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Save the Brook Rd. Forest in Wendell State Forest - 110 year old oak forestThis particular portion of Wendell State Forest has not been logged in over 110 years. It is one of the oldest, and most untouched, pristine parts of Wendell State Forest. It WILL be logged in November 2018 if it is not stopped. This forest is enjoyed by the people of Wendell and the surrounding area. It is the most loved, most walked portion of Wendell State Forest. We the people of Wendell, and the surrounding area do not want it "managed" for the benefit of the biomass, and wood pellet industry. We want this 80 acre old oak forest reserved as a wildland. This forest has been a wildland for over 100 years. We want it to remain exactly as it is, untouched by human interference.1,212 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by James Thornley
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Require citizen consent for attacks on nations.I have been conducting extensive research. In this effort, I have found that the United States has been taking actions against other nations based on false, incomplete or inaccurate information. It is now time for the Citizens to take back control and end this atrocity.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by ROBERT ALDRICH
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Make bullying a Federal Offense and classified as a Hate crimeThe bullying must stop; parents held accountable for their children's actions. The damage done lasts a lifetime and is causing more suicides every day. Teachers ignore, and the schools. I'm a parent of someone who was bullied so badly he has been in psychiatric therapy his whole life. He has tried 9 times to end his life and will be in therapy the rest of his life. He has been diagnosed with so many mental disabilities, beaten so many times, suffered repeated head trauma. A child's brain is still developing at the tender age of 6 years old when his bullying first started. And I was at his school every day. Nothing was ever done. I eventually even homeschooled. Teachers came to my home. My son is now a grown man and the damage is already done. We must stop the bullying. As Administrator of Suicide Shatters Loved ones and Families, my members are growing; our children ending their lives. This must stop. We must remove the stigma attached to those who suffer from mental-illness bullying causes. Our children suffer in silence. I have had my own son in therapy for over 22 years, and he will be in therapy the rest of his life. I watched my happy little boy become a sad insecure child, teen, and now a man. I pray every night I will wake up with him still with us. Bullying is a crime of hate and as such should be classified as one. And now the cycle begins again with my own grandson. It is time to make bullying a Federal offense and a hate crime because it is a crime of hate, and that hate is taking the lives of our children every day. We must take action to secure the safety of our children, mentally and physically. Parents need to be held accountable for the cruel actions of their children. They are aware of their actions, especially when the schools do notify them and they do nothing; chalk it up to kids will be kids. Well bullying is not acceptable and it affects our children the rest of their lives. So many take their lives due to bullying and it must stop. With the internet, it is even worse and without it, it still goes on, only on the streets, in our schools. We Must Save our Children. Stop The Bullying and Save Our Children.40 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Elizabeth DeJesus Jacot
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prison over crowdingBecause of the kidnaping of my oldest son lance ealy by U.S. Marshals under the order of Federal Judges Thomas Rose and Michael Barrett who are out to deprive the black, negro and colored race of due process of law for fighting for there constitutional rights in Ohio. Strauder vs W. Virginia, 100 U.S. 303(1880) people are being illegally sentenced by agents of the judicial branch of government where no charge had been established, the government is out of control and are imprisoning citizens for profit2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by larry ealy
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Don't Mess With SNAP!House Republicans are now pushing a farm bill that would impose strict so-called "work requirements" on millions of low-income Americans receiving food stamps. This is a horrible idea! Requiring people to find 20 hours a week of work before they receive food stamps when there aren't enough jobs to go around isn't just cruel, it's nonsensical. Republicans are proposing to punish people for circumstances that are often outside of their control and their plan would hurt those in marginalized communities already suffering from high unemployment rates. Please join with us tell Congress to keep their hands off of SNAP.387 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Matt Hildreth
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STOP TRUMP’s TWEETS!Okey dokey.... it is time to STOP Trump’s threatening tweets (e.g. threats to North Korea and Syria). They are dictating world events and international perceptions. Which is dangerous and could have very serious implications. PLEASE SHUT DOWN TRUMP’s TWITTER ACCOUNT!! Seriously. Twitter profits are not worth jeopardizing people’s safety. Trump continues to be in direct violation of Twitter policies (see details below). Stand by (or require) Twitter policies and standards. Or for members of Congress, identify and create policies to address proper protocols for social media for elected officials. Shut Trump’s tweets down. Be a hero. Background info: Trump’s tweets are in direct violation of the following Twitter policies: Violence and physical harm Violence: You may not make specific threats of violence or wish for the serious physical harm, death, or disease of an individual or group of people. This includes, but is not limited to, threatening or promoting terrorism. You also may not affiliate with organizations that — whether by their own statements or activity both on and off the platform — use or promote violence against civilians to further their causes. Hateful conduct: You may not promote violence against, threaten, or harass other people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or serious disease. Read more about our hateful conduct policy. https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/hateful-conduct-policy21 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Karyn Nolan
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Withdraw Wendy Vitter's NominationOn January 23, President Trump nominated Wendy Vitter to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. At her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 11, Sen. Blumenthal asked Vitter whether she believes Brown v. Board of Education was decided correctly. She refused to answer. Watch the shocking exchange here: https://twitter.com/civilrightsorg/status/984135758440263702 The 1954 Brown decision was a unanimous ruling that struck down segregation in our nation's public schools. Nominees to our federal courts who cannot say, without qualification, that they believe Brown was correctly decided should not be considered for lifetime positions on the federal bench. Before Vitter's hearing, civil rights organizations like ours were already opposed to her confirmation because of her extreme record. Vitter has taken irresponsible positions on women’s health and reproductive freedom, and she attempted to hide some of those views by failing to disclose them to the Senate. She also has a history of insensitivity to the rights of immigrants. After her hearing, we're even more outraged. Federal courts won't protect our civil and human rights if we don't protect the federal courts – but we need your help. Join us in urging Louisiana's Senators Kennedy and Cassidy to stand up for fair courts and call for Vitter's immediate withdrawal.3,331 of 4,000 SignaturesCreated by The Leadership Conference
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Tell Congress: Reject the new Farm Bill and stop Big Ag from destroying our food system!Today, Republicans in Congress unveiled their Farm Bill. This bill would be a disaster for our food system. It would harm our environment and public health. And it would allow pesticide companies to keep poisoning bees and butterflies. This bill is nothing more than a massive giveaway to Big Ag. We need your help to push your Representative to reject it!3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Peter Stocker
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Tell the EPA: Ban Monsanto's monarch-killing pesticide!Monarch butterflies are in trouble. They’ve declined by 90% in the last 20 years. And a key culprit is the massive increase in the use of glyphosate -- the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup®. The EPA is accepting public comments on whether to let Monsanto keep poisoning our food system with glyphosate. But you only have a few days left to speak up and urge the EPA to ban this toxic pesticide!2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Peter Stocker
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Robert Mueller's Report Must Be Made PublicThe media is reporting that Robert Mueller's report on Russia's interference in the 2016 election and the possible Trump Administration obstruction of justice that followed will be released "soon." After the report is finished, Rod Rosenstein will decide whether or not to make it public. We demand that Rosenstein make Special Council Robert Mueller's report available to the American public. If Rosenstien or Mueller are fired, Congress must publish their report.765 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Matt Hildreth
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Bring Back The Smiley Barn!For many decades, a happy smiley face affixed to a yellow barn along highway I-94 in Delafield, Wisconsin, warmed people's hearts and was a treasured landmark. When the smiley was taken down in 2002, the community suffered a huge loss. The barn has now changed hands and the new owner wants to bring the smiley face back but needs approval from Delafield city officials. We need them to vote YES!581 of 600 SignaturesCreated by Maria Luther
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The NC DMV Needs a Policy for Gender Change on LicensesWhen I attempted to change the gender on my license in North Carolina, my proof of documentation was rejected without cause. An original document of mine was confiscated despite my protests and I received inappropriate commentary about my identity and body. Transgender people in NC are treated inconsistently at DMV offices because no policy exists detailing what documents are in fact required. My lawyer and I are crafting a letter to request that the DMV creates a policy for gender change and we need signatures to bolster the cause.74 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lou Killion