Background: The Voter Photo ID law was the first assault on voter rights in SC - that's the law the US Dept of Justice recently blocked and Governor Haley just vowed to fight for in federal court. She's taking a controversial law that already costs ~$1million, and committing another estimated $1million in legal fees (1). That's double-or-nothing gambling, with our (taxpayer) money on the line. And yet, there still are no documented cases of voter impersonation in SC - not a one. Now, certain members of the State House of Representatives are doubling their assault on voter rights by introducing legislation that will restrict voter registration drives (2). One proposed bill targets non-profits, teachers and volunteers who help others register to vote. House Bill 4549 would add cumbersome requirements for community-based voter registration (with fines up to $1000 for not meeting them). The similar law in FL caused the League of Women Voters and Rock-the-Vote to suspend all voter registration drives. Teachers in FL have been fined just for helping their students register to vote. We don't need or want that in SC. This bill (H. 4549), also called the "Third Party Voter Registration" act (3) will cause community-based voter registration drives to be a thing of the past if it passes. If you agree that's not good for our democracy, please sign today. (1) "State's Lawsuit Over Voter ID Could Cost $1 Million", Renee Dudley, Post and Courier, January 29, 2012. (2) "Lawmakers Eye 2 More Strict Voting Rules", Robert Behre, Post and Courier, January 29, 2012. (3) The lead sponsor of H.4549 is Rep. Alan Clemmons (R-Myrtle Beach), who also sponsored the controversial Voter Photo ID bill. (4) "The War on Democracy," Will Moredock, Charleston City Paper, Feb 15, 2012 (5) "Vote on Voter Drive Bill Set for Today," Robert Behre, Post and Courier, Feb 21, 2012 (NOTE: they adjourned the vote until Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012)

Valid candidates from all parties are often times overlooked or dismissed due to our 2 party system and nominations. Without the backing of big money, the hopes of our country having any lasting change will require an enormous effort on the part of the American people. This petition is a way to demonstrate the will and desires of the American people. I am calling for your support to initiate a change to our electoral system. If you are in favor of the American people deciding who will be best to champion their interests for the next four years- please sign this petition and show your support. We owe it to ourselves and our future generations to ensure the choices we make now will promote a positive environment to live in. By signing this petition you agree that you are in favor of expanding the presidential nominations to include a system whereby the American people will hold a secure online vote, where the winner will be nominated as a third presidential candidate for election.

Fast food is detrimental to the health of those who eat it. A health care environment should be an example of a healthy environment. Be an example to hospitals across the country and remove fast food establishments from the Detroit Medical Center.

Arizona State student Eric Haywood started a petition on Change.org protesting the college's high tuition fees. In response, Arizona State has now blocked access to all of Change.org! Censoring students Internet access is outrageous -- especially when it's blocking something of key public interest. A huge public outcry will force Arizona State to reverse their policy and let people visit Change.org again. Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/josh-levy/arizona-state-censors-cha_b_1253155.html

Removing the Cuyahoga County Executive in charge

This petition is to get as many signatures that will be sent to the NFL commissioner and NFL ruling board in order to get the band Motley Crue to play the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show.

The SEC routinely grants waivers to large companies Wall Street companies who break laws and regulations. 1 Regular people don't get waivers if they break a law. 2 Unequal enforcement of the law is not a free-market, it's crony capitalism. The SEC should not have the authority to issue such waivers, they should just enforce the laws and regulations.

GMOs must be labelled! Monsanto executive must be kept out of all government positions!

The Pennsylvania Senate is considering legislation (HB 934) that would create obstacles for citizens trying to exercise their right to vote, making it impossible for some to make their voices heard. In June, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 934 (HB 934) almost entirely along party lines, sending it to the Senate for action. The bill requires valid state or federal photo ID from all Pennsylvanians at all elections before they are permitted to vote. HB 934 is an expensive voter suppression bill that would make it harder for older citizens, young adults, people with disabilities, racial minorities, and lower-income people to vote. This petition is sponsored by the Protect Our Vote Coalition, Advancement Project and PA Voice

Last fall during the debt crisis, Congress decided to eliminate Federally Subsidized Loans to Graduate Students. Graduate education gives American workers the edge they need to compete in the global marketplace. Ask Congress to make an investment in the future of our country by restoring these necessary loans.

Every war ever fought has been instigated by men. Women have stood passively by and permitted this throughout all of history. We have stood by and let our sons and daughters fight and die for issues that could have been resolved peaceably through diplomacy. Now, men in Israel and Iran are provoking a war that may end all wars. Women of the world, take control and petition your leaders to prevent this. Stop the senseless and stupid violence and petition your leaders for diplomatic solutions to differences. The custom of sending our children to kill other children to prove the points of the older men who run countries has to stop. We must advance beyond this barbaric custom and advance to civilized discussion and diplomatic resolution of differences.

On January 31, Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law. Sections 1021 and 1022 of the NDAA is very dangerous to our freedoms. It allows for the indefinite detention (without trial) of American citizens. It also allows for the military to turn turn America into its battleground. Who can be detained? According to the NDAA, anyone who has"committed a belligerent act [against the United States] or has directly supported such hostilities in aid of such enemy forces.” This language is so vague that it can include those American who are just exercising their constitutional rights of free speech and right of lawful assembly. This is a blatant violation of our Bill of Rights. But we can stop it. We must urge Congress to repeal sections 1021 and 1022 of the NDAA. But we must hurry. The law goes into effect on March 3.