Real wages have declined for the past 30 years....and this affects almost everybody. Even if you don't earn minimum wage, your paycheck is in fact influenced by it. This apply for people that make less than $70,000.00, which is the majority of the people...Let's at least go back to 1968.

HOLD CONGRESS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS (MORE NOTABLY, THEIIR INACTIONS). IN AMERICA YOU SHOULD GET COMPENSATED FOR WHAT YOU DO, NOT WHAT YOU DON'T DO. THE GREATEST IMPEDIMENT TO PROGRESS IN AMERICA TODAY IS CONGRESSIONAL INACTION. WE NEED TO CHANGE THE POWER CONGRESS HAS IN DECISIONS THAT ARE VITAL TO THE PROGRESS AND THE VERY SURVIVAL OF THIS COUNTRY.

Insurance and pharmaceutical companies along with banks and rich Americans are buying the votes and decisions of our government.

Republicans continue to attack the Ambassador for stating the information that was provided to her. They, republicans, appear to be trying to continue the election by unfairly attacking the Ambassador and threaten to block her appointment, should she be appointed, to Secretary of State.

Critical issues in the Senate like the fiscal cliff, making sure our veterans have jobs when they come home and taking steps to combat climate change are stalled as a result of overuse of the filibuster. We need your support to send a clear, unequivocal signal. These issues are being negotiated right now. Will you join us – immediately – and add your name to our petition?

"What has/is our Administration and Congress doing about rampant sexual assault in the U.S. Military? The stories have been emerging for some time now. Is it because the definition of rape is still archaic and a culture of silence predominates?

****UPDATE Nov 26**** The City Council has met our petition requests! Public hearing will be scheduled soon! Sign on to show your support for this action by the City Council, and to stay updated as the process unfolds! We need all the support we can pull together! In the midst of revising its Unified Development Ordinance, Raleigh is about to miss out on the opportunity for progressive zoning that would allow urban agriculture to flourish in all parts of the city. Recommendations for new urban ag rules have been made to the City Council, but the planning process threatens to sweep them aside. Tell the Mayor and the City Council to open a planning session for public comment, so that those who know urban agriculture best can speak up!

At a recent speech Governor Walker proposed ending same day voter registration, supposedly to end voter fraud. There have been no instances of voter fraud tied to this issue.

Same-sex marriage is only legalized in 9 out of 50 states. All 50 states should legalize gay marriage. What effect will it have on the people who don't want it to happen? Nothing. Oh, because its against your religion? Well, I'm sorry, but if 2 people really like each tiger, the least if their worries is "going to hell." We've been forged into a supernova. How hot can it be?

Same-sex marriage is only legalized in 9 out of 50 states. All 50 states should legalize gay marriage. What effect will it have on the people who don't want it to happen? Nothing. Oh, because its against your religion? Well, I'm sorry, but if 2 people really like each tiger, the least if their worries is "going to hell." We've been forged into a supernova. How hot can it be?

Same-sex marriage is only legalized in 9 out of 50 states. All 50 states should legalize gay marriage. What effect will it have on the people who don't want it to happen? Nothing. Oh, because its against your religion? Well, I'm sorry, but if 2 people really like each tiger, the least if their worries is "going to hell." We've been forged into a supernova. How hot can it be?

Same-sex marriage is only legalized in 9 out of 50 states. All 50 states should legalize gay marriage. What effect will it have on the people who don't want it to happen? Nothing. Oh, because its against your religion? Well, I'm sorry, but if 2 people really like each tiger, the least if their worries is "going to hell." We've been forged into a supernova. How hot can it be?