The proposed Keystone XL Pipeline will, if approved, introduce massive new Carbon emissions into the atmosphere (as well other highly toxic chemicals) through the extraction, production and use of 'tar sands oil' - one of the dirtiest greenhouse gas intensive fuels on the planet. The scientific community has given ample warning. And just last month, global CO2 levels reached 400 particles per million - a level 'never before seen by humans' (see references, below) - concurrent with continued record-setting weather extremes across the United States and around the world. Approving this massive new greenhouse-gas project would be a huge historical folly - contrary to scientific warning, contrary to the President's pledge to 'protect us from the effects climate change' and, certainly, run counter to the President's own obligation as a father. This is our message to President Obama on this Father's Day. References (a tiny portion to be sure, but a start): 1 - Atmospheric Carbon Reaches Historic Levels: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2013/05/09/400-ppm-carbon-dioxide-in-the-atmosphere-reaches-prehistoric-levels/ 2 - Climate Impact of Keystone Pipeline: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/aug/23/tar-sands-keystone-xl-climate 3 - Extreme Weather Records Match Climate Change Predictions By Scientists: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/21/2012-extreme-weather-climate-change_n_2348079.html

I believe that the "professional Congressional member is the cause of the deplorable actions of the Senate and Congress. I believe there should be a two term limit set.

UNO charter network, one of the largest charter networks in the city, is under investigation by the state of Illinois and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for misusing public funds and adopting inappropriate practices to grant contracts. Governor Quinn has suspended funding for UNO for the second time this year, but he has not taken any steps to demand a forensic/independent audit for this organization which clearly must be scrutinize. The educational funds for over 7,000 children are in jeopardy, as this organization maintains a "ponzi financial scheme" supported by political and corporate interests. Red de chárter UNO, una de las mayores redes de la charter de la ciudad, está siendo investigado por el estado de Illinois por el mal uso de fondos públicos y adoptar prácticas inadecuadas para otorgar contratos. Unos meses atrás, el estado decidió suspender sus fondos hasta que se lleve a cabo una investigación independiente.

This Tuesday, June 11th, the Kansas State Board of Education will be voting on whether to approve the Next Generation Science Standards, an updated and comprehensive set of standards—developed by 26 states including Kansas—that ensures our students will receive a 21st century science education, which includes learning about climate change. Sadly, climate change deniers in the state legislature are already lining up against these new research-based science standards, even as climate impacts like severe drought and floods have already harmed Kansas agriculture and communities. The Kansas Senate passed a bill that would have stopped the science standards from being adopted, and the Kansas House almost did the same. 



 We will never stop pursuing the high quality of science education that our children so desperately need as they prepare for the challenges and opportunities they will face throughout their lives, until it becomes a reality in Kansas schools. Climate change will have a huge impact on our children’s future, and we need to let the State Board of Education know that Kansas parents, grandparents and science supporters want our kids to learn the facts. Action now is critical so that we can ensure that the Board does right by our kids this Tuesday, June 11th. 

If we act today, our children and grandchildren will thank us tomorrow!

 Sincerely,

 Dennis A. Newell, 2013-14 President Kansas Association of Teachers of Science Erin Flory Robertson Mother & Teacher, Wichita

 Lowell Bliss Father of three children in USD 383 (Manhattan-Ogden)

This is a petition to remove a man that perjured himself under oath. He has also responsible for obtaining personal information of targeted reporters illegally. He is responsible for Fast & Furious which resulted in the death of a border patrol officer. He also supports the NSA violating the 4th amendment which prohibits anyone from gathering ANY information on an individual without due process

Senator Rubio is trying to make major changes to the bill. It is looking like he is trying to score political points without actually passing a bill.

Right-wing Wisconsin Representative Jeff Stone and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are trying their hardest to bring voter suppression right here to Wisconsin. They're pushing a bill packaging together all of the worst voter suppression measures: restrictive voter ID requirements, limits on absentee and early voting, and an end to Election-Day registration. It's a brazen strategy that depends on the rest of us sitting idly by. We can't let that happen. Tell Rep. Stone and Assembly Speaker Vos: Stop trying to suppress voting in our elections.

While I did sign the petition to BAN plastic bags, I am proposing a step towards LIMITING all bags. Plastic and paper bags are totally and fully wasteful. This city could take a positive step towards putting bags (both plastic and paper) on the path towards EXTINCTION. NYC should CHARGE $ per plastic and paper bags! I personally do not touch both paper and plastic bags. I just chuck a reusable canvas bag in the backpack that is with me all the time. This IS something that NYC can do.

Equality under the law.

The decision to prosecute should be moved out of the chain of command so that victims of sexual assault can feel safe reporting the crime and so there is justice and accountability. Our service men and women should not have to suffer in silence.

American jobs and fair trade. The people need to know what the government and corporations are doing behind our backs. Why should we let corporate America ship our jobs overseas and then sell the products back to us when we can make them and sell to ourselves.

I am pulling this petiton together to try and stop the law of click it or ticket. This law is ridiculous if you are over 18 you should be able to choose whether you want to wear one or not. The goverment has never really proved how many lives it saves and how many die from actually wearing a seatbelt.