My son Zach's right to stand trial for his crime was unfairly stripped from him when his attorney requested a second psychiatric evaluation, I believe because his attorney did not want to go to trial since he accepted the case for a flat fee of $2500.00. The first psychiatric evaluation one month prior declared him competent to stand trial. Thus when the second opinion declared him incompetent he was sentenced to time and forced medication at a state mental hospital.

We are staring this petition to hold the stakeholders accountable for the removal of our principal. The only information that we have been provided is that it is an HR matter. We want to show all involved just how many families are affected when a decision like this is made.

This week, Congress has key opportunities to move to end the endless state of war that the country has been in for more than a decade. Reps. Justin Amash [R-MI] and John Conyers [D-MI] are introducing a bipartisan amendment on the National Defense Authorization Act [NDAA] that would bar the U.S. from transferring shoulder-fired anti-aircraft weapons (“manpads”) to insurgents in Syria. Transfer of these dangerous weapons, which could easily fall into the hands of anti-U.S. terrorists, would threaten civilian aircraft throughout the region and violate international agreements initiated by the U.S. The Obama Administration opposes the transfer of manpads to Syria; the Amash-Conyers amendment would codify the Administration’s position into law. Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] has introduced an amendment to the NDAA which would bar the CIA from conducting drone strikes. This reform, which is supported by Human Rights Watch, among others, would force the government to disclose more information about the drone strike policy. Reps. Barbara Lee [D-CA] and Adam Schiff [D-CA] intend to introduce an amendment to the NDAA which would repeal the 2001 AUMF. The broad 2001 AUMF, rushed through Congress in the days after the 9/11 attacks, has been used to justify a wide array of abuses in the “war on terror,” including torture, indefinite detention, and drone strikes outside of legal armed conflict against people who were not threatening the United States. Reps. Peter Welch [D-VT], Walter Jones [R-NC], and Mick Mulvaney [R-SC] are circulating a letter to the White House in opposition to the supply of manpads to insurgents in Syria. Senators Mark Udall [D-CO] and Rand Paul [R-KY] are demanding that the Administration publish secret memos written by David Barron purporting to justify the use of drone strikes outside a legal armed conflict, as ordered by an appellate court, before voting on Barron’s nomination as a judge. If other Senators back them, the Administration will be forced to share more information about the drone strike policy, information crucial for judging whether it is legal, ethical, and wise. Urge your legislators in the House and Senate to press for these crucial reforms by signing our petition.

This ban will have a negative impact on the hospitality industry and make Miami Beach less competitive with other tourist destinations resulting in lost jobs. Here is a link to the new law: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=79636

Honor our heroes! Many service members are not receiving full disability benefits / Members retired under special rules from Chapter 61 of Title 10 of U.S. Code. This bill has been held up and not allowed to be introduced to the floor for vote for several years now (all we ask is that a vote be allowed on this bill). Under current rules, military disabilty is off-set or "reduced" by the amount received in compensation from the Veterans Administration, (VA). This can amount to 50% of the payments receive from military disability. Under this arrangement, many service members who have served as long as 19 years +, and who were medically retired due to the gravity of their injuries or disabilities, are losing their retirement, in lieu of their disability compensation. Why are these heroes, who paid a bigger price, being penalized when their counterparts who served 20 years of service do get both? There is hope! H.R. Bill 303 Retired Pay Restoration Act (2013-2014). This bill restores military retirement pay withheld from these disabled veterans who also are eligible to receive disability compensation from the Veterans' Administration. For more information on this bill, you can go to: http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th/house-bill/303 If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran and what a better way to do so than to sign this petition. Let's get this passed!

Even a minimal amount of research reveals that Fluoride is a harmful toxin known to cause cancer and other health risks, and we are being forced to drink it every day in our tap water because the companies that produce this toxic waste have convinced you it's good for your teeth. Many countries around the world, as well as many areas in the USA have recently demanded a stop to fluoridation, and it's time for the entire country to wake up and demand a stop to the mass "medication." I don't want fluoride in my family's water!

The Court's excessive new search fees burden public records access and fall disproportionately on the poor.

We have a society that ignores facts. It helps if the facts are ubiquitous and everywhere in evidence.

We Know People in my area that have been effected by bullying and when it ends up to have a life or death ending it has gone too far and we want the bullies to know what they did

I am concerned about the future of HECO. I think the public utility is important to all of us, and they are not moving to face the future fast enough. The recent problems with the delay of rooftop solar for a lot of people I know demonstrates how badly HECO needs to modernize.

As the legislation is written, IHSS Care Providers will not be allowed to work more than 40 hours per week. At the limited wages currently, quality of care will be effected, requiring outside providers to fill the gap. Very often there is no qualified outside help. If we go over the hours we will be penalized.

Due to the physical and mental health and well being of the artists in SM Entertainment Exo-M Leader and fellow Exo member Kris (aka Wu Yi Fan) filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment. The exact proposal of the lawsuit has not yet been revealed to the public, but public speculation is that due to Kris's physical health condition he has filed for better benefits and pay as compensation to his physical and mental health and well being. This includes not only his physical health, but that of his fellow Exo members. Recently members SeHun, ChanYeol, and Kai has been injured physically during practices and/or live performaces. If you feel that SM Entertainment can provide better care and pay for their artists please sign this online petition.