I am Craig Bowden, one of the candidates running for Utah's 1st Congressional District. Several third party candidates, including me, are on the ballot this November but are being excluded from participating in the debates, even though the debates are being held on tax payer funded venues like universities. Supporters feel that in order for true non-partisanship and voter education, ballot qualified candidates should be allowed to debate.

This is about stopping what is killing me, my family and thousands today from an asbestos town that continues to kill more and more innocent families with children being told/sold that Libby is safe. I have been telling all who will listen, for 14 years now, to stay away from this death town as it is not safe to anything that breathes...Tremolite asbestos causes Meso. This has to stop.

"President Putin's outright invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign country, and the destabilization of eastern Europe is cause for worldwide concern. Send him and FIFA a worldwide message that we will not tolerate this type of aggression or participate in FIFA's 2018 World Cup."

Yes. I have been affected

The Penn Township Community Park at Sweetbriar Creek is a very nice attraction for the residents of Sweetbriar Creek and neighboring communities; however the park is greatly underutilized due to it not holding children’s attention that other parks do. The lack of swings is a common complaint among children in the area that visit this park. We respectfully request Penn Township fund the installation of high back full bucket swings (baby/toddler swings) and belt swings (older children swings) at Penn Township Community Park at Sweetbriar Creek within the next year using existing Township funds that are already in reserve for this purpose.

This is about centuries of officers murdering African American males unwarranted. Being stopped and harassed . Seeing that all those responsible are punished to the letter of the law. Yes I have been personally affected by this.

We are deeply concerned and reject the use of drone technology by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The acquisition of drones by the LAPD signifies a huge step forward in the militarization of local law enforcement. The use of drone technology continues the normalization of surveillance, getting communities used to being watched and creating a culture of suspicion and fear. #NodronesLA

We live around the corner from this property, which was condemned by the City of Newnan in the fall of 2013 and should have been torn down (http://www.times-herald.com/local/20140708-Newnan-to-negotiate-for-second-entrance-to-Newnan-Centre). The previous owners were foreclosed and allowed squatters to live in the building without proper sanitation. New apartments are no longer allowed in RU-I zoned districts and the new owners are responsible to those zoning ordinances. The city planning department has already recommended denying the request and we believe that the BZA will do the same provided that the neighborhood shows that we not support the new owner’s request.

We wish to recognize Abduweli's contribution to the cause of linguistic and human rights, specifically, the right of members of ethnic minorities to the intergenerational transmission of language and culture. Like Abduweli, we believe that members of ethnic minorities have the right to teach their language, and that ethnic minority children have the right to receive an education in their native language.

Good public policy, like the construction of the critical Emergency Operations Center is being held hostage, orchestrated by Republican politicians. By seating Andy Paterna, a well respected and qualified member of our community, our municipal government can get back to work. 

We expect these shameful political games in Washington, DC, but in our community? It is an embarrassment. 

Please sign this petition today. The time is now to get our town government back to work by seating Andy Paterna. The safety of South Windsor residents is at stake.

A dear friend Josephine Gurule, AKA Jojo, is innocent of the charges being brought against her by the state. The substandard representation she has been given by 3 Public Defenders and the tolerance of the Court are proof of the need for oversight.

Former Baltimore City police officer Alec Eugene Taylor killed his girlfriend's 7 month-old puppy Rocko for allegedly pooping on the carpet. He beat the dog, likely paralyzing him, then choked him until dead. It was later found that Rocko died from hemorrhage of the liver due to blunt-force trauma. After he killed Rocko, he texted his girlfriend a photo of the lifeless pup. As a part of the plea deal, the animal abuse charge was dropped; and it's likely that Alec Eugene Taylor will spend only 3 months in jail for this wanton murder of a puppy. An injustice has been ignored in the service of plea bargaining. A police officer has been allowed to commit a crime and not served the time that the crime demands had it been committed by a private citizen. Equal justice under the law applies to everyone equally; if anything, a police officer should be held to a higher standard.