I work overseas and the torture done by the U.S. and the continued existence of the prison at Guantanamo are a stain on this country's reputation as a democratic society. All citizens of this country would hopefully be in accord with this.

This petition is about civil rights abuses upon developmentally disabled citizen applicants and recipients by California Regional Centers, and a biased director of the California Dept. of Developmental Disablitiy Services.

The San Diego Surf is the only pro basketball team within the city. We need help from the Mayor to host our home games at centralized and accessible venue for fans. Go SD SURF

yes, I and millions of Americans have been affected by MoveOn's not using the power it had to elect Obama tp hold him accountable for many bad things that are continuing or worsening under his Adminsitration--if they had held his feet to the fire before the second term, then they probably could have gotten him to do things he should have

This Petition is for my six-year old niece Rayanna, who has told in specific detail how her father's side of the family has abused her time after time. She has sat down one on one with her mother Alexis, (my sister) and with tears in her eyes, she explained the physical and emotional pain that her father's family has put her through almost her whole life. Family court judge of Boone County, Linda Rae Bramlage, has been very un-fair to my sister throughout all their court sessions. Rayanna has been examined and talked to by a professional psychiatrist, and the judge has overlooked everything that has been discovered about Rayanna. Rayanna has always complained about certain parts of her body hurting, after returning from her father's home. Tonight I held Rayanna in my arms while she cried, and said she didn't want to leave, because she would never see me again. Saying how her daddy is going to take her away. She has told her mother Alexis time after time in her own words, "No matter what they say, they'll never make me hate you, mommy." And also, "If they take me away, can I come see you when I'm older?" Alexis has been fighting for custody of Rayanna her whole life. There is plenty of evidence of what Rayana has been through, however the Judge/Court system has still favored the father's family, over my sister. Now the father is trying to gain full custody of Rayanna, and Im not sure where else to turn. I have even created a Facebook page for this. Justice For Rayanna And Madison. Madson being her little sister. I hope that I can get some help with this, and rescue this little girl, from being abused for the rest of her life, at least until she is grown. I love my niece(s) so very much. I want her to be safe, and be with her mother who loves her very much.

Speaking as an elected school board member and tax payer in Detroit, I believe we deserve the same rights as elected officials in white districts. We demand an end to back door deals between philanthropists and politicians.

As a student currently enrolled at the University of Vermont, I've experienced the overwhelming burden of higher education. I won't stand by while our nation's young people struggle to realize their dreams of a better tomorrow. The future of our country depends on the affordability of college today.

I have many medical conditions for which Cannabis has been proven effective. My husband has cancer and another relative has found Cannabis useful for TBI treatment. We are all productive citizens of good moral character and believe that we have the right to choose to use Cannabis instead of the much more harmful and addictive drugs presently prescribed. By not removing this plant from the top Controlled Substance list the Federal government is doing a great disservice to our society and causing people who do choose to use it illegally to be turned into criminals according to the current laws.

I value protection of everyone's rights.

Adults may access content that is unsuitable for children, and potentially harmful for children. While there may be legitimate reasons to access that content, children should not be unavoidably exposed to it. If the Library wishes to provide a safe, educational atmosphere for children, it should take seriously its obligation to maintain that atmosphere.

BECAUSE IF CONGRESS OR THE SENATE CAN GET A RAISE FOR MINIMUM WAGE WHY CAN'T THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE ONE AS OF HEALTHCARE TOO WE AS THE PEOPLE TELL THEM IF WE CAN'T HAVE MINIMUM WAGE THEN THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE THERE SELF'S STOP GIVING CONGRESS AND THE SENATE A RAISE STOP THEIR HEALTHCARE THEY LIKE TO CUT THINGS LET'S STARTED CUTTING THERE'S PEOPLE PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION THANKS

Demetrius is my only Grandson, he was 16 years old when he was framed and sent to Prison. My heartache every day is because I can't hug him and tell him I love him or kiss his handsome face. I can Pray that God will keep safe and send him home soon. With this Petition I hope no Mother or Grandmother will have to suffer the pain that Demetrius Family has.