If we don’t act now, our elections will be at risk -- as candidates, parties, and other political players exploit campaign finance laws, knowing that there will likely be no consequences for doing so. That’s because the Vice Chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) is resigning this month, leaving only three commissioners on duty. And by law, the FEC needs at least four commissioners to hold meetings, litigate, or take other official regulatory action. So as we approach 2020 -- and one of the most consequential elections in our lifetime -- the commission in charge of making sure our elections are fair and candidates play by the rules will be virtually incapacitated. The President must immediately appoint (and the Senate must approve) new FEC commissioners who’ll FULLY uphold our campaign finance laws -- not appointees who will turn a blind eye to big money in politics. AND, the Senate should pass and President Trump should sign the For the People Act (S. 949), which would change the rules and let the FEC function with just a majority of sitting commissioners -- so this never happens again.

I am a patron of Amazon, like million others. Now the rainforest everyone depends on is on fire, it is only reasonable for the retail giant to take this opportunity to pay back for the name.

Les Luttes À Lier : Association Animaliste (luttant contre toutes les oppressions systémiques que subissent les animaux, humain-e-s y compris). (The Struggles To Bind: Animalist Association (fighting against all the systemic oppressions suffered by animals, including humans)). Facebook: http://facebook.com/lesluttesalier

I run local competitions and have gotten lucky over the past year but I see so many other leagues get shut down over complaints that are just absurd ! Your neighbors lawnmower is louder at the distance you hear us ! We have our shows in the middle of the day which doesn’t go against any sound ordinance other than not listening to the police officers warning statement to “just turn it down “ that’s not what we do ! Hundreds of people spend thousands and invest so much time into these events just to get turned away from one angry neighbor that should mind their own business ! :-)

When I left my teaching job to become an educational consultant I was hit by the realization that I would no longer have an employer pay 75% of the health insurance costs for my family. Searching for a an affordable family plan and finding that "affordable" did not exist made this issue hit home. Millions of families are in a similar or much worse situation. They do not qualify for Meidcare or other state-supported assistance, but the cost of health insurance out of pocket is absolutely unaffordable. This is a right, not a privilege, and it is time for our government to help ALL Americans have this right unencumbered.

It is a common problem to all residing here since there is only so many entrances to the town and the rest are even worse .. they haven’t replaced the other main entrance and don’t plan to.. we need something done

Turbulence in the United States and in the world heightens the risks of armed conflict, including nuclear attacks. We have to ensure that our leaders are anti-war and pro-peace.

Central Maine power has been overcharging customers since 2011, is unethical in their business practices, has lied (and continues to do so) to their customers and the MPUC (this is how they managed to push through the Certificate of Public need for the NECEC). Mainer’s want a Maine based Consumer owned utility with reasonable rates, SAFE & RELIABLE power, MAINE based customer service centers, NO corporate greed . Maine people should be able to live their lives “the way life should be” instead of working just to pay a utility bill. CMP has higher rates than NY without N.Y. Incomes. We want and NEED a PUBLIC owned utility company. Why should we be Consumer owned? 1) WE OWN the lines, assets, and the Maine grid - 2) It’s a NON-PROFIT Company (no more lining the greedy pockets of foreign shareholders) - 3) All profits are required to go back into the company for maintenance and upgrades to our grid, including vegetation management. - 4) Run by our MAINE citizens - 5) we will have REAL transparency - 6) MAINE citizens WILL have a say in the decision making - 7) All of our PERSONAL INFORMATION will be BACK in Maine not in SPAIN. *** Maine Consumer UTILITY NOT COMPANY***

We feel that an integral member of our community has been unfairly dismissed from his job against the community's wishes. We request the management to reinstate our Imam. This is not just about one person; this is about the future of our whole community. People signing this petition have strong ties with this Masjid and want the best for the community.

We need to make the Brazilian politicians and Amazon abusers understand that there are consequences to their actions.

As a very proud Bristol Bay Fisherman, I get to work up close with the beautiful commercial and sport fishing community in Alaska. Every year thousands of people depend on the healthy salmon run. Some depend on this run to feed and support their families. Others depend on it because it is the lifeblood of a culture that has been around for hundreds of years. A proposal for a mine is causing a catastrophic threat to the salmon, community, culture and our world. This petition is an effort to stop the Pebble Mine and educate the country on the importance of keeping Bristol Bay healthy.

Project WeCare - blankets and warm clothing, reading materials + volunteer Pre-k teachers for the border. Summer will soon be over, winter will be here. The warm weather and all the fun of being in the sun will be replaced by cold and chilly breeze. For every American, putting on warm clothings, cleaning our immediate surroundings, eating good hot meals, keeping warm under a blanket, and being comfy in winter is normal. It is part of our lives and it’s all too expected. But for those immigrant kids - separated from their parents and incarcerated at the border, the horror of being kept locked up and being made to live in the most inhumane condition, will not only make them angry and traumatized, like Isaac after being fastened and tied down to be sacrificed in the Bible, it will wipe the natural gift of a smile off their faces for the rest of their lives. Winter is a couple of weeks away and these kids are inadequately prepped for summer talk less surviving winter in the cold desert of Arizona, New Mexico, California or Texas. Time is now to tell Trump that what his administration is doing at the southern border could easily lead to child sacrifice this winter. We can’t tolerate it. We won’t allow it to happen, and we will not stand by to watch these kids freeze to death this winter. That is why I, Abbey Laurel-Smith, a 2020 US presidential candidate have decided to sponsored "WeCare winter is coming" and "WeCare to ReBuildUSAtoday" to help collect blankets warm clothing, towels, crayons, pencil, paper, household and hygiene materials for the benefit of kids incarcerated at our southern border. I am also making a humanitarian call to Pre-K teachers all over the country, to please volunteer an hour of “a visit-to-teach” these toddlers wherever they might be held, be it at the southern border or at the local USCIC office nearest to you. Let's show their world that American hospitality comes in better forms and manners. And if this be their first ever lesson in life, love and humanity, then in God’s name, let it be by us. Join me for our first round of Sunday afternoon potluck, socials and donation session at: - East river park side on Upper East side's Randall's Island, Manhattan, New York City on Sunday 09/08/2019 from 3:00pm till 9:00pm - East river park side on Upper East side's Randall's Island, Manhattan, New York City on Sunday 09/15/2019 from 3:00pm till 9:00pm And feel free to host your own event in support of this campaign in your local area and anywhere in the United States. Feel free to support our nationwide campaign to ReBuildUSAtoday at https:www.smithiegoeswest.com https:www.smithieforpresident.com