Four health behaviors - tobacco use, alcohol use, unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity - contribute to the majority of all chronic diseases such as diabetes, emphysema, high blood pressure and joint pain. Physicians can help their patients by talking with them at every visit about how to improve their health by quitting smoking, eliminating high risk alcohol consumption, eating healthier foods and being more physically active. The AMA is asking physicians to declare their public support for counseling every patient to prevent chronic diseases and improve health outcomes.

This petition is about Verizon and all of the other cable industries shaking hands. We the people need to stand up and tell these corporations and the state politicians who sign these "agreements" that they have to honor them!

Since Congress won't tax the rich for their fair share, I propose that we, the 99%, do not pay any more than the rich do. No more "middle class pays 25%". No, now we pay only 12 or 13%, like the really rich folks do. If the country needs more money, the rate will be raised evenly for ALL Americans. The rich shouldn't enjoy the fruits of the 99%'s tax dollars.

401K's are Volatile and Do Not Gaurantee Retirement Security for the Private Sector. The Public Sector typically have this Security from Pension Plans. We read all the time about individuals who retired and their 401K Plans had been significantly Depleted due to Economic conditions, which 401K's are based on. Corporate America has and will continue to Eliminate Pension Plans because they cannot tolerate having Funds that they cannot use.

Regarding any budget that passes this year, please include a tax on high income earners to fund essential services and deliver working families some relief.

People involved in education KNOW the horrendous condition that the DOE is in now compliments of Mayor Bloomberg! It is imperative that we vote in a new mayor in our next election who will be able to repair the damage that has been done by Bloomberg and his cronies. Christine Quinn will be WORSE than Bloomberg! Teachers need to teach and administrators need to learn what education means.

Romney off shore accounts contain millions This money if related to Bain Capitol could attract foreign investors who do not want to deal with the US tax code. A Cayman islands-based company could invest in US companies and then move their profits offshore.Or is Romney trying to avoid paying a specific tax on investments made by his individual retirement account (IRA) Lets tell Romney to put his money in US banks.

This proposed amendment would establish a new constitutional right of employees to organize and bargain collectively with employees, by adding Section 28 to Article I of the State Constitution and by amending Article XI, Section 5 of the State Constitution. The full text of the proposed amendmant is on the back of this petition, together with existing constitutional provision that would be altered or abrogated is adopted. This proposal is to be voted on in the November 6, 2012 General Elcetion.

Last night 518 peaceful demonstrators were brutally arrested in Montreal under a new law known as "Bill 78". Under this martial-law like bill, all public assemblies are effectively banned in clear violation of Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human rights, a set of laws and principals to which both the US and Canada are signatory. Please join us in demanding that Jean Charest, the Premier of Quebec, abolish this draconian law and drop all charges against peaceful protesters.

Stop the GAG order against Doctors. It is unconstitutional and a clear violation of the First Ammendment. Dr. Gina Makris

Clarence Thomas has broken the laws over and over again and lied under oath in his confirmation hearings! He is a disgrace to America. He has taken payments through his wife from entities or individuals on cases he has ruled on! He is a disgrace to all of America!

Scott Walker is an affront to the republic, a liar and a martinet. He is the point of the spear for regressive right wing conspiracies to remake the country by burrowing into the state legislatures. Wisconsin is the Little Round Top of the battle of Gettysburg. Win it and the Repubs will be on the retreat before the November elections. Lose it and give hope and sustenance to the Kochs and Rove. The message will be, Yes Carl, money can buy elections. Liberal and progressive allies must be aware of the crucial nature of this contest. And so must the President. Mr President go to Wisconsin and help take down Walker.