The streets were a "river of fire" and "the whole sky was burning." That's how citizens of Lac-Mégantic, Canada described the scene after an oil train derailed and exploded in their downtown last summer. 47 people died that night. The Obama Administration is accepting public comments until September 30 on its new proposed oil train regulations. These new rules are not nearly strong enough and actually protect Big Oil's profits, while sacrificing the safety of threatened communities and the environment. After a record year of oil trains exploding, derailing, and spilling, it's time to stand up to Big Oil before the next disaster strikes.

We are recuperating from a nearly four year struggle against gentrification in my hometown of Peekskill, NY. The all Democratic Party mayor and council completely forgot there was a constitution, appealed to race-based fears and even turned violent as our support picked up. The people of Peekskill deserve fair treatment and decent housing.

If humans continue cutting or removing trees, without replacing them, causing more damage to the already tainted air supply for earth, then humans will eventually be extinct.

Corporations are controlling our government through buying our elections and enough is enough, its is time to call on our State Officials to demand a Constitutional Convention that would result in a 28th Amendment making all elections publicly funded, and over-turn Citizens United.

This is certainly not what we need to be doing. Instead, the administration should be announcing federally subsidized rebates for solar panels and a revenue-neutral carbon tax. Did you ever watch a dolphin as it gracefully arcs in the water, or a whale as it surfaces? Have you ever seen a seal as it swims its way northward? Oil and gas exploration are not the answer. We do not need to rely on oil. Solar energy is a much cleaner, safer solution. Have you ever heard of a solar spill? Will you let your child build a sand castle next to an oil spill? It is time for positive change. It is time to stand up to protect our oceans and our environment. Our children are counting on us. As are the sea mammals.

The gov does not have the power to tell the judicial branch who and when to prosecute, without the facts even being known. He has asked AG Eric Holder and the MO Attorney general to take action, even without the grand jury even hearing the case.

The Roseway neighborhood in Portland, Oregon has recently learned of your plans to build a drive-thru pharmacy at 7040 NE Sandy Blvd. We already have two full-service pharmacies within one block of this location, making this a clear case of market saturation. We are also a growing neighborhood, looking to create a pedestrian, cycling and transit friendly future. Your plans for a drive-thru are contrary to the kind of development that neighbors will support.

Roseway neighbors are concerned about the impact the signals at this major intersection are having on the safety of our neighborhood streets. At rush hour, streets on both the north and the south sides of Fremont and Sandy are experiencing high speed cut-through traffic as commuters attempt to avoid the lengthy vehicle back-up at this intersection. In addition, pedestrians who wish to visit local businesses, or simply navigate the intersection, experience long wait times at each crossing.

Roseway neighbors are eager to continue to develop a neighborhood center that encourages walking, biking and transit use. Walgreens is planning to build a one story, stand-alone, drive-thru pharmacy at this location, moving us further away from Portland's goal of enhancing livability, preserving distinctive places and planning for a resilient future. Under the new Comprehensive Plan, in 2016, a drive-thru will no longer be allowed. Why let Walgreens build one now? Please help Roseway neighbors encourage the kind of responsible growth that makes Portland a great place to live.

I think if my animal has the ability to run my whole back yard on a 50 foot runner verses being stuck in the house all day I think I as a person should have that choice

Spencer Bowens was given a Life sentence and after 16 years, U.S. Supreme Court decisions overturning the validity of his conviction , Congress changes and the U.S. Sentencing Commission changes, Spencer Bowens is still in federal Prison. We must take action to change the unjust and harsh sentences!

Roy can`t rest in peace.