As a transgender woman on SSDI/SSI and receiving Medicare, I am often denied the medical care I need as the woman I now am. That and in many states, I cannot get/ keep my current female designation on my driver's license; all because the SSA will NOT change my birth sex designation unless I show proof of sexual reassignment surgery. Several states, including Indiana and Ohio, now require just a letter from a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or MD to do so on a transgender individual's driver's license. Same with the US Passport. Rather than require proof of sexual reassignment surgery as they currently do at the SSA ; a letter verifying the individual is living " full time" in their chosen gender from a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or MD should be sufficient.

Human rights violations are being committed at the Guantanamo Bay detention centers. This fact is contrary to the ideals that have made America great, and represent a shameful chapter in our country's history. We demand that the illegal, unjust, and downright disgusting practices of torture and indefinite detention without trial be halted immediately. There is an honorable way to defend ourselves from our enemies, but this is not it. We call on the White House and the Congress of the United States to take any and all necessary steps to close the Guantanamo Bay detention centers NOW.

Don't charge more taxes to North Carolina Residents. This bill will make it harder for the people to register a vehicle. In addition to paying $68 (for title and tag) and 3% $$$ of the actual car value, people will be forced to pay wherever % imposed by the county they live in. This bill would easily add up to hundreds of dollars to register any vehicle in all North Carolina. Cmon let's make our voice heard! Let's stop secret legislation in NC!

Gun Control improvements: Urgent that you keep pressure for reform on despite setback. We are elders and our common wisdom sees this plain as day: ban assault weapons, magazines over 10 bullets and institute background checks.

The statutes of limitations for sexual abuse in many states are standing in the way of justice. They limit the amount of time victims have to press charges. In many cases the victims are not capable of coming forward until adulthood, many being very young and frightened. They should be able to press charges when they are ready, not told "Sorry, times up." The whole program for convicting sex offenders in the USA is terribly flawed. The system is not set up for individual cases, and it very much should be!

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a known toxic chemical that is still put into products that we consume liquids and foods from; BPA unfortunately has been found leaching hormone mimicking toxins into our bottled water then into our bodies. Studies have proven and actions have been taken to ban its use in baby products; but it is still allowed in water bottles, soup cans and thousands of other products. It is time for these companies to stop poisoning us.

Sign to tell the states of Illinois and Washington that a 33 year old misdemeanor charge should be dismissed against Michael V. McNamara, a citizen of the United States, an educator, and one with a perfect driving record for over 30 years.

During the Clinton impeachment hearings, Robert Byrd referenced the constitution many times; one of Byrd's democratic colleagues spoke next and began his speech by stating (I'm paraphrasing) -- I'm not as well versed as my (esteemed?) colleague when it comes to the United States Constitution... I passed out from the impact of this massive dose of stupidity; when I was able to think again, I thought, why the __ aren't you as well versed as Robert Byrd when it comes to the constitution? How can you be a member of congress and not have a firm grasp on the fundamentals that are in place to guide lawmakers?

Love one another, no matter the color, size, gender, whatever!!!! Love, love, love!!!!!!!

The republicans in congress, despite all the challenges the country faces, have tried to repeal the law that is The Affordable Care Act 37 times. This dog and pony show takes up the time that Congress has to address the nations problems and taxpayer dollars. One estimate is 80 hours of time on the Congress floor, and over 55 million dollars. These figures probably represent the tip of the iceberg. Having been upheld by the Supreme Court as constitutional, not to mention clearly in the interests of the voters, and demonstrably reducing health care costs, these congressmen should be made to seek another venue for their failed minority opinions. They should use their own time and money to persue their hobbies and be prevented from the obstruction that 37 failed attempts to repeal The Affordable Care Act represents.

The right to vote in public elections belongs only to natural persons as citizens of the United States, so shall the ability to make contributions and expenditures to influence the outcomes of public elections belong only to natural persons. A proposed constitutional amendment authored by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21) is needed to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision that undermined the very concept of campaign finance laws by asserting that corporations and wealthy individuals can spend unlimited money in our elections. This limitless spending in our elections by corporations threatens our democracy by undermining political equality and diminishing the accountability of our leaders to voters.

Focus on what is important, not politics. simple. See above