Manchin should immediately be stripped of his position as Chair of the energy and natural resources committee. He clearly has too much of a personal and financial stake in that sector to be making any decisions about energy and our environment. Show Senator Manchin that you will not stand for his plot to make himself richer at the expense of everyone else's livelihoods. Sign Common Defense's petition right now and let Congress know that we will not stand for this enormous conflict of interest.

This has to stop! The emergence of these allegations is the last straw. Chair Hentschel's abusive conduct toward fellow commissioners and members of the public with whom he disagreed along with these serious allegations show that he is unfit for office. This demands action. That any woman in our county asked local authorities for protection against a powerful, elected leader, and was shut down should worry us all. That this was known since 2020 but kept quiet is of further concern. NOW is the time to act! Hentschel is running for another term and all of us deserve better. Regardless of party affiliation, join us in signing this important petition. READ THE PETITION FOR PPO BELOW! WARNING - reading the petition for PPO can be traumatizing for anyone who has experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, or other abuse. Link to the petition for PPO = https://1drv.ms/b/s!AhZ5YtkhibW4gqR8RzIfvP-5Dyk4Qg?e=q5BoEi Further, here is a link to a related police report: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AhZ5YtkhibW4gqR9wKO2YIRiJ4TRsw?e=NQBoWb And, here is another to a related 911 call: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AhZ5YtkhibW4gqUn0_A0TrVdKiNPhg?e=o25InL

Tattoo's are a reflection of individuality, and should not be hidden. Tattoos do NOT hinder performance and our Policy should be updated to reflect todays workforce. The ARMY and the NAVY have updated their policy to reflect the changing perspectives. Tattoos that are prejudicial, or offensive should be dealt with on a case by case basis. There is a large number of current staff as well as prospective employee's with tattoo's that are willing and excited to work for our organization, but feel the tattoo "bias" interferes with their ability to perform their duties to the highest degree.

Hillsdale College promotes extreme ideology and propaganda-based instruction for school children. They don’t want to teach real history of the US, only the parts that favor white conservative Christians. They don’t believe that qualified teachers are necessary, because “anybody can do it”.

Six people were shot to death at the Highland Park fourth of July parade, and dozens more were injured. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is intent on tearing down gun reform legislation. Republican members of Congress are still touting the meager gun control measures passed after the recent tragedies in Uvalde, TX and Buffalo, NY — but that legislation is not enough. We need laws that actually control lethal assault weapons, like the one used in Highland Park — including banning the sale of high-capacity magazines and raising the purchasing age for assault weapons.

Art history and public art is important in all communities and it's proper and accurate portrayal allows for generational pride educational opportunities and common community purpose. African American history is important to Leesburg and Loudoun County and the community has been in the fight for many years to have the full history of our families, businesses and many contributions included in schools and textbooks. The historic town building that is currently occupied by the Loudoun Museum should not be used for any mural. With your help by signing this petition we can continue to bring pressure to ask the town council to reverse their decision and/or force the proposer to withdraw their proposal. Please follow the links below to learn more. https://loudounnow.com/2022/06/28/new-leesburg-mural-approved-3-copa-members-dismissed/ https://loudounnow.com/2022/07/06/letter-eugene-scheel-leesburg/

Gun violence in the U.S. is an epidemic and public health risk. Gun related death has surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of childhood death. We must use all necessary means to prevent further loss of life from this epidemic of gun violence.

$12,000 per person annually at 47 million is roughly 5.64e11 Five hundred six hundred sixty-four thousand million dollars is a start for America to repay African Americans. An African American Homestead Act implementing the 1865 40 acre and mule Act of the Special Fields Order No 15 for the stolen land and economic hardship inflicted on African Americans are also over due. Sign today to demand REPARATIONS for African Americans Now!

For decades, more than 11 million people in Cuba have suffered from a brutal U.S. trade embargo and illegal economic sanctions designed to restrict access to basic necessities like food, clean water, and life-saving medicines. Here’s the good news: The Biden administration has already shown willingness to course correct on this front. Last month, President Biden announced the lifting of some Trump-era travel restrictions. But with the balance in Congress up for a vote this November, progressives are concerned we may be running out of time to normalize relations with Cuba — and amid an unprecedented pandemic, every minute this embargo continues to be in place hurts millions. Add your name to demand the Biden administration lift the embargo and end the sanctions on Cuba now!

Hawks in Congress are working overtime to pour billions of dollars into apocalyptically dangerous weapons like the unnecessary nuclear sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) and the outdated B83 megaton bomb. This backward thinking only accelerates a nuclear arms race to the bottom that could end the world as we know it — and with the war raging in Ukraine, that thinking is the exact opposite of what we need to promote peace. Thankfully, it’s not a done deal. Negotiations are still underway in Congress around the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a must-pass bill that sets the spending priorities for over three-quarters of a TRILLION dollars. We’re doing everything we can to draw a line in the sand that sends a loud and clear message: No more nukes. This is a fight we can win — and we need you with us. Sign our petition right now to tell Congress to vote NO on funding more nuclear weapons!

The rule of law is paramount in our Republic, and no one - including Supreme Court Justices - are above the law. If it transpires after further investigation that perjury did not occur, then so be it. However, if any Justice committed perjury then that need to be held to account - just like any other citizen.

The SCOTUS not only took away the rights of women to make their own healthcare decision, they also violated the constitution which states freedom of religion. We are not a Christian nation, but a nation of all diverse religious beliefs.