Trump has ratcheted up his fight with the judiciary when his FBI arrested a Wisconsin judge. And then, Trump’s press secretary wouldn’t rule out arresting Supreme Court justices. The Trump admin is accusing the judge of obstructing immigration officials — following through on Trump's threat against all local, state, and federal officials who try to stop his vile mass deportation plans. All while his administration defies federal court orders. This public show of force against the checks on Trump’s power is the latest move to take down our democracy and the rule of law. Republicans in the Senate are also pushing the No Rogue Rulings Act, a bill already passed in the House to take power away from federal judges and hand it to Trump. Our leaders must stand against this extreme power grab. The arrest of the county judge in Wisconsin, celebrated by FBI Director Kash Patel, is an extreme act meant to strike fear into any judge or other government official who goes against Trump’s agenda. And the No Rogue Rulings Act is an extreme right-wing reaction to federal judges placing injunctions on Trump’s policies. Trump’s showdown with the judiciary is a constitutional crisis. Republicans in Congress are trying to tilt the scales for Trump and hand him absolute power with their No Rogue Rulings legislation. Sign the petition: The rule of law and our democracy are on the line. Stop Trump’s power grab — oppose the No Rogue Rulings Act! Sources: - https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/04/26/judge-dugan-arrest-trump-battle-courts/ - https://newrepublic.com/post/194481/karoline-leavitt-arrest-supreme-court-judges

As Republicans plot HUGE budget plus ups at the Pentagon, they’d balance things with $880 BILLION in cuts elsewhere — and that includes life-saving programs like Medicaid. House Republicans just unveiled a Trump-backed bill that would pour $150 BILLION more into weapons and war. If you add that to the previously approved $886 BILLION Pentagon topline? We’re not just spending more on bombs and bullets than any other country in the world, we’re well past the $1 TRILLION threshold. The final negotiations on these bad budget plans are likely to come down to just the next few weeks — and the votes were always going to be close. But now, with a dozen Republicans signaling they won’t back a bill that includes massive cuts to Medicaid, this fight is becoming one we have a crucial shot at winning. This moment marks the start of a legislative sprint to press Congress to REJECT the misguided notion that BILLIONS more for weapons and war are the way to keep our communities safe. The first step? Sending a message to congressional leadership from tens of thousands of people across the country that this plan is nothing but a non-starter.

Hey everyone, I’m starting a petition to bring phone use back during lunch, and I really need your support. Right now, we don’t have the freedom to use our phones during one of the only breaks we get in the day. Lunch should be our time—to relax, check in with family, listen to music, or just have a moment to ourselves. We’re trusted to use phones responsibly outside of school—why not during lunch? By signing this petition, you’re helping send a clear message to the school board: we deserve to have a voice in the rules that affect us every day. The more of us who sign, the more seriously they’ll take this issue. It’s not just about phones—it’s about fairness, trust, and being treated like the responsible students we are. So if you believe in having that choice back, take 10 seconds and add your name. Together, we can actually make a difference. Thanks for standing up with me!

JeffCo's alternative schools will serve their students best if educators have both a voice and a vote in the future of their schools!

Justice cannot be served behind closed doors, nor can it be trusted when bias is left unchecked. Please sign and share this petition to hold our judiciary accountable and ensure the Karen Read case is tried fairly — as our Constitution demands.

We veterans, like elected representatives, have sworn an oath to protect and defend our constitution and our nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic.  We still stand by that oath. It is vital that we work together to protect our nation, its constitution, and our democracy.

Here’s why AB 338 matters and why we need your voice: • It provides $50 million for workforce training in construction, healthcare, education, mental health, housing, and emergency services—fields critical for recovery. • It creates immediate employment opportunities for underemployed and unemployed people in affected areas. • It supports mental health recovery by funding the training of professionals to meet rising needs. • It gives access to expedited licenses and certifications so individuals can re-enter the workforce quickly. • It strengthens community resilience and economic recovery, reducing the long-term cost of future disasters. If AB 338 is not passed: • People will continue to struggle to find stable employment. • Communities will face prolonged recovery and economic hardship. • Mental health issues will continue to rise, with few trained professionals to respond.       As MSW students and interns, we have seen clients and communities face systemic barriers that directly impact their well-being and access to essential services. Our educational experiences have strengthened our belief in the importance of advocating for underserved populations to promote equity and improve the quality of life for those we serve. This issue is particularly important to us as future social workers living in California, as this Assembly Bill aims to support the very populations we are currently serving, or plan to serve. Addressing this issue is not only a professional responsibility but also a moral obligation. As future social workers, we’ve all decided to enter this field due to our genuine care about assisting others and wanting to make impactful, positive differences in their lives. We’ve witnessed how policies have the ability to influence the day-to-day lives of the communities we serve, and although policies are ideally created to facilitate progress, there are times when they create barriers as well. This is why this bill is important to us; it is an opportunity to advocate for the individuals we serve and push for meaningful change.

The 2025 wildfires didn’t just destroy homes, they exposed deep systemic inequities and left vulnerable residents without jobs, homes, or access to critical services. As future social workers, we believe recovery is not just about rebuilding structures; it’s about restoring people’s lives, their connections, and their opportunities. AB 338 is crucial because it provides a targeted solution for those most affected by the disaster. The bill would not only help rebuild the physical infrastructure but also offer long-term benefits, such as job training and local employment opportunities, that contribute to economic stability. This will help survivors recover their livelihoods while giving them the tools to rebuild their communities. If AB 338 is not passed, the rebuilding process will face significant delays, and thousands of low- and middle-income residents will be at risk of homelessness, financial instability, and adverse mental health outcomes. Families and businesses need the support of both local and state governments to recover in a way that restores their dignity and independence. By supporting AB 338, we can ensure a faster, more equitable recovery and invest in a California where communities are stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.

One of the most troubling aspects of this situation is the lack of true accountability due to a major governance loophole. The district is a public school system with no military affiliation, yet it operates entirely on a military installation under what amounts to a lifetime lease of the land on which it is built. Because of this, military leadership has no authority over internal district matters, creating a serious gray area that allows district leadership to operate without oversight. Even more concerning is how school board members are not elected by the public—they’re selected by a panel that is essentially assembled by the district’s own leadership. Last year, a highly qualified individual who had been outspoken about holding the superintendent and board accountable was initially chosen for a board seat. However, the superintendent reportedly intervened by contacting a general to have that decision reversed, and was successful. The spots were then filled by individuals more aligned with the superintendent’s interests. This level of control—paired with a lack of external checks and balances—creates an environment ripe for corruption. The district’s leadership is able to maintain power and suppress dissent with little to no consequence, all made possible by the unique and deeply problematic structure of its governance.

The CICP was established in 2005 under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act).  The CICP is codified at 42 U.S.C. §§ 247d–6e and 239a, and its implementing regulations are found at 42 C.F.R. Part 110.  The CICP was created to act as a safeguard for Americans injured by medical interventions deployed in public health emergencies. In exchange for granting broad legal immunity to manufacturers,distributors, and healthcare providers under the PREP Act, Congress intended the CICP to serve as a critical safety net for those harmed by emergency-use interventions.  Instead, the program has become a black hole where claims go to die, families are ignored, and the government quietly evades accountability. As of November 1, 2024, the CICP had received 13,520 claims, many from people who lost loved ones after being given COVID-19 treatments authorized for emergency use during the pandemic. Of the 3,438 claims reviewed, not a single one involving non-vaccine treatments has been approved. This is due, in part, because the CICP requires claimants prove that an authorized countermeasure was the sole cause of their loved one’s death.  Such a standard of causation is virtually impossible to meet. The CICP’s shocking 0% approval rate of claimsreflects its failure to protect the very people Congress intended—families who can no longer sue due to the PREP Act. These families were told the CICP would be their only path to justice. But in reality, the system is rigged against them. One such family is that of Peter Petrassi, a 49-year-old New York City Transit conductor who served the MTA for over 20 years. In March 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter reported to work every day, helping to keep essential city services running. He was later exposed to COVID-19 and his illness worsened, compounded by the effects of treatment he received as a result of protocols in place at the time. Peter died from complications that his family believes were at least partially caused by countermeasures administered during his illness — yet his family has no legal path to compensation or accountability. Peter was the first New York City MTA worker to die during the COVID-19 pandemic but, sadly, his death was not an isolated case. A year later, 156 transit workers had died fromcomplications related to COVID-19, many of whom were hospitalized and treated using the same emergency countermeasures.  Yet Peter’s family, like many others, has been shut out by the CICP, unable to meet the impossibly high bar of proving that a single drug or treatment — and not COVID-19 itself — was the sole cause of their loved one’s death. This is just one example among thousands. Behind each claim is a grieving spouse, parent, or child. These families were told to trust the government’s response to a pandemic. Many received treatments that were rushed to market under Emergency Use Authorization. Now, they are told they have no right to sue, no right to appeal, and no right to compensation because the government has protected itself and pharmaceutical companies from liability while providing a broken compensation mechanism for citizens. We need your help to bring this tragedy to the attention of the United States Congress. How has the CICP failed? - Zero transparency: Families are denied access to how decisions within the CICP are made. Secret internal guidance allegedly instructs reviewers to search for any other cause of injury or death to justify denial. - Impossible standards: The requirement to prove that the countermeasure was the sole cause of death contradicts medical reality, especially when COVID-19 was present in most cases. - No legal recourse: Once the Secretary of Health and Human Services makes a final determination regarding a claim for compensation under the CICP, there is no option for appeal, either judicial or administrative. This is violative of the fundamental right of due process.   - Wasteful spending: While families receive nothing, millions of taxpayer dollars have been paid to government contractors and to cover administrative expenses of the CICP. - Complete lack of accountability: Despite these failures, the program continues to operate without reform, oversight, or pressure to improve. Call to action:  Congress created the CICP to serve as a lifeline for those harmed during a national crisis. Instead, it has turned its back on them. By signing this petition, you join others in demanding Congress stop the silent suffering of thousands of families, restore trust and dignity to those who answered the call of service during a national emergency, and reform the CICP before more lives are irreparably harmed.  

Our children deserve a school system that puts their needs first. Our educators deserve to work in a system where funds are allocated efficiently. And our taxpayers deserve to know how their hard-earned dollars are being spent. Transparency builds trust. It is time for accountability. We urge Stamford’s elected officials to act immediately and authorize an independent audit of the Stamford Board of Education.

A Decision to File a Potentially Costly Lawsuit On Your Behalf Was Made Behind Closed Doors. Taxpayer Dollars at Risk. Your elected officials have filed a lawsuit against neighboring towns and the Six Senses project — without informing Rhinebeck residents and without your input. These lawsuits serve the goals of a private opposition group from Clinton — and you’re paying their legal bills. ❌ Rhinebeck residents were kept in the dark. ⚠️ Rhinebeck Town Officials made no effort to communicate with defendants about their concerns before taking legal action on your dime. ⚠️ Attorney Warren Replansky, who filed these lawsuits on behalf of Rhinebeck, failed to publicly disclose that he also represents the Clinton opposition group's legal efforts which preceded Rhinebeck filing these lawsuits. 💸 Rhinebeck is funding lawsuits pushed by a neighboring town group, with no public debate prior to the filing. We, the taxpayers and business owners of Rhinebeck, demand: 🗣️ A PUBLIC HEARING before a single dollar more is spent. 🛑 NO MORE CLOSED-DOOR DECISIONS TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC MONEYS. New York Consolidated Laws, Public Officers Law - PBO § 105. Conduct of executive sessions: Upon a majority vote of its total membership, taken in an open meeting pursuant to a motion identifying the general area or areas of the subject or subjects to be considered, a public body may conduct an executive session for the below enumerated purposes only, provided, however, that NO ACTION BY FORMAL VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC MONEYS. ✍️ Sign the Petition. Make Your Voice Heard.