For nearly nine years, the family of Roni Reaves has been without full transparency regarding the circumstances surrounding her death. The Georgia Open Records Act exists to ensure that government agencies remain accountable to the public. When an agency cites a “pending investigation” exemption year after year without clear evidence of prosecution or active litigation, it raises serious concerns about transparency and equal application of the law. This petition is about more than one recording. It is about whether public agencies can indefinitely withhold records without demonstrating an active legal basis. If the law allows redaction, it should be used. If an investigation is active, it should be confirmed. If litigation exists, it should be clearly identified. Transparency builds trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. When transparency is delayed without explanation, trust erodes. The release of the 911 call — in accordance with Georgia law — would provide clarity, accountability, and fairness. This matters not only for Roni Reaves’ family, but for every citizen who relies on open government laws to ensure transparency in serious cases.

Despite diplomacy being the only way to truly keep people safe and avoid violence, Trump is ratcheting up the temperature on war with Iran. He’s deployed “two aircraft carriers, a dozen warships, hundreds of fighter jets and multiple air defense systems” to the region, and experts are sounding the alarm on what looks like a “massive, weeks-long campaign.” And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just made a special trip to DC where he tried to sabotage nuclear diplomacy and pave the path to war yet again. We have the narrowest window of time to prevent a new endless war in the Middle East. We can’t overstate the danger of this moment. Congress can — and must — pull us off the path toward a war that no one wants. We can’t afford for them to wait until Trump makes good on his threats to bomb Iran: To get lawmakers to act NOW, they need to hear from tens of thousands of constituents, from people like you.

Disturbing reports have revealed a deal between the Pentagon and an Israeli government-owned weapons firm for $210 million in advanced cluster munitions. They kept it quiet for a reason: Cluster bombs, banned by 123 nations, are infamously designed to unleash devastating, indiscriminate violence and mass suffering, even long after a war has ended. As many as 93% of their casualties are civilians, the vast majority children. The victims include farmers working their land. Children playing soccer. Families walking home from a wedding. This unique deal, where the U.S. government is buying, not selling, comes amidst evidence that the Israeli military recently used these widely-banned weapons in Lebanon. None of these reasons stopped the Pentagon from buying cluster bombs in one of its largest weapons purchases in decades. But you know what can? Congress. Congress has the oversight power to stop this sale, and with enough people speaking out, we can block this dangerous deal before more lives are put at risk.

Why This Matters Transparency laws only work if they are enforced. The Epstein case exposed a system where wealth and power operated in the shadows. When Congress passes a law requiring disclosure, it is a promise to the public that no one is above accountability. If required files are withheld, delayed, or selectively released, public trust erodes. Survivors are left without full acknowledgment. Citizens are left wondering what is being protected and why. This petition is about one simple principle: laws passed by Congress must be followed. If transparency can be ignored in one of the most high-profile criminal cases in modern history, it sets a dangerous precedent for every future case involving powerful individuals. Accountability strengthens democracy. Secrecy weakens it. That is why this matters. That is why we are asking Congress to enforce the law.

If we allow Joplin City Council to strong arm us into this potentially damaging data/Bitcoin Mining Center, then our voice will have been silenced. A twelve month moratorium will give those of us opposed to this "snake oil sale" time to conduct an environmental study, identify potential at risk flora and endangered species, research past environmental impacts of these highly controversial, and largely opposed - Data/Bitcoin Mining Operations - here, and abroad. Data suggests that these centers are just another cog in the corporate greed growth wheel, that trickles down few benefits for those of us living here. One must ask - why are we allowing a potential Chinese Data Center - or any Dra Center for that matter, to locate in our backyard? Time to stand up, show up, and speak out. Don't let City Hall silence our voice!

In the first year of Trump’s second term, we’ve seen militarized ICE agents aggressively patrolling our streets, wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens and legal residents, and carrying out a record number of deportations. And the Trump administration has made it clear: They are only getting started. The hateful rhetoric of this administration paired with the violent tactics of ICE and Border Patrol are sowing fear into our communities and causing lasting damage to our country.   Governors have the ability to immediately take strong countermeasures to protect immigrant communities within their states. Together, we can demand accountability and ensure our state leaders stand up to the Trump administration's senseless violence by doing whatever’s necessary to protect our neighbors.  We are calling on Democratic governors to immediately implement these crucial policies to protect their states from Trump’s lawless attacks on immigrants:  • Immediately terminate and prohibit all statewide and local 287(g) agreements—contracts that allow local and state police to function as immigration agents for ICE. • Pass or strengthen sanctuary measures that prevent the use of state and local resources in ICE’s deportation and detention operations. • Prepare a coordinated response to mass raids by convening a task force to communicate when and where deportations are taking place and funding emergency resources, such as legal clinics, for deportation defense. • Expand and publicize state assistance programs, including medical care and food assistance, for mixed-status families and undocumented immigrants. • Establish oversight bodies to investigate civil rights violations by federal immigration agents operating in their states. Our state leaders cannot sit idly by, allowing Trump to decimate our communities and deport our neighbors. His anti-immigrant agenda goes beyond mass deportations—he is also trying to cut constitutional rights like birthright citizenship and critical public benefits for U.S. citizen children. In the face of these devastating policies, our states must step into their power as the first line of defense in protecting our immigrant communities. Will you sign the petition to tell Democratic governors to take decisive action NOW to stop mass deportations and protect immigrants?

Mail service in Raymond is not a convenience — it is essential infrastructure. Residents rely on timely delivery of prescription medications, medical supplies, Social Security documentation, tax correspondence, legal notices, and financial instruments. Delayed mail can result in missed medical treatments, late payments, penalties, interrupted benefits, and legal complications. Local businesses depend on dependable mail flow for invoicing, payments, contracts, and operations. Inconsistent delivery disrupts commerce and places small businesses at financial risk. Reliable postal service also underpins civic participation. Election materials, absentee ballots, and voter information must be delivered promptly to ensure access to democratic processes. The United States Postal Service was established to bind the nation together through a universal and reliable delivery network. Raymond, Maine deserves the same level of service afforded to every American community. Restoring consistent mail delivery is about public safety, economic stability, legal compliance, and fairness.

Key reasons for limiting cooperation include: • Undermining Public Safety: When local police act as immigration agents, it creates fear in immigrant communities, making residents less likely to report crimes, seek help, or cooperate with law enforcement. • Legal Liabilities and Constitutional Violations: ICE detainers are not judicial warrants, and holding individuals based on them can violate the 4th Amendment regarding illegal search and seizure. This exposes local jurisdictions to lawsuits. • Resource Depletion: Assisting with federal immigration tasks uses local tax dollars, personnel, and jail space, distracting from local public safety priorities. • Racial Profiling Risks: Programs like 287(g), which authorize local police to perform immigration duties, have a history of systemic racial profiling, such as incidents reported in Arizona and North Carolina. • Reduced Trust: Community trust is essential for effective policing; if immigrants fear that contacting police will result in deportation for themselves or family, they will not cooperate. (ACLU) • Local agriculture impact: In agriculture, approximately 41% of workers are undocumented, while 23% hold H-2A visas. Sign the petition today asking the Ontario County Board of Supervisors limit the use of county resources in federal immigration enforcement.

Bill Nye—Science Guy—here. I’m writing on behalf of Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) with an urgent request for you to take action to help keep science in policymaking in your state. It’s only been one year under our current administration, but they have already done more damage to science and democracy than perhaps any administration in modern history. They have shuttered entire agencies, frozen billions of dollars essential to research and public health funding, and fired or otherwise pushed out hundreds of thousands of dedicated civil servants. They’ve rolled back pollution standards, lied about climate science, and boosted fossil fuel profits at the expense of people, wildlife, and our environment. And they’ve made changes to hundreds of public health, safety, and environmental rules without public input—even when it’s required by law. Now, we need to be reaching out to our elected officials to ensure that they keep science in policymaking. You and I both know that what’s happening right now is not normal, and it is not okay.Like so many authoritarian leaderships, they want to be the sole source of truth—and know that independent science threatens that power. That’s why the work being done at UCS is more critical than ever. If we want to protect our communities, our democracy, and our planet, we must fight back against these attacks. Please join me by telling your elected state officials to keep science and transparency strong in your state. The scientific community and UCS supporters are and always have been stronger together. As UCS President and CEO Dr. Gretchen Goldman says in arecent article, co-authored in Science magazine:  ““The ability to tell the truth, even (or especially) when it does not suit any particularly partisan aims, is an essential prerequisite for a free society. Scientists can leverage their substantial social standing and trustworthiness to preserve this vital ingredient.”” It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment for protecting science and our democracy. Now is the time to join together and demand that elected leaders at all levels represent our communities and prioritize public safeguards informed by science, to ensure that our democracy remains and our voices are heard. We need your help holding these protections and holding the line against these attacks on science for the public good. The founders included Science in the Constitution. They knew its value for our quality of life and international competitiveness. Join me today in defending science and democracy. Sincerely, Bill Nye Science Educator and National Advisory Board Member for Union of Concerned Scientists

People often buy Ring cameras to help them feel safer at home—and safety is exactly what they deserve. That includes knowing that their data is protected and not used to further a surveillance machine that is increasingly more dangerous under the Trump administration.  Ring and Amazon must immediately:  • End its partnership with Flock, ensuring that footage captured by everyday Americans isn’t used in Trump’s deportation campaign  • Clearly outline how users’ privacy and data will be protected   Until there are clear answers, Ring users should opt out of allowing their data to be accessed by giant tech companies with no guardrails by disabling their Ring cameras and opting out of the new Search Party feature.  Sign the petition to demand answers from Ring and oppose Amazon’s use of our data for mass surveillance and Trump’s deportation agenda!

Bad Bunny took the Super Bowl halftime stage and did what performers like him do best: bringing joy, celebrating his culture, and sending a message of love and unity to everyone watching, no matter who or where they are. That kind of joy – proud, unapologetic, and rooted in the people who make this country what it is – is exactly what MAGA is trying to destroy.   So now, they’re trying to cancel Bad Bunny. You read that right. Far-right members of Congress are pressuring Brendan Carr and the FCC to fine Bad Bunny – and punish NBC and the NFL for airing his halftime show. And they’re even demanding a congressional investigation into the NFL. This is MAGA’s playbook. When we refuse to fall in line, they reach for censorship instead. Free expression won’t survive on its own – it's time to show up and draw a line. Add your name to speak out: Condemn MAGA’s attempt to censor Bad Bunny and don’t let them weaponize our government against free expression.

The Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein files is nothing short of a failure for bringing justice to survivors and an effort to protect powerful predators in the billionaire class.  Bondi has weaponized the Department of Justice to push her political agenda and protect Donald Trump. She wasted resources launching investigations to seek revenge on anyone who sought to prosecute Trump or challenge his agenda—including Jack Smith, New York AG Letitia James, Federal Reserve Lisa Cook, and more. In the recent murders in Minnesota, Bondi has used her power to protect the federal agents involved in killings instead of allowing for full, transparent investigations to take place, despite Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s deaths being ruled as homicides by the medical examiner. We need an Attorney General that is committed to bringing justice for the American people, not weaponizing their power in order to push Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Sign the petition now to demand that Pam Bondi resign or be impeached!