I’m starting this petition because the City of Chicago has paid over a half billion dollars in police brutality suits within the last 10 years. As a taxpayer, I’m directly affected by this and feel that the police unions should share in the cost.

If enough members of Congress would agree to do this, it would restore the authority of Congress, which the people who drafted our Constitution intended to be the most powerful of the three branches. It would put needed limits on the imperial presidency we have seen under recent administrations of both parties.

I don't think it's fair to use the citizens of the United States as hostages in budget negotiations. I think if Congress couldn't adjourn until they reached an agreement, it would certainly speed up the negotiation process. Congress should be constitutionally mandated to reach agreement on all budget issues without adjourning. This would lessen or prevent any future Government Shutdowns.

Disgraced comedian, Louis CK, who already admitted to past sexual misconduct, is again revealing his true nature, by making jokes about Parkland Highschool shooting victims and survivors. Such an emrassment should not be celebrated on Netflix. Netflix has been a pioneer in changing hearts and minds through increasing representation and creating content that makes all Americans question their assumptions about the other. As such, Netflix should keep its values by removing any Louis CK content from its streaming services.

State Farm has stolen more than $1.225 billion from bank accounts of its former policyholders—after they had cancelled policies and State Farm (confirmed by the company’s actions)—had no intention of reciprocally providing services. It also explains how State Farm has cut expenditures by billions of dollars (including $4.841 billion during 2017, compared to 2016)—through breaching of contracts (not honoring policies) on a massive scale.

I am not a government worker, nor am I related to or personally know any. I’m starting this petition because I lived paycheck to paycheck for many years, as many of these effected workers do. None of them should have to fear losing their home, car or even good credit due to this or any future shutdown.

Current and past presidents have been elected by a minority. This is not the democratic way. We've seen the results of gerrymandering and it breeds divisiveness in our populace. Let's at least have a President that we can all agree has been elected by the people, not by the electoral college.

Alderman in Chicago shouldn't have lifetime appointment, but far too many of them behave like they aren't accountable to their voters. We have real problems in our city, and we need new leaders who will take them on.

My sister has worked in 3 separate states as a teacher, two of them paid her fast food employee wages. During these two years she fought hard to find a job in a state that would pay her fairly for the job she was doing. Teachers play a significant role in laying a strong foundation for our children. We cannot say honestly, the future will be bright in America, if we shortchange future generations by not supporting their grade school teachers. Our teachers deserve better.

Most funeral homes in this country are owned by three major corporations, which have created a monopoly to prey on the grief of families. In Michigan, a funeral director can charge any amount for “services,” so that in a green burial where nothing is required but the signature, those services cost anywhere upwards of $5,000. I have been deeply affected by the process of burying my mother, who wanted a simple, organic, and inexpensive end of life, which she was denied by this industry.

I am starting this petition because I care about the health and well being of human beings, over greed and selfishness.

In May of 2018, my little rescue dog, Trouble, was blinded in one eye, during a routine dental procedure by a local veterinarian in Valparaiso, IN. I was not informed of his injury by the Valpo Veterinarian. Three days later, an ophthalmologist in West Lafayette diagnosed his eye as being traumatically ruptured. With infection building in both eyes now, Trouble's ruptured eye was immediately removed. For three months, Trouble had to be forced fed while he fought off multiple secondary infections and dehydration. While Trouble nearly died, the Valpo veterinarian is not legally accountable for his negligence in the State of Indiana. Why? Because Trouble is considered property! - Like your couch or chair!! Well, our Pets are NOT Property. They are cherished family members and should have rights and there should be accountability for injury or death at the hands of Indiana licensed Professional animal service providers! Let's Change this outdated Law Together! PETS ARE NOT PROPERTY IN INDIANA!