Recently, TIME Magazine called Marco Rubio “The Republican Savior” and said that he is “the key player in his party’s efforts to make up to Hispanic voters.” But instead of using his newfound political power to pass immigration reform, Rubio is imitating anti-immigrant members of Congress like Jeff Sessions, and is slow-walking the process in order to use the spotlight for his own political ambitions. Last weekend, Rubio wrote a letter asking the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee to slow down immigration reform--a move that could end up killing the process altogether. If Senator Rubio is the Republicans’ last hope with immigrant voters, then he needs to do more than play political games with our future. Tell Senator Rubio that we are onto him. We need a leader who's willing to put our community ahead of his own political agenda.

After another tarsands spill, Arkansas is taking action by asking Exxon to move their pipeline from their water supply. Nebraska stands with Arkansas and asks President Obama to deny Keystone XL so we do not have to plead with TransCanada to do the basics of protecting our water. "The jobs will soon disappear, the energy independence will be on a ship to some unknown destination, but the scar on America's landscape and the risks to our water will be with us forever." -Randy Thompson, landowner

Every citizen of Michigan deserves the right to medical care. They shouldn’t have to wonder if a doctor will provide the services they need — especially in an emergency. They should have the right to know if an insurer or provider will have moral or religious objections to any services they may need. Not having that information takes away a patient’s ability to give informed consent, which they must do before treatment is administered. Under Senate Bill 136 - "Religious Liberty & Conscience Protection Act" virtually anyone in the business of healthcare - including hospitals, private practices, universities and even pharmacies that provide healthcare services - could refuse to perform services based on a religious or moral objection. Learn more: http://www.eclectablog.com/2013/04/guest-post-i-have-moral-objections-to-sb-136-michigans-religious-liberty-conscience-protection-act.html

Full across the board pay cut and slash of "Fringe-Benefits" to ALL members of Congress in order to pay down the national debt!

A bill is about to hit Governor Jan Brewer's desk that would ban state universities from collecting student fees and transferring money to non-university recognized organizations like the Arizona Students Association (ASA). It's a blatant attack on students and their right to affiliate with organizations like ASA and other student associations like the US Student Association. She could sign the bill in the next few days but we're going to tell her that we care about the right for students to organize and build strong student associations. Tell Governor Brewer to veto this bill!

Solar energy is taking off on rooftops across the nation and in New England, providing pollution-free energy to homes, businesses, and schools, while helping to build a thriving industry. However, Rhode Island seriously lags in solar energy production compared to other Northeast states. Fortunately, there’s no secret to expanding solar. With ambitious and achievable commitments from Rhode Island lawmakers—and the right policies and programs to back them up—Rhode Island can step up and join the nation’s solar leaders.

My son Munir attends the head start program. He has developmental delays. They have worked so hard and changed the course of his development. He would have had years of struggling without their early intervention. Our childrens education should be our top priority, and these cuts should be stopped. Please consider the future leaders of our country. We need a country filled with strong educated men and women.

The legislation dictates that the government must allow the planting of genetically modified crops even if courts rule they pose health risks. Corporations and distributors do not need to label whether they are or use GMO crops and ingredients. We have a right to know.

The are too many people out there who are not receiving Social Security Benefits becasue doctors are not charting or charting improperly. There are also many people out there who are trying to leave paper trails for their families and children for the future regarding their health. Please make harsher laws for doctors who do not document. This can be a mettre of life and death.

Upwards of a million humans were killed, maimed and poisoned by a phony Iraq War. The war was unfunded and has contributed to America's financial collapse and widespread misery among the citizens these criminals pledged to protect.

It's easy for Congress to impose the sequester on the American people. To dictate AUSTERITY in our lives and negatively affect our destiny. Especially because every single Congressmen/women are fully aware that this same AUSTERITY they are imposing on the American people, will never reach their own kitchen tables or affect their own sons and daughters. Don't you think it's time we change that?

There is a significant number of vehicles speeding on our streets that are are used by children, bikers, walkers and other vehicles. Individuals who disregard posting speeding limits are posing a safety hazard for all who use the streets as well as possible vehicle damages. Safety of residents and guests in "SJGC" should be the goal for our entire community.