We and the people we deeply care about have suffered (and continue to suffer) the negative effects of sleep deprivation caused largely by the early high school start times, resulting in persisting deep stress and decreased academic performance.

Judge James Kilbane called Brown during sentencing "a cold, calculating, violent murderer who is completely devoid of truth, moral integrity or love for anyone but himself, whom I hope never sees the light of day." To date, Brown has never taken responsibility for his crime, never shown an ounce of remorse, or apologized to Robyn's family. The safety and welfare of Robyn's family and friends as well as the general public will be threatened should Brown be released, based on the horrendous nature of his crime. Parole must be denied.

Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC "Morning Joe" continues his race - baiting rhetoric on television and has reached a new low. Joe Scarborough's recent venomous and dastardly characterization of Michael Brown has reached a new low. It's time for the executives of MSNBC to say "Enough!" and FINALLY remove Joe Scarborough.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a safety alert on Jan. 2, 2014, regarding the volatility of Bakken crude oil. According to PHMSA data, pipeline operators reported 1,880 crude oil pipeline incidents nationwide between 2003 and 2013 resulting in over 44,265,438 gallons of oil being spilled, fowling groundwater, surface water bodies, farmland and woodland, and resulting in over $2.5 billion in property damage. The majority of these spills were the result of corrosion, equipment failure, incorrect operation or material and weld failures. Only 5% of all cases were spills detected by leak detection equipment. This pipeline will not replace rail and barge transport of crude oil in New York. Instead, it will increase the flow of crude oil in the State to refineries in New Jersey for production and export of refined petroleum products. Supporting long-term investment in fossil fuel infrastructure directly conflicts with New York State’s goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 to reduce the threat of the climate crisis to present and future generations. The pipeline threatens the public interest of the citizens of New York, it's land and water resources including the Hudson River - which the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Council has identified as vital to regional economic development and prosperity, and should be strongly rejected.

As a recreational fisherman, I depend on the USCG for assistance when needed. To triple the response time, especially for a medical emergency can and will cause the loss of life.

Nobody deserves to live on a chain. Right now there are many animals alive but not living, outside but not playing, animals who know sunlight but not warmth. Isolated in backyards, in the elements, attacks from animals and people, and perhaps worst of all solitary confinement. There needs to be stricter regulations to keep animals safe. Help Limit the tethering of animals in Lynchburg. Break the Chain!

Assistant District Attorney Kathi Alizadeh presented the Grand Jury in the Darren Wilson case with an outdated, unconstitutional statute which stated that police officers could legally shoot and kill a suspect for attempting to evade arrest. Toward the end of the deliberations, the ADA instructed jurors to figure out what the law means, and whether the US Supreme Court can overrule state statutes. The Supreme Court of Missouri should hold hearings to determine whether the entire prosecuting team is guilty of gross prosecutorial misconduct in the handling of grand jury deliberations in the shooting death of Michael Brown.

I am starting this petition because Joe Scarborough has shown himself to be biased and shows no empathy to the parents of a murdered unarmed child.

California has a proud history of state-funded public education. It's all about access -- affordable public education has allowed men and women from low-income and working class backgrounds to secure a quality education. Affordable public education is not only a right but an opportunity for greater social change. Raising tuition rates 5% each year puts unfair strain on students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. These hikes will transform our public university system from a public good for everyone into a privilege for only those who can afford it. Our students deserve better than to shoulder the burden of poor public policy and state divestment from higher education. Our state schools need state support, not tuition hikes. Join me in demanding an ending to the 5% tuition hikes every year for the University of California system.

Sturgeon Bay is a small town, with loads of small town charm. What makes our community so special is a blend of historic buildings, a working waterfront and an array of creative, small businesses. Walk into most shops downtown and you'll find the owner behind the counter. We welcome smart growth and responsible development- anything else simply doesn't fit.

Aging seniors in the U.S.A. and all their caretakers -- which often includes their own children -- are in severe danger of losing the ability to pay for medications prescribed them by their physicians, as the cost of generic drugs inexplicably soars in the United States.

The bull terrier was once named America's nanny in the 50's and 60's. The idea that a certain breed can be blamed for the actions of its owners is an idea I see as inhumane and barbaric. The amount of pit bulls being put down in the Kansas, KCMO area is sky rocketing because these loving animals aren't raised in the homes of good families due to stereotypes and the law. Similar to the cycle of poverty the bull terrier is stuck in a cycle. When you make a breed illegal, you have destined them to end up in impoverished and more aggressive homes. If you remove the ban on the breed, you will see the number of pit bulls in shelters and euthanizations drop dramatically. The terrier will be able to thrive again much like they did in the 50's and 60's because the environment they are placed supports their best behavior. I have worked with pit bulls and own two myself. Everywhere we go people who aren't familiar with the breed seem to be shocked. To me, it's ridiculous how people can't see that humans have trained certain pit bulls to be dangerous, and encouraged bad behavior by not allowing it to be in the hands of good people. How unfair is that?