• Stop the VA dog experiments!
    The VA is going to start fatal experiments on dogs! USA Today reports: In Milwaukee, the experiments call for researchers to remove sections of dogs’ brains to test neurons that control breathing before the animals are killed by lethal injection, research records show. In Cleveland, tests involve using electrodes on dogs’ spinal cords to measure cough reflexes before and after severing the cords. In Richmond, Virginia, experiments include implanting pacemakers in dogs, then inducing abnormal heart rhythms and running the animals on treadmills to test cardiac function before euthanizing them by injection or draining their blood.
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  • No Racism in Middleton School District
    With the disturbing images of teachers from the Middleton School District donning bigoted messages and racist stereotypes being highlighted on the districts social media pages we invite the Middleton School District to reconnect with why they became educators in the first place. The gross display of dehumanization of Latinx children and the outrageous harm caused by trusted adults that they learn from and look up to cannot be ignored and swept under the rug with a simple apology. More is required of the teachers and administrators to repair the harm caused to their students, to their community, and to Idaho. We hope you will sign this petition to demand for a proactive approach to ensuring that the students of the Middleton School District get the education they deserve and can once again trust the teachers and administration that are responsible for their growth and learning. The Middleton School District and the teachers involved have an opportunity to make this right and to be the teachers and administrators that their students deserve. We demand.. Transform school environment/culture. Identify school wide approaches to provide awareness and consciousness of systemic racism through culturally relevant curriculum, policy change, review of hiring practices, and district wide training. Repairing Harm Creating an environment where healing is possible for communities directly affected by providing opportunities for students, families, and the community to come together to better understand and address implicit bias, racism, historical and current trauma that led us to this moment. Every incidence of hate can be met with an act of beloved community. Being Proactive about Race and Nationality Find creative ways to engage district wide staff and teach the student body around race, ethnicity, and nationality issues.
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  • School zone safety an emergency for Elmont Memorial High school students
    Too many accidents have caused students to be unsafe by speeding drivers as well as insufficient signage and unsafe traffic pattern that have resulted in serious injuries as well as fatalities. Our children deserve to be safe when walking to school and walking home from school. We are demanding the school area of Dutch Broadway and Elmont Road to be designated as a school zone with all the proper traffic signage, changing the traffic pattern during school hours and greater driver accountability by law.
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  • Help Paisha and Aaron fight the threat of eviction from their apartment
    We believe in the collective power of community avocacy in speaking up for people's housing and other basic rights' violations
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  • Rent Cap in Hawaii
    Something needs to be done to preserve the land to provide a home for our children instead of having none to very limited option affordable housing has reached high limits because of no rent cap!!! We cannot work 2 jobs and take care of our children to just rent; we need to eat, pay for transportation, clothes, and resources. So many have gone under; we need to overcome this. Please sign!!!! Due to limited housing, Hawaii residents with a Hawaii ID should only be able to purchase homes or at least be first priority
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  • The Bridge not WallTo Freedom and Democracy Welcome Caravan this is no Wall
    The Bridge not Wall to Freedom and Democracy and the Foundation of the USThis is about the basic principles of this country A Bridge to Freedom not wall For Immigrants and those coming to this country now from Central America. Lets forget the wall and build a Bridge. I have been an advocate of Human Rights and Civil Rights since the mid 50's when I was 9 years old Living in SC and was an Advocate of Civil Rights for Blacks and really all of us. I delivered speeches in churches down their on Unesco when if not bigger, It is about Human Rights and saving Democracy or now this is the best I can do I not have a staff or resources Bobby Cather (336) 223-6081 Google Voice I was about 12 years old. Yes, I got the hell beat out me but it did not deter me. I was active in the JFK Campain and used to say Fritz Hollings and I helped him carry that state. It was the last time they voted for a Democrat for President This, however, is just as big [email protected] This does not have to be my idea it is yours and the People of this Country who still know Democracy but it must happen fast I do not have the funds, Get Melissa Gates, Warren Buffet, Robert Reich and other of Wealth and Knowledge I am just a hick who’s ancestors help found this country, they were Irish Immigrants The Bridge not Wall to Freedom and Democracy and the Foundation of the US I have donated for over 40 years both time and walking precincts . I actually began in the late 60s and marched for Peace, Sandinista issues around Archbishop Romero and his prayer is one of my foundations, marched in Civil Rights issues in the South, stood in the trenches against Vietnam War, was active in California Politics where I worked as staff for the Senate my roll was much deeper than that, Even though the job title said one thing much went on behind the scenes to affect change. George Moscone was my best friend when he was a state senator and after when he became Mayor, I was friends with Jesse Unruh, Willie Brown, Cory and many other members as well as many news media reporters. My take now is an organized March to the border to greet our neighbor immigrants, with sponsors like churches Franciscan for example, but all who believe in the principles of Democracy. Our troops will not fire on them or American Citizens. This is also a chance for the youth of today to participate in a March like we had in the past. It is similar to MLK and the Edmund Pettus Bridge it is a way to welcome them to Democracy and put the plaque of the Statue of Liberty in Trump's face. As Jerry Brown of California said bridges not walls. Remember even Reagan gave amnesty please help to organize this. It is bigger than the Hispanic issue it is about Democracy and our Country , build bridges not walls. Take some of the money you have and organize this . Bring in President Obama, Michelle, and Folks like Neil Young, Willie Nelson , Kris Kristofferson, and so many others Unite Unite an quickly this can become a Unified focal point for Democracy. Invite and educate even the troops Under article 90 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice it is their duty to disobey an illegal order. This is not an invasion and with Civil Rights and Disobedience we not only win the elections but change the attitude of some American People who have been Hitlerized for the lack of words. I spent a lot of time writing this to you. Mine name is Bobby Cather our founding fathers were at Cornwallis surrender as well as the surrender of Lee. My family has paid for Democracy like yours and many others in blood. But the Goal is Peace we have a opportunity to work together and turn the tide of ignorance of Trump's, McConnell,Ryan, Grassley and all these mongers of hate. I doubt I beg you to to act fast make this happen in a way of some secrecy that it is upon them before it's too late. We can support and supply food, water, medical, and the Spirit of Freedom and Democracy as well as the UN. My Kind Regards [email protected]. Bobby Cather. I have one thing to say on this it's NIKE Time please just do it. This could be promoted in way almost like Farm Aid but a Bridge to Freedom and Change Greet the Caravan With food, water, shelters, medical, and welcome to the US on the principles of this country and Democracy found Even on the Statue of Liberty Have President Obama Promote and Participate,Michelle Obama, Carlos Santana,Musician and Singers in concert for the Caravan to greet them, Kris Kristofferson, Neil Young, Bob Dylan,Willie Nelson, Sean Penn Celebrities Like Alec Baldwin, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski , Keith Olbermann,Rachel Maddow,Lawrence O Donnell. Chis Mathews, Brian Williams, Bring the Country together against the tyranny that is happening and division, Make this an event sponsored by Franciscan Churches,Jewish Churcher, Protestant Groups like the Foundation for Excellence, Steve McSwain, Even the Dalai Lama,Sports Stars and Invite the troops of the National Guard in a Spirit of Inclusiveness , Remember it is their duty under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 90 to disobey and illegal order. Have Senators and Legislators who support those people coming go down to greet them in the Spirit of the United Nations it is Part of Article Six of Our Constitution, Have resolutions of support in the State Legislatures , I know California will be on board as well As Jerry Brown
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  • Reinstate Tilden Football Coaches
    Parents and students of Tilden Educational Campus, Community members, and staff look to support the Football Coaches of the Tilden Campus as they have been wrongly suspended from coaching and their daily jobs with out pay for reporting an incident that took place among students.
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  • Stop Racial Abuse And Discrimination In S.C.I. Against Inmates
    Stop racial and discrimination abuse on inmates by guards within prison institutions for hateful reasons. Transfer Stanton Story AP3330 because he is not receiving medication, the guards are beating him, and they are giving false reports. He is dying by the hands of the guards!
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  • Sonoma County: Prosecute Animal Cruelty, Not Animal Rescue
    58 nonviolent activists were swept up in a mass arrest by Petaluma police last month and charged with felonies for trying to give food and water to starving animals at the largest organic poultry producer in the nation. The farm owners yelled homophobic slurs, threatened to run us over with a truck, and were so aggressive that the police pulled out a taser to stop them from hurting us. Yet instead of addressing the animal cruelty at the farm -- or the threats and aggression of the farm owners -- the officers arrested dozens of activists, demanded $20,000 bail for each, and issued a press release falsely accusing the activists of violence. They also made mocking comments on social media in support of the industry and, despite promises to give the animals care, had all the starving animals killed. This abuse of the law cannot continue. Ask Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch to prosecute animal cruelty and drop the charges against nonviolent animal rescuers.
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  • Social Work to End White Supremacy!
    If you are a member of the social work profession (including our partners and friends) help us resist white supremacy and the politics of the Trump presidency by signing this petition to Trump and denounce white supremacy, violence, and hatred.
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  • Tell Donald Trump to CANCEL tomorrow's hateful, anti-immigrant speech
    Donald Trump likes to use inciting, incendiary language to target his political opponents. There are "criminals and unknown Middle Easterners mixed in" with an approaching migrant caravan, he tweeted, and they'd "better be stopped." This kind of language has already led to horror. Last week, a fan of Donald Trump and Fox News sent out a series of pipe bombs targeting political and philanthropic leaders for assassination. The most vicious and lethal anti-Semitic hate crime in American history was carried out at a Pittsburgh synagogue, by a shooter ranting about the migrant caravan. Instead of bringing the country together, Donald Trump has responded by throwing a match on the kindling. Again. Rather than tamping down on racial polarization and hate speech, Donald Trump is doubling down — pointing fingers, stoking fears, and inflaming passions. Tomorrow night, he will give a speech cracking down on the border and demagoguing against migrants seeking a safer place to live. There are already extremist groups talking about meeting the migrants on the border with guns and violence. This speech will push our country further toward the brink. Please tell Donald Trump: CANCEL this speech. A small group of refugees fleeing instability in Central America does not represent an existential threat to us, the strongest nation on earth. But forces of division, hatred, and violence might.
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