An article by Dahr Jamail at http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/27339 states that 36 supersonic Growler jets will fly 8 to 16 hours/day, 260 days/year, conducting 11 “training events” every day on 3 mobile radiation emitters placed in 15 different locations—all ‘critical habitats’ for endangered species in the Olympic National Forest—and the airspace over the Olympic National Park, a UN World Heritage Site. The Navy is exempt from prohibitions of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, and will conduct live firing of guns, missiles, torpedoes and chaff; it will avoid conducting bombing exercises in the Sanctuary, “to the maximum extent practicable.” Weapons include "lasers, high powered microwaves (HPMs), electromagnetic pulse (EMP), anti-radiation energy in concentrated beams designed to attack personnel, facilities or equipment with intent of degrading, neutralizing, or destroying enemy capabilities." Navy "friendly electronic attack (FEAs) could potentially deny essential services to a local population that, in turn, could result in loss of life, and/or potential ramifications. Not one single public notice about this training was published in any local newspapers serving affected communities on the Olympic Peninsula. The public’s comments on jet noise, EMR health dangers, and pollution have been ignored. A coalition of local Native Tribes, Idle No More, demonstrated against this plan as destructive for the land, water and traditional Native uses on October 29, 2014 and presented letters of objection to the Forest Headquarters in Olympia. Many such letters of protest are now found "missing." And the US Navy already has a functioning site to test their electromagnetic radiation weapons in Idaho.

Over the years, retail chains have opened earlier and earlier on “Black Friday" to help boost their profits. But last year, some retailers went to a whole new level and opened their doors on Thanksgiving Day! And this year, already a dozen retailers plan to be open -- forcing more and more workers to miss Thanksgiving dinner. Here’s the worst part: last year, retailers that opened on Thanksgiving didn’t even see a big increase in sales. And on top of that, most Americans opposed the idea and said they wouldn’t shop on Thanksgiving! That’s why over 17 other major retailers have rejected starting Black Friday on Thursday, and allow workers to stay home and enjoy time with their families. Costco put it best “our employees work especially hard during the holiday season and we simply believe that they deserve the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving with their families.” We must demand that greedy corporations follow the example of courageous retailers like Costco, Patagonia, REI, Barnes & Noble, Sur La Table, American Girl, Gamestop, Burlington, Dillard’s, DSW, Nordstrom, Patagonia, REI, T.J. Maxx, and Marshall’s by rejecting this disgusting new trend.

We are for the responsible management of state wildlife so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. Continuing to have political protections for the Grey Wolf harms other predators and ungulate herds by not considering their needs on the landscape.

The Peace House is a historical collective of community organizers dedicated toward individual, community, and world betterment projects. The house is used as a vehicle to transform individual lives and the community. Their projects include the Anti-Racist Action DC, The DC Free School, and the 30 year+ White House Peace Vigil. Our top priority is to keep the house open and the members in the house in order to allow their work to continue. Tell the DCRA that an internal temperature of 51.6F°, despite no heating unit available, cannot be "unsafe," and that being forced out because of the landlord, Ellen Thomas, failing to make repairs constitutes a wrongful eviction!

After the death of Michael Brown at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson, MO earlier this year, over 116,000 people joined the call for the appointment of an independent prosecutor to examine the event. Petition signers believed that St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch's record made his office particularly unfit to investigate this crime. However, similar conflicts of interest are all too common when local prosecutors investigate local police. To combat this problem and ensure justice for the victims of police violence, I will be introducing legislation to require the appointment of an independent prosecutor to oversee every investigation into any allegation of police misconduct that caused a loss of life. Will you join me by signing this petition and calling on my fellow elected officials to support our bill?

Ashona Osborne has been a dedicated employee of Wendy’s International, Inc. on the Northside in Pittsburgh since May. Ashona is the sole provider for her 4-year old son and she works hard every day to provide for him. Employees are encouraged to report questions or concerns and are assured “no retaliatory action will be taken” against them. There is a lengthy list of documented incidents where employees were disrespected, and even abused. Ashona was one of the first to stand up to this type of work environment. Her firing is in direct conflict with Wendy’s own workplace policies.

To allow citizens of Oxford to own any dog breed they desire.

BILLIONS OF MONEY ARE WASTED ON PAYING POLITICIANS TO BE ELECTED , ALSO I HAVE NEVER EVEN RECEIVED A THANK YOU.....I STARTED AL OF THIS ON FACEBOOK BY INITIALLY PUTTING AT LEAST I THINK IT WAS ONE OF YOUR EMAILS TO ME< AND THEN I CONTACTED MAJOR NEWSPAPERS IN THE USA......INCLUDING THE GUARDIAN HERE, LONDON AND AUSTRALIA AND AUSTRALIAN NEWS STATIONS....THEN POSTED A FEW COMMENTS ...INCLUDING THOSE OF EVERY PROGRESSIVE MAGAZINE I COULD FIND...ONE FRENCH ARTIST...AND IT TOOK OFF FROM THERE.....

Ambridge is an old steel mill community on the verge of a wonderful resurgence of business and small town living ! We are centrally located to many of Trader Joe's target markets. Our small Bottom Dollar store was recently bought out by Aldi's and we would LOVE to have Trader Joe's step in and be a part of this wonderful growing community!

There is a small group that is interested in not allowing the City to close roads for any length of time for the runs. It is our opinion that these runs bring positive exposure to the City Of Gardendale and the charities and events that it promotes. These runs never existed before Jay Beard and Buffalo Wild Wings organized them. It is our wish that the runs continue and that the City Of Gardendale officials continue to work with Run Gardendale to make these events a success!

The City of Novato is putting commercial business tax revenues above the health and safety of the downtown residential property owners by not enforcing the zoning and health & safety provisions. Our homes are being overrun by an infestation of rats. They are eating our electrical wiring, burrowing in our walls and causing extensive property damage as well as safety concerns. The garbage dumpsters and their rat habitats should not be placed against the residential homes. Move the dumpsters away from the residential homes thus giving us some space between the rat habitats and the stench of the over flowing open garbage. Provide the down town residents with an element of safety.

Black Friday has gotten out of control. Every year we hear stories of people injured in a stampede and camping out for days before a sale. This year, Black Friday is creeping into Thanksgiving, with big corporations like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy opening on Thanksgiving evening. You can be sure the CEOs of these big corporations are home with their families, why are they making the lowest paid workers miss the holiday? Sign New Jersey Citizen Action's petition to demand Walmart CEO Doug McMillon show up to work at a Walmart on Thanksgiving day. It's only fair.