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(Sustainable) Food for Thought at SFUWe have been provided with a unique opportunity to offer comment and input in the process leading up to SFU's food services contract request for proposals. Whether the university chooses to renew with our current food services provider or go with another provider, this is our chance to let them know that we would like to see more sustainably, ethically and locally sourced foods offered on campus with zero waste dining options prevailing over our current take-out and throw-away culture.54 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sustainable SFU's Local Food Project
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Good Dads RightsWhen dads are asked to pay child support the percentage is unfair ; 17 percent is a arbitrary percentage that is unfair for hard working dads who are present in their children's life. Child Support should be individualized and based on a Dads financial ability, a child's necessity and needs, not a mothers wants. Secondly there should be a set visitation calendar which should be 3 days a week and every other weekend, half of the summer months, and entire alternate holidays. I am asking for support for all the good Dads that effected by unfair laws created arbitrarily and limited visitation with their children. Good Dads should be rewarded, not penalized for being positive influence in their children's lives.137 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Noah Knight
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AARP: Poll your members before you speak for usI'm insulted that the AARP did not ask me, an 83-year-old member, what I thought about changes to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid as part of any deficit reduction plan that the Supercommittee is charged with providing to Congress by November 23. Actually, I support responsible reform of these entitlements as a vital component of revenue increases. This has also been the position of the major groups that have looked into and made recommendations for deficit reduction (i.e., Rivlin-Dominici; Simpson-Bowles).17 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Adlyn S Cook
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We MUST save our drinking waterFour bills introduced to the Michigan House on Nov. 3, 2011 (House Bills 5149-5151 and 4736) must be passed to protect the largest source of above-ground freshwater in the world, the Great Lakes and their feeder water system inside the State of Michigan, from use by hydraulic fracturing companies seeking to drill for natural gas in Michigan shale. A moratorium must delay drilling until impact studies are completed by the EPA and Michigan's Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality.13,948 of 15,000 SignaturesCreated by Cherie Walters
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Wayne Patterson: Step Down from the Warwick School BoardWayne Patterson, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on October 15th, 2011. The school board has strict policies for students on reckless driving and alcohol use. It's important for students to see that DWI is not acceptable behavior for them, or our elected officials. Mr. Patterson needs to set a good example and step down as a school board member.19 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Chrissy Pahucki
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Eisenstein: ApologizePurdue University Calumet is a safe haven for scholarly debate and academic curiosity. However, when students are faced with harassment within the classroom from the professors that are meant to stimulate intellectual dialogue, our education takes a toll. Professor Maurice Eisenstein crossed the line when he began making derogatory comments in the classroom, as well as mentioning students and co-workers by name in a public forum on Facebook. We're calling on him to take it all back, by simply apologizing to his students and co-workers.231 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Jose Gutierrez
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End Unpaid and Limitless Over-Time WorkMany of the middle class in the U.S. put in hundreds of unpaid overtime hours per year. That is because we are considered "salaried" or "exempt", under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and not legally entitled to collect over-time pay. This "Exempt" employee category, is effectively preventing the creation of jobs and the related collection of potential income taxes. Changes in this law could help prevent injuries or health problems, and lead to millions paying jobs, and the collection of Billion of Dollars in additional income taxes.43 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Joy F. Sokeitous
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Pennsylvania: Protect the Delaware River: No Fracking in this Special Protected Waters RiverThe Delaware River Basin Commission will decide on regulations for allowing over 20,000 fracking gas wells in the basin. 15 million people in NY, NJ, Pa. and Delaware will lose their safe drinking water. Deadline: Nov. 21, 2011. We're calling on the governors of those 4 states to place a moratorium on all drilling until the EPA completes a cumulative impact study.29 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Dr. Susan delone
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Petition Opposing PA HB 1950 & SB 1100These legislative bills were initiated to pre-empt all local zoning ordinances attempting to restrict Marcellus drilling in their municipalities & replace them with weakened "model" State ordinances forced upon them in the attempt to bribe communities into accepting less restrictive ordinances in return for impact fee monies. Drilling would even be allowed in residential areas. These bills are an assault on local governments' sovereignty and the democratic process by allowing corporate gas interests to dictate what legislation will be passed. It is an outrage that must be stopped! Moreover, these bills do not provide adequate setbacks for wells, waterways, etc., do not adequately provide for proper control of air pollution, and do not provide for an adequate tax or impact fee. These bills are a sellout to the gas industry.12,054 of 15,000 SignaturesCreated by Ron Slabe
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PLEASE CONGRESSWOMAN MCCARTHY, COSPONSOR HR 2829This year, the UN has participated in a lot of anti-Israel activity, and we wish to change the UN by asking you, Congresswoman McCarthy, to cosponsor the United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act (H.R. 2829), introduced by House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. As of January 2, 2012 this bill had 141 cosponsors. We ask you to become the 142nd cosponsor.184 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Martin Elsant
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Fair Taxation for Contract Workers In AntarcticaOur fight is about taxation without representation and all we ask for is fairness. We believe that if someone is not entitled to any of the protections under federal law for employment related injuries or labor abuses, then one should be provided relief from the taxes that presumably help pay for benefits such as these protections. We ask for this relief.484 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Chris Carter
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A Law Needed to Govern Mental Health CareAccording to the Congressional Research Service, there is NO federal law requiring psychiatrists to use real medical care so that a patient can recover. Members of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) use only palliative care which cures almost no one. Meanwhile they continue to suppress orthomolecular treatment which has a 90% recovery rate.16 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Linda Santini, M.Ed.