Worldwide Laws with punishment of Prison, Fines, Restitution, Community Service for anyone charged guilty of Animal Abuse as described by Declaration of United Nations under Animal Welfare. When we learn how to treat the Voiceless and vulnerable Creations of this world with kindness, respect, and care- maybe then we can learn how to treat one another with kindness respect and care.

Dr. Bacon is a dynamic, engaging speaker and more people need exposure to her transformative message. We urge you to consider Dr. Bacon as a TED Talk Speaker and give her greater opportunity to inspire others. [Please sign this petition and include a testimonial in the "Comments" section. Let the TED evaluators know about YOUR experience hearing Linda]

Over two million people have been deported from the United States since his time in office. Obama has done this to prove to Congress that he “is not soft on immigration” to try and pass comprehensive immigration reform. Congress will not support comprehensive reform because they are anxious the President will not enforce the law. We need to stop this now so if we all join together and end his support for enforcement-only policies that separate families and friends through unnecessary deportations with permanent or undocumented residents. We are a nation of immigrants and this is also a land of opportunity, so lets stand together to end the mass deportation of immigrants and ensure basic due process.

In the wake of yet another mass shooting, it's time for progressives to demand that our elected officials stand up to the NRA and fight for strong gun control legislation. Representative Linda Orange has been one of the most gun-friendly Democrats in Connecticut's legislature, earning an endorsement and an A rating from the NRA. But as 2014 shapes up to be an election about gun control in Connecticut, Representative Orange needs to be clear about whether she'll stand with progressives, or kowtow to the NRA and its allies on the radical right.

We are concerned citizens of Arlington.

Texas conservatism must not be presented as an acceptable alternative lifestyle, in public policy, nor should family be redefined to include Republican politicians. We believe there should be no granting of special legal entitlements or creation of special status for conservative ideology, regardless of origin. We recognize the legitimacy and value of counseling which offers reparative therapy and treatment to patients who are seeking escape from the rightwing lifestyle. No laws or executive orders shall be imposed to limit or restrict access to this type of therapy. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/05/texas-gop-conversion-therapy_n_5454875.html author: facebook.com/deMARCracy twitter.com/MarcABelisle

I own a business in the US and can't trade my products directly with Cuba due to the embargo. This is an economic failure for US business.

We all are - no one alive is exempt from Fukushima's melt down.

I spent several weeks on the Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and Red Lake Reservations in northern Minnesota. I saw firsthand both the problems still afflicting native peoples and the beautiful intricacies of native cultures that are still alive today. We have to stop cutting native people out of history and start including them in the present. Australia and Canada have apologized to their indigenous populations: it's time for the United States to join them. Check out my blog to learn more: http://haydnhornsteinplat.wix.com/bemidji2014#

Washington State public officials are limited by law to accepting free meals on “infrequent occasions”. Despite revelations that some legislators have allowed lobbyists to pick up their tab several times in a single week, the Legislature refused to pass a bill requiring stronger disclosure laws. We need increased transparency regarding gifts that may influence our lawmakers in ways that benefit lobbyists over the average citizen. I have been working to raise awareness of hunger in our state and our nation. When I read that some of our lawmakers freely accept gifts of food while being less than generous in funding emergency feeding programs, it felt like a betrayal. Members of the legislature are paid a per diem to cover their expenses while in session. The Washington State Legislature Ethics Board is currently seeking public input regarding gifts of food and beverages. They need to hear people care about this issue. 4-15-14 Austin Jenkins – NW News Network (NPR) - Washington Ethics Board To Consider Crackdown On Lobbyist-Paid Meals http://nwnewsnetwork.org/post/washington-ethics-board-consider-crackdown-lobbyist-paid-meals 6/1/13 – Seattle Times: “Olympia lobbyists pampering lawmakers with free meals” http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021104631_freemealsxml.html 7/30/13 - Seattle Times Editorial: “Legislative probe should spur more transparency”. http://seattletimes.com/html/editorials/2021497459_editethicsinvestigation29xml.html Comments need to be in by June 13th.

With the recent developments in public education, we have witnessed a general trend: the increase of emphasis placed on standardized testing, along with an increased quantity of the tests themselves.This is seen in the implementation of the Ohio Graduation Tests 2005 and onward, as well as the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and the Next Generation Assessments, the latter two of which have caused dissent among both educators and students, as well as the entire community. The reasons behind this unrest include the exorbitant amount of time said testing takes away from learning, the heavy reliance they place upon technology, and the lack of consideration towards both socioeconomic background and educators’ opinions. We are concerned that these tests do not address the realistic issues we are faced with. The shift towards an emphasis on standardized testing averts the focus of teaching from actual learning and expanding on the curriculum to solely preparing for tests . In addition, the increased number of tests requires a greater amount of time spent taking the tests rather than time spent in a class setting and limits the time and resources available to both educators and students. Thus, the sheer volume of mandated tests should not be imposed as it will take an excessive amount of time that could otherwise be devoted to other educational purposes. While these “reforms” are a disadvantage to every student involved, we recognize specifically the risks they pose to the more underprivileged districts, especially in regards to technology. Not every school has the resources/budget available to make online-only tests possible. Even the schools that have sufficient existing computers may need them for other projects and classes online. Other technological problems may ensue; if a student takes a time-sensitive test, for example, poor internet connection could lead to an inaccurate score. These online tests use software that is difficult to keep up with, and many require introductory courses on how to use this new testing software, taking up even more class time. Emphasis on technology, as well as its subsequent problems, creates a greater disparity between school districts of varying economic backgrounds. Part of the reason why there is a generally negative attitude towards these new policies is that educators feel as though neither their opinions nor their experiences have been considered, and they are not involved in any sort of decision-making. They have had little to do in developing the “reforms” that they themselves must carry out. If there was more productive and multilateral communication between policymakers and educators, new policies and testing mechanisms would be well-informed and better serve the public education system. We have already experienced firsthand the effects of the new ponderous testing system: the loss of enriching projects, a relentless concern for our more economically-burdened peers, and an exam-induced exhaustion of students and teachers.

The petition is about our environment and land fills around the whole United States and the world. As well as about inspiring an ecologically- minded culture.