We do not want to be represented by someone who does not live in our district. With over 725,000 people in a district; we can find someone from among us to send to Congress, thank you. This law will stop party bosses from creating mischief when they force their hand-picked candidates on the population.

Our brave men and women deserve better from their leaders and I feel we should do everything to garner support among those empowered to improve the current situation. The Senate has taken the cowardly route and stands on the wrong side of history by passing an edited version of the bill which does not remove the conflict of interest in the chain of command that shelters the perpetrators of sex abuse.

I have fallen in love with Maui, all it has to offer, even it's great dichotomies. I feel strongly about my job here as a public servant and have chosen to dedicate my life to the great youth of this state and nation. Yet, I am single female teacher who is facing leaving island because I can not find a place I can afford for myself and my dog. I have been forced to sleep on couches of friends and coworkers, put my belongings in storage and my dog in a boarding facility. Sadder is the unfortunate comfort that I am not alone. Please help me to bring this to the attention of local law makers and zoning enforcement officials so hardworking, local families and individuals like myself may find some relief.

The inequality of wages in this country is wreaking havoc with the middle class. Fair pay helps the entire nation!

Rep. McElwee just switched her vote to “no” on accepting federal money to provide 70,000 Mainers with the health coverage they need. Her reasoning according to the Bangor Daily News? “I have talked all weekend long to people about this, explaining my feelings, but most of the people who called me were from Portland. They weren't from The County. Caribou is a Republican community, and my constituents do not want MaineCare.” I'm a constituent of Rep. McElwee's and to me it doesn't make any sense for Maine not to accept money to help 70,000 Mainers get the health coverage they need. Please sign this petition to tell Rep. McElwee to accept federal funding to expand MaineCare.

Starting in April 2014, Microsoft will no longer provide support or internet updates for Windows XP. What this means in their words is that your XP computer can still be used on the internet, but chances are you will get viruses. Their solution: Upgrade to Windows 8.1, which they admit most of these older computers can't run, or go out and buy a new computer. Not all of us can afford to just run out and buy a new computer. Ask Microsoft to continue support for products they sold.

There has been an alarming trend on these news sites of individuals spreading hate and scurrilous lies by using the comment sections. News media sites should adopt the same standard they use in print editions in both quoting individuals rather than anonymous sources and identifying writers who pen letters to the editor. These news site are giving these cyber assasins a platform and also skewing the public debate.

This legislation, by favoring small contributions within the reach of the average vote, will help slow a profoundly disturbing trend in Montgomery County in which less that a third of donations to County Council campaigns come from those contributing $250 or less. Under such circumstances, while all voters are equal, some are clearly more equal than others.

It is wrong that a congressman is abusing his power and trying to in affect silence other members of the oversight committee (especially if you are from the other party). This is an unprecedented move by a committee chair and should not be allowed to happen. Issa is only interested in his party's agenda and seemingly willing to do anything to oppose and silence the opposition to his and his party's ideals or agenda. Issa needs to be reprimanded and removed from the oversight committee chair.

Kroger and Safeway, the two largest national grocery chains, have made commitments not to sell GMO salmon. The FDA has not yet given this product the scrutiny it deserves and may fail the public, wild salmon and fishing communities everywhere if it approves genetically engineered salmon. Worse, the FDA will probably not require it to be labeled. Because of pressure from consumers, 60 grocery chains representing over 9,000 stores nationwide have committed not to sell GMO Salmon. Now we are asking you to turn up the heat on Craig Jelinek – CEO of Costco – one of the largest retailers of seafood in the U.S. Tell him not to sell GE salmon.

I want the State of Florida to recognize that the early Florida was developed by Southerners. The state would not be the Great State of Florida it is today without the Southern people and their heritage.

This month, hundreds of women all over the country are fasting to tell the GOP: We are hungry for justice - STOP BLOCKING PROGRESS, give us a vote on immigration reform that keeps our families together and treats women fairly. Sign the petition to urge Speaker Boehner to do the right thing and move our country forward by passing humane immigration reform that's fair to women and keeps families together.