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.

To stop the fogging of pesticides over and over every summer.

I have a chronic disability. I still work and I need access to doors and ramps and seating for the disabled and elderly because I am in pain and cannot sit or stand for long. The non-disabled and non-elderly are seeing the convenience of accessibility for the disabled and elderly and are sitting in priority seating, using disabled doors, ramps and disabled parking spaces, when they do not need them. In a shopping center in Chicago there are five doors and only one door is accessible for the disabled. Based on general traffic lane usage, if I am walking and the disabled door is on my left I have to cross over into on-coming pedestrian traffic and traffic does not stop. I either have to wait for approximately 20 non-disabled, non-elderly people to pass before someone stops and lets me pass or I can walk into them…I have done both…Companies and transit will only do what is minimally required by the ADA; are they following or “quoting” federal law?...accessibility is intended for those who need assistance. support: "CHECK YOUR ABILITY BEFORE YOU GET TO THE DOOR !!!"

Too many animals are dying needlessly in Florida shelters and Government facilities. This can be eradicated with the order of Mandatory spay and neuter of all pets. Breeders must be registered, have a license and pay a fee, license fee shall be re-invested in the spay and neuter program for people to get their animals altered. Working dogs would also be exempt. Back yard breeding has to end.

Art Installations are an integral part of a growing city's infrastructure. They create wonder, excitement and foster a better sense of community. Downtown Mesa is a growing hub of arts and culture, however, the streetscapes on Main Street and surrounding areas do not portray the direction in which the district is moving. As of right now, the permitting process for a mural in Mesa is very expensive with long wait times for approval. We would like to simplify this process with a smaller processing fee to allow for more creative art expression in the Arts and Culture District, specifically Main Street and the blocks around it.

Too many people are bringing their medical conditions and infectious diseases back to their communities once they are released from prisons. Government has an obligation and legal responsibility to reduce such spread of infectious diseases and other medical conditions that impact community healthcare costs and more important the lives of those infected by family members, friends, or neighbors who are exposed to such risks. Better medical care and a comprehensive community public health policy will reduce risks to our children and family members.

I have been denied. I am still waiting. It takes 12 to 14 months to get a hearing. Meanwhile, you are waiting, and during the wait, people have lost their homes, have died or just plain given up. Please help to get the process faster so people who truly deserve it get it. People like me. Thanks.

Whereas the Texas Land Commissioner is the fiscal trustee for $29 billion in State assets, we the undersigned do petition the candidates for Texas Land Commissioner to agree to participate in a series of debates in order to allow the voters to know their positions on important issues such as land management, energy, the environment, education funding, Texas veteran’s programs, costal management and other topics related to the office they are seeking. We Must Act Fast... Sign The Petition Today!

MYSELF AND OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED A FAKE PASTOR VICTIMIZING AND CAPITALIZING OFF OUR YOUNG ADULT BLACK MALE COMMUNITY IN NEED/AND OR DESPAIR. THEY ARE USING DECEPTIVE TACTICS TO GAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES AND DESTROY THEIR FINANCIAL AND SPIRITUAL FUTURES. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO PROTECT OUR YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITIES. PEOPLE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE VICTIMIZATION OF OTHERS IN THE NAME OF A SO CALLED MINISTRY. WE SHOULD BE INFURIATED BY THESES ACTIONS. THIS MUST BE STOPPED!!!!!!

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On June 16, President Barack Obama announced that he was ordering his staff to draft an executive order banning discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees among companies that contract with the federal government. The executive order, which is estimated to affect up to 16 million workers, circumvents a Congress which is hostile to LGBT equality.

Items placed on a grave are generally for the purpose of grieving by family and friends of a loved one. The items are usually pertaining to the deceased and have great sentimental and emotional value. The majority of items placed on a grave by family and friends are valued at one hundred dollars ($100) or less. The emotional distress caused by theft of items from the resting place of a loved one should warrant the removal of these items being a felony, especially when items are removed repeatedly and/or the suspect has the items in possession. Caden Allen was tragically killed in an automobile accident when a box truck pulled a stop sign/red flashing light at the intersection of Hwy 55 and Hwy 242 in Johnston County on July 26, 2012. Items have been stolen off our thirteen-year-old son's grave (Caden Allen) four (4) times since he was buried in Lee-Johnson Cemetery. The first incident occurred on Mother's Day in 2013. The second incident occurred on Caden's birthday, October 21, 2013. Other dates are April 30, 2014 and June 1, 2014. The suspects were caught on camera on June 1, 2014 with items in their possession, including a personalized flag with Caden's name on it. Items from all four (4) incidents were found at the home of the suspects. Items stolen were monetarily valued between eighty dollars ($80) and one hundred dollars ($100) for each incident. Therefore, the suspects were only charged with misdemeanors. By changing the statute to make this a felony, it will impact those who steal from cemeteries and help lessen the emotional distress and trauma for families who have lost a loved one. Rhonda Norris has two family members buried in the cemetery: Annie Pearl Lee (her mother) and Landis Lee (her brother). She has also suffered financially due to expense to replace items and emotionally from the feeling of violation of the resting place of her loved ones. The items had been stolen over a period of time with the last incident occurring on June 1, 2014. Stolen items were recovered from the suspects' home where items belonging the the Allen family and the Johnson family were found. Blinda Johnson was another victim of theft in Lee-Johnson Cemetery. A wind chime had been attached to the headstone of Floyd D. and Christine Williams (Blinda's parents) for a long time. It was stolen on June 1 , 2014 and the suspects were caught on camera at the same time items were stolen off Caden Allen's grave. The persons caught were repeat offenders that have caused emotional distress for at least three families. Our goal is to reduce cemetery thefts by imposing stiffer penalties for such actions. This crime should be a felony.