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Save Lucky's MarketLucky's Market is very important to the community, they bring all natural and grass fed items to the public for low prices.11 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Jackson Waldron
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Remove Rep Ben Baker from the Missouri Secondary and Elementary Education CommitteePublic record shows that Rep. Baker's intent is to defund and privatize our public schools. Public record shows Rep. Baker has received substantial monies from special interest groups, compromising his ability to represent all Missourians. Public record shows that Rep. Baker has no respect for the sanctity of the First Amendment one of our country's most cherished freedoms.296 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Rebecca Williams
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Make Swimming An Educational Standard“There are two animals that walk the earth that don’t swim by instinct, and therefore must be taught; Chimpanzees and Humans” (Bonnie Tsui, 2020 “Why We Swim”) “Swimming is Unlike any other Subject; It is a Life-Saving Skill” Drownings are the number one killer of children under age 5. Worse, for every drowning victim, there are four near-drownings. That is, when someone has been deprived of oxygen for a sufficient amount of time to cause brain damage. Drowning is preventable with swimming lessons and water safety instruction and safer places to swim. Studies have shown that when a community has a public pool, drownings decrease. Swimming used to be as popular as going to the movies; there were huge magnificent municipal pools in many places. They had the Fleishecker Pool and Sutro Baths in San Francisco. The Fleishecker could accommodate 10,000 swimmers and had sandy beaches and lifeguards in rowboats. The tilework and statues were beautiful--museum quality. According to Jeff Wiltse, (Contested Waters--The Social History of Swimming Pools in America, 2007) these fancy municipal pools were for whites only; the black communities had more austere pools--but swimming was popular in both places and lessons were free. In 1947 when the Jim Crow laws expired, blacks could then go to the fancy pools. So many of the plain pools closed when blacks could go to the fancy pools, but they found themselves sometimes unwelcome and whites generally stayed away. Little by little the fabulous municipal pools shuttered. This was when people of means built backyard pools and started private clubs. Swimming stayed popular with anyone lucky enough to have access to a pool. Unfortunately, people that didn’t swim didn't prioritize teaching their children to swim and now we are on the third generation of some non swimmers--and it is really a class issue. But it plays out racially. In 2014 The Center for Disease Control (CDC) did their first ever report on the racial disparity in drownings. The results are alarming. People of color drown at much higher rates than whites. Latinos, Asians, and Blacks drown significantly more often than others. Swimming pools are expensive to build and maintain, so unless people ask for one, they don’t get built and maintained. In Sacramento, CA where the average July temperature is 94 F, there are few inner city public pools, yet the suburbs are still building them. Roseville built their aquapark in 1995, and they have two other municipal pools (67%white community). North Natomas built a $43 million aqua park in 2019 -- 70% white neighborhood. Elk Grove (45% white and 29% Asian) has three Aqua parks, Davis has eight municipal pools and is building a $13.6 million aquatic center for 2023. Because of the lack of access to municipal pools and swimming lessons, there is a huge racial disparity in accidental drownings. An 11 y/o black child is now 10X more likely to drown than a white. Swimming is unlike any other sport; it is a life-saving skill.32 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Maureen Sorrell
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Free the EvidenceIt is a test of the soul of American Democracy. If we have no integrity we have nothing.21 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Ed Baur
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LET THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM REMAINThis decision would affect less affluent neighborhoods and schools and the majority of our children would suffer. Many children in our schools depend on receiving a healthy meal in school considering it may be the only meal they will eat on a daily basis. If food waste is the predominant factor or concern for dismantling the program, consider giving the students an additional 15 minutes to their mealtime. This affords them time to settle down and enjoy their meal.307 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Marilyn Smith
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Vape BanVaping has saved my life. I went from smoking three packs of cigarettes a day down to vaping 3mg of nicotine. Been vaping now for three years. I don't cough anymore. I don't spit nasty stuff up anymore and my lungs are MUCH clearer.10 of 100 SignaturesCreated by April Roberts
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Vote DemocratThis is the most important time of our lives that we have to save ourselves.4 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Manuel Guerrero
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Endorse Bernie SandersBernie will fight for the working class and poor. He has been consistent for 40 years. Medicare For All, tuition free public college, Green New Deal, Get money out of politics, get us out of endless wars, Federal Jobs Guarantee, Expand Social Security, Immigration reform, Criminal Justice Reform559 of 600 SignaturesCreated by Robyn Weisgerber
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Reinstate Gilbert Todachine as Pastor of Gospel Lighthouse Church Crownpoint, New Mexico.The congregation of Gospel Lighthouse have been impacted by Gilbert and Rosita Todachine as spiritual ministers and leaders of the Gospel Lighthouse, Crownpoint, New Mexico. It would be a terrible tragedy for the congregation, that has settled in with the Todachine family's. presence, to be removed from his position. Reason being the current congregation is growing in the Lords Word tremendously and is adjusting from the past occurrence in the church from the previous Pastor. The Assembly of Gospel Lighthouse disagree with the decision made by the Assemblies of God District Office. The removal of Mr. Todachine, we feel is unjust and think that better communication and working with Mr. Todachine on this matter would have been appropriate. Furthermore, a careful review is requested by the Gospel Lighthouse board, leadership team and congregation as to the outcome of this decision to terminate Gilbert Todachine’s Pastoral License. His anointing and positioning of God, has been for this time in Crownpoint. He has shown his love for Gods work here in Crownpoint and has the integrity of the Lords work. He also has shown his love for the people of Crownpoint . We ask humbly to consider this appeal, by the board, leadeshipteam and congregation of Crownpoint Gospel Lighthouse Church. Thankyou.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Isaac Toledo
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We Demand All Senators Do Impartial Justice in the Impeachment Trial of President TrumpThis action is unconditionally important in order to preserve and protect our nation's Constitution and Bill of Rights. If Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conducts a sham or mock trial, this will be an arbitrary act that ends any and all Constitutionally mandated Congressional checks on the power of the Executive Branch. This will nullify our nation's Constitution and open the door to everything from chaos to civil war; and almost certainly to a dictatorship. Our noble experiment in democracy will come to a bitter and likely brutal end.13 of 100 SignaturesCreated by David Roy, Ph.D.
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Senate Republicans: KNOW THIS!The future of our republic is at stake. Our nation is in danger of losing the independence of congress.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Harlan Johnson
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Solar Panel to be installed in Condo ComplexEvery Consumer are able to save on Electric Bill.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by vinodkumar Gadley