Children with special needs—specifically those who are autistic, nonverbal, or have significant developmental and physical delays—face a disproportionately high risk of mistreatment, neglect, or abuse. Because many of these children lack the verbal capacity or communication skills to advocate for themselves, report incidents, or articulate their daily experiences to parents and guardians, traditional reporting mechanisms are entirely insufficient.

Trump’s aggressive and haphazard occupation of Minnesota earlier this year wreaked havoc in Minnesota—with individuals, families, schools, and businesses still navigating the aftermath of the manufactured crisis.  ICE agents terrorized neighborhoods, drove recklessly through our streets, violated basic constitutional rights, abused and harmed people, and murdered two peaceful observers—Alex Pretti and Renee Good (and lied about the circumstances leading up to those murders).  Tens of thousands of regular people courageously showed up to organize—marching in the street, tracking ICE agents to expose their violence and unlawfulness, protesting outside hotels and car rental shops, peacefully observing vulnerable locations in their communities, and making sure people had access to basic necessities like food, water, toiletries, and rent funds.  Minnesota served as not only an example of resistance, but a vibrant, loving, and principled example of what our country could be—a stark contrast to Trump’s cruel, violent, fear-based agenda. And it’s that beacon of hope that the Trump administration is trying to snuff out.  The federal government is charging 15 Minnesotans a part of a broad coalition called Direct Action Minnesota “for conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers,” and for efforts to allegedly “violently oppose immigration law enforcement.”  Meanwhile, the violent insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol in 2021—threatened lawmakers and assaulted police officers—have been pardoned by the Trump administration, and Trump even tried to direct taxpayer dollars to a $1.8 billion slush fund to pay them off.  This isn't about justice—it’s about punishment and intimidation. Add your name to the petition to demand the charges be dropped immediately!

It’s unjust for government and court offices to operate on this day for several key reasons: • Disregard for a Federal Holiday: Juneteenth is a recognized federal holiday. Operating the courthouse signals that local civic and judicial branches are not fully participating in honoring the emancipation of enslaved people. [1, 2] • Symbolic Erasure: For many, the courthouse is a potent symbol of justice and the law. Keeping it open is viewed as a continuation of historical inequities where the American legal system has historically failed or marginalized Black Americans. [1, 2] • Contradictory Civic Values: Because the county grants paid holidays for other historic milestones, the exclusion of Juneteenth from the court's calendar is often seen by civil rights advocates as a minimization of the struggles and contributions of African Americans. 

Another government could soon have “incredible leverage” over the Pentagon’s priorities if this provision makes it into a must-pass bill Congress is currently negotiating. The “U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative,” buried within this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, would effectively FUSE the Pentagon and Israeli Defense Forces in a one-of-a-kind military alliance. It’s a boon for weapons lobbyists and special interest groups — and they’re hoping we won’t notice, or worse, that we won’t care. But even as these bills head to the floor, bipartisan alliances in Congress that would stop this dangerous plan in its tracks are emerging. With critical votes looming, now is our moment to overwhelm lawmakers with opposition to make this provision too toxic to touch.

This isn't the first time the Trump family has used its status to skirt ethics and engage in questionable business practices.  The Trump Organization is launching Trump Mobile with a gold-colored, MAGA-branded smartphone and mobile plan. They originally said the phone would be “made in the USA"—a claim that has since been dropped after it became clear there is essentially no manufacturing system in the U.S. that could fully produce a smartphone at low costs. The Trump family has already grifted at least $4 billion “off of the presidency," according to some initial reports—from unethical merch, crypto, and real estate schemes.  And all of this is happening while Trump and his cronies slash services to support working families, further scientific research, and protect our public health.  The House and Senate Oversight Committees should immediately investigate how Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself >>  

​Why You Should Sign This Petition Right Now ​This isn't just a petition about hemp—this is a petition about the future of Tennessee. Whether you use hemp products or not, this decision affects every single person in our state. ​Here is why your signature matters today: ​You are saving lives from the opioid crisis: Almost everyone in Tennessee knows someone impacted by addiction. By signing, you are helping keep a safe, natural alternative available for people dealing with severe pain and nausea, keeping them away from dangerous opioids. ​You are standing up for 1.1 million disabled Tennesseans: Our disabled neighbors, veterans, and elderly citizens deserve the right to choose their own healthcare and relief. Your signature tells lawmakers that we will not let our most vulnerable communities be ignored. ​You are demanding better roads for your hard-earned money: We are all tired of paying wheel taxes only to drive over potholes that damage our cars. By signing, you are demanding that lawmakers use hemp tax revenue to fix our broken infrastructure instead of letting that money disappear into a black market. ​You are fighting for our children’s health and safety: No child should have to go to a school riddled with mold, and no community should have to settle for unfinished, rushed renovations. Your signature demands that Tennessee invests hemp revenue directly into our local schools—like the one right here in Jefferson City—so our kids have safe places to learn. ​One signature can change a lawmaker's mind. Dozens can start a conversation. Thousands cannot be ignored. ​Please sign your name today to protect our health, fix our roads, and fund our schools. Once you sign, share this link with your friends, family, and neighbors. Let’s make our voices heard!

Everyone should want the same justification for all. Not one person should be exempt when a life is lost. Everyone involved should be held accountable. There is no other justice but the right justice. 

No other family should have to endure what ours did.  Our son's name was dragged through the mud because a bunch of adults felt they had the power to do so. No child should ever have to defend themselves in this manner. In this case it was the adults who were the bullies & they hid behind their school credentials to do it. Yes i agree that any acts of bullying should be investigated, but the schools in this case knew better, they just hadn't thought a parent would challenge them on it. A school should be a safe place for all children to learn & grow.

At its core, the Right to Repair is a consumer rights movement fighting for a simple principle: if you bought it, you own it, and you should have the freedom to fix it yourself or choose who fixes it for you. Over the last decade, manufacturers of everything from smartphones and tractors to cars and gaming consoles have deliberately made their products harder to repair. They do this by gluing components shut, using rare security screws, and—most commonly—using proprietary software locks to block anyone who isn't an "authorized" dealer. The Right to Repair is vital for four major reasons: 1. Breaking Up Monopolies and Lowering Costs When a manufacturer completely locks down diagnostic software and parts, they create a legal monopoly. If you are forced to go to an authorized dealership or Apple Store for every single fix, the manufacturer can charge whatever they want.  The Dealership Premium: Independent mechanics and electronics repair shops regularly charge 40% to 60% less for labor than corporate dealerships.  The "Just Buy a New One" Tactic: Dealerships and factory repair centers often quote ridiculously high repair prices for minor fixes to manipulate you into throwing away the item and buying a brand-new model instead. 2. Supporting Local Small Businesses Local repair shops, independent mechanics, and neighborhood tech-fix stores are the backbone of local economies. When manufacturers lock out anyone who doesn't pay a massive corporate licensing fee to become "authorized," they actively force small business owners out of work. Right to repair laws ensure that your local mechanic can access the exact same diagnostic codes and repair data that the massive corporate dealership down the road uses. 3. Reducing Environmental Waste (E-Waste) We are living in a disposable tech economy. When a manufacturer makes it impossible to swap out a degraded $30 battery or a worn-out $50 gear, the entire $1,000 device or machine gets thrown into a landfill.  Restricting repair leads to millions of tons of e-waste (electronic waste) globally every year.  It also forces the continuous mining of rare earth metals to build unnecessary replacement devices, causing massive carbon emissions. 4. Supply Chain and Emergency Resilience When things break down in critical industries—like agriculture, medical care, or commercial trucking—waiting weeks for an "authorized" corporate technician to travel out with a proprietary laptop can be catastrophic.  Farmers have famously had their entire harvests put at risk because a John Deere tractor threw a minor sensor code that required a corporate software unlock, even though the farmer was perfectly capable of replacing the physical sensor themselves.  Hospitals faced massive crises during the pandemic when proprietary software restrictions prevented their own in-house biomedical engineers from quickly fixing broken ventilators.

Elections in the United States are safe and secure, but Donald Trump is doing everything in his power to make Americans believe they aren’t. This sows mistrust in our election process and encourages people to stay home rather than take part in our political process and create a thriving democracy.  Trump is taking a heavy handed approach to suppress millions of votes as a way to lock-in right-wing rule for decades to come. He’s already established right-wing rule over the Supreme Court, now he wants more.  This is what happens under authoritarian regimes, not what is supposed to happen in the United States of America.  Tell the Senate and House Judiciary Committee’s to fight back and rein in the FBI!

This petition is important because no one should lose years of their life due to an unlawful sentence. Marcus Taylor spent years incarcerated under a sentence that was later determined to exceed what the law allowed. While his release was an important step, it does not restore the years he lost with his family, the career opportunities he missed, the financial hardship he endured, or the emotional toll of prolonged incarceration. This issue extends beyond Marcus Taylor. His case exposes a gap in Mississippi’s justice system that could affect others in the future. When sentencing errors occur, there must be accountability, a process to compensate those harmed, and safeguards to prevent similar injustices from happening again. By supporting this petition, you are standing for fairness, due process, and equal justice under the law. The goal is not only to seek justice for Marcus Taylor but also to encourage reforms that protect all Mississippians from being subjected to unlawful incarceration in the future. No one can get back lost years, but Mississippi can acknowledge the harm, provide compensation, and take steps to ensure it never happens again.

Masked, unidentified federal agents have been militarizing our cities and brutalizing our communities to carry out Trump's extreme deportation agenda. These agents—outfitted for war—are showing up at schools, workplaces, and people's homes, kidnapping and deporting our neighbors without any due process. ICE already received $75 billion last year—nearly nine times its annual budget—with no transparency and no oversight. More than $100 billion sits unspent. There was no funding crisis. Republicans invented one, then doubled down with $70 billion more—while cutting $911 billion from Medicaid and doing nothing about groceries, healthcare, or gas prices. Our communities deserve safety, dignity, and justice. Minnesotans showed up for Renee Nicole Good, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, Kieth Porter, and Liam Ramos. Now it's time to show up at the ballot box. Every Republican who voted yes owns every raid, every family separated, and every death that follows. We will not forget—and in November, we will vote them out.