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Tell the Postal Service: Create a Maya Angelou postage stampLast 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?237 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Nita and Shaunna, UltraViolet
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel:Recognize the accomplishments of Mayor Jane ByrneJane 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.33 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Elizabeth Burnside
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Extend Unemployment BenefitsI have been laid off for the 3rd time for 6 months and after applying for over 82 jobs my UI benefits will expire in 2 weeks.74 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Clarise Guyette
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Cleaning up the 3rd largest global warming polluter in the nationPennsylvania is the third largest source of global warming pollution in the nation—mostly due to our power plants which are currently allowed to spew unlimited amounts of global warming pollution. When President Obama's EPA proposed the first ever limits on this pollution earlier in the week, they announced the largest step we've ever taken as a nation to tackle global warming. But, the National Mining Association, coal companies and other polluters are trying to stop these efforts—even working with their allies in the Senate to rollback the Clean Air Act and halt the EPA from acting. We need Sen. Casey to support these climate rules if we're going to get them across the finish line.255 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Adam Garber
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NE44th Street SafetyMy daughter was almost run over by a speeding car one December morning while leaving our car to get on her school bus. We have 12 young children on our street who play outside and will be playing more frequently in the summer. We have noted many incidents of speeding up and down the streets. This is a residential area with an elementary school in the neighborhood and older school age children as well. Drivers should be careful when driving within the neighborhood and need to be forced to slow down. Some of our neighbors have already filed a police complaint regarding this issue and a request for the three changes but have not heard back.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Archana Sunil
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Try Dick Cheney, G.W. Bush and Donald RumsfeldCause I am pissed off and I am not going to take it anymore! Personally affected by higher taxes, higher oil and food prices.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Jim Marshall
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Social Security offices to Provide Government Issued Photo IDsGovernment issued photo IDs provided by Social Security offices (these offices exist all around the country) would be a very cost effective and rapid way to end voter identification and voter registration problems. One card maker machine, one camera, one (or two) trained staff member at each office could handle all persons arriving at their offices requesting a photo ID card. As you know, almost every citizen of the United States has a Social Security number and has some dealings with our government. Issue the cards free of charge.13 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Myrna Shreve
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Texans labeling GMO'sThe risks of consuming food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are still mostly unknown, but large food corporations have actively lobbied against labeling food containing GMOs. Texans should be given a choice about whether or not to purchase genetically modified food, so I support labeling all food that contains GMOs.1,974 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Lillie Havlik
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Canada: Let us voteI was blocked from voting in the last Federal elections; and, until the recent court ruling, I was not going to be able to vote in any future elections.77 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Nicolas Duchastel de Montrouge
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Justice for IkeAnimals need us to speak for them. Ike did not need to die. Punish the police officer who did this!17 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sara Podwol
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Remove Judge David SmithMy brother has been in a custody battle for his 2 sons. He had a court hearing today to hopefully finalize the custody. His 2 sons and a DHS representative went before a separate judge who stated he had taken over the case. This judge after hearing from the boys and DHS awarded custody to my brother. The boy's mom then began to throw a fit and went before Judge Smith who had been presiding over the case. After hearing from her and her only he turned over the other judge's order and gave custody to her. This same judge, Judge Smith, has previously granted an emergency custody order to my brother to remove his 2 sons from their mother's custody due to signs of both verbal and physical abuse. Why would a judge send 2 boys back into harm to a mother that has history of abusing them. Please help me protect and be a voice for these 2 boys and remove Judge Smith.267 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Brandi Odell
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Investigate the Death Of Miriam Carey October 3, 2013 in Washington D.C.My sister Miriam was unarmed in her car with her 13 month baby and was shot and killed by U.S. Capitol Police and Secret Service. What you may not know is she didn't have any drugs in her system and she did NOT try to ram the White House as the mainstream media first reported. Miriam was shot in the back of her head and in her back several times. We deserved answers.56 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Valarie Carey