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Every vote countsIf we removed the electoral college process, every person's vote would be as important as any other person's. Currently only certain states matter in the presidential elections. Those of us in "gimme" states never see the candidates and feel our vote is not important.42 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Georgina Benoit
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Sign the Eric Brody Claims Bill now!Eric Brody was rear ended by a speeding Broward County Deputy in 1988 and left brain damaged and wheelchair bound. He was awarded a settlement but Florida legislative approval is needed for any awards over $200 000 from any governmental agency even though they have arranged a settlement that will be fully covered by insurance. Eric and his family sat in the Florida House gallery until 2am on the final night of the last legislative session after being told they would address this bill, but 8 months later they are still waiting for it to be signed. House Speaker Cannon keeps putting off signing the bill that will help this family pay for his medical bills and it seems he is going to hold the bill hostage and use it for leverage with the Senate on other issues. Cannon has stated "claims bills were tertiary on his priority list and would have to wait until bigger issues like the budget and auto insurance reform were settled." Even though he was awarded a lot more money in court, his family has settled for the $10 million that will be paid by the insurers so this is not a bill that is going to cost the tax payer anything. I have seen photos of Eric and he is in a bad way and is going to need care for the rest of his life. He was injured by a Government employee, and now they need to step up to the plate and sign the bill NOW!14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Moira Viljoen
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We need a national usury law!We could payday loans, car title loans and outrageous credit card fees by limiting interest to 10%. It's interesting that when debtor countries in Europe had their loans at 7% interest the loans refinanced because at 7% interest it was considered unrealistic that the loans would ever be repaid. So why are we paying 20% or more on credit card balances?22 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Jason Reynolds
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Habeas Corpus/Defense Amendment PetitionMovement for a Constitutional Amendment that codifies Habeas Corpus as a human right for all people everywhere and makes War illegal except in self-defense, making false flag operations a felony punishable by death; and requiring thorough independent investigations of all incidents that would prompt a defensive war.15 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Charles Michael Couch
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The Supreme Court Got It WrqngA petitioned that you reverse citizens united v federal election commission 130 S.Ct.``76 (2010)3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by William E.M. Cunningham
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Incarceration for Employers who DiscriminateMost people who face discrimination, lose their jobs trying to stand up for their rights29 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Scott Hammond
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Congressional Reform Act of 2012We need to fix Washington so we can fix our country. The problem is that we have too many career politicians who care more about keeping their jobs than solving problems.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by David Garrison
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End America's Veto of Palestinian StatehoodThe problems in the Middle East have gone on long enough. the rest of the world is united on Palestinian statehood and it's time for America to get on board. We are against democracy? We are against freedom? We are against fair representation?12 of 100 SignaturesCreated by James V. Bronke
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STOP WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS NOWWrongful convictions are at epidemic proportions! DNA evidence has released many innocent citizens. Prosecutor and police misconduct to close a case, and ensure a "high conviction" rate keeps this epidemic alive and well. In Florida, Harold W. Scism became victim to a wrongful conviction in 2009. He was given a life sentence for a crime that never occurred. There was no evidence nor DNA evidence. The prosecutor, known for her high conviction rate, was later given the judgeship. Enough is enough. STOP wrongful convictions NOW!!!651 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Dolores R. Peers
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End the Electoral College.This is an archaic method, hugely expensive and entirely unfair. Designed hundreds of years ago for a tiny, rural and widely dispersed population, it negates many of the personal popular votes.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by paula rothman
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Political insider tradingCongress for years has apparently excepted itself from criminal laws relating to insider trading and placed itself above the law. There is absolutely no justifiable reason why Congress should not be subject to the same laws as the rest of society. This creates a double standard and leads to corruption and undue influence by a special interest group.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Harry Anderson, Esq.
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Shorten political campaignsNational political campaigns begin a year or more prior to elections, leaving most voters weary of ads and news reports, bored by debates, tuned out to the issues and aggravated by candidates. Limiting campaigning time to four months prior to the election would allow candidates to focus on current issues and still provide plenty of time for voters to cast informed votes.40 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Cathy Cowen