The spill of more than one hundred thousand gallons of oil in Santa Barbara is devastating, and is just another example of the significant impacts the oil and gas industry is having on California's environment and people. In the last few months it's been revealed that billions of gallons of oil industry waste water was pumped illegally into aquifers that hold water for drinking and agriculture; Water Defense also conducted testing that demonstrated that recycled oil wastewater was being used to irrigate crops in California's Kern County; and there have been increasing studies demonstrating that fracking and the disposal of fracking waste in injection wells is leading to earthquakes. Rather than continuing to allow the oil and gas industry to have its way with California, Governor Brown must take real action to protect California's water, air, health, beaches and the climate on which we all depend. Governor Brown recently signed a pact with leaders of several countries to set emissions targets for 2050, but we also need real action to protect California now. That's what real climate leadership would look like.

It is time for Kentucky to hear the voice of the people and repeal the failed attempt of cannabis prohibition. People need safe access to the specialized strains that they need for their conditions, not just whatever they can get on a black market. Cannabis can bring Kentucky into a new era. It can safely revive our failing economy by producing hundreds of new specialty businesses and creating well-paying jobs. The benefits and science behind the plant is well-documented. Make your voice heard and demand that the vote for the removal of prohibition is put on the ballot. After all, that is how democracy should work. Cannabis is safer than bourbon!

Its about the education of our children. They have voted to close the best performing Elementary school in Park Heights for arbitrary reasons. Want the kids to walk a mile through a high crime, drug infested Neighborhood. To a school built in 1910 with no air, worst performing school in area and may have lead based paint and asbestos issues. Help us fight for our children. Call 410-396-8803. Tell them no way. No name or number needed. Flood the phone system. Takes 10 seconds and sign this petitions . thank you

Recently, the City began a planning process to “revitalize” the Adeline Corridor in South Berkeley. A group of neighbors have organized in order to demand that justice and equity be part of the conversation. As part of that effort we are demanding this revitalization begin today with NO cuts to any South Berkeley organization. Instead, we urge you to work with us to identify new long-term funding for these essential services as a part of the Adeline Corridor Plan. * including: Organizations located in and serving South Berkeley: The Drop-In Center, Youth Spirit Artworks, Ephesians Children’s Center, McGee Avenue Baptist Church and the South Berkeley Community Church. Organizations located in South Berkeley and serving the broader community: LifeLong Medical Care, East Bay Community Law Center, Through the Looking Glass, A Better Way, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program

We refuse to let our hope be taken from us. Cannabis is MEDICINE.

My grandparents lived and worked on the Refugio coast; my mother played every day on El Capitan beach. They would be saddened beyond belief to see the damage to the wildlife and the environment that this oil spill has caused. Oil production will never be safe. We need to invest now in solar and other renewable energy sources. No more excuses!

My son Adam Cheli is gone because behavior therapy alone does not work. Give these people a fighting chance to change their lives around.

If you can believe it, Delaware law doesn't prohibit someone who is subject to a restraining order from owning, possessing, or purchasing guns. A bill introduced in the Senate would close this loophole, protecting women and families from gun violence. But, our legislators need to hear from us that this important bill will save lives and must pass.

The Maine legislature is considering a bill (LD 600) to prevent people who have been convicted of domestic violence from owning or possessing a gun. According to Rep. Richard Pickett, the bill's sponsor and a former police chief and state police detective, "50 percent or more of the homicides committed in Maine in most years are related to domestic violence." While it should be a no-brainer, it's going to take a groundswell of public support to pass this bill to protect victims of domestic abuse from gun violence and save women's lives.

Shell Oil wants to park a gigantic oil rig destined for Arctic waters in the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of residents have already made their voice of opposition heard by paddling out to meet the rigs in kayaks, and Mayor Ed Murray has stood strong against the oil giant. But, Shell has millions of dollars at their disposal, and they are not afraid to use a variety of pressure tactics. That's why it's so important that Mayor Murray and the City Council hear from Seattle residents opposed to the oil rig docking so that they continue to stand strong!

Dominion Power has been dragging its feet when it comes to investing in alternative clean energy. As our state legislators, you have the power to tell them to move forward with clean energy projects, like an off-shore wind energy farm. Virginia can be a leader in the clean energy movement, which will not only benefit the environment but also bring new jobs to the Commonwealth. Lets send a strong message to the state legislature and demand that they pressure Dominion Power to make much needed investments in clean energy development.

Dominion Power has been dragging its feet when it comes to investing in alternative clean energy. Virginia can be a leader in the clean energy movement, which will not only benefit the environment but also bring new jobs to the Commonwealth. Lets send a strong message to Dominion Power to make much needed investments in clean energy development.