The Food and Drug Administration does not require safety testing of new genetically modified foods (“GMOs”), instead relying on corporations' profits from the sale of such foods to ensure their safety for us. Contrary to industry claims, GMO foods have not been proven safe, and a growing body of independent, peer-reviewed studies have linked the consumption of GMO foods to allergies, infertility, immune problems, gastrointestinal disruption, cancer, and a host of other diseases. GMO crops can easily contaminate non-GMO crops, threatening organic agriculture, and their use is linked to increases in toxic pesticide use and the emergence of “superweeds.” Further, the absence of labeling of GMO foods and seeds prohibits those with specific ethical or religious practices from making informed food choices.

Because it's wrong to profile segments of society.

I am a semi-retired, licensed mental health counselor who spent 35 years in the public system: the courts, the prisons, the involuntary system, the community clinics and group homes, Red Cross disaster programs, programs for combat vets, programs for immigrants and refugees. Mental health care in general and public mental health in particular has never been adequately supported, funded or represented for what it truly is--an utterly necessary service intrinsic to modern societies. It's time--

Be an ADVOCATE in the 21st Century for the 3C's for the 3 E's Have our young world citizens and future leaders will be Educated, and Employed to save our Environment for generations to come - for more bang for our buck! * EMPLOYMENT & JOB CREATION is the number one concern of AMERICANS! * Many American Citizens are one paycheck away from being HOMELESS! * Today's youth are struggling and many are leading lives of quiet desperation - we may be losing this generation! * Our unskilled youth and war veterans need dignity in work and the United States Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) would be a viable solution for more bang for our BUCK!

I am starting this petition because it is time that people who pay the least in taxes are running this country and banking industry. It is time that the people who pay the most in taxes collectively have the right to control and regulate industry.

Oahu was recently in the national spotlight for a pilot program converting streetlights to a light-emitting diode (LED) system. The initial project installed 180 LED lights in four locations: Manoa, Mililani, Nuuanu, and Waialae-Kahala. The City and County of Honolulu determined that this new system saved $50 per light per year. LED conversion is a common-sense solution that saves both costs and energy. As an island state, we are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and are already seeing its effects on our eroding beaches. We need to model energy efficiency for the country and for the entire world. LED lamps also produce brighter directional light that dramatically improves the safety of our streets. It is up to us to show leadership on this critical issue. Mayor Caldwell proposed converting all 51,700 streetlights on the island to LED, representing a potential savings of $3 million per year. While the City Council initially cut the $80,000 in funds needed for this project, I fought to restore this funding, and the cut was reversed at the final Budget Committee hearing earlier this month. I am calling on my fellow members of the City Council to approve the budget that restores funding for LED conversion across the island. The full council will meet on June 4 for this crucial vote. Please add your voice to this movement for environmental sustainability and improved public safety!

As teachers of Jewish values, we hazzanim of the ACC should project the power of our pension investments for health and not for destruction. We should join the universities and religious institutions that are divesting from fossil fuels, and we should invite our congregations to follow our lead.

Like Comcast before it took over Time Warner, AT&T has the power and resources to offer new and better services to their customers without purchasing another company. The telecommunications industry needs more competition, not more mergers.

As a Georgia state representative, Michael Boggs made a name for himself with his anti-choice, anti-women, anti-health crusades. And now he's up for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge.

It's one thing to believe space exploration is important — it's another to put examining other planets above keeping us alive on this one.

We can't let the GOP keep slashing crucial food programs for kids, only helping the children of conservative voters.

New Dawn Charter High School is using fear and delay tactics to break down their teachers union. Ask New Dawn's board members to put their energy into collaborating with their teachers and supporting their students.