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End the COVID-19 Public Health Hazard in Federal PrisonsLike people across the U.S., I have a loved one who is incarcerated in federal prison. We miss him. And with the spread of COVID-19, we worry. Whatever view you have of prisons, no one should be sentenced to die from COVID-19. Our loved one, like other inmates, can't practice COVID-19 safety protocols, such as social distancing, regular hand washing, and rigorous hygiene. He shares a cell that is 7 X 8 feet, with bunk bed and lockers taking up much of that space. In his unit, 130 people share 6 showers, 4 toilets, 4 urinals, and 9 bathroom sinks. When prisoners' risk of exposure increases, so do the risks for staff, who come and go from the prison, and the wider community who interacts with those staff. Financial pressures also increase for families, prisons, the healthcare system, and the economy at large. Because of these credible risks, state and county facilities, as well as correctional institutions in other countries, are reducing their prison populations. It's time for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to do the same. Please tell our U.S. Senators and Representatives to direct the BOP to adopt comprehensive safety protocols immediately. The protocols should release inmates who have limited time remaining on their sentences and have a minimum Recidivism Risk Level assessment; if need be, they could be placed on home confinement via GPS monitoring and could shelter in place. Bringing inmates, like our loved one, home right now would reduce the risks to everyone. It would also bring our family together during this stressful time. In times like these, we need each other. Will you sign this petition and help us all?267 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Karen VanFossan
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Stop construction work for coronavirusWe should be just as important to protect. We are out in public and in buildings with many other workers and trade to a point where social distancing is nearly impossible. Also the shortage of PPE is another fact. Whatever is available, companies should keep workers home and donate what they have available to hospitals, etc. If we want to stop the spread, only hospitals, food, and supply stores should remain active at this critical time. Do this and minimize the spread even more. We have families to go home to and we shouldn't be forced to work unless it benefits hospitals, food, or supply stores.61 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Vickiana Alva
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Towson Distance Learning Grading SystemTowson University has almost 23,000 students enrolled. That’s 23,000 diverse living situations and learning styles. For many, online classes are not the right platform they need in order to learn at their full potential, which is why they chose to study on campus. This could be because in house courses are best for their comprehension of content or because they simply do not have the proper tools or living conditions in order to succeed. During this time of stress and uncertainty, continuing to grade them using the same rigor as on campus classes is not what’s best for Towson’s students. While one student might have the tools and learning capability to achieve in distance learning, the next two may not. Many institutions have chosen to give their students the option of a pass/fail system and Towson should to.20 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Elysia Cooper
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Immediate Release of National Protective Equipment Stockpiles to HospitalsIf the health care providers get sick the capacity to deliver medical care collapses and many thousands will die. IMMEDIATE release of supplies is required as hospitals are already facing large numbers of infected patients and are running out of protective equipment. Staff exposures now means loss of health care capacity later when then the patient numbers will be even higher. Releasing equipment after medical care providers have been exposed is too late; then the future loss of medical care providers will be imminent.1,663 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Kenneth Schaefle
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Senator Richard Burr Must Go!The public has the right to trust its public servants are serving the public and not themselves. Senator Burr used non-public information to better his personal financial interests and he shared that information with a few wealthy elites while he told the general public not to worry. I am running to represent North Carolina's 11th Congressional District because restoring integrity and accountability in Washington is vital to pull our democracy out of the nosedive it's in now. I pledge that if I am elected, I will put my assets in a true blind trust and I challenge other candidates from all parties to take the same pledge. If elected, I will introduce legislation that requires every member of Congress, the President and the Vice President to put their assets into blind trusts. That will give meaning to the phrase "government ethics" rather than making it a punchline for a bad joke.1,780 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Moe Davis
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FREE Sean O'BrienSean has spent 18 long years in prison; that's over half his life! He was taken from his family at age 16, sentenced to life in prison, and forced to grow up behind bars. The state of California has no physical evidence against Sean, he was wrongfully convicted based solely on the testimony of so-called witnesses who were cooperating with the police and took a plea deal in order to avoid the death penalty. Sean was interrogated at age 16 without being read his Miranda rights and without an adult present on his behalf, but has always maintained his innocence. In 2015, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Sean's favor based on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and granted him an Evidentiary Hearing. In January 2017, Sean proved his innocence in Federal Court at his Evidentiary Hearing; including the fact that the state's key witness lied under oath at Sean's trial. The State of California does not dispute the evidence Sean has proving his innocence. Yet, he is still behind bars. Sean is a hard working college student with a 4.0 GPA, two classes away from obtaining two Associates degrees. He made the 2018 Bakersfield College Dean's list and was accepted into Project Rebound at Sacramento State University so he can continue his education upon re-entry. He is actively involved in many positive programs and is Parliamentarian of the Men's Advisory Council. Sean is an Inside Organizer for Initiate Justice and he is an advocate with Anti-Recidivism Coalition. He tutors and mentors other inmates and was recommended for resentencing by California Department of Corrections in 2019. He has hundreds of letters of recommendation from officers, college professors, prison staff, advocacy groups, and family. He has remained disciplinary free for 17 years and he had no priors. Sean has worked hard to prove he is not only innocent, but deserves to life a life outside the prison walls. He has proven he does not deserve to be incarcerated, and his rightful freedom should be restored. https://youtu.be/z_ZW-dq1zoY Www.innocentat16.com Please visit our website for more information. Thank you!404 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Eiam OBrien
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Review and Act on Non Expunged Wrongful Conviction RecordsFor the last 35 + Years the wrongful imprisonment conviction records has in one way or another impacted Leslie Vass life. Creating and enhancing further deprival of employment opportunities to Mr. Vass. As well as being used in criminal and traffic cases held in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City against the Maryland State Declaration of Rights and The Constitution of the United States.139 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Leslie Vass
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Jim Inhofe must resign for profiting from coronavirus infoSenator Jim Inhofe is up for reelection this coming November. Not only did he sell his stock while knowing about the impending outbreak, but he also downplayed it to the citizens of Oklahoma. On top of that, he was one of the 8 senators to vote no on the Coronavirus Relief Measure. It is clear that Senator Inhofe's interests are in himself and not the protection of Oklahoma residents. This is unforgivable and we need to tell him to resign immediately. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/488593-four-senators-sold-stocks-before-coronavirus-threat-crashed-market https://nypost.com/2020/03/20/richard-burr-kelly-loeffler-urged-to-resign-for-selling-stocks-after-coronavirus-briefing/ https://kfor.com/news/senate-approves-house-passed-coronavirus-relief-measure-both-ok-senators-vote-no/2,144 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by Megan Ruby
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Investigate Sen. Loeffler: Profiting off of a PandemicA Senate Republican may have engaged in an absolutely shameful -- and possibly criminal -- insider trading scheme around the COVID-19 crisis, according to new reporting. Senator Kelly Loeffler received briefings about the coronavirus as a member of the Senate Health Committee. And publicly, she downplayed concerns about an outbreak -- saying that the Trump administration was “doing a great job working to keep Americans healthy and safe.” But in private, Loeffler was selling off her portfolio -- unloading up to millions in stocks right before they lost huge amounts of market value. She also invested in a teleconferencing company, which has already seen a bump in its stock price due to the current public health crisis. That means Loeffler’s inside information as a senator let her dodge the market crash that’ll shrink millions of Americans’ retirement savings. Profiting off of a pandemic is despicable. If the allegations are true, instead of serving the American people in a moment of crisis -- Loeffler used her position as a senator to enrich herself. Common Cause has filed official complaints with the Senate Ethics Committee, the Department of Justice, and the Securities and Exchange Commission to demand an investigation into Loeffler -- as well as Senators Richard Burr, Jim Inhofe, and Dianne Feinstein, who did a similar stock sell-off earlier this year. If Loeffler engaged in this outrageous self-serving conduct, she has no right to continue to serve in the U.S. Senate. Add your name to demand a full investigation immediately.3,369 of 4,000 SignaturesCreated by Common Cause
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PPE EQUIPMENT FOR MEDICAL PERSONNELOur medical personnel are facing this crisis head on figuratively and literally - the least we can do is to try and protect them from this dangerous virus - if they get sick then who will take care of the tens of thousands of Americans that will be sick?? We must take care of these people so they can take care of us!! It's the least we can do!!113 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Steve Shaina
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TELL HOLLYWOOD MAYOR JOSH LEVY: FREEZE RENT, BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC SERVICES PAYMENTS.During the COVID-19 crisis, we all have a responsibility towards our communities to keep ourselves healthy and avoid situations that can spread the virus. As of March 17th, the state of Florida will close all gastronomic companies and others companies close for health and safety in order to help us uphold that responsibility. While this is a step in the right direction regarding public health, the effects of these sweeping business closures affect the livelihood of thousands of Florida residents that depends exclusively of theri salaries and tips to live. Without a plan in place to supplement the income of these workers, and with no guarantee that unemployment benefits will provide the relief people need, we demand a moratorium on all the items mentioned above NOW. Hard-working people are going to suffer at the expense of the greater good. While we don't deny the importance of instituting these closures, we would be ashamed and heartbroken to watch our government let people who may face evictions, blows to their credit, or be backed into a corner financially through no fault of their own. As a full-time worker in the Turism industry this is my sole source of income. For so many of my friends and family in the industry and all the industries who maybe affected, as well, this only salary are their MAIN source of income. Simply providing people with an unemployment payment or temporary paid leave at minimum wage would not be enough to cover their typical expenses. We need Hollywood and Florida as a whole to put a moratorium NOW in order to preserve the livelihood of so many hardworking people in any industry affected during this time of crisis.21 of 100 SignaturesCreated by LOLA KARIN
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Investigate Sen. Burr: Profiting off of a PandemicA leading Senate Republican may have engaged in an absolutely shameful -- and possibly criminal -- insider trading scheme around the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new report by ProPublica. Senator Richard Burr received daily briefings about the coronavirus as Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. And publicly, he downplayed concerns about an outbreak -- saying we were “better prepared than ever before.” But in private, Burr was selling off his portfolio -- unloading up to $1.6 million in stocks right before they lost huge amounts of market value. That means Burr’s inside information as a senator let him dodge the market crash that will shrink millions of Americans’ retirement savings. It does seem as though Burr kept some in the loop about the impending crisis, behind closed doors -- his wealthy donors. Profiting off of a pandemic is despicable. If the allegations are true, instead of serving the American people in a moment of crisis -- Burr used his position as a senator to enrich himself. Common Cause has filed official complaints with the Senate Ethics Committee, the Department of Justice, and the Securities and Exchange Commission to demand an investigation into Burr -- as well as Senators Kelly Loeffler, Jim Inhofe, and Dianne Feinstein, who did a similar stock sell-off earlier this year. ProPublica’s report implicates Burr in a clear-cut violation of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act (STOCK) Act. If Burr engaged in this outrageous self-serving conduct, he has no right to continue to serve in the U.S. Senate. Add your name to demand a full investigation immediately.64 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Common Cause