It is firmly recognized that Anti-Psychotic medications sedate and may cause seizures, falls and even death in the elderly. Billions in fines have been paid by pharmaceutical companies to the federal government for illegal promotion targeting dementia patients, with untold waste of healthcare dollars and damage to elders' lives. Even with successful efforts at reduction, the use of anti-psychotics is frighteningly high. By Medicare data released last year, Connecticut still ranks last in New England and 34th in the nation for the usage of these meds. (Center for Medicare: see: http://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2014-Fact-sheets- items/2014-09-19.html ) This is particularly concerning to Connecticut residents. By such a rating it must also rank low in the proposed antidote: "Person Centered Care." As concerned family members, at a minimum we ask to be told of this treatment (since facilities are not sanctioned for it) and to exercise choice via Informed Consent so that the human rights of vulnerable elders are respected. (If you are a non- Connecticut resident perhaps you might indicate your experience with the issue or your connection to Connecticut in comments and Thank You!) Full name please....

Governor Cuomo is trying to force the implementation of educational reforms that are unfair to our public school teachers and administrators. Please sign this petition to let our elected officials know the way we want them to vote on merit pay for teachers.

Since Senator Rand Paul is also a doctor, he has a duty to be extra careful in his statements about medical matters such as vaccination against measles. He has been irresponsible in putting politics above sound medical practice, and talked out of both sides of his mouth about vaccination against measles, trying to appear to say the right thing, while at the same time making unscientific statements designed to appeal to his right-wing fringe supporters. While all of the harm his statements have done cannot be reversed, the damage can be reduced by his retracting his incorrect, unscientific statements.

The onslaught of money unleashed by the Supreme Court with Citizens United is destroying our democracy. That's why 45,000 Clean Money supporters joined Money Out Voters In and other Californians demanding California’s legislature put a measure on the ballot letting voters tell Congress to overturn Citizens United. The legislature listened and put Prop 49 on the ballot. Unfortunately, California’s Supreme Court silenced voters by removing it from the ballot. Now the Court is taking up the case again, so we must demand they restore Prop 49 to next year’s ballot. Please sign our petition now and share it with your friends!

JRW has faced unnecessary scrutiny after winning the series through hard work and dedication. Every child, no matter their zipcode should be afforded opportunities provided by Little League and other community organizations. The team won through hard work and dedication and the championship title belongs to them.

Let's help this country defend themselves against Russia.

Over the last almost five years I have been entangled in a very high conflict divorce. When this all began, I thought that it would be simple, I was leaving my abuser and I would walk away with what was rightfully mine. There was a judge involved, and he would have to uphold the law of the land. Little did I know that his lackadaisical decisions would lead to my ex gaining the upper hand. Now here I am. Almost two years ago when I refused to go along with what my ex wanted he threatened to file bankruptcy. He was advised by many legal professionals that this would not be a wise decision as financially there was no need. He was at risk of being in contempt and possibly going to jail. We had mediation on July 21 and court on July 22; twenty-two minutes before our hearing the judge received the notice that he had filed bankruptcy. Financially there was no need other than keeping him out of jail, as his contempt was financial, and the bankruptcy would stay the hearing. With him filing bankruptcy, which was fraudulent and is being regarded as such by the Federal Bankruptcy Trustee, I am now losing everything. I want to make sure that this is unable to happen to anyone else. We did have some tax debt that if you do some research you will find that you cannot eliminate tax debt through bankruptcy. We owned our lives outright for the most part and he filed this bankruptcy on $32,000.00 worth of debt This could have been resolved with a parcel of land or some other thing could have been sold off to relieve this debt. I am asking you today to sign my petition, so no one else has to have their family drug through this kind of ridiculousness. I would have never believed that there was the ability for someone to do this.

So many people I know - and I myself - have been towed at night. It is unnecessary, needlessly expensive and time for it to end.

In the Newtown shooting Adam Lanza, a mentally unstable 20 year old, killed 20 1st grade students and 6 women with an assault rifle which his mother bought. If we as a nation tighten gun laws, lives could be saved. A two minute background check could have saved those lives. Aren't those lives worth those two minutes? I am hoping that congress will consider the following options: Fingerprint technology to unlock guns. Limits on assault weapons. Limit the number of bullets (rounds) in a clip to 10. 24 hour waiting period to buy a gun. Place limits on the ability of the mentally ill to purchase guns. Please consider signing my petition.

The individual freedoms , quality of life , and financial stability are being irreparably damaged by incompetent leadership and corrupted politics. The residents of Douglas County being a tolerant, educated , and progressive population should not have to live under this nonsense.

The Principal is only a symptom of the bigger problem. The Board of Education and The Superintendents continue to employ, protect and allow Kimberly Taylor Around Children. BOCES LEADERSHIP IS BROKEN. REPLACE THE DECISION MAKERS!!!!! Because a week suspension is noRecent Petition Entries: 911. Max McDonald from Nyack, NY signed this petition on Feb 14, 2015. Do not stop the petition. BOCES IS COVERING UP AGAIN. Kim Taylor was removed from hilltop. But just moved to building 10. Another school in the boces program. She is still around children 910. Martin J. Coleman from Woodbury, NY signed this petition on Feb 14, 2015. I am a civil rights attorney for people with disabilities. Most of my cases are brought5 under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Given her language used by Ms. Taylor, as quoted on the internet, any case ever brought against BOCES under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or IDEA will be more difficult to defend if Ms. Taylor is not severed from employment with BOCES. Please terminate her from her position. Thank you. Martin J. Colemant a fitting response to a person who subjects children to degradation, abuse, embarrassment, fear and administrators needs to be held accountable for those they employ. There is not enough accountability or pressure on school administrators to remove abusive educators. Children in schools are too often victims and abused by the educators entrusted to educate, support and protect them. There needs to be better screening processes for those put into these positions and an ongoing checks and balances to ensure our students continue to be in the care of responsible, reasonable and caring professionals.

Stunned by the loss of Jon Stewart, I know he has his own life to live. Thought he might enjoy a big sendoff for the next step of his journey. Please sign and pass it on!