My daughter, Belle, is an animal lover and has been since a baby. She wants to be a Veterinarian but also wants to teach Humans to communicate with animals. Right now the only communication We can do with animals is for them. We discuss current events in my house and when my daughter learned Eagles were dying and our Government allows it, she cried. I had the same reaction when I heard about extinct Pandas, Tigers and Monk Seal. For them I ask President Barack Obama to require Windmill companies to use bird deterrent devices.

I am a conservationist and educator who deeply cares about biodiversity. As the disappearance of cougars has led to a trophic cascade of disappearing native birds, invertebrates and plants (see http://www.cof.orst.edu/leopold/cougars/OpenHouseposter.pdf), I was aghast when I learned that cougars attempting to recolonize the East are being killed -- without punishment from many states' local authorities! In order to re-establish a more balanced ecosystem, keystone predators must be allowed to recolonize the eastern US.

Keeping Duck Dynasty off TV is just dumb! Reality TV is on every channel. What kind of message are we sending. That its OK to watch Miley show her breast and butt but not DD? DD teaches children good strong values.

Because the same people who are handing out random drug test and making decisions regarding your children are doing just that; abusing drugs. Maybe this is why DCFS Case Workers administer Punitive Action to parents because their minds are altered. Manditory Random Drug Testing for All L.A. DCFS Case Workers. 1 False allegation and one Drug abusing Case Worker can create a battle for custody of your child. Please Sign. Keep Our Children Safe!

The nation’s largest children’s radio network, Radio Disney, has joined forces with the Ohio Oil and Gas Association to deliver a musical roadshow to kids that promotes fossil fuel extraction and fracking under the guise of teaching them “science.” (1) The show has already been delivered dozens of times at schools and county fairs across the state. Worse yet, it is being considered for expansion in 2014. As the mom of two young boys who love Disney movies and music, and also as the Director of Climate Parents, I believe that a family-focused brand like Disney has no business peddling dirty energy to our kids. At Radio Disney’s “Rocking in Ohio” roadshow, popular DJ’s lead kids in games—such as a pipeline building contest—that promote oil and gas drilling in a festive atmosphere where pop music blares and kids receive Disney-themed prizes. There is no mention of the fact that burning fossil fuels is polluting our air and water, giving our kids asthma, and creating dangerous climate impacts like superstorms and droughts that endanger our communities. It's no surprise that the fossil fuel industry would want to partner with Radio Disney, which broadcasts in more than 35 markets around the country and online and calls itself the "unrivaled broadcast radio network for kids and families." (2) Rhonda Reda, who works for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, said of the roadshow, "It allows science to be fun. Who better to help than Radio Disney?" (3) But if Radio Disney were really interested in teaching kids about the relationship between science and energy, it would champion energy that is "kid safe and climate safe"--not carbon polluting fossil fuels that put children at risk. Parents and families are Disney's most important customers. If enough of us speak out, we can compel them to end this misguided roadshow immediately. Please sign our petition. SOURCES: 1. "Disney and Oil Industry Team Up for 'Rocking in Ohio" Even, Huffington Post, 12-21-13 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/21/rocking-in-ohio_n_4480812.html 2. Radio Disney, ABC Television Group www.disneyabctv.com/division/index_radio.shtml 3. "Radio Disney visits Newark to make STEM fun," Newark Advocate, 12-15-13 www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20131214/NEWS01/312140023/

KEEP GUSTAVO HOME! HELP STOP HIS DEPORTATION! On November 19th 2012, Gustavo Dodier was driving home when he was pulled over for not using his headlights. Gustavo was then arrested for drinking and driving. He is now facing imminent deportation on January 15th 2014. Gustavo has lived in the US for almost 10 years and has never been arrested or charged with any crime before this incident. He has dedicated himself to improving his life by working, going to school, learning English, supporting his Mother and Father, and being a committed partner to Hector. Gustavo is committed to building his life and family here in the United States. On October 23rd 2013 Gustavo married Hector, his partner of almost two years. Because Hector is a citizen, Hector has filed an I-130 petition so that they will be allowed to stay in the US and build a family. Gustavo has a clear pathway to relief that would result in his being able to change his immigration status. Help Gustavo stay in the US by making a phone call and signing the petition! TAKE ACTION – MAKE A CALL: Call Charlotte ICE @ ‪(704) 248-9605‬ Call Atlanta ICE @ (404) 893-1210 Call DC ICE @ 202-732-3000 or 202-732-3100 Sample Script: “ I am calling to urge you to support Gustavo Dodier’s (A# 205-210-661) request for a continuance at his court hearing on January 15th 2014, so that he can complete the petition process with his husband Hector Aponte. Gustavo is married to a US citizen and provides critical support to his Mother who is in remission from breast cancer. Gustavo has a clear pathway to relief that would result in his being able to change his immigration status.”

"Auto-Play Videos" uses extra bandwidth, which will cause some people to receive higher bills from an Internet Service Provider which has bandwidth limits. "Auto-Play Videos" plays videos first before they can be screened by parents and may cause harm to any minors who inadvertently see videos with questionable or unsuitable content. "Auto-Play Videos" usurps parental rights to pre-screen videos before they could cause any harm to any minors, including young children. The "Auto-Play Videos" Feature should have a "Turn Off" choice for Facebook users.

Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, unemployment benefits that help millions of long-term unemployed workers and their families will expire. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that failing to act will cost the economy $37.8 billion and 310,000 jobs. Denying jobless aid isn't just economically reckless -- it's morally wrong. Congress doesn't have much time to act before the first wave of workers is affected. That's why we need to let Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth know we're counting on her to support extending a lifeline to long-term unemployed workers.

Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, unemployment benefits that help millions of long-term unemployed workers and their families will expire. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that failing to act will cost the economy $37.8 billion and 310,000 jobs. Denying jobless aid isn't just economically reckless -- it's morally wrong. Congress doesn't have much time to act before the first wave of workers is affected. That's why we need to let Congressman Bill Foster know we're counting on him to support extending a lifeline to long-term unemployed workers.

The United States has had one of the best, if not the best postal service in the entire world. When I was a girl, I even had my savings in a postal account! This Christmas, while UPS failed, Priority Mail got my packages coast to coast in record time. I don't want to see our country rely solely on private services, available only to sophisticated urban communities. Save our postal service!

As a neighborhood family physician, I have an obligation to my community and the people of our country and planet to create a safe environment for living and re-creating healthy food options (remember, before World War II, all food was organic). Chemical pesticides are toxins, plain and simple; like all chemicals, the effect is dependent on the dose: at high doses, they are literally the same chemicals used for chemical weapons, at medium doses, they cause poisonings, at low doses they will contribute overall poor health and higher rates of disease. Additionally there are less vitamins in foods grown with pesticides - causing illness and disease in this way as well. Another problem with our food is the inhumane, unsanitary, and disease causing practice of raising animals in feed lots or cages and feeding them foods and antibiotics they were never intended to eat; this makes their meat, milk, and eggs unhealthy and disease causing. I hope to see the day when our country and world's food supply is again nourishing and healthy for all people and animals. Sincerely, Shay Shahram "Shay" Hosseinion, MD Family Physician Portland, OR

Please support the protection for the Goliath Grouper and stop our officials from repeating the same mistakes of the past. This fish is a success story for conservation and should remain protected for the enjoyment of the Eco-tourism and fishing industry.