This petition is to address the growing global problem of plastic, nonbiodegradable materials seeping into the oceans, waterways, and our landfills where they sit for decades, polluting our environment and affecting wildlife. By eliminating one use plastic bags from fast food chains, corporate retails stores and the like, we can seriously start addressing the issue of the N. Pacific Garbage Patch.

We're sickened to know that our friend, Shawn Whittaker, was assaulted at a local restaurant–and no one is investigating the attacks. A paramedic's report says Shawn was the victim of "assault" at Lost Society. After Shawn spent almost two weeks in a coma, the restaurant has not announced any investigation and won't explain how or why Shawn was attacked. Lost Society has not reached out to the family in helping them put the facts together to solve this unfortunate incident. We demand that Lost Society cease operations until the restaurant cooperates with a full investigation by the D.C. Police Department and D.C. Councilmember Jim Graham's office.

The Legend of Korra, the brilliant follow-up series to Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been set to air for just 26 episodes. The show has achieved great success, receiving 5/5 stars from Common Sense Media, over 313,000 "likes" on Facebook, and 4.5 million viewers on its television premiere, which pushed it into the number one kid's show and animated series for the week of its debut. The show is Nickelodeon's latest creation, and we, as fans, fear that it will end all too soon. If you want to preserve The Legend of Korra, then you need to act now. Just click the button below to help save the show, before it's too late! Sources: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/the-legend-of-korra http://www.facebook.com/legendofkorra http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/17/debut-of-nickelodeons-the-legend-of-korra-draws-4-5-million-viewers/129568/

More legal action needs to be enforced when a child is a runaway.

Force Japan to give their deadly fuel rods to France for reprocessing. Radiation poisoning hits California, Oregon and Washington daily. This criminal negligence must stop.

There should be an 800 number which people could call in to describe misleading or incomplete signage on the roads, in garage parking lots, buildings, etc. The environment should be user-friendly, to help people move efficiently.

I am seeking some Justice in a system that does not even have any idea on how to even spell the word. I was in my bedroom minding my own business only to be assaulted in my place of residence. The lawyers say the law enforcement personnel can do anything they please and destroy your property and home and the system has no liability whatsoever. They government can destroy your life like they have done mine. I used to work as a computer tech but the way the system is set up. Once you are arrested with anything not charged, I mean anything. It goes on your background check...no conviction required and you find yourself unemployable. I have lost my security clearance which I have had a top secret, secret, and confidental levels for over 20 years. I no longer can pass a background check with this mess and can not have it expunged as the charges are classed as felonies and can be held in limbo meaning not charged (arraigned) for 4 years as a lawyer I spoke to has told me which means I will be unemployable for that long or longer. I am very long term unemployed due to the legal system so I can not pay my bills which means I can not pass a credit check now. I am also disabled (bad back and hearing impaired) which limits the types of work available to me. In my line of work passing a background check, drug screen, credit check and having a security clearance are the norm and been no issue for over 20 years for me. Now what do I do, I need employment so I need to be employable?

Timeshare contract abuse! That people that cant afford ,or dont use their timeshares for any reason ,dont need to be obligated to have to pay large maintaince fees,without there credit rating being destoryed! There is currently no way to exit contrct they wont let you!,that was sold under high pressure actions in first place, needs investigating?

Republican obstructionism, led by Sen Mitch McConnell of Tennesse in the senate and by John Boehner of Ohio in the House, has held up many bills such as the President Obama's Jobs Bill package. This bill would help our economy and help many folks who are suffering right now with unemployment and reduced work hours. We need living wage jobs in this country RIGHT NOW! Let Mitch McConnell and John Boehner know that what they are doing through fillibuster and obstruction is hurting the country. Let them know that by their obstructionism that they are NOT being good Americans. Let them know that their goal of keeping President Obama a one term President, something Sen. McConnell is proud of stating, is really hurting our country and is a treasonist statement!

Initiative to remove laws prohibiting marijuana production, distribution, and possession for persons over twenty-one; remove laws for criminal and civil penalties for activities that it authorizes; tax marijuana sales; and earmark marijuana-related revenues. A measure to remove laws and prohibitions against producing, processing, and selling marijuana, subject to licensing and regulation by health systems control board; allow possession of marijuana by persons aged twenty-one and over; and impose excise taxes on wholesale and retail sales of marijuana, earmarking revenue for purposes that include substance-abuse prevention, research, education, and healthcare.

Our children are suffering higher insidents of breathing problems these days.I would like to ban leaf blowers and compressed air blowers as the dust created from these devices are bad for our health.I liken it to second hand smoke. Example 1: Compressed air was used to clean the decks of welding debris,chop saw dust (galvanized metal) and other hazardess materials.This debris was blown out into the atmosphere of San Jose Ca.This went on for 18 floors. Example 2:I watched 5 little children playing in there fenced in yard.The gardener at the house next door began to blow.In the light of the sun I could see the dust envelope the children. The people in the city,the little children should not have to breath in debris from these blowers.It is time to get back to the rake and the room!

Repeal of Citizens United is absolutely vital to sustain a true democracy in the United States. The ability of those wealthy few powerful sources to BUY elections in any sector of the government without complete transparency, whether local, state or national, is not consistent with democratic rule.