The black rhino is a critically endangered, but very beautiful animal. The Dallas Safari Club however, is deciding it wants to sell the right to kill one in Namibia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, shockingly, is cooperating fully with this senseless act. Please sign, and let's try to save a black rhino together.

Stand with Senator Bernie Sanders, Social Security Works and our coalition partners in demanding, “No grand bargain in exchange for cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits.” Bernie is serving on the Budget Conference Committee which will be negotiating a new federal budget over the next few months -- and where a deal could be struck to slash Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. As the founder of the Defending Social Security Caucus, Bernie is fighting every day to protect our earned benefits. Stand with Senator Bernie Sanders and a diverse coalition of thousands of fellow progressives now and demand that Congress and the President oppose any grand bargain which cuts Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

For three years, a group of some 600 multinational corporations and trade associations have been quietly negotiating a trade pact IN SECRET that could void American laws that protect workers, jobs, health, and the environment. During negotiations here last summer, news leaked of some of the provisions U.S. trade officials were prepared to approve, and a public outcry derailed the talks. Trade Representative Ron Kirk resigned. Now that Michael Froman has been confirmed as the new U.S. Trade Representative he is pushing to renew "fast track" authority so President Obama can sign the agreement first, and then force a quick vote in Congress without any public scrutiny, floor debate, or revisions. Rep. Keith Ellison has called TPP "the largest corporate power grab you've never heard of." Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, is one of just four U.S. Senators who voted against Froman's confirmation this summer. She said of TPP, “I have heard the argument that transparency would undermine the Trade Representative’s policy to complete the trade agreement because public opposition would be significant.” Warren explained, “In other words, if people knew what was going on, they would stop it. This argument is exactly backwards. If transparency would lead to widespread public opposition to a trade agreement, then that trade agreement should not be the policy of the United States.” The only TPP language made public was leaked in 2012 and shared by Public Citizen. Since then trade officials have kept a tight lid on the negotiations, only recently allowing members of Congress to view (not copy) the text, which remains "classified." Among the most disturbing revelations in last year's leaked TPP language, that seems to be mirrored in the Atlantic version as well: Foreign companies would have "preferred status" – granting them greater rights within our borders than our own companies enjoy. U.S. companies would have more incentives to offshore jobs, and foreign companies would not be bound by the minimum wage and could sue the U.S. if our health, safety, or environmental regulations interfered with their profits. Jurisdiction over such suits would rest not in the hands of elected officials or judges, but with an international business tribunal. Their decisions, which would be binding upon all member nations, would supersede our own laws – including our Constitution.

Many dogs need exercise above and beyond human limitations; furthermore, many dog owners do not have a yard where their dogs can spend time outside, and leashes greatly limit the dog’s space and pace.

If you’re going to secretly spy on millions of American citizens, you should probably learn to live with some criticism once your operation is exposed. But the National Security Agency — despite conducting a massive, unprecedented, and possibly unconstitutional domestic espionage operation where it monitors the phone calls and emails of most of the American people — is bent out of shape over a T-shirt. You read that right. The NSA has forced an entrepreneur in Minnesota to stop selling T-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers and other products featuring a design that adds the parody slogan “Spying On You Since 1952” to the agency’s official seal. Apparently, the NSA — which may well be snooping on you right now — thinks a parody T-shirt will be the thing that damages its reputation. The First Amendment clearly allows for this kind of “fair use” of logos associated with federal government agencies. It is the NSA, and its extensive spying on the American people, that may be in violation of the Bill of Rights. Sign the petition to tell the NSA to stop harassing Americans who are exercising their constitutional rights.

October is Juvenile Justice Awareness Month. Because we are making a documentary about incarcerated youth, we've learned A LOT about whats going on in the system. There is so much that needs to change, and raising the age so that minors aren't prosecuted as adults is one of the easiest ways Governor Cuomo can make a difference. To learn more about our documentary, please visit www.likeanyotherkid.com

The people of the United States of America established and supported the Endangered Species Act (ESA) which protected animals through a legitimate scientific process. That process was upheld and protected via the courts. The rider that stripped wolves from the ESA is unpatriotic, was not supported by most Americans, caves in to special lobbying anti wolf extremists, and is unscientific. It is outrageous that the rider that stripped wolves of their ESA protections went against public support, the courts, and the intent of Congress in implementing the ESA. It is extremely disturbing that the rider also prevents any review by the courts of the so-called "wolf management plans" that are calling for killing up to 60% of our wolves in the first year. It is disgusting that these animals will be trapped, poisoned and shot on sight, even in our national wild lands. This terrible error has already resulted in world famous and beloved wolves from Yellowstone National Park, many of whom were the subject of real-life ecological research, being killed inhumanely and unnecessarily by hunters specifically targeting these animals for their own ends. These and other wolf populations bring tourism and tens of millions of dollars annually to the local communities near Yellowstone and other wolf habitats. I call on our Congress to rescind the ESA rider and to restore wolves to their rightful place on the Endangered Species List.

We need to get Congresswoman Kuster on board with no cuts to Social Security and no chained CPI. She has stated she would not cut Social Security or Medicare! Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster, please cosponsor the Strengthening Social Security Act!

I am a physician and a veteran. Electronic prescriptions are a great improvement in the care of my patients. There are no mistakes due to handwriting and the prescription is usually ready by the time the patient reaches the pharmacy. Because the prescription is already in electronic form, it is easier for the pharmacy and reduces mistakes by pharmacy staff. Our veterans deserve all the care we can give. Military pharmacies should accept electronic prescriptions.

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The Portland Police uses vehicle-mounted cameras to capture 128,000 license plates every single day with their new license plate tracking program. Even if you're not suspected of a crime, they're tracking your vehicle. This kind of information allows the police to track people’s daily routines, where they go to church, which doctor they visit…even a person’s political affiliations. There are no rules for how long it can be kept or strict guidelines on its use. Right now, data is kept for four years, even if you're not suspected of a crime. Tell the Portland City Council to implement rules that require the Portland Police to discard all location data after no more than one month, except where specifically relevant to a particular criminal investigation.

It is time for Texas to have a Senator who represents the interest of all of the people. Mayor Castro is a proven leader who revitalizes communities, promotes a pro-business environment, and cares for all people. He is the type of leader Texas needs in Washington.