To cure the injustice created by a scorned x-wife and reunite kids who miss their dad, Marc Fishman.

My Gainesville-raised children were removed from me - deemed fit by the judge and placed with their father, who was ordered in the past to take anger management classes. The children, ages 8 and 11 have both said they wish to stay with their mother, but were not given the opportunity to testify. The case is yet another example of the courts taking sides over alleged - but unproven - accusations of parental alienation. Tell the state's family courts why custody decisions should be made in the best interest of our children.

I am starting this petition because we could be spending our money on creating jobs for our people instead of spending money on the Middle East, which will never be at peace. So stop being involved in the Middle East.

The electrical power grid is vulnerable to prolonged and catastrophic collapse due to terrorism by nuclear weapon generated electromagnetic pulse (EMP), cyber attack, and physical attack, or from EMP power surge from solar flare CME. Without electrical power possibly for years, Americans will be denied access to food, water, communications, transportation, gas and oil, health services, government, banking, etc., as outlined in the 2008 EMP Commission report to Congress, a catastrophe for our nation. Passage of HR Bill 4298 will bring protection to the power grid and its electrically dependent infrastructures vital to our nation's survival.

It is not too late! The town council in a 5 to 0 vote on June 12th approved the East Greenbush site for a casino, despite a large majority of the community loudly voicing opposition .The fix is in, but we can still do something. A casino will be a disaster for our community . We need to let our voices be heard before it is too late!!!

I've seen the devastating effects these birds have on our local lakes. During this time the DNR has stood by while local people have asked for their help before the lakes are severely hurt. The DNR has stated that these birds have yet to have an ill effect on our area, but those of us who fish and live in this area are seeing things differently. Our little lakes are being burdened at a rate that's 27 times higher than sustainable levels set by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Services for other lakes in Minnesota. The cormorant and pelican population are responsible for consuming 1.9 million pounds of fish from Meeker County lakes yearly. In 2005 the DNR stepped in on Leech Lake; the program has had great success. Leech Lake wasn't nearly as over populated as our area. I believe our area lakes are just as important as any other. It's time for the DNR to be proactive. Why do we have to let our lakes be seriously hurt before they act? Is it really necessary to allow game fish levels to drop to a point that's costly and takes years to fix before the DNR takes action?

Gun violence in the U.S. and in Oregon is out of control. We the people must stand up to the NRA lobbyists and demand action of our elected officials to improve public safety.

Our GA shelters are over run with unwanted kittens and puppies (and adult dogs and cats) . Making it mandatory to all Ga residents to spay/neuter their pets will eliminate unwanted puppies and kittens in over crowded shelters. Helping to end euthanization of animals.

The city of San Francisco is being bought out by big business and it's coming to your front door. If this pilot program is successful 900 private parking spots will be for the exclusive use of City Car Share, Zipcar and Getaround. No neighborhood is exempt. NO PUBLIC SPACE FOR PRIVATE USE

Also consider calling the Arlington County Board: 703 - 228 - 3130 -------- B.M. Smith and Associates have submitted plans to Arlington County to build a new six-story luxury apartment building. This new building would demolish a strip of retail establishments, with the Rappahanock Coffee shop being included. In recent years the Penrose community of Arlington, Virginia has seen a number of luxury apartments built and none of them are even near capacity. Meanwhile, the need for affordable housing has been ignored thus forcing people out of the area and possibly the county itself. Rappahanock Coffee is one of the few remaining communal spaces in the area. Furthermore, it exists as an independent coffee shop at a time when chains like Starbucks overrun communities. For the people who come here, the Rappahanock Coffee shop provides more than just a cup of coffee. As an article in the Columbus Underground mentions: “Independent coffee shops take on the character of their communities and cater to the needs of community members,” says Greg Ubert, President of Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea. “A great coffee shop becomes a hub for social interaction, and all kinds of great things can happen as a result of these interactions. People feel more connected and less stressed, friendships are formed and strengthened, community problems are solved, and business deals are struck.”1 If you believe that a community as a whole, and not just business interests should have a say in how development is handled, then I urge you to sign. --- 1: Evans, Walker. "The Important Role of Coffee Shops in Neighborhood Development" Columbus Underground. http://www.columbusunderground.com/the-important-role-of-coffee-shops-in-neighborhood-development

This petition purpose is to seek justice for Christopher Patterson. On November 5, 2011 Christopher Patterson was arrested and has been in custody ever since awaiting trial. He has been denied his liberty due to ineffective counsel of his prior attorney’s Bill Berret and Keith C. Brower who formerly worked for the District Attorney Office. Chris is being unfairly treated due to a conspiracy between his former attorney’s and Chief Deputy District Attorney Sweetin. Bill Berret and Keith C. Brower are violating client’s constitutional rights by falsely representing as defense attorneys, putting on tainted and mock evidentiary hearings, while conspiring with Deputy District Attorney Sweetin. Our society must put a stop to this corruption and cover up in the case of State of Nevada v. Christopher Patterson. It is a travesty of justice when an innocent person is confined in jail or prison, and it should never occur in our society. Please follow his case at https://www.facebook.com/chrystyan.patterson or @FreeChrisPatter

Petition Background: Scott Walker has governed regressively to promote his national profile with conservatives—at the expense of state residents. He rejected hundreds of millions of federal dollars for high-speed rail, for improved Internet service, and for Medicaid expansion; cut public education drastically to fund tax cuts for corporations and the very rich; undermined local control and environmental protection; and polarized our state. His actions have reduced our quality of life and that of all who cherish the Wisconsin tradition.