My son works part-time. He has narcolepsy and Aspergers Syndrome. His income is under 14,000.00 annually. He will not have access to health insurance because Gov. Perry of TX doesn't want to participate in the Medicaid expansion under the ACA which will provide health insurance for the poorest Texans. I don't want him "disabled" and alcoholic because there isn't anything better to do. EVERY person in the state of Texas should have health insurance available to them. EXPAND MEDICAID IN TEXAS!

My mentor Raphaelle Richardson and Norman Redwing works for Just Care Family Network.They were dismised from there positions. The decision is unfair and untrue. You should be concerned because they are wonderful people that is being treated unfairly and deserves respect. I and 14 other youths are being affected because of the situation we lost our mentor what are we suppose to do. We are diagnosed with mental illnesses and have no one to work with us to get through this mental illness but Mrs. Raphaelle And Mr. Redwing. The Feds are coming to memphis to evaluate just care family network. We need to let our voice be heard.

The Schwartz Next Step Employment Shelter, under the management of the Volunteers Of America and Department of Homeless Services, is denying homeless clients entry, into the shelter, if they are, in possession, of any electrical or electronic devices. This includes, but not limited, to laptop computers, tablets, outlet adapters, extension cords. We are not to be, in possession of anything that requires electricity, with the exception, of a cell phone and charger. We have to go to the library in order to access the internet and information about housing and employment. We need to have those items that were purchased, by us, with our own money, and be allowed to use them, in the pursuit of happiness, as any free American citizen has the right to do. Being homeless and living, in a shelter is a difficult and trying experience, but it should not mean that your rights have to be taken from you, in order to live in a shelter.

USPS laid off 100s of employees in the Chicago District because of low retiree count! Our families have been affected by this and we can't even file for unemployment!

I, like millions of other gays and lesbians, not only want but deserve the right to get married. We are not asking for an exception or special treatment, just the same treatment. This issue affects your neighbors, friends, fellow employees and family members. Please be one of the countless millions who support equality for same-sex couples.

The war on drugs has done more harm than good. Drug addiction is a public health issue. People who are current and former drug users should not be punished, they should have opportunities to recover and succeed.

Our government is currently up to it's neck in a stagnate cesspool and with a simple national vote, we the people can make the change that will put an end to much of what's wrong with so much of these politics.

EQUAL RIGHTS TO MARRIAGE. I AM A GAY MAN IN LOVE.

The war on drugs has done more harm than good. Drug addiction is a public health issue. People who are current and former drug users should not be punished, they should be given opportunities to recover and succeed.

In 2011 the unemployment rate of persons with a disability was 15%, that's compared to 8.7% for those with no disability. Help make a change to this by supporting a bill to create more employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Massachusetts. Support HOUSE No. 136 to require companies who contract with the Executive Offices of the Commonwealth to commit to hiring people with disabilities and training all employees involved in hiring decisions on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In response to talk in Washington about possible cuts to the social safety net, Congressmen Alan Grayson (D-FL) and Mark Takano (D-CA) have written a letter to the President. In it they respectfully promise to vote against any and every cut to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits -- including raising the retirement age or cutting the cost of living adjustments that your constituents earned and need. Please sign this petition asking your Illinois Congressional representative show support for Illinois voters by signing the Grayson-Takano letter.

Young people who learn to play a musical instrument thrive in school and in life. The study of a musical instrument has been proven to assist with math skills, communication, self-confidence, time management and self-discipline. Francis Parker Elementary School 23 would benefit from a more robust musical instrument program that exposes all students to a variety of instruments.