Rep. Gary Miller voted for a federal budget that would, according to the Economic Policy Institute, slow the economy and cost 1.1 million jobs next year -- and 3 million jobs in 2016. Paul Ryan's congressional budget would cut $137 billion from SNAP (food stamps), $125 billion from Pell Grants, and $16 billion to block grants for Meals on Wheels, homeless shelters, and child care for working-poor families. It would cut some $300 billion from education funding. We need to send Congressman Miller a strong message so that he knows we don't support these budget priorities. We have a chance to make an impact over the next few weeks as Rep. Miller is on recess and making public appearances. We want him to work for a budget that creates jobs and gives everyone a fair shot in life. If enough of us sign, Rep. Miller will know exactly where his district stands. MORE INFORMATION: "By Ignoring Economic Reality, Ryan Budget Would Slow Recovery, Cost Jobs," Economic Policy Institute, April 1, 2014 http://goo.gl/tNExVy "Ryan Plan Gets 69 Percent of Its Budget Cuts From Programs for People With Low or Moderate Incomes," Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, April 8, 2014 http://goo.gl/RuW0nQ

Wrestling a pig in mud is cruel and in humane and it sends out the wrong message to society. Young people watching this event think that it is okay to abuse innocent animals. Pigs are very sensitive animals and the very act of 4 people chasing them and putting them into a barrel is extremely stressful. The pigs are easily injured and emotionally traumatized. I am asking you to cancel this Animal Abuse.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy voted for a federal budget that would, according to the Economic Policy Institute, slow the economy and cost 1.1 million jobs next year -- and 3 million jobs in 2016. Paul Ryan's congressional budget would cut $137 billion from SNAP (food stamps), $125 billion from Pell Grants, and $16 billion to block grants for Meals on Wheels, homeless shelters, and child care for working-poor families. It would cut some $300 billion from education funding. We need to send Congressman McCarthy a strong message so that he knows we don't support these budget priorities. We have a chance to make an impact over the next few weeks as Rep. McCarthy is on recess and making public appearances. We want him to work for a budget that creates jobs and gives everyone a fair shot in life. If enough of us sign, Rep. McCarthy will know exactly where his district stands. MORE INFORMATION: "By Ignoring Economic Reality, Ryan Budget Would Slow Recovery, Cost Jobs," Economic Policy Institute, April 1, 2014 http://goo.gl/tNExVy "Ryan Plan Gets 69 Percent of Its Budget Cuts From Programs for People With Low or Moderate Incomes," Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, April 8, 2014 http://goo.gl/RuW0nQ

Rep. Fred Upton voted for a federal budget that would, according to the Economic Policy Institute, slow the economy and cost 1.1 million jobs next year -- and 3 million jobs in 2016. Paul Ryan's congressional budget would cut $137 billion from SNAP (food stamps), $125 billion from Pell Grants, and $16 billion to block grants for Meals on Wheels, homeless shelters, and child care for working-poor families. It would cut some $300 billion from education funding. We need to send Congressman Upton a strong message so that he knows we don't support these budget priorities. We have a chance to make an impact over the next few weeks as Rep. Upton is on recess and making public appearances. We want him to work for a budget that creates jobs and gives everyone a fair shot in life. If enough of us sign, Rep. Upton will know exactly where his district stands. MORE INFORMATION: "By Ignoring Economic Reality, Ryan Budget Would Slow Recovery, Cost Jobs," Economic Policy Institute, April 1, 2014 http://goo.gl/tNExVy "Ryan Plan Gets 69 Percent of Its Budget Cuts From Programs for People With Low or Moderate Incomes," Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, April 8, 2014 http://goo.gl/RuW0nQ

The people of Colorado need to know as fully as possible the positions held by their candidates for Governor. Open, honest, face-to-face debates on the issues is one of the best ways to accomplish that. Democrat John Hickenlooper and Republican Bob Beauprez haven't agreed to debate at the University of Northern Colorado on Sept. 17 or the Arvada Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 18. Put the pressure on.

In 2013 over 3000 people were killed in the U. S. by distracted drivers. more than 400k people were injured. We can help stop this epidemic by showing our support for these families.

His undue influence threatens to hurt millions of Floridians, specifically gravely ill and minorities... I don't think Florida Tax Dollars (through the University) should be used to forward his regressive agenda. As a Floridian the thought that he represents Florida State University makes be both sick and embarrassed.

State Senator Diane Rosenbaum and Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian met recently with some unions and nonprofit organizations in Portland to strategize about getting the minimum wage raised by Oregon's legislature. The Legislative Director of the Oregon AFL-CIO, Elana Guiney, stated that “the minimum wage is never going to be a living wage,” and suggested the state legislature should raise the minimum wage to more than $10.10, but less than $15 (http://nwlaborpress.org/2014/08/will-minimum-wage-movement-come-oregon). Unfortunately, rent in Portland and other parts of Oregon are increasing at more than three times the national rate of inflation. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach" report, in 2013, single parents in Oregon needed to work 72 hours per week at minimum wage, or make at least $16.38/hr at 40 hours per week in order to afford adequate housing for them and their children. Clearly $10.10, $12, or even $13/hr is not enough. Oregon needs $15 NOW!

The California Supreme Court has blocked voters from directing Congress to overturn the Citizens United ruling by removing Proposition 49 from this November's ballot. The Court may allow it back on the ballot when they consider the case in September. The courts are telling us that corporations are people and their campaign spending is free speech. Now they are telling us that real people are not allowed to speak back with our votes.

Every year, millions of sharks are killed every year only for their fins. US tuna brands that hire these vessels, like Bumble Bee, aren't taking any steps to stop it.

A Ferguson, Missouri police officer racially profiled and fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown as the teen stood with his hands in the air. Mike Brown's father — Louis Head — and community members are calling it an execution. Racially-motivated police violence has no place in law enforcement and represents the systemic police abuse against Black communities in Ferguson and Missouri at large. Enough is enough. Please join us in calling on federal and city officials to rigorously investigate, prosecute, and fire all officers involved.

Michelle Rhee has a long history of implementing and endorsing educational strategies and reforms that have no basis in research. She has led the charge against public education and as such has hurt students and teachers. She has attempted to change the landscape of education for her own benefit and the benefit of her millionaire and billionaire friends. Her character is questionable and therefore she does not belong on Miracle-Gro's board. Miracle-Gro's products need to be boycotted until she is removed.