In Recognition of Indigenous People’s Day on October 8, 2018 and Native American Month in November, 2018 Proclamation of Support for Truth and Reconciliation in Washington State There is an emerging and compelling desire to acknowledge the events of the past so that we can work towards a stronger and healthier future. The truth telling and reconciliation process is a sincere acknowledgement of the injustices and harms experienced by Indigenous peoples in Washington State and the need for continued healing. This is a profound commitment to establishing new relationships embedded in mutual recognition and respect that will forge a brighter future. The truth of our common experiences will help set our spirits free and pave the way to reconciliation. 1 We, the residents of Washington State, recognize that every child matters. If all of our residents are to flourish, a process of truth and reconciliation for Indigenous people in our State must be established. 2 By signing this proclamation, we have agreed that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission should be established to contribute to truth, healing and reconciliation in Washington State. 3 We ask that this Commission and its activities be fully funded by the Washington State government. The goals of the Commission shall be to: • Acknowledge the historical and current experiences of Indigenous peoples in Washington State 3,4 • Acknowledge the historical and current impacts and consequences of actions taken by the US government affecting Indigenous peoples in Washington State 1,3 • Provide several holistic, culturally appropriate and safe settings for Indigenous peoples to share their stories and wisdom with the wider community 5 • Witness, support, promote and facilitate truth and reconciliation events at both State and community levels 1,3 • Promote greater awareness and public education of Washington residents about the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Washington State 6 • Promote ongoing curriculum development to support Washington State’s curriculum initiative Since Time Immemorial 3,7 • Identify sources and create a substantial historical record of the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Washington State 1,3 • Document all living Indigenous languages in Washington State and promote revitalization of these languages 3,8 • Document the impacts of environmental damage to Indigenous peoples’ land and acknowledge the extensive habitat restoration that Indigenous tribes have already accomplished 1,9,10 • Promote further environmental protection and restoration in order to support Indigenous people’s land, resources, and food sovereignty 1,3,9 • Identify and review reference documents relevant to truth and reconciliation for indigenous peoples, including but not limited to: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, Proclamation 8947, Maine Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Report, Centennial Accord, Point Elliot Treaty, the Constitution of the United States, the Paris Peace Treaty of 1783, the Oregon Treaty of 1846, the Truth and Reconciliation Mandate of Canada, Jay’s Treaty, and Docket No. 110 1,3,6,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 • Document the impact of transboundary family separation through collaboration with the Canadian government and First Nations in British Columbia 18 • Produce and submit a report including recommendations to the Government of Washington State concerning the experiences of Indigenous peoples including: the history of Indigenous peoples in Washington State, the impacts and consequences of actions taken by the US government affecting these Indigenous peoples (including systemic harms, intergenerational consequences, the transboundary impact of family separation, and the impact on human dignity) 1,3 • Support commemoration of former and current Indigenous people and their families who have shown great resilience and maintained their cultural identities under the threat of cultural genocide 3,5 We ask that the Commission pursue the goals during a period of three years. At the close of three years, we ask that further legislative actions (i.e. proposal of a State bill) be taken pursuant to the findings of the Commission. Sources 1. Adapted from Our Mandate. Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Schedule N of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (2006). http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=7 (Accessed Sept 2018) 2. Adapted from Through the Lens of Truth and Reconciliation: Next Steps. By R. L. Bourque Bearskin. Canadian Nurse (March 2016). https://www.canadian-nurse.com/articles/issues/2016/march-2016/through-the-lens-of-truth-and-reconciliation-next-steps (Accessed Sept 2018) 3. Adapted from United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. United Nations (Adopted by the General Assembly in Sept 2007). https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/DRIPS_en.pdf (Accessed Sept 2018) 4. Inspired by Acknowledging the Past to Heal the Future: The Role of Reparations for Native Nations. By R. Tsosie. Chapter from Reparations: Interdisciplinary Inquiries. Oxford University Press. Pages 47-68 (2007). https://apps.law.asu.edu/Repository/2008/06/23043614.pdf (Accessed Sept 2018) 5. Inspired by What Works in Effective Indigenous Community-Managed Programs and Organisations. By S. Morley. Child Family Community Australia, Paper Number 32 (Published 2015). https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/sites/default/files/publication-documents/cfca-paper32-indigenous-programs.pdf (Accessed Sept 2018) 6. Inspired by Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Report http://www.mainewabanakitrc.org/report/ (Accessed Sept 2018) 7. Inspired by Since Time Immemorial. Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State. SB5433 Legislature (Passed in 2015). http://www.k12.wa.us/IndianEd/TribalSovereignty/ (Accessed 2018)   8. Inspired by How to Begin an Indigenous Language Revitalization Initiative. First Peoples’ Cultural Cou...

I’m starting this petition to put Progressives on the offensive or we won’t win in November

No, not personally but I deeply care about those who have and others who might be in the future. I have a wife, mother, sister, daughter & granddaughter so women are a huge part of my life and I love them all dearly and want the very best for them & women all over this country and the world. Now and in the future. This is why I stand with Me, Too!

Women and children are being violated every day and the government has done nothing about. Abusers continue to walk the streets with very little consiquences.

At this time my vote isn’t anti-Trump, it’s anti-Republican party. The states are our buffer against a party that is giddy with control, repressive to women and mean in spirit and detrimental to our environment. This is not a time to dampen that buffer between a federal government gone amok with power.

Threating my exhistance by taking my only means of survival Social Security.

Enact Universal Healthcare for California is a non-profit with over 115,000 Californian supporters. It sponsored The Single Payer Planning Commission which was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown in June. If elected as next governor of California, Gavin Newsom will have three appointments. EUHC4CA has been asking for a meeting since August. It is now October. The Commission starts January 1st. We are asking for at least a 15 minute meeting, anytime & anywhere. We already had meetings with Senate President Pro-Tem Toni Atkins' and Speaker Anthony Rendon's offices who have one appointment each to the Commission. Unfortunately, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom's office has been stonewalling EUHC4CA. Derision, laughter, hangups, deleted emails, refusal to take notes, bogus email addresses, fake names (2 Samanthas and 3 Mollys so far), and general amnesia. Gavin says he is for Single Payer, but his staff does not share the same vision. With this petition, we hope that Gavin Newsom will finally meet with us about this very important commission, and counsel his staff on how to be more professional and treat people with respect. If you sign this petition, please also call Gavin Newsom at 916-445-8994. Thank you for your support! Enact Universal Healthcare for California www.euhc4ca.org [email protected]

There are millions in our country who survive every moment in excruciating pain. Their doctors are taking their only source of treatment, their opioid medications. Cannabis has been a medicinal plant for centuries, and is only made illegal because of lack of profit to the big pharma companies. Every man and woman deserve the right to treat their pain the way they see fit. Cannabis should have never been made illegal. Legalize medical cannabis.

According to the Humane Society Legislative Fund "Rep. Marsha Blackburn has repeatedly supported legislation that enables cruelty to animals. She blocked efforts to strengthen the federal law against the cruel practice of “soring” Tennessee Walking show horses—using caustic chemicals and other painful substances to injure the horses’ hooves and legs, thereby inducing a high-stepping gait. She supported an amendment to H.R. 3354 that allows hunters to kill defenseless hibernating mother bears and cubs in Alaska for sport alone. Blackburn also failed to support common sense measures to crack down on puppy mills, protect horses from slaughter for human consumption overseas, or protect women and pets from domestic violence. "

Because I'm sick of Antifa and George Soros organizations getting media biased positive attention.

Tortilla Flats has been a downtown NYC staple for nearly 40 years. This little taste of Tijuana in lower meatpacking district has been a confidante to thousands who have passed through its doors over the past 4 decades. It has brought strangers together during the infamous birthday PBR tall boy chug, added the spice we needed to our midweeks by never failing to host Bingo each and every Tuesday night AND LEST NOT FORGET that they have the best quesadilla grande that the east coast has to offer. (THAT IS FACT AND NOT OPINION.) In a world where we are barricaded by Starbucks and snobby wine bars (who are afraid to admit that they too prefer fermented grapes by tha box), we have to preserve the one place that has held true to themselves...and served as a refuge for us to hold true to our own persons as well. SAVE TORTILLA FLATS

Stop Center Pocket Billiards from receiving a liquor license in a shopping center that already has two liquor establishments and have had serious troubles in the past. This cannot be touted as family friendly with such operating hours and the selling of alcohol.