If you listen to the Wall Street bankers, our economy is blazing away. Of course they’d think so: corporations are making record profits and bankers are swimming in record bonuses. But we know that the economy is not working for the rest of us -- who of us has not been affected by job losses, foreclosed homes, or credit card and student debt? So, the question is: how can we spread the wealth? It turns out there is one institution that has the power to help stop our economy from providing such radically different results to the wealth hoarders on the one hand and the rest of us on the other. That institution is the Federal Reserve. No single institution has more influence over our economy than the Fed. It sets interest rates and determines the amount of money in circulation. Making decisions on those two critical issues has a profound impact on who wins and who loses in our economy. Here’s what’s going on: Wall Street creditors and their allies at the Fed are saying that dropping unemployment numbers mean it’s time to start raising interest rates in order to “prevent inflation.” But those numbers are dropping because people are no longer looking for work, not because the economy is improving. The real reason is so they can make more money off of our debt: mortgages, credit cards, student loans and all the rest. Wall Street is rolling in money from our misfortunes. For the rest of us, not only does our debt cost more, but higher interest rates stop businesses from hiring and investing and keep growing families from buying new homes. Right now, Wall Street bankers are fighting as hard as they can to win. And when they win, the rest of us lose. Help us stop Wall Street bankers and other wealth hoarders from forcing us back into recession. If we stand up and fight back, then we will take a step towards an economy that works for all of us. Make your voice heard. Sign the petition.

The announcement page when logging into YoVille prevents players from being able to collect game prizes. It would take very little effort for Zynga to remove it, and would keep the loyal fan base from leaving out of frustration. Until the future of YoVille is settled, we would like to continue to play as normally as possible.

It's time for the City of Plantation to get with the times. We are the only city that Waste Management of South Florida Inc services with the "pay as you throw" system. All of Plantation should get to use garbage cans, not just the west part of the city. Let's make the change.

The American People and this Mother, Beyssa Buil (Heartstrings) wants justice for these children that have suffered sexual abuse and the destruction of their well being, safety and memory. In 2009, Delaware Superior Court Judge Jan Jurden sentenced Robert H. Richards IV to eight years in prison but suspended the sentence in lieu of probation. "[The] defendant will not fare well in Level 5 [prison] setting," Jarden wrote in her order. A crime committed he must pay and not in dollars to go free. Lets stand together and demand justice.

Our country has the highest incarceration rates in the nation. Of all imprisoned Americans, 65% suffer from substance abuse addiction. Our nation needs to rethink its attitude towards addicts and provide them with treatment instead of incarceration.

After reviewing the available information, I want to make sure that the citizens of Seattle get to have a say in how new technology is brought to their neighborhood/street and it's not left up to the convenience of the provider (in this case Century Link).

To require our governor to accept federal dollars to expand Medicaid to low-income and disabled Georgians.

The cheapest, easiest, and most immediate way to drastically reduce greenhouse and other toxic emissions gases is to drive slower. If the US lowered the speed limit to 55MPH, we would see an immediate reduction of emissions by 20-30%. Lower speed limits also save the average driver over $500/year, and sharply increases highway safety and reduces fatalities. Persons in a car driving 75MPH are 500% more likely to be fatally injured in a collision than at 60MPH. Save money, save lives, save the planet!

Do you want to end homelessness? Do you have family or friends struggling to pay rent? Do you want the State to work towards a Hawaii where all can be safely and securely housed? Hawaii needs more affordable housing and NOW is the time to take action. Recently, the National Low Income Housing Coalition released a report finding that while Hawaii has the highest rents in the nation, the median hourly wage of a Hawaii renter is only $13.86 – less than half of what is needed to afford a 2-bedroom unit at Fair Market Rent. Housing is simply not affordable in Hawaii and more needs to be done.

Steve McNall of Lacey, Washington, was a son, an uncle, and a hard worker. When the recession hit, his hours at his job at a local golf course were cut back. He cut back too. He sold his house and moved into a small apartment near his family. He was living paycheck to paycheck. So when his tooth began to hurt, instead of seeking treatment he took an over the counter painkiller. But the pain continued. When it became unbearable, he finally gave in to his mother’s pressure to see someone. He visited a dental clinic accepting low income clients where staff confirmed he had an abscessed tooth and referred him to the emergency room for treatment of the severe infection. But without money for medical bills, he went home to rest instead. Hours later, after he didn’t answer his phone, his mom came by to check on him. But Steve was gone. The infection in his tooth had traveled throughout his body. Just two weeks after his tooth started hurting, on November 13, 2012, Steve McNall lost his life to an abscessed tooth – and a lack of affordable dental care. “He was a good man,” says his mother Brenda. “He worked. He paid his bills. When you think of all the medical problems in the world, it’s such a waste. Why are Steve and others like him not around? It’s unfair in a way. But dental care is outrageous.” It doesn't have to be this way. When people have access to routine care, emergencies are prevented. Mid-level dental providers—highly trained professionals who work with dentists in high need communities—are successfully working in other states to deliver exactly this kind of care. Even with Washington state’s increased efforts to provide dental insurance through Medicaid, too many people can’t get routine and preventive care. Three out of four dentists in our state reject this form of payment. We are a compassionate, innovative state. No one should suffer, and no one should lose their life because dental health care is out of reach. The time is now to put solutions in place, so that what happened to Steve doesn’t happen again.

Two thoughts: "We foster cultural equity so that Roxbury’s rich heritage and vibrant present become an integral part of Boston’s cultural landscape." and "We believe in food with purpose and the power of community." Not only powerful words, but also the creed by which Discover Roxbury and Haley House respectively live, breathe and vitally contribute to Roxbury and Boston every day! To continue this work, Discover Roxbury and Haley House have submitted proposals for retail space in the new Dudley Square Municipal Building/Ferdinand Building at 2300 Washington Street in the heart of Dudley Square. Competition is strong and we need your support to create a new space in Roxbury that will build upon and strengthen our community. Let’s show the city and the rest of Boston our strong support for Discover Roxbury and Haley House at Dudley! Sign below and share with neighbors and friends. Together with Discover Roxbury and Haley House, the community has the opportunity to create the space so many of us have dreamed of for so long - a space to gather and work together to continue to build a community-based vision of the future of Roxbury that builds upon its rich history and culture. As strong community partners, both Discover Roxbury and Haley House have proven time and time again their deep commitment to the people of Roxbury. Discover Roxbury provides a platform where the existing talents of Roxbury are made central to the understanding and appreciation of the community, and where residents and visitors can partake in authentic neighborhood-based experiences. At the Ferdinand, Discover Roxbury will create a welcoming environment with interactive programming and spaces that include: gallery openings and exhibitions; retail highlighting local entrepreneurs that changes seasonally; musical and theatrical performances by local groups; and shared office space/public work-bar for entrepreneurs. Discover Roxbury is well positioned to bridge the knowledge and interaction gaps between commuters, visitors, and residents as a welcoming hub representing the vibrant history and culture of Roxbury. Haley House, long known for their innovative solutions to social injustice, will bring their organic wholewheat pizza dough - smothered in all things good for you - to the Ferdinand Building. Their shop will also feature the whole range of coffee drinks - all prepared with fairly traded, organic coffee from Equal Exchange. Daily, made from scratch soups and salads will be topped off by Haley House’s renowned baked goods. Haley House seeks ways to serve the community’s health while it promotes economic justice. Working together, Discover Roxbury and Haley House will create a space that meets the desires of the city and the community in creating a vibrant presence in the square from early-morning coffee right on through the evening and weekend hours. Our current community partners deserve our support as we work together to build the future of Roxbury.

HB 851, sponsored by Florida state represented Jeanette Nuñez, will allow undocumented students in the state who attend a Florida high school for four consecutive years and enroll in college within two years after graduating high school to receive in-state tuition rates. The bill will help make college more affordable for DREAMers in the state who wish to earn their degree.