I use the internet as a research tool for mostly all important items, such as medical info, purchasing info, contacts, research for knowledge, comunication to solving certain problems, and a host of other important things. I understand that the internet was practically built with taxpayers' money for the general public ... and the Goverment should not allow private companies to have major control of the system. This is not the right thing to do.... I am totally against this move.

A free internet allows people to find me and expand the growth of my business. It would damage my ability to grow and increase my business.

For years the NRA has fought any form of reasonable gun legislation, even changes supported by a majority of its own members. By boycotting those companies that support the NRA, we can bring an economic impact to an otherwise purely political argument. Like the Flush Rush campaign, this economic approach might make these companies reconsider their positions.

Tomorrow, the California Assembly Health Committee will consider an abortion ban that stigmatizes our community and could lead to racial profiling of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) women in the doctors office. We’re outraged that this is happening in the state with the highest number of AAPIs, and during the first week of Asian American Heritage Month no less. Tell California lawmakers to reject AB2336. AB 2336 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. As with similar bans spreading across the country, the people behind AB 2336 consistently vote against women’s rights- including reproductive rights, equal pay, and freedom from gender-based violence. They say this “sex selective abortion ban” is about gender equality, but it’s really about banning abortion. They’re doing it under the pretense of equality to pass it through without a fight. Worse, AB 2336 stereotypes the AAPI community. Without conclusive evidence, anti-choice politicians are saying Asian immigrants are bringing backward values to the U.S. and practicing sex-selection because they prefer boy children. They’re relying on what is happening in India and China, and on anti-immigrant sentiment, to try and pass this bill on the backs of AAPI women. If this bill passes, doctors in California may scrutinize AAPI women’s health decisions in ways other women wouldn’t be subject to. They may even decide not to provide us abortion care, out of fear of going to jail and paying heavy fines. This is unacceptable. Tell California lawmakers to vote NO on AB 2336.

The recent train derailment in downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, sent several punctured, burning oil cars plunging into the James River—a major water source for local communities and major cities downstream, including Richmond. The amount of crude oil spilled into the river hasn't yet been confirmed, but even a small amount of gooey, sticky crude oil could be disastrous to the watershed. This fiery disaster comes after the purported implementation of "voluntary" safety improvements demanded by the Department of Transportation. The regulatory system just hasn't caught up to the problem. Tell President Obama and Congress to get these dangerous oil tank cars off our cities' railways NOW! Last week, two days of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearings emphasized what the advisory agency has been saying for decades: NOW is the time to get the most dangerous tank cars transporting crude OFF the rails. Take action to protect tens of thousands of cities nationwide that are being put at risk by dangerous crude oil rail cars.

We want Oak Hills Golf Course to remain 18 holes, to continue to improve course conditions and provide a superior experience for all park users.

As a non-profit, we use our website to direct almost all our activities, from joining and renewing members to competitions, to creating convention schedules and getting Continuing Professional Education credits. We would have to triple or quadruple our staff if we could not do these things online. As a parent of a teen who is doing some of his coursework online to get dual high school and college credit, the open Internet is vital.

I need the Internet to find information on doctors and patient insurance plans daily. I also need to be able to have contact and research abilities for my acting career.

I am in college studying to get my Bachelors in Business Administration. Doing research on the internet is a core part of my studies.

As a disabled entrepreneur, I rely on the "net neutral" Internet for the success of my business. From email correspondence with my customers to my banking and bookkeeping needs, it is imperative that I have the fastest download times available. And, I cannot afford another expense for faster Internet speeds and still be able to continue my business.

It's important to me just as a human being, but especially for my kids and future generations.

Heating and cooling our homes and offices comprise 40% of total U.S. energy consumption (including two-thirds of the country’s electricity) and 16% of total U.S. water consumption. Reducing energy use in buildings by converting traditional flat tar and gravel rooftops into green areas holds the promise of saving resources and money while reducing pollution and CO2 in the atmosphere through the ability of topsoil to naturally retain and/or dissipate heat. A large part of this program is the mandate that all firms bidding on projects train and employ local labor and that no less than 40% of all contracts go to minority-owned firms, which ensures the project benefits the entire city. Better yet, it can be the first part of “The Green Plan of Chicago,” which includes a volunteer commission of prominent Chicagoans and include a salaried position for a Chicago Green Commissioner.