This petition is designed to bring justice to Delicia Carmichael, a young woman who has survived extensive sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Delicia is serving an extreme 20-year sentence for offenses that were a direct result of her having been sex-trafficked, and in which no one was physically harmed. Last June, Texas Governor Abbot vetoed a bill that would have helped survivors like Delicia receive a commutation, or sentence reduction. Please sign this petition to tell Governor Abbot to immediately release Delicia to a halfway house where she can receive the treatment and care she needs, and where she can learn the skills to be an independent and valued member of society. Delicia deserves empathy, support, and a second chance - not further suffering and punishment. Delicia's background is riddled with sexual abuse, trafficking, neglect, and abandonment, first by her family, and then by numerous State institutions. When Delicia was 5, the Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) discovered her living out of a car in the custody of her grandfather, who was sexually abusing her. In and out of foster homes, she wound up on the street, where her mother, who had lost parental rights, introduced her to an adult male who began to traffic her and engage her in other criminal activities. Just after she turned 15, Delicia participated in the incident that resulted in her arrest and prosecution. Her trafficker received a lighter sentence for the same incident. Delicia's history of trauma related to sexual abuse and sex trafficking was never investigated, discovered, or considered in her criminal case. Indeed, despite the fact that the State has long been responsible for her well-being, her exploitation was never fully discovered, and she has never received appropriate treatment. That failure is ongoing: Delicia is not receiving appropriate care for her past traumas in prison now, and if she serves her sentence in full, she will spend another 17 years in this arrested condition. Texas must do better. Delicia is a strong and intelligent person who deserves a chance to experience independence, safety, and joy in free society. It may be too late for the State to protect Delicia from sexual exploitation, but it can finally recognize Delicia’s history, shield her from further harm, and enable her to heal and thrive in adulthood. Please sign this petition to tell Governor Abbot to commute Delicia's sentence and provide for her immediate release to an appropriate halfway house. For more on Delicia's story, see this article from the Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sex-trafficking-teens-united-states_n_5d9f6e89e4b02c9da04692ef For background on the bill vetoed by Governor Abbott last June, see this earlier article from the Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/texas-governor-vetoes-bill-that-would-help-sex-trafficking-victims-get-out-of-prison_n_5d08f8d9e4b0f7b744272a9e

With the media focusing on this dangerous situation, the political scales are starting to tip in favor of a rapid withdrawal of U.S. nukes from Turkey. Now is the time for members of Congress to hear directly from you that this is an urgent priority.

I'm starting this petition because I believe that a national march can force US senators to consider the Will of the People when voting at the trial to remove President Trump from office. In addition, I'm starting this petition now because of the urgency of the moment. The time is NOW.

Many patients reporting problems at thyroid patient advocate sites and other have experienced return of hypo symptoms (some hyper, some mixed) with batches of NP received in 2019, particularly summer of 2019. In many cases , changes experienced were supported by laboratory evaluation. While some patients have been contacted directly as result of their reporting of problems, the patient community overall would like an explanation and plan of corrective action. We depend on NP Acella a/o other dessicated thyroid meds for life and quality of life.

My hope is that through this effort we make a small change that helps keep our elections fair and just.

According to a 2017 campus waste audit, 740 pounds of waste were sourced from the Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services, Architecture, and Business Administration buildings alone. By volume, take-out containers were one-third (34%) of that waste, nearly 250 gallons! Of all take-out food and drink containers, 32% were plastic food containers alone. To combat the growing waste consumption, particularly in plastic take-out containers, we are calling for the funding for an OZZI system and reusable food containers. This system allows for the reduction of landfill waste, saves waste hauling costs, eliminates paper and foam containers, and cuts down on staff interaction. “OZZI is at the forefront of sustainability with a patented, comprehensive food collection system for replacing disposables. It creates accountability and making a collective difference to the sustainable accumulation of waste developing around the world.” For more information, visit the website: https://www.planetozzi.com/solutions#ozzisys. In an ASUH Sustainability Survey, approximately 97% of students who responded believed that UH should prioritize and support sustainability on campus. Sign the petition to show your support for a reusable container system on the campus!

The Shellfishermen of Wellfleet and throughout Massachusetts have been organizing since January 2019 in opposition to legislation that would lead to privatization and consolidation of Wellfleet's Historical Shellfish Grants. The commoditization of Wellfleet's flats would have detrimental impacts on our small farmers and wild fishermen who consist of small family farms and businesses. We stand with shellfishermen and private citizens throughout Massachusetts who oppose any such legislation that leads to the privatization of public resources and the loss of Home Rule.

A few months ago, Donald Trump announced that he would like to hold next year's G7 summit at his Trump National Doral Resort in Miami. On 10/18/19, his acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney confirmed that the plan is moving forward. Holding the event there would funnel millions of dollars into Donald Trump's pocket, since the resort would be filled with diplomats, staff, security, and many others. Our Constitution and basic decency require that the president not profit personally from his position, and especially that he not take payments from foreign governments. Trump is obviously not much moved by the law or basic decency, so we call on the other leaders of the G7 countries to insist that the US Constitution be respected and that the summit be held elsewhere.

Join me now in demanding that Google stop funding these climate confusers and start funding climate action.

The executives at NBC News and Comcast have been covering up rape.

The executives at NBC News and Comcast have been covering up rape.

A plan for a dog run next to the playground at the north end of Blackwell park is being pushed through without feedback from the community. Many parents are concerned that children actively playing around dogs poses a serious safety hazard. Furthermore, many children have dog phobias and their emotional, as well as physical safety, should count for something.