The U.S. Endangered Species Act has served as one of the world’s strongest and most effective wildlife protection laws for more than 40 years. Take action now to ensure this landmark law is not weakened by political attacks. Anti-environment interests and their friends in Congress are currently orchestrating some of the most serious threats ever posed to the Endangered Species Act. Already this year, dozens of legislative proposals have been introduced that would put imperiled species at greater risk by: Establishing arbitrary land boundaries where species protections would not apply Imposing limitations on citizens’ ability to help enforce the Act Undermining the use of science under the Act Declaring open season on individual species by blocking federal protections or denying existing protections And more… Anti-environment lawmakers and their supporters in destructive and polluting industries have made it a priority to roll back protections for our wildlife, fish and plants, and the habitats upon which these species depend. If they get their way, the Endangered Species Act’s vital protections will be cast aside. Tell your congressional representative and senators to oppose any legislation that hurts imperiled wildlife! Some of America’s most iconic species—from the bald eagle to the gray whale to the American alligator—were rescued from the brink of extinction thanks to the Endangered Species Act. Earthjustice and supporters like you have been fighting to stop political attacks on the Endangered Species Act for decades. We can’t do it without you—we need your help to urge your members of Congress to defend this important law by opposing all anti-wildlife legislation.

The National BSA needs to remove the ban on gay adults in scouting. There is no reason for it. Scouting allows a boy who is gay to be in scouting, but as soon as he turns 18 he is no longer allowed. Quoting BSA President, Robert Gates (5/21/15) the “status quo in our movement’s membership standards cannot be sustained,” He then called on the organization to end its ban on gay adults. He also went on to say that the BSA would not revoke the charters of Boy Scouts Councils that defied the organization’s ban on gay adults, explicitly mentioning the Denver Area Council and the Greater New York Council

New Mexico needs to keep jobs and create new jobs. If the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission rejects PNM’s request for a Conditional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for San Juan Unit 4, more than 700 New Mexicans will lose their jobs at the generation plant and coal mine. This equates to a loss of $100 million in annual payroll to our state, and take a toll on the service-based businesses that rely on PNM’s employees and the company’s purchases. Additionally, it’s a potential loss of more than $31 million annually in state and local taxes. The negative consequences of rejecting PNM’s request for the Conditional CCN reach far beyond direct job loss in the Farmington region, however. It would also damage our state’s efforts to put New Mexicans back to work and negatively affect the future of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. For the last few years, New Mexico’s Governor and Legislature have worked together to pass a series of laws to improve New Mexico’s ability to recruit manufacturers and other employers. For example, legislation enacted in 2015 allows utilities to offer an economic development incentive rate to expanding employers, an important tool that other states have used against us to create jobs for their residents. Rejection of PNM's request would render worthless this critical legislation, designed to boost the state economy and get New Mexicans back to work. In addition to higher commercial electric rates, it is anticipated that PNM's residential electric rates will increase more than double what they would under PNM's plan if the PRC rejects PNM's request. It could unnecessarily raise PNM's costs and could prevent PNM from being able to offer discounted rates, which is critical to economic development and the recruitment of new employers. It also will likely lead to a shutdown of all San Juan generation, which is the backbone of PNM's system and its cheapest source of power. The company will have to replace coal generation with expensive generation sources. This will mean much higher electric bills for Albuquerque businesses and create financial hardship for many residents. I urge you to protect job creation in Albuquerque and New Mexico and grant PNM’s request for a Conditional CCN for San Juan Unit 4. Supported by: Albuquerque Economic Development, Inc. Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Associated Builders and Contractors of New Mexico Associated General Contractors of New Mexico Commercial Association of Realtors of New Mexico Commercial Real Estate Development Association – New Mexico Economic Forum of Albuquerque Estancia Valley Economic Development Association Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry Realtors Association of New Mexico Sandoval Economic Alliance

Worker wages have been under attack in Indiana based upon a false belief that lower wages are good for business and taxpayers. There is no support for these positions. In fact, workers making a living wage are more productive and also contribute to the building up of the local economy thereby creating a better business community.

A Texas company has proposed building a high speed rail line linking Dallas and Houston using no public funding, but opponents succeeded in adding a "rider" to the state budget which would prohibit the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) from even engaging in safety and engineering oversight of the project. That oversight is required, so the rider would effectively kill the high speed rail line. High speed rail will help take cars off the road, reducing pollution and traffic, and provide an alternative for travelers. The state should be expediting the project, not putting up barriers. The budget conference committee should remove the rider from the final budget and let plans for high speed rail proceed.

I had read an unbelievable message board post that trolled forty people. And then Jeff Rubin's response made me feel like I had just put sand in my mouth. Rubin needs his keyboard taken away.

Under current law, a California worker employed full time, year round, will earn $18,000 before taxes at the current rate of $9/hour. This is below the current poverty level and must be changed!

I am disabled and live in a rural area where public transportation is not available. Doing business online is often my only option.

The top priest at one of the country's oldest and largest Catholic universities has been fired for posting a "NO H8" photo on Facebook, opposing anti-gay discrimination. Father Warren Hall was the beloved director of campus ministry at Seton Hall University, a school run by the Archdiocese of Newark, until he was fired at the behest of the archbishop, John Myers. Seton Hall students are protesting and the firing is already becoming a national news story -- and therefore an opportunity to show that anti-gay leaders like Archbishop Myers have become a barrier to the church's ministry, especially among young people.

This letter will be presented to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to highlight to him and the DCC government that it is the earnest desire of many, many people in Solomon Islands and across the world, that multiple-citizenship be permitted in Solomon Islands. If you are directly affected by this issue or know someone who is; or if you are a Solomon Islander who supports the introduction of multiple-citizenship in Solomon Islands, then please sign this letter. Please sign with both your first and last name to lend credibility to your signature. Also feel free to explain your connection to this issue in the comment section. Please note that it is preferable for residents of Honiara to sign a hard copy. This can be done at Solosoft (NPF Plaza), Nice Bola (Heritage Park Hotel), LePharmacy (Town Ground), Doug & Moddie's Cafe (Kukum), Officeworks (Panatina Plaza); Lime Lounge (Pt Cruz) and Pasifiki (Hyuandi Mall). Thanks!

If we do not stop Gov. Jindal's Executive Order, we will be allowing Louisiana to become discriminatory against other human being and to take away key civil rights. Don't allow Louisiana to legalize discrimination. Sign now to make your voice count!

It's time that my state progresses into this century.