• END THE EMBARGO OF CUBA
    It is time to review this longest running failed U.S. embargo of Cuba. Our foreign policy toward Cuba has been held hostage by a small minority of mean-spirited Cuban exiles for much too long. It's time for Americans to join the U.N., the Pope and many Congressional leaders who condemn this policy.
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    Created by Maura Barrios, M.A.
  • Michigan's 2012 Human Trafficking Report Card & 18 Other States Failed Too...
    We must work together and our state Legislators need to help US fix or rewrite the law to end/stop modern-day slavery. The issue drew the attention of President Obama at former President Bill Clinton's Clinton Global Initiative on Tuesday (Sept. 25), where Obama said the estimated 20 million victims of human trafficking would become a major focus of his Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. "Like that Good Samaritan on the road to Jericho, we can't just pass by, indifferent," Obama said. "We've got to be moved by compassion. We've got to bind up the wounds."
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    Created by Richard A. Sands, Ret. PI
  • End profits in education
    Governor Snyder is proposing extreme measures which will ensure more dollars go to "for profit schools." Government funds should be providing for adequate schools and decent salaries for staff, not providing gains for investors at the expense of public education.
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    Created by Jeanette Mateer
  • Eliminate Commodity Index Funds
    Commodity index funds have a direct effect on the pocket books of all Americans for food, energy bills and gas prices at the pumps. These higher prices take money out of the economy needed to create job growth.
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    Created by Michael McKenna
  • Pledge to shop with Oakland's local independent small businesses
    Oakland's local independent businesses create the most good jobs in our community and keep Oakland interesting and unique. Making a conscious effort to shop with Oakland Grown businesses & artists this holiday season (and all year!) means more jobs, parks, libraries and public safety as well as the unique and creative neighborhoods we love. Also, it's FUN!
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    Created by Erin Kilmer Neel
  • Fiscal Cliff: Protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, Fight For Tax Fairness
    The middle class has been bearing the burden of our nation's economic struggles, we should not also bear the burden of the trickle down deficit. Our social safety net is sacred. Tax fairness is the American way. Investing in jobs and middle class wages is the true priority of the day.
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    Created by Jamie Kemmerer
  • Voting Reform
    Must reform voting process to make it fair and easy. Must be completed by 2014.
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    Created by Tim Nightingale
  • The Problem with Detroit
    The biggest problem is actually rampant, unchecked crime because of the small number of police officers. When we call 911, there is no hope of the police showing up.
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    Created by diane walker
  • The Problem with Detroit
    Is actually rampant, unchecked crime because of the small number of police officers. When we call 911, there is no hope of the police showing up.
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    Created by diane walker
  • The Problem with Detroit
    is actually rampant unchecked crime because of dwindling number of police officers. when we call 911, there is no hope of the police showing up.
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    Created by diane walker
  • Equal Marriage Rights for All
    Now that President Obama has endorsed gay marriage and it is legal is several states, it is time that all the same benefits and rights should be afforded to gay couples.
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    Created by Craig S. Morton
  • Fix Voter Disenfranchisement in Health Care Facilities
    When I was admitted to the hospital a week before Election Day, I tried to get an absentee ballot filed in time. The hospital had no accommodation to help people who wanted to vote. Although extraordinary accommodations were made for Hurricane Sandy victims, the effort did not reach the hospitals. One local politician tried to help, but to no avail, due to lack of coordination between counties. I was upset with the failure of the system. Luckily, though, my candidates won. This issue needs to be addressed for voters who may find themselves in similar situations, in future elections.
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    Created by Ciro DiSclafani