I'm starting this because I care about Nebraska's natural resources, our wildlife and climate change, there is no reason why Nebraska can't be a leader in wind energy!

You never know what tomorrow might hold, you don't even know if you will see tomorrow. This is major for me, because I might be deploying in 2015 and I will be done with school this fall. My deployment would be before spring commencement, I will lose my opportunity to walk and I have given six years of my life for that one special day. Also others who don't see that date because they where taken from this world.

My son Mikey (a minor) was a victim of unwarranted excessive force by police(tasered) when walking home from a local store. My son committed no crime and carried no weapons. The police officers offered false scenarios in defense of their actions. Citizens have the right to have the truth be seen and told correctly to ensure safety and ensure police officers are not abusing their authority.

Senator Mitch McConnell has found himself in hot water yet again—this time surrounding, his now former campaign manager, Jesse Benton. Benton has officially resigned from Sen. McConnell’s campaign, as questions arise around the country, of his involvement in an ongoing federal investigation. Before working for Sen. McConnell, Benton served as political director for the then-Representative Ron Paul. His involvement in that campaign has tied him to a scandal in which thousands of dollars were exchanged for political endorsements ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The McConnell campaign has already done much to distance themselves from Benton. Now reports say that in the recent months, Benton had already been playing a greatly reduced role. Which begs the question: What did Mitch McConnell know about Benton’s involvement in this campaign financial scandal and when did he know it? Sen. McConnell owes Kentuckians an explanation to the shady politics he, and the people around him, are involved in.

I am a residence of the city of Deerfield Beach. I have a two year old son who loves playing with the sand and water at the beach. Unfortunately this is no longer safe. There is trash ( especially cigarette butts ) everywhere, and it only seems to be getting worse. This has become a health issue! i want my son to be able to play on a clean & safe beach. Please sign and share so we can all enjoy a more clean beautiful beach!

There is a devastating assault on lifelong learning that not only prevents professionals from staying up-to-date in their field, at a pace that does not interfere with job constraints, it also has caused unnecessary distress in the lives of thousands of low-income seniors for whom engaging with others in a class in the arts—painting, drawing, pottery, writing, dance, or aerobics or other physical disciplines has always been a source of fulfillment. Depriving citizens of the right to learn, also deprives younger students from learning to live active and constructive lives, and the value of learning from others' life experiences. Studies affirm that active seniors live longer, more fulfilling lives, and community colleges have always been a part of that. Learning is not an assembly line experience. Low-income people must have an education to advance; yet the cost of higher education leaves too many families without the financial means. Nor can they afford the investment in time as a full-time student, often because they must work to survive, or family situations require that they care for children, elderly relatives, or both. This is the devastating cycle of poverty that only accessible, flexible, low-cost education can resolve. San Francisco City College has been there for 70 years to fill that need—until now. Since the 'repeatability' regulation took effect, City College enrollment is down 23%. While the accreditation threat has contributed to the problem, the repeatability rule has exacerbated the enrollment losses. It is a fact that some students need to repeat courses to practice and develop skills. Passing a class with a C grade hardly represents mastery of a subject. Individuals learn in different ways; some students simply need more time to develop proficiency; some learn with more repetition, or more applied experiences, increasing tech skills, literacy, and comprehension. California citizens pay taxes to support community colleges, and we want the colleges to offer freedom for every kind of student and learning community. Re-establish repeatability for performance courses, theater and dance, and in painting, drawing, and music, as well as physical education classes like aerobics, tai chi, yoga, and all classes where the benefit from continued practice is a known factor. Courses should be open to repeating; lifelong learning should always be available. It really does take a village! For high school students and GED students who dream of going to college, City College must always remain a great place to start a career! If you or your child has special education needs, City College must be here for you! If you need workforce specialization and training towards certification, City College must be here for you! If you are an artist who wants to meet, and work, and share with other artists, City College must be here for you! Veterans - City College must be here for you. Incarcerated prisoners who want to turn their lives around must have a pathway for learning through City College. California’s Community College Chancellor, Jack Scott, said “it used to be that we could be all things to all people. Those days are gone, and now we have to focus on those with the greatest need.” This intractable orientation abandons too many people in real need, in favor of corporate attitudes about who needs and uses community colleges, without assessing the needs of diverse communities. I take this personally; my career started at City College of San Francisco. Spread the word! Encourage everyone to take a class—who knows, it could change your life! I know—it did for me. Dr. Anita Grier, Trustee, City College of San Francisco Great Careers Begin at City College!

To preserve the high quality of life in Cumberland County. Clean air, clean waterways, peace and quiet.

This is the statement of Abigail, Elizabeth, Patrick, Mike, and Jackie: We, the people of Washington state, are under serious threat from fossil fuels and coal and oil trains. Not only are our railway workers at risk from dangerous working conditions, long hours, and proposed, deadly single person crews – We are all at risk from oil train explosions, coal dust pollution, derailments, Puget Sound acidification, and the devastation of global warming. These are not empty words. Puget Sound salmon are being caught with skin peeling off. The shellfish industry is being forced out. The Sound, a region with high fossil fuel pollution, has four of the state’s five highest cancer rate counties – Whatcom, Pierce, Snohomish and Skagit. Climate disruption is coming home. This year our state has been hit with record fires driven by drought and deadly mudslides triggered by intense downpours. Our water security and jobs are at risk from loss of snowpack on which forests, farms and cities depend in warm months, and from fossil train spills. To avert climate catastrophe most fossil fuels must remain in the ground. Instead, production and shipping of the dirtiest fuels such as coal and shale oil are growing. Moving rapidly to a fossil-fuel-free Washington is not a choice, it is a societal imperative. Therefore, we demand that Governor Inslee enact an immediate moratorium on all fossil fuel trains and deny permits for all coal and oil shipping facilities. The time to act is now. Please sign our petition to show your support for these demands and for making Washington fossil-fuel free. Fossil fuel impacts intensify: • 2012 – Puget Sound acidification forces Taylor Shellfish to move hatchery facilities to Hawaii. • March 22, 2014 – Intense downpours trigger Oso landslide killing 43 people. • July 24, 2014 – Oil train with nearly 100 tanker cars derails under Magnolia Bridge in Interbay Seattle. • July 2014 – Carlton fire burns 251,000 acres, the largest wildfire in Washington history. President Obama declares federal disaster. • August 2014 – Downpour-caused mudslides, strike area scorched by fire, closed highways and stranded motorists. • August 19, 2014 – Drought covers 40% of Washington state.

Texas inmates DO NOT get paid for work that they do on the unit they are assigned to. Texas has a paper agreement that in leu of payment inmates with good records will be given time served and early release. So far this hasn't been the case. Texas inmates are giving the state free labor and are not being giving parole or even time served. For the outside world that would be like going to work everyday and being told that you are not going to be paid for your service but you are still required to report everyday as scheduled. Texas needs to be held accountable and let the ones who have learned their lesson rejoin our society. Currently our tax dollars are what is keeping these guys in prison. Lets let some out and make them pay taxes just like we do. Many men and women have families that need and want them home and its for these that we need to take a stand and make Texas do what it promised.

Cyclists are being hit, maimed and killed while riding legally all across the United States of America. It is time to hold motorists accountable for their actions with criminal charges. Stop Open Season on Cyclists! On August 29, 2014 in Seattle, WA Sher Kung, 31 was killed while riding her bicycle in a bike lane in downtown. She was an attorney and new mother of a 7 month old child that she now leaves behind. Kung received a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and her law degree in 2009 from the University of Californina, Hastings College of Law. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. Take Action Now! Do not let the Seattle Police Department or District Attorney allow this this driver to go home to his family without facing criminal charges. Several laws apply and should be enough to hold this motorist responsible for his actions. Remorse is not going to bring back this women who was cycling legally when she was struck and killed. This could be you or someone you love. Tell the district attorney you are a Cyclist for Justice. You expect charges to be filed. Laws that can and should be applied are: reckless driving: not yielding the right of way to another driver (bicycle driver); improper turn; not exercising due care that lead directly to the death of another driver (bicycle driver). In my opinion this is vehicular manslaughter and the district attorney should file and aggressively pursue these charges. No more slaps on the wrists for motorists that kill, injure, harass or hit cyclists. There are too many deaths of cyclists riding legally in the US. It is time for law enforcement officers, district attorneys and judges to bring criminal charges against these drivers. Enforce the existing laws as you would for any other vehicle on the road. These tragedies can be prevented. Drunk drivers are charged when they hit and kill people in other cars. Why should sober folks that make a choice, a dangerous decision and take a risk around cyclists that result in an accident or worse, death, be allowed to just go home? They should not. I firmly believe that when motorists are charged and jailed for killing bicyclists, motorists will take the existing laws more seriously. we will see more education for all drivers, improved safety for all bicyclists on or roads and, less motor vehicle accidents with cyclists. Take Action Now! Contact the King County Prosecuting Attorney, Dan Satterberg, listed here. Thank you! Contact your state and federal representatives too. Push for justice! Together our voices will be heard!d motorists accountable for their actions with criminal charges.

My daughter is a senior at Wasburn highschool and has been a victim of forced urine retention in the past. I don't want to see these draconian practices become the order of the day. No one should deny, delay or discourage a child from using the toilet when the urge presents itself no matter how many times the student needs to use the toilet. No limits on bathroom breaks is humane and it is how adults live. Children should be treated equally.

Please reinstate the afternoon only bus stop at 114 & Matthewson Road!