Government is becoming too separated from the people, we overwhelmingly do not want another war and this posturing with Syria smells just like the clarion call of WMD in 2002. We the people do not grant the "consent of the governed" in this matter.

Our government is now controlled by corporations and their lobbyists who are more concerned with profits than people. This is negatively impacting our schools, our health and our ability to provide for our families. We need a constitutional amendment to limit the influence of money in politics so that our government works for We, the People, not the corporations.

Students from all over the world transfer to Lejeune High School; the students with talents in the realm of strings and orchestra are immediately cut out of the music department because it doesn't offer the opportunity to perform or learn in that area. Orchestra is a dying art that should be invested in when the chance presents itself. If not a class, than a club at least; there are students perfectly capable of teaching other students in the same area, even under the direction of the band director. These talented students shouldn't be simply pushed aside.

Newark Public Schools are faced with $57 million in cuts that will force some of our schools to cut their budgets as much as 20 percent. Our children are learning in schools with crumbling infrastructure where plywood doors, collapsing ceilings and water damage are common. Our voices at the local level are excluded and ignored by bureaucrats and politicians in Trenton. Teachers are overwhelmed by class sizes and earn salaries that do not reflect the critical role they play in Newark’s future. Appropriate funding to properly educate our youth is inadequate. Essentially, Cami Anderson has failed to be the outspoken advocate that the Newark Public School system desperately needs in order to be successful in educating and preparing our next generation of leaders. We do not believe that a $50,000 bonus is warranted. Fifty-thousand dollars will not relieve all the stresses faced by the Newark Public School system, but if the state has those funds then local use should be determined by Newark public school students, parents and teachers. There is an opportunity for Cami Anderson to do the right thing and offer those funds back to the community she claims to serve.

The Equal Rights Amendment was introduced to Congress 90 years ago. Even though a fierce battle for equality was fought during the 70's and early 80's, not enough states ratified the amendment. Therefore, there is nothing in the US Constitution that cements any women's rights, except the right to vote. The time has now come to finish the 90-year struggle!

We're mad as hell. And we're not going to take it anymore. Today, right at this very moment, thousands of workers in cities across the country – from Los Angeles, to Peoria, Hartford, Tampa and many more – are on a National Strike against low pay. It's incredible that they joined us. And it's working. By now, everyone knows that fast food employees like me can't make ends meet on $7.25 an hour or barely more. They know how incredibly profitable, and out of touch, the corporations we work for are. They know – you know – that something has to change. Starting now. Help us send the fast food chains we work for a message that they can't ignore. Add your name to our open letter to the top eight fast food chains, right now. Nancy Salgado, Chicago McDonald's Striker

I am 63 this year. I put in nearly 20 years as a mental health worker, case manager, and therapist. Despite the last 12 years of my career being comprised of two jobs, ( the second in cognitive therapy for. Violent Felons). I have been unable to maintain a home, so gle parent my daughter and pay on loans. The pay in public mental health with an MA. Peaked at 36k after all my years of service. Simple respect for people who do this work would dictate this as an equitable support. Thank you Alexander R. Anlyan Ps: I have been working on this for years, please help.

According to the Billings Gazette, Judge Baugh argued that the 14-year-old victim of rape in this case was "older than her chronological age" and "as much in control of the situation" as her 49-year-old rapist. In doing so, Baugh places the responsibility for the situation on a troubled child -- one who committed suicide just two years later -- and excuses the criminal actions of an adult who violated the ethical standards and trust of his community. Baugh has engaged in the worst kind of victim shaming, while increasing the possibility that more child predators, relying on the laxity of a judge who more readily sympathizes with the abuser than the abused, will prey on other children in the future. For the safety of our community, and the sake of sexual abuse victims whose confidence Baugh has lost, we ask that he resign from his public position as district court judge. [We would like to note that this petition is in no way a referendum on Judge Baugh's character; we merely seek appropriate action in light of a decision that hurts victims and our community. Please keep all petition comments appropriate and respectful.]

Deeply slashing income taxes could become a priority during Georgia’s 2014 legislative session. State lawmakers have already introduced two proposals meant to accomplish that goal during the upcoming assembly and some state leaders speak approvingly of the idea. A shift from income taxes to sales taxes would raise total state taxes for as many as four in five Georgia taxpayers. Conservative lawmakers are pushing for a plan that would do exactly that and are calling it ‘tax reform.’ North Carolina recently passed tax shift legislation and raised taxes on an estimated 80 percent of the state’s families. This is just wrong. This tax shift proposal would hurt families, businesses, communities and the economy.

We have Lost our House due to propane explosion. This bank would not let us rebuild even though we have never been late. and even tried to get more money from us saying we had a negative amortization loan.

In 2009 Yuengling Brewing busted its employees union, but apparently that wasn’t enough. On August 26, 2013 Yuengling Brewery owner Dick Yuengling Jr. spoke at the Pennsylvania Press Club about his desire to see so-called “right-to-work” policies implemented in Pennsylvania. Apparently Yuengling wants to deny workers the right to earn a good income and benefits for their families, while padding his bottom line. Just last year Yuengling was named on a list of the richest people in America, yet he wants to get richer. Along with advocating for right-to-work policies, he wants to cut the taxes his business pays. Corporations need to pay their fair share to help the economy, not find ways to pay less. Tell Yuengling to respect the working class.

We need to know whether you, if elected, would work to repeal Citizens United and fight against cuts to Social Security.