The State of California should form a state-run bank for the purpose of providing the public with an option of a financial institution that is responsive to public interest and dedicated to protecting the public from predatory practices, exorbitant fees, and reckless speculation with the depositors' money. The state bank should adhere to the principles of Glass-Steagall Act, which should be de-repealed in California.

The Supreme court has defied precedent and allowed unlimited corporate money to influence elections. We have to make it clear that Iowa will not allow corporations (some foreign) to buy our elections.

South Carolina’s new law requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls was blocked by the U.S. Justice Department, which said it would “significantly” burden non-white voters. In February, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson filed suit against U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder over this ruling. The litigation could cost cash-strapped SC more than $1 million, according to two South Carolina attorneys who have practiced before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Both state and federal legislatures throughout the country are looking to increase taxes on the middle class and lower them on the wealthy and large corporations. Meanwhile nothing is being done to lower gas prices or raise minimum wages or get rid of other hurdles to middle class income such as pay caps.

The time has come to end the electoral college and give the voting power in presidential elections to the people. People should sign on to end the mockary of our democracy which demeans the value of our intellegence and will as a nation.

Regarding House Bill 119 and how it will screw up Florida's Health Care System. If you are a LMT, P.T. D.O., D.C. and own/or work in a private medical facility. You will be affected directly sooner rather than later. The powers that be are trying to keep this under the radar as long as they can just for there own benefit not the benefit of the people. Just another freedom of choice that these non medical affiliates are trying to get rid of for there own financial gain. Research this for yourself and get involved now.

Due to budget cuts that affect State Parks facilities and programming, Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is at risk of losing funding. BOW is an outdoor education program that invites Illinois women from all walks of life to gather together and learn skills that she needs to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe and responsible manner. BOW provides a supportive environment that allows women to gain confidence to perfect a variety of physical and mental skills. Thanks to a generous scholarship program, BOW remains accessible to women of all economic backgrounds, promoting participation from women who would otherwise be unable to attend for economic reasons. More information about the BOW program can be found on their website http://www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/bow/

A petition to oppose the proposed anti-immigration bill (HB-488). The bill is similar to the bill recently passed in Alabama, which has had disastrous consequences for that state's economy, as well as reversed decades of progress in civil rights in the state.

On February 26, Trayvon Martin was shot and killed as he walked to a family member's home from a convenience store where he had just bought some candy. He was only 17 years old. Trayvon's killer, George Zimmerman (the community's self appointed "neighborhood watch leader"), admitted to police that he shot Trayvon in the chest. Zimmerman, who is white, called the police to report a suspicious person when he saw Travyon, a young black teen, walking from the store. In Zimmerman's words, Trayvon was suspicious because he was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and walking in the rain. Here are the words of Trayvon's mom about what happened next: "When Zimmerman reported Trayvon to the police, they told him not to confront him. But he did anyway. All I know about what happened next is that my 17 year-old son, who was completely unarmed, was shot and killed. It's been nearly two weeks and the Sanford Police have refused to arrest George Zimmerman. In their public statements, they even go so far as to stand up for the killer - saying he's "a college grad" who took a class in criminal justice." Please join me in asking Attorney General Eric Holder to ensure that Trayvon's family gets justice. Please sign this petition to ask AG Holder to order an investigation into the blatant and violent violation of the civil rights of a 17 year old boy.

The banksters have stolen the equity from our homes, and then asked us to pay for it with cuts in services! It's time to clip their wings and get rid of Too Big To Exist! Bring back Roosevelt's Glass-Steagall Now! (Glass-SteagallNow.com for more info).

Help pave a better way for citizens to take more direct action in Utah government than just voting for politicians every couple years. We can pick the subjects as we go along. As now we could consider reforming the initiative process itself. Or finally doing something about the ethics reform, or what is your subject? Help build an internet list of 100,000 Utah registered voters willing to be contacted about proposing, and/or downloading and signing, to put various potential initiatives on the election ballots for the people to decide. This is a cumulative, on going process to build something re-usable. The CountMyVote initiative cost big bucks, but was taken seriously as it got close to success, and lead to a compromise. Time will tell if the new system will work or be undermined. We don't have big bucks--but we do have time on our side. Full disclosure: I am currently running for House District 46 as a Libertarian. They have no caucus system--I will be on the Ballot in November. When asked what good one Libertarian can do: I can say things people who want party funding can't. Like champion this route to put issues to the vote of the people.

An economic hiccup would devastate the finances of more than 10 million "underwater" homeowners, throwing many into foreclosure. Mortgage lenders would be swamped with foreclosed homes. Already strapped homebuilders would be brought to their knees. In brief, we're one housing financial hiccup away from a National financial death spiral. Yet, without spending a dime or raising taxes a penny, the threat of fiscal calamity can be avoided by passing legislation that: (1) relieves banks of their capital requirements vis-a-vis mortgages, (2) mandates that lenders re-write "underwater" mortgages at current market value (marked-to-market), (3) mandates that homeowners cede to their lenders the difference between the amounts owing on their mortgages and FMV, and, (4) mandates that lenders re-write mortgages for 30 years at "preferred" interest rates and terms.