This petition was started to protect citizens and police officers. It will limit civil right violations against civilians and false claims by citizens. Many have been protected from false claims by the cameras most officers have in their vehicles. According to a year long study by Police Foundation Executive Fellow, Chief Tony Farrar in Rialto, CA: "The findings suggest more than a 50% reduction in the total number of incidents of use-of-force compared to control-conditions, and nearly ten times more citizens’ complaints in the 12-months prior to the experiment."

Mr. Richardson, a lifelong Jersey City resident and accountant by profession, ran for a seat in the November 5, 2013 Board of Education election and received 4,511 votes -- just 191 votes short of capturing the third seat. As the fourth top vote-getter and, as set by precedent of the Jersey City Board of Education, Lorenzo Richardson is next in line for the seat being vacated and should be appointed to the board. We believe the appointment of Mr. Richardson reflects the will of the public and a that of the 4,511 parents, teachers and residents who voted for him just four months ago in the Jersey City School Board of Education election. We ask that the current board members act in fairness and respect the will of the people of Jersey City and the lawful, democratic mechanism of the State of New Jersey and vote to appoint him to the Jersey City Board of Education.

This law is irrelevant and is outdated, but more importantly, it is a violation of human rights. Not only does it make it impossible for voters to vote for Communist Party candidates, it also makes it impossible for people to vote against Communist Party candidates. I am offended by it because it violates my democratic rights.

Less than half of California's kids are enrolled in preschool. That's a huge problem, because by her 5th birthday, 90% of a child's brain is developed. So when she steps into a classroom for the first time as a kindergartner, she is already 10 steps behind her peers who went to preschool - and she may never catch up. Prek graduates are better prepared for academic and lifetime success, while at-risk youth who don't go prek are 25% more likely to drop out of high school and 70% more likely to commit a crime and become incarcerated. The decision is up to Gov. Brown - will California invest in high-quality early education for every child or will California perpetuate the school-to-prison pipeline?

Approval of Dow's herbicide-resistant corn and soybean seeds will drive a massive increase in use of the toxic and drift-prone 2,4-D herbicide, a main ingredient in "Agent Orange." This toxic chemical causes severe damage to vulnerable crops, drives farms out of business, harming rural families’ health, and contributing to even more herbicide-resistant superweeds.

Facebook, like Google and Exxon, is now funding ALEC's extremist attacks on our democracy and environment. ALEC is a right-wing legislation factory that pushes climate denial in public schools and helped spread the infamous "stand your ground" laws. While Facebook has committed to using only clean energy, that won't mean a thing if it helps pass ALEC's anti-clean energy agenda. Tell Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg: No more attacks on our environment! Quit ALEC now!

Since the disastrous Citizens United ruling, billionaires and other special interests are funneling record amounts of money through secretive non-profits, trying to buy our elections. Federal prosecutors even say that a foreign tycoon exploited loopholes to try to rig the outcome. This kind of dangerous secrecy must stop. A first step is passing S.B. 27, the bill that will make sure billionaires, foreign tycoons, and other special interests can't hide behind dark money non-profits. The Assembly just passed S.B. 27 and its on its way to the Senate for its final vote to put it on the Governor's desk. Assemblymember Olsen deserves praise for voting for S.B. 27 despite the fact that most Republicans voted against it. She needs to hear that constituents are watching and also asking that she vote Yes on two other crucial disclosure bills: the Sunshine in Campaigns Act and California DISCLOSE Act.

Since the disastrous Citizens United ruling, billionaires and other special interests are funneling record amounts of money through secretive non-profits, trying to buy our elections. Federal prosecutors even say that a foreign tycoon exploited loopholes to try to rig the outcome. This kind of dangerous secrecy must stop. A first step is passing S.B. 27, the bill that will make sure billionaires, foreign tycoons, and other special interests can't hide behind dark money non-profits. The Assembly just passed S.B. 27 and its on its way to the Senate for its final vote to put it on the Governor's desk. Assemblymember Gorell deserves praise for voting for S.B. 27 despite the fact that most Republicans voted against it. He needs to hear that constituents are watching and also asking that he vote Yes on two other crucial disclosure bills: the Sunshine in Campaigns Act and California DISCLOSE Act.

Since the disastrous Citizens United ruling, billionaires and other special interests are funneling record amounts of money through secretive non-profits, trying to buy our elections. Federal prosecutors even say that a foreign tycoon exploited loopholes to try to rig the outcome. This kind of dangerous secrecy must stop. Assemblymember Melendez just voted against S.B. 27 -- the bill that will make sure billionaires, foreign tycoons, and other special interests can't hide behind dark money non-profits – even though polls show 84% of Californians want more disclosure. Outrageous! Fortunately, S.B. 27 passed the Assembly anyway, and is now in the Senate. But we have to make sure legislators know their constituents are watching. So, sign our petition asking Assemblymember Melendez how she could vote against S.B. 27, and demanding that she vote Yes on two other crucial disclosure bills: the Sunshine in Campaigns Act and California DISCLOSE Act.

Since the disastrous Citizens United ruling, billionaires and other special interests are funneling record amounts of money through secretive non-profits, trying to buy our elections. Federal prosecutors even say that a foreign tycoon exploited loopholes to try to rig the outcome. This kind of dangerous secrecy must stop. Assemblymember Patterson just voted against S.B. 27 -- the bill that will make sure billionaires, foreign tycoons, and other special interests can't hide behind dark money non-profits – even though polls show 84% of Californians want more disclosure. Outrageous! Fortunately, S.B. 27 passed the Assembly anyway, and is now in the Senate. But we have to make sure legislators know their constituents are watching. So, sign our petition asking Assemblymember Patterson how he could vote against S.B. 27, and demanding that he vote Yes on two other crucial disclosure bills: the Sunshine in Campaigns Act and California DISCLOSE Act.

Since the disastrous Citizens United ruling, billionaires and other special interests are funneling record amounts of money through secretive non-profits, trying to buy our elections. Federal prosecutors even say that a foreign tycoon exploited loopholes to try to rig the outcome. This kind of dangerous secrecy must stop. Assemblymember Allen just voted against S.B. 27 -- the bill that will make sure billionaires, foreign tycoons, and other special interests can't hide behind dark money non-profits – even though polls show 84% of Californians want more disclosure. Outrageous! Fortunately, S.B. 27 passed the Assembly anyway, and is now in the Senate. But we have to make sure legislators know their constituents are watching. So, sign our petition asking Assemblymember Allen how he could vote against S.B. 27, and demanding that he vote Yes on two other crucial disclosure bills: the Sunshine in Campaigns Act and California DISCLOSE Act.

Since the disastrous Citizens United ruling, billionaires and other special interests are funneling record amounts of money through secretive non-profits, trying to buy our elections. Federal prosecutors even say that a foreign tycoon exploited loopholes to try to rig the outcome. This kind of dangerous secrecy must stop. Assemblymember Waldron just voted against S.B. 27 -- the bill that will make sure billionaires, foreign tycoons, and other special interests can't hide behind dark money non-profits – even though polls show 84% of Californians want more disclosure. Outrageous! Fortunately, S.B. 27 passed the Assembly anyway, and is now in the Senate. But we have to make sure legislators know their constituents are watching. So, sign our petition asking Assemblymember Waldron how she could vote against S.B. 27, and demanding that she vote Yes on two other crucial disclosure bills: the Sunshine in Campaigns Act and California DISCLOSE Act.