Eileen DiNino of Reading, Pennsylvania, died in her cell last Saturday. [1] The mother of seven children had been sentenced to serve 48 hours in jail for owing $2,000 in fines and court costs due to her children's truancy from school. Within hours, she was dead and her seven children had lost their mother. The cause of death is unknown, but what we do know is that since 2000, the State of Pennsylvania has sent 1,600 other people, mostly women, to jail just in Berks county over truancy fines. Why is Pennsylvania running what amounts to debtors' prisons for poor families with serious problems? How do they think it works that sending an impoverished parent to jail helps a family support children who are struggling in school? State budget cuts have led to a judicial system that tries to pay for itself by charging defendants for everything from computer fees to postage costs, and then jailing people who can't pay in a national penal system infamous for medical neglect. It's a horrible system that shouldn't take a woman's death to wake people up to want to change. But Eileen DiNino's children have to suffer the horror of having their mother taken from them so cruelly for the rest of their lives, and to have this happen one time is to have it happen too many times. Stand with us to demand that Pennsylvania stop punishing truancy by imposing costly fines and jail time on struggling families. [1] - "Woman Dies After Being Sent to Pennsylvania Jail Over Unpaid Children's Truancy Fines," Tara Murtha, RH Reality Check, June 12, 2014. http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2014/06/12/woman-dies-sent-pennsylvania-jail-unpaid-childrens-truancy-fines/

Renters in this community want to be allowed to attend all POA meetings.

To expedite clean up action on Kirkwood Lake.

Cheer coaches deserve to be paid for two seasons. They need to be paid for football/Fall season and competitive cheer/Winter season.

On Sunday, June 15, 2014, I was exposed to the worse kind of racism imaginable. While going through this experience, I learned this is happening on a regular basis, mainly to any ''Black History'' group or any group educating African Americans on Facebook, but other ethnic groups as well. When the activity was reported, I was told this: Thank you for taking the time to report something that you feel may violate our Community Standards. Reports like yours are an important part of making Facebook a safe and welcoming environment. We reviewed the page you reported for harassment and found it doesn't violate our Community Standards. Now I wondered what did, I was called the N-Word, ape, monkey, etc. Then they posted my group on their hate page which started a rush of racist remarks. 6 reports were filed by me alone, and each and every one said the same as the first. This needs to stop, this needs to be handled the right way. Not long ago they removed posts that complained about minorities being overlooked in award shows, one of those posts was mine, but they allow hate, racism, and bigotry towards blacks and other minorities. Now to me and many others, if these activities do not violate their standards, maybe the level needs to be raised a bit. Please help me put a stop to this.

This petition is in the hopes that we can get the attention of Mommycon and have them come to Atlanta, Georgia for an event. Why do we want them here and what are they? Mommycon is a "mom and pop" run event that hosts events in different cities all across the US. They are a source of information for all moms, no matter if you are still pregnant, recently gave birth, or have a few littles running around already. Although every event is different, they boast birth professionals, lactation consultants, baby carriers and wraps and experts to help you try them out yourself, the newest baby products, snacks for the young ones, and so much more! They provide scheduled speakers on topics such as plus size births, breastfeeding, health and nutrition for both mom and baby, postpartum depression and attachment parenting. Kids are allowed as well as family members or anyone else you'd like to bring along. Please sign my petition to get their attention! They would be an asset to our community and provide resources that are essential to some, if not all, mommies here.

A CALL TO END ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA WHEREAS, Since the abduction of the more than 300 Nigerian girls from there school dormitories in the middle of the night, with 217 still being held hostage has triggered a massive crisis in the country and WHEREAS, This continues to contest its influence across the region and has sparked International outrage and Demand for their IMMEDIATE RELEASE and WHEREAS, The Bo Ko Haram continues to undermine the authority of the Nigerian Government and the United Nations in an effort to restore order, guarantee the Safety, Freedom and Human Rights for the 217 Girls and their return under the Rule of Law, we want the President of Nigeria to intensify the Nigerian Governments efforts to rescue these girls by any means necessary.

KONSTITISYON PEYI D`AYITI PA OTORIZE MOUN POTE ZAM KI PA ANREJISTRE NAN DOSYE LA POLIS. peson pa gen dwa pote za m ki pran plis pase 16 bal. fok Arnel Belizaire remet za m li yo bay Leta Ayisyen.

To return democracy to the country...

Corporations are not people. Writing a check is not speech. And the Founding Fathers never intended the First Amendment to permit the ultra-wealthy and giant corporations to take over our elections. This summer, the Senate will vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn 'Citizens United' and 'McCutcheon' -- the overreaching Supreme Court rulings that allow billionaires and Big Business to spend virtually as much money as they want, much of it undisclosed, trying to install candidates of their choosing in office. With these disastrous rulings, the Supreme Court shredded long-standing, commonsense policies that defend our democratic ideals from a plutocratic invasion. And it made a mockery of First Amendment protections that were meant for actual, everyday Americans. The only way we can preserve our democracy and prevent turning the First Amendment upside down is by passing a constitutional amendment that restores the ability of We the People to do something about the problem of money in politics. Make sure your senators know that you are counting on them to take a stand for democracy when they vote this summer.

Corporations are not people. Writing a check is not speech. And the Founding Fathers never intended the First Amendment to permit the ultra-wealthy and giant corporations to take over our elections. This summer, the Senate will vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn 'Citizens United' and 'McCutcheon' -- the overreaching Supreme Court rulings that allow billionaires and Big Business to spend virtually as much money as they want, much of it undisclosed, trying to install candidates of their choosing in office. With these disastrous rulings, the Supreme Court shredded long-standing, commonsense policies that defend our democratic ideals from a plutocratic invasion. And it made a mockery of First Amendment protections that were meant for actual, everyday Americans. The only way we can preserve our democracy and prevent turning the First Amendment upside down is by passing a constitutional amendment that restores the ability of We the People to do something about the problem of money in politics. Make sure your senators know that you are counting on them to take a stand for democracy when they vote this summer.

Corporations are not people. Writing a check is not speech. And the Founding Fathers never intended the First Amendment to permit the ultra-wealthy and giant corporations to take over our elections. This summer, the Senate will vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn 'Citizens United' and 'McCutcheon' -- the overreaching Supreme Court rulings that allow billionaires and Big Business to spend virtually as much money as they want, much of it undisclosed, trying to install candidates of their choosing in office. With these disastrous rulings, the Supreme Court shredded long-standing, commonsense policies that defend our democratic ideals from a plutocratic invasion. And it made a mockery of First Amendment protections that were meant for actual, everyday Americans. The only way we can preserve our democracy and prevent turning the First Amendment upside down is by passing a constitutional amendment that restores the ability of We the People to do something about the problem of money in politics. Make sure your senators know that you are counting on them to take a stand for democracy when they vote this summer.