Several inmates at the Washington State Penitentiary and their families are calling on members of the community to help them end prison violence through the use of video games. THIS CAN BE DONE AT NO COST TO THE PUBLIC by allowing inmates to purchase their own video game console from an approved vendor. Several other states have already taken advantage of this highly cost-effective and such management tool. Studies done in these states have shown a significant drop in prison violence when even the most violent offenders were given the opportunity to purchase their own video game system. Microsoft (creator of Xbox) has recognized the use of video game consoles in prisons across the U.S. and has developed a console which conforms with the prisons security concerns. This console is called the Xbox ghost system which has eliminated the use of wifi capability to prevent prisoners use of the internet to contact individuals outside the prison walls and has designed the system to be clear (see through) to prevent the prisoners use of the console to hide contraband. Several proposals have been submitted to the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) regarding a video game program for prisoners. However, DOC's apparent hesitation in the implementation of this evidence based program stems from the concern over potential public outcry. Under Washington State law "all citizens, the public and inmates alike, have a personal and fiscal obligation in the corrections system. All communities must share in the responsibility of the corrections system." (See RCW 72.09.010 (5) (e)). Please us join us in our endeavor to implement this evidence based program by liking this page to show your community support in ending prison violence through the use of video games. In addition, view our links which support this evidence based program and go our link to at change.org to sign our petition. Washington State law defines "evidence-based" as "a program or practice that has had multiple-site random controlled trials across heterogeneous populations demonstrating that the program or practice is effective in reducing recidivism for the population." ( RCW 72.09.015(10)). Even if you are not from Washington State still show your support in this movement to end prison violence worldwide. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT! Feel free to post your comments on our page or contact us at [email protected].

Our environment is being poisoned with aluminum and other heavy metals. If this is not stopped, there will be health consequences to us and our children.

The CIA investigation reveals violation of human rights on a grand scale done by my government the United States of America in my name. My government signed the international treaty banning torture, the most egregious of violations of basic human rights. A great sin. To make amends to humanity, a petition for my government to embrace a stance toward humanity based on reconciliation and a doctrine of peace grounded in the Bill of Universal Human Rights. With basic human rights assured torture and war can be removed from the face of the earth. Please lend your signature to the petition to assure all of the rights within the Universal Bill of Human Rights, everyone everywhere. Help me set the record straight. We are a Just people and want to be on the right side of history. Two million signatures to our elected officials, a good number to get things moving ...

By signing this petition, you show your support for Hyatt Extreme Christmas, a 20 year-old tradition, which has been entertaining, inspiring and motivating families from around Planation and South Florida. The Hyatt’s take great joy in creating memories for children both young and old during this special time of year. Our community can see our display of more than 200,000 lights for FREE. We give back to our community by raising awareness and funds for charitable partners such as Humane Society, Broward Food Bank and Support for the Military working with the Red Cross “Holiday Cards for Heroes”. Due to government interference, the Hyatt’s face a daily fine of $250.00, a lawsuit, and closed roads leading to their display. Pledge your support TODAY to save our display and continue to allow us to share the Christmas spirit with our community. Please share our petition with your friends and family. Share your support online with our #HelpHyattHoliday The Hyatt’s thank you for your support and wish you a Happy Holiday Season!

Why is ethnic hair not an issue at Paul Mitchell? This has effected a lot of students in this industry.

The release of the Senate Torture Report offers the United States a choice, do we really stand for Justice, or just for hypocrisy. Do we apply the law just to the small fry but not the Big Criminals,? Do we apply the law just to others but not to ourselves? The world will, and should, judge us by our choice. May our leaders choose well.

Indiana has the lowest turnout in the Country - 28% of registered voters voted in 2014. Only 44 of a hundred seats were even contested and out of those only about 7 or 8 were truly competitive. Elections are a farce. When there's nothing at stake people don't vote. Without competition we're left with appointed bureaucrats who answer to no one.

Ever since the announcement on executive action on immigration, the Democrats are supporting the President's decision, while the Republicans opposed it. The only way to call on Speaker Boehner to let the House pass the immigration reform bill is to sign the petition ASAP.

Recently, the State of Ohio joined nineteen other states in suing the federal government over the President’s executive action on immigration. In addition to subjecting thousands of Ohio families to deportation, this lawsuit, if successful, would deny work permits to thousands of Ohio immigrants and deprive our state of $41 million in much-needed tax revenue over the next five years. President Obama had to act on immigration after Republicans in Congress chose to do nothing. And despite the fact that President Obama's immigration action will benefit countless families in Ohio and generate millions of dollars in taxes, Gov. Kasich and Attorney General Mike DeWine are joining with their political partisans to block it. In the past, Gov. Kasich has been a commonsense voice for immigrant families in Ohio, but this lawsuit changes everything. We need Gov. Kasich to immediately end the lawsuit against President Obama and stop the attacks against immigrant workers and families living in Ohio. They are part of our state and they deserve a way to become documented residents, not shunned and set up for deportation.

When something shames us, we, and the media prefer to ignore it, but difficult problems need constant attention or they get lost. When there is one tragic death causing protests, we see it in the news everyday for weeks, yet we forget that 22 American veterans are dying a tragic death EVERYDAY and it has been going on for YEARS! Are thousands of veterans worth the same attention as one or a few tragic urban killings? This is a national crisis deserving constant national attention. Our veterans in despair need the help that could come if we would prevent their plight from getting lost among all the other much smaller tragedies.

The U.S. Dept. of Justice recently announced that it will perform a "pattern and practice" investigation of the Ferguson/St. Louis County Police Department. This effort came in response to claims by citizens of the shooting of unarmed black men, excessive force and racial discrimination/profiling. We deserve the same independent review in Little Rock.

The leadership of Columbia University must make a powerful statement indicting the injustice of police brutality and lack of accountability. Columbia faculty, please sign to demand that our leadership speak out.