I live in low-income housing. Seattle rents are among the highest in the nation, and my heart breaks at the long waiting lists (up to 4 years) for people to get into low-income housing, while those on the streets struggle to survive. And yet low-income housing is stuck at 1999 levels. (QUOTED FROM THE LAW) “Faircloth Limit” Unit Counts - Section 9(g) (3) of the United States Housing Act of 1937("Faircloth Amendment") limits the construction of new public housing units. The Faircloth Amendment states that the Department cannot fund the construction or operation of new public housing units with Capital or Operating Funds if the construction of those units would result in a net increase in the number of units the PHA-owned, assisted or operated as of October 1, 1999. This requirement is referred to as the “Faircloth Limit.” PHAs should review the linked National List of Maximum Number of Units Eligible for Capital Funding and Operating Subsidy by PHA (PDF). All congress needs to do is repeal this cruel law of which most people are not aware.

We need to tell this judge that children in difficult custody disputes should never been placed in a position of responsibility and accountability. It is the parents' and courts responsibility to protect the children--not cause more trauma. Furthermore, never should 9 and 10 year old children be placed in a jail cell for refusing to eat lunch with their father! These children have been jailed since June 24th. Let's send this judge a clear message, that traumatized children belong in counseling NOT in jail!

How does Congressman Steve Knight choose to represent his constituents? Is it by fighting for a stronger middle class? No. On July 9, Congressman Steve Knight had the opportunity to remove state flags bearing the Confederate battle flag from display in the United States Capitol. Instead of voting to remove this symbol of hate, Knight chose procedural delays and parliamentary games, ensuring that these flags remain on display. This isn’t Knight’s first vote like this – just last year Knight was one of just three California state legislators to vote against barring the display or sale of the flag in state museums and gift shops. Sign the petition and tell Congressman Knight: Focus on Jobs and Education, not Confederate Flags

It is time for sane, sensible policies that serve the people not Corporations. Sanders-Warren2016.com

Large CAFO operations are increasing their presence throughout the state. These farms produce an enormous amount of waste, which has been shown to contain antibiotic resistant bacteria that leaves genetic material behind. The distribution of the animal waste has been shown to have a negative impact on local watersheds, and this has a potential to affect all of the Great Lakes. Action is needed. These operations should have more stringent regulations, similar to any other industry, and should be classified as an industry, not as a farming operation.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans are tired of the Ku Klux Klan misusing the Confederate and United States flag for their own perverted purposes.

The Confederate Flag is a historic symbol that invokes the legacy of slavery and racism that defined the American South for generations. It is a symbol held high by the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremicist groups. It is difficult every day for US Military personnel and federal employees to be reminded of the history of racism, fear, division, and inequality while working side by side or treating people that openly display such hateful imagery. Let's follow the lead of South Carolina and remove this racist and hateful flag off of all US Military Bases.

When credit card companies, health insurers, merchants and others require us to share private personal information as a routine cost of doing business, they owe it to us to keep only a limited amount of that information, and to take every precaution to keep it secure. Right now, they’re not doing enough. Not even close. The Illinois PIRG and Attorney General Madigan backed data security and consumer protection bill passed the state House and Senate with bi-partisan support. Now we need Governor Rauner to sign the bill into law. Senate Bill 1833, sponsored by Senator Biss and Representative Williams, provides much needed consumer protections including: * Updates the information companies have to keep secure to include medical information, geolocation, sensitive consumer marketing date, login credentials for online accounts, and more. * Requires entities to adopt reasonable security measures to safeguard personal information. * In the event of a breach, requires entities to notify the Attorney General’s office. Email Governor Rauner now. Tell him to support the data security and consumer protection bill.

I like most Michigan residents are sick and tired of people bicycling along streets, a bicycle is NOT a motor vehicle, therefore it belongs on sidewalks, bike paths or designated "bike lanes" along roads, ONLY exception is if none of these are available then use the should of the road or close to it as possible, otherwise it needs to be outlawed!

For any fursuiters who want to go fursuiting here, please sign!

The owners of the Fifth Christ Church/Mosaic Church building located at 7107 Hollywood Boulevard (intersection of La Brea Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard) are seeking to demolish this historic building and rezone the plot in order to build a 26-story skyscraper containing 410 units plus extensive commercial space on the ground floor including a 940 vehicle commercial parking facility. The proposed development would require a change in zoning from the current R-3 (medium residential) to Regional Center (C-4) permitting unlimited height, increased density and commercial development on this site. The intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and La Brea Avenue has been graded F on all current traffic studies which is the worst score that can be achieved. The intersection is jammed with normal traffic and often experiences gridlock because of the frequent closures of Hollywood Boulevard at La Brea Avenue and spillover during the Hollywood Bowl season. The rezoning will have a domino impact, as developers along Hollywood Boulevard will use the rezoning of this plot as precedent to rezone their land for increased height and density.  The City Planners of Los Angeles never intended to change the zoning of this site and indeed have kept it as a bulwark signaling a change from downtown Hollywood and the residential areas west of La Brea Avenue. Zoning of this site has remained medium residential in both manifestations of the Community Plan for Hollywood. The entire character of the neighborhood changes west of La Brea Avenue including Hollywood Boulevard itself, which is a two-lane road between La Brea Avenue and Fairfax Avenue. 
 Not only would the proposed development have a profound negative impact on the quality of life in our neighborhood, the congestion creates a public safety issue that will dangerously increase emergency response time in our neighborhood. The increased noise from the commercial establishments and a large pedestrian plaza designed to bring non-residential foot traffic will completely alter the character of our neighborhood. 
(1) It will set a dangerous precedent for increased density and commercial development all along Hollywood Boulevard west of La Brea Avenue;  

(2) It will paralyze the area with traffic congestion and lengthen emergency response times for medical, fire and police responders; 

(3) It will draw tourists, noise, pollution, and crime from the Hollywood Business District;  

(4) It will deprive the neighborhood of a culturally significant building and civic function.

The county administrator had removed the confederate flag after the killings in Charleston SC. The board of county commissioners walked an agenda item onto their meeting agenda and voted to restore the flag.