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Justice for Native PeoplesAmerican Indians and Alaskan natives are among the most impoverished and marginalized groups in the United States. Their tribes have often been decimated by the spread of infectious diseases. The coronavirus has caused major problems for indigenous peoples. Because of treaties, the Federal government is responsible for protecting the health and safety of American Indians and Alaskan natives. The year 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the establishment of Plymouth Colony. What do Americans want to celebrate on Thanksgiving Day?121 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Robert Murphy
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Have Donald Trump arrested for his crimes..I;m a concerned citizen who cares about these people, and what he's doing is a felony. The Hospital staff is scared of dying due to The Corona virus, and the hospital staff members walked out of the hospitals and protested that they medical supplies and equipment real bad, and Donald Trump lied that there's a low supply of it until The news media showed that Donald Trump has lied to us and there's stock piles of medical supplies and medical equipment in the ware house, and won't let the hospitals have them right away that'll cause more deaths against the patients and the staff. Which is illegal, and it's a felony!29 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Wayne Tubbs
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Keep the Power on for Standing Rock familiesIndigenous Families have had their power shut off in McLaughlin SD. It is imperative for community safety to keep ALL families in their homes during this pandemic. The population of this town is nearly half Indigenous and is Standing Rock's second largest town. For more information and to petition the McLaughlin City Council, go to https://www.lakotalaw.org/our-actions/no-sr-shut-offs104 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Colleen Cabot
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Governor Ducey: Shut Down Arizona's Golf CoursesI live on a golf course and see people daily who ignore the social distancing guidelines. I contacted our golf club's manager and was told all they can do is recommend safety measures and that the golf course cannot enforce these safety measures. I was also told that they had no plan to shut down in the future and would stay open, basically, because they could. Golfers are sharing golf carts and congregating in close proximity to each other at tee boxes and on the greens in clear violation of all that we have been instructed to do by the CDC and by our own governor. People who ignore social distancing recommendations are a health risk to us all. Since the golf courses themselves will not enforce, they must be shut down. The people and businesses who ignore social distancing and stay at home orders are irresponsible and short-sighted as is our Governor who has given his blessing to this. We are further at risk because the golf courses are open. Shut them down and save lives.4 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Patty Snyder
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Meals On Wheels and SNAPThere are too many senior citizens and disabled citizens who cannot get out to buy food, let alone have anything delivered. Disabled and seniors living in rural areas, as well as cities, have been hit particularly hard by this outbreak. They need help. Too many disabled citizens are fighting this alone, and they, along with seniors, are going without even the basic necessities. I am hearing from friends within the disabled community that there is little to no support for them through this. They need help now, not weeks from now, but immediate, tangible help and support. As we fight this together, it is incumbent upon us to ensure that no members of our communities are left behind.2,195 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by Stephanie Liss
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Stop EPA pollution rollbacksIncrease in air pollution would lead to more deaths from COVID-19. The current administration should not use this crisis to make any changes to current legislation while the American public is limited in their ability to be informed about or respond to the proposed changes to current legislation. These are NOT changes that have anything to do with our current pandemic crisis, and any discussion of potential changes should be postponed for the health of all U.S. citizens at risk in the current crisis.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Barbara Lampson
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Bring Brenna BackNorthland Health Center terminated a reputable health care provider with zero regard to our community as well as surrounding communities during a national pandemic. Brenna is an amazing provider who has shown time and time again that she loves her job, works diligently for every patient, and loves her community. We want Brenna back!246 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Lacey Viall
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Don’t Silence Voters: Let Everyone Vote from HomeWe need to be able to make voting easier and more secure, especially during this public health crisis. The long lines that have plagued recent elections, as well as the touch screens and crowded polling places, are now dangerous. We cannot let the pandemic shrink voter turnout. In addition, voting by mail provides a paper trail at a time when election security is increasingly at risk. While several states have already expanded their vote-by-mail options, we would like to see every state — and the federal government — pass vote-by-mail legislation so that all citizens, no matter where they live, can safely vote in November of this year.553 of 600 SignaturesCreated by Ann Wertheimer, chair, American Voices Abroad Berlin
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Our Healthcare Workers are being TraumatizedFirst Responders, Physicians, Nurses and all support staff are being exposed to psychological trauma as they respond to patients with Covid-19. Every day they face multiple traumatizing experiences: inadequate medical supplies making it impossible to render the care they were trained to deliver, personal physical danger, relentless hours, separation from their families and in some cases having to make desperate moral choices about which patient receives treatment. They have not been prepared for this onslaught, level of exhaustion and depletion. The authorities have not seen fit to provide training on handling extreme stress nor have the authorities seen fit to offer stress debriefing which has been shown to lessen the damaging effects of trauma. Our first responders and healthcare workers are suffering psychological and moral wounding as they try to save us. Past studies after SARS demonstrate that a significant percentage of them will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result. This will likely be debilitating for many of them, their families and will impact our entire healthcare system. We can do better. We can back up the people who are putting their well-being on the line for us by demanding they be provided with well researched on-site training and support. Tell Alex Azar to stop taking advantage of our sisters and brothers who are trying to take care of the desperately ill. Tell Alex Azar to use his authority to demand they be supported and cared for right now.120 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Peter Sternberg
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DO NOT BAN TELEWORK AT THE VA.If you do not allow telework, Veterans, staff, and their families will be negatively impacted. Other VA's have implemented telework and California is a clear demonstration of how this will back fire. You already have the evidence of this.831 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Aimee Potter
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Connecticut petition for universal vote-by-mail program for the June 2, 2020 Primary ElectionI am the Reverend Dr. Daniel Schlorff, advocate for voters' rights and ballot access activist for over 20 years. While I have agreed to run for CT State Representative (HD90, Wallingford and Cheshire), I'm also concerned that the voters of my district as well as voters all across the state will have to choose between risking sickness during this pandemic vs. not being able to exercise their voice in this year's election cycle. Several states have already successfully enacted a vote-by-mail program, including Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah, California, and Hawaii -- and these states are seeing a higher voter turnout as a result. That's why I'm asking you and all voters of Connecticut to help me tell Governor Lamont and Secretary Merrill that the voters of Connecticut want an executive order and enactment of a universal vote-by-mail program instead of the in-person Primary Election scheduled for June 2, 2020. Furthermore, should either the State or Federal governments not issue an all-clear in advance of the General Election on November 3, 2020 , we will once again urge them to enact the universal vote-by-mail program, to continue until all voters are safe to leave their homes and enter the voting booths without extreme risk. Sending this petition is the only way to send a message that is loud and clear, that we want to prevent voter disenfranchisement this election year while also keeping Connecticut voters safe from others and others from them. Thank you for signing this petition!147 of 200 SignaturesCreated by The Reverend Dr. Daniel Schlorff
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Request DOJ to File Suit Against Governors Who Have Not Issued Stay at Home OrderOur country leads the Pandemic by more than twice the numbers of any other country. The DOJ and the Attorney General are meant to support and defend the citizens and the safety of our country. This is not being done. We need every agency possible to do its part to save our country. People are dying and when it is a person that you know it takes on a whole different meaning. Please act federally to protect the citizens. This cannot be done on a State by State basis. And it cannot be done by a city by city basis. People do not even know when they are passing it on, as no symptoms are present for the first four days. If we are a United States lets act like it.20 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Linda N Pliska