Accessibility is not just about ramps and elevators—it is about respect and inclusion and the type of community we create at Fordham. Many of our residence halls today—particularly Martyrs’ Court—currently bar students with mobility issues from being an active participant on campus. That means friendship, late-night discussions, study breaks and all that college offers beyond just class work are out of the question if one's living facility is inaccessible. If a residence hall is not accessible, then so is the community that is built there. Even if this matter does not directly affect you, it does affect your classmates, your friends, your future roommates. It decides who feels welcomed and who does not. By signing this petition, you are supporting the belief that all students should have access to the complete Fordham experience—not only in the classroom, but in all aspects of our campus. You're making it clear that we value one another and won't tolerate physical spaces creating unseen divisions. This is our opportunity to make Fordham better-for ourselves, for the current students on campus, and for all who will come afterward.

Federal regulators recently cited Tesla for serious workplace safety violations after a worker was tragically electrocuted last summer at its Austin auto plant. A lawsuit brought by the worker’s family alleges he was told to inspect electrical panels before they were energized, but that one of the panels already had power which immediately electrocuted him and left him unconscious. This heartbreaking incident isn't isolated—it's the latest slap on the wrist for an alarming pattern of disregard for worker safety at Tesla. Tesla workers report being pressured into hazardous conditions, often without adequate training or safety measures. In Austin, a worker's hand was mangled by machinery, yet supervisors allegedly ignored the injury and continued operations as usual. These aren't mere accidents—they're symptoms of a systemic problem at Tesla. Last year thousands of Tesla workers faced sudden layoffs after grueling conditions, despite the company reaping millions in tax incentives meant to create secure, safe jobs.  In his other role as CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk has pushed to undo worker protections and get rid of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency in charge of worker and union protections. Research shows Tesla routinely neglects mandatory safety procedures. In November 2024, OSHA penalized Tesla close to $7,000 after discovering four employees at the Austin Gigafactory had been exposed to dangerous chemicals without the appropriate training or safety precautions. Earlier last year workers came forward with alarming stories of falsified safety documentation and inadequate training.  It's time Tesla is held accountable. Workers deserve workplaces free from preventable harm, and corporate negligence must not be tolerated.  Tell the Tesla board to prioritize worker safety now and call on them to make immediate improvements in workplace safety standards.

1. Protecting Children and Educators: Schools are meant to be safe environments. Joining this campaign helps push for laws that prioritize the safety and well-being of students and teachers. 2. Preventing Tragedies: Gun violence in schools has led to heartbreaking losses. Banning guns from campuses can reduce the risk of shootings and save lives. 3. Creating a Peaceful Learning Environment: Fear and anxiety have no place in education. Removing firearms from schools helps students focus on learning rather than survival. 4. Sending a Message to Lawmakers: Every signature shows that people care. A strong collective voice can influence real policy change at the local and national levels. 5. Standing Up for Common-Sense Safety Measures: Most Americans support reasonable gun laws. This campaign is not about politics it’s about protecting people and preventing preventable violence.

Troubling reports reveal a Trump administration push to propel a failed war on drugs into a reckless, devastating war in Mexico. Make no mistake: This is how dangerous ideas turn into deadly policies. How do we know? Earlier this year our sister organization, the Win Without War Education Fund, brought a team of former defense, diplomatic, trade, labor, and civil society experts, among others from the United States and Mexico to Capitol Hill to run a tabletop exercise to find out exactly what the outcome of U.S. strikes on cartels in Mexico would be. The result? Chaos, violence, and harm. Even a “limited” U.S. strike would trigger events ranging from a trade war, mass displacement, a crackdown on civil liberties, and a rupture in diplomatic relations. One thing had not changed: The amount of synthetic drugs crossing the southern border. Trump’s moves won’t halt the drug trade or help families struggling amidst a fentanyl crisis but they will increase violence and displacement within Mexico and ruin the critical, mutually-beneficial cross-border relationship. Luckily, Representative Joaquin Castro has introduced a resolution to oppose this deadly policy drift by affirming Mexico’s sovereignty. Congress must act swiftly to pass it and pull us off this misguided path to war. We’re organizing people across the country to join us in telling every member of Congress to cosponsor and pass the resolution immediately. Will you speak out now?

We, the people, invite you to meet with your constituents at a public Town Hall meeting: on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 6 PM at Krutch Park, 504 Market St., Knoxville, TN, to discuss the concerns outlined above.

A vast collection of peer-reviewed science shows that if the proposed Twin Metals mine was built along the rivers and streams flowing into the Wilderness, pollution and environmental degradation would be certain. It would also harm the economy: A peer-reviewed independent study from Harvard University shows that protecting the Boundary Waters from proposed sulfide-ore mining would result in dramatically more jobs and more income over a 20-year period. Polls show very strong support for permanent protection for this priceless Wilderness area. Unfortunately and alarmingly, the Trump administration has promised to undo existing Boundary Waters protections and has already issued far-reaching Executive Orders that endanger public lands across the country, including the Boundary Waters. Also, U.S. Representative Pete Stauber’s pending legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives would rescind the mining ban, reinstate canceled mineral leases, bar judicial review, and require rapid approval of a flawed mine plan.    Now, more than ever, it is time for all of us to fight for the places we love. We are grateful for Senator Smith’s leadership, now we all must work alongside her and ensure that the Boundary Waters is protected for generations to come. Find more information at www.SavetheBoundaryWaters.org

Why This Matters: • This initiative will protect vulnerable tenants from exploitation and unsafe living conditions. • It will deter landlords from neglecting their responsibilities and ensure they prioritize tenant safety. • It will improve the overall quality of housing in New Jersey. • It will reduce homelessness and illegal evictions. • It will promote fairness and accountability within the housing market. We, the undersigned, urge our elected officials to prioritize the safety and well-being of New Jersey residents by implementing these crucial measures. We demand immediate action to hold negligent landlords accountable and ensure safe and equitable housing for all. Sign this petition to demand change!

Reneging on that promise puts our military in danger of never getting help in the future.  It is a moral failure for our country.  Experience has proved that Afghan refugees resettled in the US quickly become financially independent and pay taxes and there are many experienced, local volunteer resettlement groups throughout the country willing and able to provide support. Lift the ban now and GET THEM OUT!

Not only is this depriving the community of acknowledging and learning about worthy individuals; this is also a direct violation to the state policy approved in 2010 by UNANIMOUS consent of the state House (112-0) and State Senate (37-0).  We unequivocally believe that the Civil Rights Hall of Fame MUST be Re-Activated!! To join in this push, please sign the petition as a show of support and affirmation!

Over 80 million Americans rely on Medicaid. Cutting funding would strip away mental health support, emergency services, maternal care, and more — services that keep our neighborhoods safe and healthy. These cuts would leave millions without the care they depend on to survive. We ask you — as our voice in Washington — to take a stand. Protect Medicaid. Protect people.

Throughout this Early College Academy program, students face educational, emotional, and social challenges that have set themselves apart from the regular Broken Arrow High School system. These challenges have formed a bond between each student that can be easily identified as a strong friendship connection with one another that is hard to break, a bond that extends beyond the walls of a building. Giving these students a separate seating group that includes other people who went through the same difficulties and sacrifices as them is a vital element of recognition and respect they deserve at graduation. Not giving a separate section like promised means that this close community will graduate with other community members who don't share this same sentimental and educational bond. Not being able to stay with their community till the very end is a disappointing end of a once longed-for experience.

The majority of people of Greenland—a population of just 57,000—have been working for years to move towards full independence from Denmark. The island is considered an “autonomous territory”—it has its own parliament, but Denmark controls its foreign affairs, defense, and part of its budgets. The Trump administration’s power grab has put unnecessary pressure on a people already struggling to secure the freedom and independence they deserve.  Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen made it clear: “We don't belong to anyone else. We decide our own future. We must not act out of fear. We must respond with peace, dignity and unity.” Escalating Trump’s threats, Vice President JD Vance, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz (who is currently under fire for sharing sensitive national security information over Signal chat) recently visited a U.S. military base in Greenland.  They didn’t meet with Greenland’s prime minister.  They didn’t meet with government officials from Greenland.  And they didn’t have public meetings with Greenland residents. Instead, Vance went to a U.S. Army base, criticized Denmark, and made veiled threats. MSNBC Columnist Michael Cohen called it "the most…inappropriate diplomatic foray ever conducted by an American official." The people of Greenland deserve better. Add your name to show your solidarity and make it clear that everyday Americans denounce this egregious and outlandish threat.