Prohibit the sale or transportation of equine or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for purposes of human consumption.

The residents of Chicago, Illinois, hereby petition Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago to immediately do their fundamental duty and protect the citizens from this rash of senseless deadly violence we are in the grips of

Social Security cut-backs are frightening for me and all who depend on it. This makes me very upset.

Everyday in North Korea, men, women, and children alike are abused, imprisoned, tortured, and starved. It is our duty as human beings to be concerned about these individuals, and to prompt our government to take action and stop the inhumane practices in North Korea.

After Sen. Johnson's announcement that he supports marriage equality, we would like to thank him for continuing his legacy of fighting for doing what's right.

According to estimates from the Department of Defense, 19,000 service men and women are sexually assaulted while serving in the United States Military every. But 86% of them never report their assault—too often because seeking justice threatens their safety, their job security, and their future. It’s time to take action and ensure survivors of Military Sexual Assault are not invisible and receive the justice they deserve. Congress must amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and move the prosecution of Military Sexual Assault out of the chain of command. Survivors should not suffer retribution for speaking up, and rape should never be an “occupational hazard.” Only Congress can change the UCMJ to create a real, working system for prosecuting sexual predators in the military – and ultimately putting an end to Military Sexual Assault.

The Teamsters seem to have forgotten what solidarity is all about. They are attacking our union, the Transport Workers Union (TWU), just when we need support from the entire labor movement. Our employer, American Airlines is using the bankruptcy process to cut jobs and benefits. This is no time for the Teamsters to be dividing our members and attempting to weaken our union. Tell Teamsters President James Hoffa and Organizing Director Jeff Farmer to stop trying to take away our union and, instead, spend their resources to organize the millions of workers who don’t already have a voice on the job.

Marriage equality is not a Republican issue, a Democrat issue, or an Independent issue; it is simply a human rights issue. We believe every American has the right to marry the person he or she loves. As the majority of United States Senators now supports marriage equality, we respectfully request U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski to publicly support marriage equality.

This petition is intended to inform our members of Congress regarding fair and equitable calculation methods of the Cost-of-Living increases for Social Security. fv

If the president cuts Social Security, there are going to be more homeless people than there are now.

I am a resident, tax payer, and voter within the Bethlehem Area School District. Over the last few months the BASD Board of Directors have been debating the 2013-2014 school year budget, as well as other important issues. As a resident, tax payer, and voter of the district I believe that our children's education should be the top priority of the district and especially the board of directors. It has been made very clear to "us" the public that the district, community, and our children are not Director Vidanage's top priority. He has an atrocious/embarrassing attendance record for meetings/budget hearings. In 2011, I casted my vote in favor of Mr. Vidanage, because I then believed our children would been his top priority. Since then I have been proven wrong by his lack of attendance. Mr. Vidanage shows up late to meetings, leaves early, or doesn't even bother to show up at all. By doing this he has violated his obligation to the district, students, and tax payers. In 2011, Mr. Vidanage swore an oath to "us" the tax payers and the district when he said, "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity." Since then he has violated that oath and his obligations. Therefore "we" the tax payers, parents, community, and voters ask that Mr. Vidanage resign from the Bethlehem Area School Board of Directors. If he choses not to follow the wishes of those who have elected him, then "we" ask the Board of Directors to declare Mr. Vidanage's seat abandoned/vacated.

Please do not pass the presidents proposed cuts to Social Security Benefits and cost of living increases, These are people barely existing as it is and to take money away from them,. after they had paid their entire lives, is disgraceful and moral and humanly wrong. Please vote against this issue and try to get your fellow congressmen to also vote no.