When President Obama gave a speech to the nation about his plans to conduct air strikes in Iraq, he failed to clearly explain why his decision to order airstrikes in Iraq without Congressional authorization was Constitutional and legal. [1] The House overwhelmingly passed legislation introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern requiring the President to come to Congress for authorization before using military force in Iraq. [2] Minority Leader Pelosi and almost all Democrats supported the legislation. [3] Before that, more than 100 Members of the House signed the bipartisan Barbara Lee-Scott Rigell letter insisting that the President come to Congress before using military force in Iraq. [4] Members of Congress must speak up now demanding that there be Congressional authorization before any further military action. And major media, especially the New York Times and the Washington Post, must prominently address the question of whether the President has Constitutional authority to conduct airstrikes in Iraq and what the legal limit of his authority is. Urge the Administration, Congress, and the media to comply with and uphold the Constitutional role of Congress in deciding when to use military force by signing our petition. References: 1. “'Humanitarian Emergency' Does Not Suspend the Constitution on War Powers,” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-naiman/obama-iraq-air-strikes_b_5662055.html 2. https://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/105 3. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll452.xml 4. http://lee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/bipartisan-letter-calls-for-congressional-authorization-before-any-military

Over 50,000 children have entered the United States from Central American countries like El Salvador and Guatemala. The GOP wants these children to be immediately deported back to unsafe, unstable communities.

Gerardo could be deported today after the Immigration Judge denied his asylum claim. Gerardo has no criminal record, poses no threat to national security, and has 4 citizen children (one of whom is epileptic). Being the primary caregiver to his family, I am reaching out to you to petition for his release back to his family. Please sign the petition and tell ICE to stop his deportation!

There are too many more reasons to add for this request that petition signers will add. Please be inspired by this example. http://nationswell.com/raymond-burse-kentucky-state-university-president-pay-cut/

Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick voted for a federal budget that cuts $18 billion from early education programs -- taking 170,000 out of preschool classrooms -- $89 billion in K-12 programs and $205 billion in higher education initiatives over the next decade. That's $312 billion in total. Every child deserves a fair shot in life and that starts with a quality education. Programs like Head Start and support for special education and disadvantaged students will see massive cuts. As a result, as many as 50 million children would see their education programs cut or eliminated. Meanwhile, as state and local budget cuts have already stretched schools thin, federal funding is often the only source of funding for early or special education. We need to send Congressman Fitzpatrick a strong message so that he knows this budget doesn't represent out values. We have a chance to make an impact over the next few weeks as Rep. Fitzpatrick is on recess and making public appearances. We want him to champion a budget that invests in children. If enough of us sign, Rep. Fitzpatrick will know exactly where his district stands.

Rep. Mike Coffman voted for a federal budget that cuts $18 billion from early education programs -- taking 170,000 out of preschool classrooms -- $89 billion in K-12 programs and $205 billion in higher education initiatives over the next decade. That's $312 billion in total. Every child deserves a fair shot in life and that starts with a quality education. Programs like Head Start and support for special education and disadvantaged students will see massive cuts. As a result, as many as 50 million children would see their education programs cut or eliminated. Meanwhile, as state and local budget cuts have already stretched schools thin, federal funding is often the only source of funding for early or special education. We need to send Congressman Coffman a strong message so that he knows this budget doesn't represent out values. We have a chance to make an impact over the next few weeks as Rep. Coffman is on recess and making public appearances. We want him to champion a budget that invests in children. If enough of us sign, Rep. Coffman will know exactly where his district stands.

Rep. Robert Hurt 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 Hurt 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. Hurt 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. Hurt will know exactly where his district stands.

Rep. Tom McClintock 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 McClintock 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. McClintock 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. McClintock 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

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It doesn't support Jesus, its making fun of our lord and I simply do not like this. Its wrong in so many ways. The cursing, the smoking weed, the drug deals, and so much more. If they wanted a show like that they didn't have to include our Lord in it! I can't believe this is on the air!

To protect the welfare and interests of the citizens of Erie, Colorado.

In a school system that is 67.5% Black and Latino (as of 2012 - 13), the 34% combined percentage of Black and Latino teachers in the system is disappointing at best. This lack of diversity reinforces already existing practices of segregation and leaves out diverse cultural perspectives that inform curriculum, pedagogy and practice. It also shortchanges our students by replicating and reinforcing false societal structures that devalue the contribution and perspectives of non-dominant racial and cultural groups.