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Missouri's Trayvon? Invistagate Judge Joel FahnestockLess than two years ago I had the unfortunate event of losing my job in turn I did what I thought would be a simple thing as requesting through the courts a modification to my current monthly child support ($986.00) to Amy Faber (Caucasus female). During the last year I have personally spent over $10,000.00 (mostly borrowed) trying to get this done not to mention two weeks in jail for not paying her attorney Lyle Odo fees of $5000.00. After much legal wrangling that lasted almost two years here is where I and Khiara stand. Child Support set at $986.00 a month ($15,621.95) Arrears Amy Faber's Attorney's Fees of $26,998.50 Medical bills for Khiara at $1000.00 Warrant with no bail if $21621.95 is not paid by Aug 23rd 2013. All this by one racist,bitter,corrupt Judge Joel Fahnestock. Khiara and the other children Of Missouri deserve better from our Judges...lets stop the racist and judicial misconduct actions today! Office of Governor Jay Nixon Phone: (573) 751-3222 Joel Fahnestock May, Circuit Judge, Division 9 (816) 881-3609132 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Aaron Roberts
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No U.S. Military Intervention in SyriaThe members within Congress and the President of the United States cry to the heavens that the United States is in debt and spending must be marginalized. However, our "leaders" always seem to have the money for war and not better schools, social programs, healthcare, et cetera. Signing this petition will send the message that this hypocrisy will no longer be tolerated.58 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Chad Robbins
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Please Don't Start Another WarGovernment 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.68 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Bob
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Philadelphia City Council: Enact a Ballot Question to Reduce Money in PoliticsOur 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.115 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Joan Duckenfield
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String Students: the right to a class and seperate performance.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.30 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lidia Ybanez
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Cami Anderson: Give Your $50K Bonus to the Students of Newark Public Schools!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.167 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Trina Scordo
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Ratification of the Equal Rights AmendmentThe 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!35 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Mary Jo Middlebrooks
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Fast Food Industry: We're Not Going to Take it AnymoreWe'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 Striker17,404 of 20,000 SignaturesCreated by Nancy Salgado, Low Pay Is Not Ok
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Grandfather application of student loan credit for public service.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.193 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Alex Anlyan
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Resign, Judge G. Todd BaughAccording 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.]60,248 of 75,000 SignaturesCreated by Kate Olp
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Georgia lawmakers: a tax shift to the middle class isn’t tax reformDeeply 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.617 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Bryan Long
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Settle the Waddells House mortgageWe 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.12 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Mike and Karen Waddell