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Rent forgiveness in VaFamilies are being affected all over The world by this outbreak of the Coronavirus and we are being asked to avoid the public and self quarantine. Some people are being laid off, some can’t go to work due to the risks and some still have to work without proper compensation! How can you pay rent without money? without a check? without a Job at no fault of your own? This is should be put into affect immediately exhausting whatever resources are necessary to clear the stress and burden of being in debt or being evicted because you can’t go to work!18 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lovelle Smith
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Resignation Of Trump NOWTrump has caged children, incited racist behavior, encouraged crimes against America. His family has and still profits off his presidency, continues to humiliate reporters, women, the disabled, people of color and many others who question his inability to run this country. He has dismantled not only issues that address human quality of life but has dismantled the pandemic team that could have guided us through this crisis. The list of dismantling and destroying the quality of life as we have known is endless. If we continue under the helm of Trump, he will further alienate us from other countries as well as leave us vulnerable to Russia and other friends of Trump's to impose upon our soil their disdain for America.374 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Jessica Irving
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The Most Dangerous President we have ever had.Four more years of Trump will destroy America and Democracy.53 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Thomas Skomski
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Release Immigrants in ICE Facilities AMID COVID-19My husband is currently detained at the Yuba County Jail Processing Center. I have not had constant communication with my husband as as this Covid-19 pandemic has increased, we both find myself more concerned and panicked to say the least. I know that living in the borderland they are more susceptible due to the massive amount of immigrants trying to cross looking for a better life. I feel like it is only a matter of time and pretty much inevitable that this virus will outbreak in the center, I mean the conditions are already poor even in their best circumstances. I know that ICE has the discretion to release these people from custody and I feel like there is no better time than now. These people need to be with their families, especially in these dire times. I am asking for your help to be heard for these people in custody. I am asking for a louder voice, I would like to reach the Warden of the Detention Center as well as the Ice field office directors attention to push them to release the detainees. The Country has been declared to be in State of Emergency, Gov. Gavin Newsom on 3/19/20 sent executive orders to prohibited crowds of 10 or more, The housing more than 60-70 people per barrack, making the center contradict orders given by Newsom. The facility has made NO changes in the way they handle possible contact contamination, no hand sanitizer, no antibacterial wipes, no deep cleaning! We are in a crisis and I am begging for the life of my husband and on behalf of the lives of all those other detainees, please help me us be heard. Our country needs to unite and what better way then to have these immigrants unite with their families! Public health agencies around the world are sounding the alarm about COVID-19’s impact as the number of cases in the country rises. Those detained in close quarters are particularly susceptible to contracting and rapidly spreading this highly contagious virus.[1] We know from experience that medical care at ICE facilities in California are inadequate, and that proper measures have not been taken to ensure the safety of detained people, facility staff, and other visitors to the Yuba County Jail Processing Center during this outbreak. Medical professionals recommend strict social distancing as a crucial measure for avoiding transmission, but this is impossible to implement in a detention facility.466 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Carmen M
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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.1,778 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!405 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