve drastically in just a few short years. Of course there are some very rich people who have been doing things the wrong way for a very long time who would not like the US to have a cheaper, more renewable, resource. A resource that would be available to almost anyone with land, a little bit of money, or the ability to sharecrop. Some people are very resistant to change. But Obama claims to be so much different than that. Thats why the world needs your help to tell Obama to use his power of executive order to fully and immediately decriminalize industrial hemp.3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Peter Grinsell of dracoshempemporium.com
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A Petition to Include NEW JERSEY’S Great Civil Rights Movement of the 19TH Century in NEW JERSE...Black lives matter in social studies education!15 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Dr. James Johnson
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Let's Put Some Brakes on the Revolving DoorThe Financial Services Conflict of Interest Act would ban the “golden parachutes” that Wall Street uses to reward executives for taking jobs in government (a subtle form of bribery), limit the lobbying that can be done by financial regulators after they leave government, and expand the range of situations in which officials must recuse themselves from decisions affecting their former employers. Personnel decisions are policy decisions - we’ve learned that again and again. This bill could make an important difference in slowing the revolving door.308 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Lisa Donner, Americans for Financial Reform
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A Child's Right To Be Safe At HomeI have a business centered around erasing home violence, and I have personal and professional experience with the subject.56 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sabrina Osso
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We Want Debate!Because 6 debates is not enough! The American people need to hear from the candidates to start making their choice!661 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Gregory Litzenberg
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MED-FOOD/MED-BEVERAGE ResolutionTO PROMOTE GLOBAL RESOLVE FOR MEDICALLY NUTRITIONAL CHANGE AND EFFECT LIFESTYLE CHANGE THROUGH ACCOMADATIONS OF HEALTHLY LIVING CONSUMPTION CONDITIONS. NUTRITIONALLY NUTRALIZING BILOGICAL AND CHEMICAL DEFICIENCY DISPOSITIONS OF GENETIC PROPERTIES CAUSED BY BIRTH OR EFFECTS DUE TO NATURAL OR UNNATURAL RADIANT OR CONTAMINATION SOILS AND/OR IRRIGATION DISRUPTED AREAS OF NATURAL SURROUNDING OF INHABITANTS. ENVIRONMENTAL AND OR WORKFORCE RELATED DISEASE AND PSYCOLOIGCAL AILMENTS AND /OR WITHIN THE HUMAN CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS BY PROPERLY MAINTAINING PRESCRIPTION DIETS THROUGH HUMANS MEDICATED FOOD CONSUMPTION PROCESS TO STRUCTURALLY ENABLE MANKIND TO BECOME MORE EFFICIENTLY RENDERING HEALTHIER SOCIETIES AS WELL AS CHANGE IN DEPRESSIVE STATE OF POVERTY STRICKEN SOCIAITIES CAUSED DISPOSITION OF NONREGLULAR/ILLNESS DUE TO IMBALANCED INHABITANTS. THEREFORE DOMESTICALLY AND GLOBALLY CREATING HEALTHIER COMSUMPTION CHANGE. TO ENABLE THE BETTERMENT OF SOCIETIES AND FINANCIAL GROW OF OUR CARE FOR CURES PROGRAM BAND INDIVIDUAL REHABILITATION DEBIT TO INCOME RESOLUTION.BY PROVIDED (MEDS /FOODS) COMBINED AVAILABILITY WILL LOWER COST TO PUBLICS AFFECTED BY JOB DISPLACEMENTS. INTRODUCING NATIONALLY BETTER WORKFORCE FOR SOCIETY AS A WHOLE,GLOBALLY ASSISTING ACTIVE HEALTH. (CBD)Derivatives Oils/ (A'phetamine) Based Medicinally Nutritional Manufactured Beverage/Food Sources For Humanitarianism Support For All Humans Living With Medical Deficiencies ,Depression, Physically Debilitating Painful Diseases ; Brain/Spinal paralysis, Cancerous Medicalization Required Accommodation Required Dependency REHABILITATION.10 of 100 SignaturesCreated by M.J.Estrada
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Ben Carson: Phony. Stop attacking Planned Parenthood for doing exactly what you did yourselfPlanned Parenthood has been a relentless advocate for women's reproductive health. Countless low-income families are well served through its programs.338 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Gustav Richard
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End discrimination through the courts.Ending marijuana prohibition is the first step in ending discrimination. It is essential to ensure individuals' civil rights are no longer violated by law enforcement and the courts. Marijuana prohibition, as has been displayed throughout the United States, is more of a threat to citizens' lives and property than the plant itself. Save lives, please legalize.40 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Leonard Hester
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All Lives MatterDisplaced and persecuted Yezidi and Assyrians need a safe place of refuge. For the US government to refuse is wrong. These people have lost their homes, land and many have lost their entire families and children. They deserve a place to live without fear of persecution. They deserve mercy and love and to be shown that their lives , all lives matter48 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Jason Knoll
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Petition for Specific Parole Rule or Policy changesThis petition outlines the 3 most important changes needed to the way parole is run . Either we need a change in attitude, perhaps put in place with a policy change directive by the parole chairman, or we need the enacting of new parole rules. these are three taken from the many proposals included in the "Petition for New Parole Rules Using Statute 227". The system is stuck and all are suffering.97 of 100 SignaturesCreated by FFUP
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PETITION FOR THE RELEASE OF NANCY EZELLNancy's case is heart breaking. We did a compassionate release application for her and she was denied and her time to the next parole hearing was extended to two years. I am worried that her health will give out with the stress and her inability to breathe well. There is no good reason behind this and the parole board gives no reason except to constantly reiterate her drug crime. Enough-this is not the same woman who went to prison- she has learned what she needs and now we need to release her.31 of 100 SignaturesCreated by FFUP