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Help save the Bundy TrailsWe are in danger of losing the only dirt jumps in town. The trails have been there for over 15 years. The city is widening the road and is planning on plowing the trails. The trails mean a lot to a lot of people. Please sign, share, and help us not lose another spot.36 of 100 SignaturesCreated by richard
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Tell Rep. Kathleen Rice to support Nancy Pelosi and Barbara LeeOur Congresswoman Kathleen Rice is a member of a group of right-wing Democrats who have been fighting to block Nancy Pelosi from becoming Speaker of the House. They are calling for leadership change without clearly articulating a vision for this country. Considering their past votes and actions, we are concerned that their call for change is an attempt to make the House leadership more conservative, less diverse, and more beholden to corporate interests. Rice has supported raising the retirement age, banning refugees, rolling back Obama regulations on Wall Street, and gutting the Americans with Disabilities Act. She also took tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Donald Trump at the height of his racist birther campaign against President Obama. Pelosi has been one of the most effective Speakers in history. She was responsible for the passing of the Affordable Care Act, stimulus package, Dodd-Frank Wall Street reforms, and fair pay. The Congressional Progressive Caucus, MoveOn, Indivisible, NARAL Pro-Choice America, and other progressive groups all support Pelosi for Speaker. She is the best chance to get progressive legislation debated and passed in the House. We are also calling on Rice to support Rep. Barbara Lee, a lifelong progressive, as Democratic Caucus Chair. She would be the first African-American woman to serve in House leadership.241 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Young Progressives of Nassau County
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Addressing Climate ChangeThe petition speaks for itself, and I have been personally affected by climate change, thanks to a freak windstorm that tore part of the roof off my house, which resulted in mold that put me in the hospital.3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by John Wienert
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House should focus on investigating Trump as first priorityAfter seeing current state of country, I have doubts America's democracy can survive after trump presidency. We need to get back on our feet and be the beacon of hope and model of democracy across world. That is more important on boosting corporate profit or any other short term focused issues. We must protect the true intent of democracy.6 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Chida Khatua
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Save the Hitching Post in MarineThe purchase of the property that the horse hitching post is currently on was recently acquired by the Village of Marine. They are now considering removing it. Please sign to show support of keeping the hitching post.234 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Kelly
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Elect Barbara Lee to House LeadershipWe are organizers who represent working-class communities of color all around America. Our government still does not represent the interests of our people, and we need leaders in Washington, D.C. who will fight for equity, justice, and peace. It’s time to put the #LeeInLeadership. The election is Wednesday, November 28th, so there’s no time to waste. Please sign today. In September 2001, every member of the House and Senate voted to give the president a blank check to fight endless wars. All except one, that is. Progressive champion Rep. Barbara Lee stood alone and predicted that the war would expand and damage America's moral reputation. Now, she is running to be Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives – and we need to make sure her colleagues understand the need for her progressive leadership, support her candidacy, and make her the first Black woman in the leadership of either Party. We need stronger leadership in the House, and Rep. Barbara Lee is the perfect choice. She is: - A consistent progressive champion who supports bold yet commonsense ideas like Medicare for All and a living wage. -A gutsy and principled representative who opposed the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) in 2001 despite knowing the backlash would lead to death threats. -A proven leader who has led the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus and been vice chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus. -A consensus builder and doer who has worked across the aisle in support of progressive goals like repealing the AUMF or saving lives by pushing to increase HIV/AIDS federal funding under Bush. -As Rep. Lee put it: “It’s time. African-American women have been the smartest and most loyal voters for the Democratic Party, and often we don’t get the recognition or the involvement at the highest levels.” Rep. Lee has already announced her candidacy for chair of the House Democratic Caucus, the fifth-ranking position. We need to make our voices heard – and now, while representatives are still making up their minds. The election is Wednesday, November 28th, so we don’t have much time to convince the members of Congress that we need #LeeInLeadership. Tell House Democrats: Make Rep. Barbara Lee a caucus leader. Thank you for speaking out.959 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Ady Barkan, Ai-jen Poo, Alicia Garza, Alyssa Milano, Linda Sarsour, Shaun King
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Peace Reconciliation: Save Liberia MomentTo maintain peace and prosperity in Liberia, Liberia must continue meditation processes in which the victim, the offender, and the other individuals or community members can actively participate in the mediation and resolution of past grievances. To continue restorative dimensions of their work, the TRC has created a Reconciliation Unit, which has engaged traditional religious leaders and solicited their views on the way forward for Liberia. We want a peaceful resolution.49 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Rita Faryen
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Foster Farms: Open the Doors and Let Us Help the Starving TurkeysDxE activists, as part of a 6 month investigation, have obtained footage of crowded sheds, dead or dying animals, and one turkey with a massive grapefruit-sized growth on her body at Foster Farms, one of the largest turkey producers in the world and a supplier to Costco. The company claims animal welfare is a “top priority” and is required by the organic program to give animals access to the outdoors. Yet multiple investigations by animal rights organizations, including this one at a facility near Modesto, CA, have found routine abuse of animals in crowded indoor sheds (who never step outside), sick animals, and decomposing corpses among the living. Investigators rushed one bird to veterinary care, where she received emergency surgery. Now the turkey, whom they named Eliza, is living her life out with a piglet companion in a happy home. In the wake of growing concerns about public health and animal cruelty in factory farms, DxE will be issuing a press release with our findings in the next few days, and demanding that agribusiness giants open their doors for public inspection. We’ll also be asking the administration to reverse its decision to allow agribusiness giants to market meat as “organic” when, contrary to the law, birds are not given outdoor access.331 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Wayne
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Say NO to the Texas strategic initiative to outlaw Bodywork therapiesAs Bodyworkers and teachers of Bodywork, we are personally affected by the change in laws governing the practice of safe, healing modalities. By requiring a Massage Therapy license to practice Reiki, Reflexology, Healing Touch and other complementary modalities the state limits the number of Bodyworkers able to practice and deprives the public the ability to find trained Bodyworkers.281 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Elizabeth Reedy
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Congress: Investigate Ivanka Trump's Use of Private Email.I' m really tired of the hypocrisy in this White House. It's time to hold them accountable for their illegal actions. We need to uphold our laws.10 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Jacques Raphael
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The People of Florida Deserve Their Voices to Be Heard with: RANKED CHOICE VOTINGRanked choice voting allows voters to rank as many candidates as they want in order of choice--first, second, third, and so on. All first choices are counted, and if a candidate has a majority, then they win, just like any other election. However if nobody has a majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and those voters have their ballot instantly count for their next choice. This process continues until a candidate receives a majority of votes, and is declared the winner. In 2016, Maine voters voted “yes” on a ballot question to adopt ranked choice voting for all statewide elections. In doing so, they became the first state to make vote-splitting and the concept of “spoiler candidates” a thing of the past. Other cities and states should follow their lead. Ranked choice voting gives you the freedom to vote for the candidate you like the best without worrying you'll help to elect the candidate you like the least. We are asking the elected officials in the state of Florida to let the people's voices be heard and allow RANKED CHOICE VOTING in all Florida elections. Works cited: fairvote.org42 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Laurie Woodward
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Ban all Massachusetts pet stores from selling any animals that are not rescue animalsPet stores have no vetting process and can and will sell a dog to anyone with the funds. They are selling puppy mill dogs and unhealthy animals to consumers. I recently rescued a golden retriever who came from a horrific breeder in Minnesota. We need to make sure these pet store are only selling rescue animals from non profit rescues.40 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lori Fate-Staknis