We know how profoundly fracking for oil and gas is impacting our communities. We know that methane leaks into our atmosphere at every step in the production and transportation of natural gas. We know that all of that infrastructure is making it easier for the industry to ship our domestic energy source to the highest bidder overseas. And we know that all these miles and miles of dangerous pipelines are transporting us away from, not toward, a clean energy future. Enough is enough! It's time for FERC to stop approving oil & gas infrastructure projects!

VOTING RIGHTS

There is only one way We the People can fight back, and we must do it now before voter suppression laws take away our fundamental right as citizens of a democracy to elect our government. My name is Laura Rubalcaba and I believe in Democracy. I believe in the People of this Great Country. We will not go down like this. Take this pledge and ask ALL of the reasonably sane people you know to take this PLEDGE TO VOTE in 2014. This is a @@Petition. As such, all signers will receive regular email updates and opportunities to join collective actions that are computer and/or phone based for as long as the petition is active. You can easily find these email updates by looking for the "@@" in the Subject line of you email inbox. We will NOT email you for donations. ps. you may contact me directly via the link (my name in red text) under the title of this petition.

We are concerned members of the Dartmouth family – global citizens, professors, doctors, dentists, lawyers, teachers, journalists, entrepreneurs, political officials, activists, executives, non-profit leaders, architects, artists, photographers, athletes, writers, managers, members of the greater community, and more. Most of us are indebted to Dartmouth College for the education but have contributed in many demonstrable ways to its legacy and standing. We have made a life of contribution and careers of purpose in part by the education we have received. However, given the current political climate and a campus culture still rife with systemic oppression - racism, classism, sexism and other institutional systems of control that are not in the collective interest of the Dartmouth community, we share student concerns and are very disappointed that the College on the Hill is not leading by example. The College must not lose sight of the broader message of the student coalition that protested against racism, sexual assault, homophobia, classism and other forms of hate and intolerance on Dartmouth’s campus in the Spring of 2013 and that underpinned the Clery Complaint. The intersectionality and institutionalized silence combine to repress anyone who tries to speak up. These concerns are the realities of Dartmouth student life. It is a 40-year-old culture of marginalization and intolerance toward a legitimate cross-section of students on Dartmouth’s campus. It is hurtful, hateful, and an anachronism in 21st century America. Dartmouth must change. As Jalil Bishop ’14, president of Dartmouth's Afro-American Society, aptly put it in a speech he delivered at the Keynote Address of Dartmouth College’s 2014 Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., after inviting audience members to join him on stage: “As you stand here and they ask you why you protest, tell them you have attended their talks, you have served on their committees, you have allowed your face on their brochures and still they did not honor your voice…Tell them we know assimilation, being quiet, just fitting in, does not work unless we annihilate who we are. And for some of us, we learned through the trenches on this campus and bonds in our communities to love who we are. So we cannot erase it, we cannot hide it. We protest because there is no line between where our individual comfort and the oppression of communities around us, separates. Our lives and our freedom are too intertwined.” (The entire speech and video are available at http://blackpraxis.com) We are saddened, but not surprised, that Dartmouth College currently is under investigation for Title IX violations. This investigation could have been avoided had the College taken proactive steps to eliminate the culture of intolerance that has permeated the Dartmouth campus for decades. The federal probe may be uncomfortable, but silence is complicity and complicity with oppression is toxic and poisons the environment on campus. We all want a Dartmouth that exhibits a strong commitment to excellence, civility, and conscience. Tell Dartmouth College it’s time to address student concerns and make campus climate a top priority.

The Oak Forest Metra commuters should be granted the same basic (in station) amenities provided by Municipality Metra stations located on both side of Oak Forest. The amenities requested would consist of coffee & news service located within the station. Please note that the top text of the petition should read: " Allow Hyper Hounds Coffee and News and Brews News Service to be located inside the Oak Forest Metra Train Station for the convenience of the Oak Forest Metra commuters." The word "convince" is replaced with the word "convenience". This change could not be made above as the petition has already been signed.

When you sign the petition, tell your story of why you think casinos and slot machine gambling are a bad decision for New Hampshire. Act now! Legislation comes before the NH House in late February or early March 2014. While signing this petition will help is important, a phone call to the legislators in your district is even better! See http://www.CasinoFreeNH.org for information on contacting your rep. And share this petition with your friends! This petition is put forward by Casino Free New Hampshire and the Granite State Coalition Against Expanded Gambling, non-partisan, not-profit organizations dedicated to stopping the expansion of gambling in New Hampshire. Supporters include: Cornerstone Policy Research Episcopal Diocese of NH League of Women Voters of New Hampshire New Hampshire Chiefs of Police New Hampshire Council of Churches New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester Private citizens opposed to legalizing commercial gambling in NH Volunteer to help at http://www.casinofreenh.org.

The SLP City Council members need to hear from those of us who support the Connect the Park! plan in Minikahda Vista. The property owners on 40th St. have successfully petitioned against having sidewalks installed on that street. The current plan to install sidewalks on 39th St. is now in jeopardy, and Quentin Ave could be next. If we do not speak up, connecting the Park in Minikahda Vista may not happen.

As a public educator, I know Mike Rogers does not represent the politics I want to see in Washington. I know that Susan would do a fantastic job because I've personally witnessed her knowledge and passion for the public good.

Iran and the middle east are extremely important to the interests of the U.S. and the rest of the world. We have finally gotten a significant breakthrough in diplomacy and we must continue--it is the only real alternative to military action as the primary tool for guiding foreign policy.

Several adults working in the Rochester City School District wrote letters in support of a convicted child molester, who later confessed.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now Congress can restore those provisions by passing this important bill. Rep. Sires should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting a strong bill.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Wilson should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.