Vermont's amazing victory will only have meaning if we can keep the ball rolling in the next states — but if we can, we can save the electoral process and bring back the days of free, equal votes!

Voting Rights is a core value when we talk about Democracy. Without maintaining -- and protecting -- the "one person - one vote" for all citizens, we dilute that right, and render the process illegitimate and verging on being without merit.

It's a bold move from a president who's been promising environmentalist reform without really delivering. It's also exactly what our country, and our planet, needs to battle climate change and survive the coming centuries — so of course, Republicans and the fossil fuel industry hate it.

There's lots of discussion about what the long-term effects of GMOs might be, but one thing should be above debate: Consumers should know what they're eating and what they're feeding their kids.

Student loan debt is crushing young people. Total debt is now $1.2 trillion, more than all outstanding credit card debt in America. The overwhelming burden of student debt keeps young people from buying homes, buying cars, starting small businesses, saving for retirement, and making purchases that strengthen our economy. Last year, Republicans and Democrats came together to lower the interest rates on new undergraduate loans to 3.8%. But nothing was done for the millions of people who have older student loans at 6%, 8%, 10%, and even higher interest rates. They were just stuck paying -- and paying and paying. The Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act lets people refinance older student loans down to those lower interest rates that new students receive. It would put hundreds, even thousands, of dollars back into the pockets of people struggling with their student loan debt. The sooner we pass this bill, the sooner people will get a little bit of relief.

He admits his guilt. He paid for his crime. He robbed a convenience store of about $80. No violence was used, no weapons were displayed, no threats were made. He was imprisoned for Thirty Years in Oklahoma. He has written books helping others avoid his mistakes. He has always been a model prisoner. Reggie Brazell molders in prison waiting for true justice, not 30 years for an $80 no-violent crime. The Governor of Oklahoma could commute his sentence, but is not commuting any sentences, period. Let's petition the great State of Oklahoma to release this well-educated man who is passionate about helping others. It's far past time.

New Jersey’s Sandy recovery effort is a disaster in itself. The system is so broken that legislators unanimously passed a Sandy Bill of Rights for home and business owners in desperate need of relief. And then, incredibly, Governor Christie vetoed it. Even worse, the Republican legislators who voted for the bill are running scared from the Governor and now have refused to override his veto. The Sandy Bill of Rights would force the state to be upfront about application requirements for Sandy aid, allow applicants to track their aid applications online, and give applicants a clear reason for why their aid requests were denied or put on hold. It will also help ensure that aid is distributed on the basis of need and not politics. This is a winnable fight, but only if we convince legislators that they should be more frightened of a backlash from voters than a backlash from Governor Christie.

A study in northeastern Minnesota found one in 10 children are born with unsafe levels of mercury in their blood. On June 2, the Environmental Protection Agency announced national carbon pollution standards that will help protect Minnesota children from toxic mercury while reducing carbon pollution that is changing Minnesota’s seasons. Minnesota has already taken steps to reduce carbon emissions from power plants by more than 20 percent. The new carbon pollution standards provide a huge opportunity for Minnesota to continue its transition to clean, renewable energy and protect our communities and families from pollution. Coal-burning power plants are responsible for one-third of the carbon pollution in Minnesota and more than half the mercury pollution in our lakes and rivers. This pollution poses a serious health risk to Minnesotans, responsible for premature deaths, higher risks of asthma attacks and respiratory disease, and tens of thousands of missed work days. We have an obligation to our children and future generations to act on climate now and create a strong economy built on clean energy jobs. Join us in thanking Governor Dayton for his leadership on clean energy and ask him to seize this opportunity to protect Minnesotans through strong implementation of the new carbon pollution standards.

My daughter has been proven to be academically and socially ready for kindergarten. She missed the cut-off by 7 days, but the school committee and commissioner of education are playing politics siting a guideline, not law and will not listen to valid, logical points. RI law does not exclude children based on age, but allows separate school districts to make that determination. They've sent me back and forth and put me through the ringer, wasting precious time. It's time to tell them what we think!

I am starting this petition because I experienced having to change my baby's diaper on a bathroom floor in a restaurant which was absolutely disgusting. This petition is to require all restaurants to have changing tables in both women and men's bathrooms. This will help promote cleanliness and a proper area for a parent to change a child.

Last week, we lost a phenomenal woman. Maya Angelou lived an inspiring life--one that will continue to influence generations to come. And there's a wonderful way for us as a country to honor her: by commemorating her life with a United States Postal Service stamp. Stamps have featured people for their notable accomplishments in the arts. They have included American heroes, but one is missing. Maya Angelou was influential in so many ways: she was Hollywood's first black female director, a best-selling author of 36 books and presidential inauguration poet. That's why there's movement to create a stamp in her honor. Will you add your name?

Jane Byrne is 81 years old and in frail health. Her accomplishments during her tenure (1979-1983) as Chicago's first elected woman are still benefitting citizens of this city. Her history and her contributions should be acknowledged in an equally enduring way while she is able to appreciate that she will be remembered when she is no longer with us.