Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat processing companies in the world, has become the next deadly epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic. Meat processing plants have long been one of the most dangerous workplaces in America, but the Coronavirus has made the situation drastically worse. Meat processors work shoulder to shoulder in crowded plants. From Iowa to Georgia, thousands of employees at meat processing plants have gotten sick and several have even died--forcing Tyson to close multiple plants where outbreaks had occurred. Now, Tyson is planning to reopen plants, after President Trump ordered meat processors to stay open. That means that employees will be going back to work in an environment where social distancing is impossible--but since Tyson has no comprehensive paid sick or family leave policies, they’ll be forced to choose between their paycheck and protecting their health and their families. That’s why employees and consumers are speaking out together: Nobody should have to risk their health--or their family’s health--to go to work. Tyson must provide paid leave to all employees before they reopen a single plant. Will you add your name?

Most fitness studios are independently owned and operated and our survival/livelihood is at risk. We are facing huge financial hardship during this shutdown (most of us without any government assistance). Please help our businesses stay afloat and continue to service our clients.

The Pentagon is seeking BILLIONS and BILLIONS from Congress in the next COVID relief stimulus package. Why? To protect the mega-profits of arms dealers and defense contractors. Yes. That’s right. As we lose tens of thousands of loved ones here, and hundreds of thousands around the world, to COVID-19 — the Pentagon wants even MORE money on top of the near trillion dollars it already wastes every year on unnecessary weapons and Trump’s racist border wall. We say ENOUGH. That's why we're going toe to toe with arms dealers, and demand Congress not give the Pentagon a PENNY MORE in the next coronavirus relief package. Will you ask Congress to demand we bail out the people, not the Pentagon and arms dealers in the next coronavirus relief package?

The charter change will change the employment status of the City Attorney from reporting to Mayor and Council to reporting to the City Manager, affect the Council’s ability to effectively pass policy via ordinances without involvement of the Mayor, and gives the Mayor universal veto power. We need your leadership to protect our charter as is.

We paid for an on-campus, in class, learning experience. What we got was an online, sub-par experience. There were many missed opportunities in internships, student teaching, labs, research, on campus organizations, and experiences and much more. WE WANT A TUTION REFUND!

Surrounding counties are beginning to allow Salons and other small businesses to open and operate in a way that promotes social distancing practices, follows all cleaning and disinfection requirements, and abide by all maximum capacity restrictions required by local and state authorities. By not allowing the same thing to take place within Mecklenburg County we are being put at a huge disadvantage and facing even more risk of going out of business completely. Our loyal customers of years will now have the option of simply visiting a neighboring county, minutes down the road, to obtain these services that are highly sought after. Most Mecklenburg County Stylists are self employed and are facing extreme financial hardship during this time. By keeping Mecklenburg Salons closed you are only further bankrupting us as Mecklenburg County Business Owners and residents, as well as your County.

When I was in middle school, I was nervous and excited for my first day of 6th grade. People of different ages and heights were everywhere! I soon found myself an outcast and did not know how to fit in. I had just gotten my very own Nook tablet and social media apps such as Instagram and snapchat were new and hip. After creating my social media accounts, I soon found myself feeling consumed by the pressure of following the crowd. I wanted to have the same posts as everyone else, I wanted to be liked and I wanted to create this facade of someone that I truly wasn’t because who I actually was, did not get me many friends. I entered middle school a timid, shy, and nervous girl but left a friendly, humorous, and caring individual. It wasn’t until my Dad brought to my attention that my social media habits were becoming obsessive, that I considered changing my habits. The person I was becoming did not resonate with my true inner self. This girl was seeking approval from others and felt anxious when approached with the situation of face to face conversation. It took me a whole year to realize that this person I was trying to become wasn’t necessary. Some people will like you and others won’t. It isn’t the basis of whether you have 3 followers or 300. It is the character of the person that matters. What kind of heart do they have and how do they treat others? Teenagers around the world are constantly using their cellular devices for the wrong reasons. There is excessive usage due to the mobile phone specifically being used as a crutch to make the youth feel protected or there is constant pressure to seek approval and validation from their peers. For instance, walking around the halls in school can be terrifying for a young student to face and they decide to resort to their phone as an escape from making eye contact or conversation with people due to their social anxiety. This kind of behavior creates a pattern that doesn't allow the child to develop their critical social skills. With less device usage around the world, we have the ability to change the stigma of burying our faces into our phones and socializing with those who are just as shy, if not afraid. Parents also play an important role in this movement. Had it not been for my dad holding me accountable and bringing to my attention that I am not developing good and healthy habits with my device, I would have spiraled out of control. When parents decide to give their children cellular devices, they should reassure their child that their phone is not something that should be abused and considered an accessory. Their phones, laptops, or tablets are tools that are to be used for building them up rather than breaking them down. Seeking validation or approval especially from social media is a dangerous trap to fall into and a healthy balance is the key to being truly happy. Social Media free mondays starting from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm at night, is a reasonable solution to cutting back on social media usage. If this event becomes world wide, the pressure to stay off your phone to access social media would become a success! People should take this day to spend quality time with those that are physically in their lives because nobody lives forever. Another way people can spend the “no social media” day is to pick up or further develop a hobby. Something that they have been putting off because social media consumes their free time. Coming from personal experience, there is more satisfaction in creating something with your hands and seeing the final product without seeking the approval of others. Another benefit to this event would be realizing that there is more to life than wasting time investing into our devices. We are creatures of habit and retraining our habits to focus on the things that are important is within our ability.

My fur baby was euthanized less than an hour after being picked up by “animal control” due to severe injuries that he did not have. We took our DECEASED pet to another vet and they said he did not have those injuries. “Ramona Humane Society “ lied and continue to remove themselves from any fault. They took a picture of my baby Chase and posted it ON their WEBsite and said they did not post the picture and they did not know who posted his picture. SHELTERS SUCH AS THESE NEED to be honest and forthcoming for the sake of the animals and owners. It’s CRIMINAL AND WRONG for them to disregard our rights, WRONGFULLY AND INSTANTANEOUSLY EUTHANIZING HEALTHY ANIMALS WHO ARE LOVED BY THEIR FAMILIES. WHY WAS THERE NO ATTEMPT OR WINDOW OF TIME ALLOWED FOR US TO LOCATE HIM?

We are all told to shelter in place, keep six feet distance between us and use a face mask when we go anywhere for our safety and the safety of our fellow Americans and yet we expect the meat processing workers to endanger their lives and ours by continuing to work in unsafe conditions.

Do not force workers to live hand to mouth, paycheck which will run out before earning another. They toil to support themselves and families, not only you. Please do not follow the Trump Playbook; it's soon going to be x-rated.

I am a parent of 2 sons, 10 and 12 years old, which have had and/or currently have services with all 3 of the above mentioned therapists. Continuity of care is key within the areas of occupational and speech therapies. All 3 therapists have been part of our district for many years and have consistently guided and assisted our children in their needs. Outsourcing may save money, but problems will always occur when we do not have the ultimate say in who we hire to fulfill these rolls. Turnover seems to be the common factor when outsourcing, just as we have experienced with the janitorial staff. With the current home schooling situation, our children are displaced, socially suffering and sad from all of the changes. They miss the everyday consistencies of their classes, their teachers/aides/therapists and their friends. It is incomprehensible to think the children who receive services from these invaluable woman would not have their friendly, recognizable faces awaiting their return to continue the work in these special areas. Please do not misunderstand my compassion for how nice these woman are as my only plea, they truly are masters in their respective areas and have impacted the lives of so many of our district's children, especially mine. I understand fiscal requirements may need adjusting, but I beg of you to search elsewhere rather than terminating these women.

Because housing affects us all, we need a solution to the housing crisis that works for every New Yorker. State Senator Julia Salazar has introduced bill S8190, a comprehensive and a closed-loop commonsense rent relief bill for residential and small commercial tenants, small homeowners, not-for-profit affordable housing providers, and residential housing cooperatives. Residential and small commercial tenants who can demonstrate any loss of income due to the crisis would be entitled to a 100% abatement of rent during the- disaster period. Small homeowners, not-for-profit affordable housing providers, or residential housing cooperatives that have lost 10% of their income due to coronavirus would be entitled to financial assistance to cover losses resulting from the pandemic. With Senator Salazar’s bill, we can preserve affordable housing, and ensure a comprehensive Relief for All that will keep families in their homes and small businesses afloat.