If you are a parent of a special needs child or children and are concerned about how your children are treated while they are absent from you, help me make a difference. Parents with nonverbal kids like myself, remember, we are their voices, so let's be heard. Signing this petition is just the beginning, but we can fight until the END!

Nearly blind, unable to speak English, and living with serious medical conditions, Nurul was abandoned by Border Patrol agents miles away from his home in cold winter weather. He was a Rohingya refugee living in Buffalo. A father who just wanted to get home to his family and a home-cooked meal.  His family deserves to know why they weren't told where their father was. They deserve to know how he was treated and how this tragedy occurred. And they deserve to see those responsible for his death held accountable. Add your name to demand answers from the Trump administration for his family and all of us.

When just a few corporations dominate the system, they gain enormous power over prices and quality of care, and everyday people are left with fewer choices, worse care, and higher bills.   Members of Congress in both chambers are taking stock too—recognizing how these health care giants are making it nearly impossible for everyday people to access health care.  Just last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation to break up “Big Medicine”—conglomerates that have grown too large and too powerful. And last month, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out CVS Health’s CEO over its health care monopoly in an explosive viral hearing. That’s why we need as many people as possible urging Congress to rein in Big Medicine and Big Pharma. There’s already some momentum, and with constituent pressure, we can actually get Congress to take action to stop the health care affordability crisis.  Add your name: It’s time to put patients first and end the monopolization of our health care system.

The powerful men who used Jeffrey Epstein to prey on young women need to be held accountable. No one in Epstein's orbit should be allowed to own an NFL team or any professional team. That's why the NFL needs to take swift action and cut ties with New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch IMMEDIATELY.  Every day that goes by and he remains co-owner of the Giants sends a message to NFL fans who find Epstein disgusting: We stand with the creeps, not the survivors.  The correspondence between Tisch and Epstein is all the evidence needed. In an exchange about one woman, Tisch emailed, “Is my present in NYC?” Epstein replied, “Yes.” Tisch followed up early the next morning, “Can I get my surprise to take me to lunch tomorrow?” 

The proposed construction will drastically alter the landscape of the area, introducing high-density housing that could lead to increased traffic congestion, overstretched local services, and reduced green space, which are fundamental to our community’s character and environmental health. Residential neighborhoods, like those around Kennedy Road, have long been cherished for their peaceful atmosphere and open spaces — a sharp contrast to the urban density that these apartment complexes would bring. According to studies from the American Planning Association, rapid urban development can detrimentally impact local ecosystems, increase pollution levels, and diminish residents' quality of life. These significant shifts go against the values of sustainability and community well-being that are deeply important to the residents of Blacklick. Moreover, local wildlife, which currently thrives in this semi-natural environment, faces the threat of habitat disruption due to this planned construction. The potential ecological impact includes a reduction in biodiversity and challenges to the survival of native species, a concern supported by research from the World Wildlife Fund. The local infrastructure is already under strain, with schools, public transport, and emergency services stretched to their limits. Introducing a substantial number of new residents without proportionate enhancements to these services will inevitably lead to breakdowns and inefficiencies.

Public institutions don’t just educate or treat patients; they signal what society considers acceptable. Refusing to honor individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein draws a firm line that crimes against children are beyond excuse, influence, or reputation.  Educational institutions and hospitals serve children, young adults, trauma survivors, and people seeking help at their most vulnerable moments. For survivors of abuse, seeing these names can be retraumatizing and alienating. A trauma-informed stance requires minimizing harm—not perpetuating it through symbolic honors.  Universities and hospitals rely on public confidence. When institutions appear indifferent to well-documented associations with exploitation, they erode trust among students, parents, patients, staff, and the broader community. Taking a clear stance restores credibility and shows leadership is willing to act ethically, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Palau is not a large country with vast land, infrastructure, or unlimited resources. We already face challenges related to housing, healthcare, education, and employment for our own people. Introducing a population from a completely different cultural background—one with histories, customs, and experiences unfamiliar to us—raises serious concerns about our capacity to integrate them safely and responsibly.    Historically, Palau has welcomed people from within the Pacific who share Pasifika values, traditions, and ways of life. The people of Echang are a clear example of this—welcomed, integrated, and now a valued part of our community. This was possible because of shared cultural understanding and regional ties. The current proposal does not reflect the same circumstances.    We do not know the full backgrounds of these refugees, including prior involvement in criminal activity, trafficking, or drug-related issues. As a small island nation, we are uniquely vulnerable. What may be manageable for larger countries could have irreversible consequences for Palau.    We need only look to other Pacific nations, such as Fiji, where unchecked migration and foreign influence have led to social strain and loss of local control. Palau must learn from these examples and not repeat them.    Our ancestors fought tirelessly for Palauan independence and self-determination. Today, many of us fear that decisions like this move us backward—placing foreign interests and short-term financial gain above the long-term safety, culture, and future of our people. 

Democracy Dies Behind Closed Doors: In a representative democracy, legislation is supposed to be debated, amended, and voted on in the light of day. Currently, HB 488 is being stalled by Senate President Bill Ferguson to prevent it from ever reaching the Senate floor. This tactic allows a single individual to decide the fate of a bill before the public, or other elected Senators, have a chance to weigh in. This is not how a legislature is designed to function. The Senate President is Not a King: The role of the Senate President is to facilitate the legislative process, not to unilaterally act as the sole gatekeeper of Maryland law. By refusing to bring HB 488 to a vote, leadership is effectively silencing the constituents of every other Senator in the chamber. Representation Matters: Voters elected 47 Senators to represent them in Annapolis. When a bill is killed quietly in the Rules Committee, those Senators are denied the opportunity to do their jobs: to debate the issue and cast a vote on behalf of their districts. We cannot accept a system where procedural maneuvers are used to avoid accountability.

Immigrants built this country and contribute to it today in countless ways. Noem's trumpeting of Trump Administration propaganda injures us all. Her poisonous message should not be broadcast in the Bay Area.

  Please sign this petition to show your support for providing free bus rides for all youths in Hawaii. Let's take a step toward a more equitable and sustainable future for our children and our communities.  

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It is important because the future of our democracy depends on it. I believe that a national petition would have the support of a large majority of our population, leaving congress little choice but to take action.