Muslims face discrimination and unfair negative media coverage constantly. The image of the terroristic Muslim is almost force-fed, often overshadowing the contributions American-Muslims have brought forth, whether it be Olympic medals, war heroes, or even contributions towards the Apollo program. In a time where hate crimes and assaults against Muslims are sharply increasing and surpassing 9/11 era levels, the Muslim community needs positivity and strength more than ever. Sign the petition below to urge Congress to pass H. Res 869, which aims to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of Muslim Americans in this country

I started this petition because I have seen the corruption that exists at MSU first-hand. In the 1990s, I was part of a student government that attempted to raise the alarm regarding safety issues in the graduate dorm (these included a director who was trolling students for sex, insufficient night security that may have contributed to several sexual assaults within the building, and a Residence Life staff that failed to intervene in a student suicide attempt of which it had been warned). MSU responded viciously to our attempt to raise awareness--and a Vice President went so far as to threaten to out several of us as gay. Lou Anna Simon was Provost at the time, and she did nothing to stop this unethical conduct. I encourage signers of this petition to also sign and share the following, where one may read more on the topic: https://www.change.org/p/msu-still-ignores-its-past-abuse-of-gay-students-has-made-no-real-change-endtheabusemsu

As of May 1st, without informing customers, Aaron's stopped reporting to the credit bureaus when they receive payments. Without this resource, many people won't be able to build their credit scores, and what's worse is that they're allowing people to live under the illusion that their hard-earned money is going to building their scores. Please sign to ask Aaron's to begin reporting again!

There will soon be more plastic in our oceans than marine-life. Reusable grocery sacks are very inexpensive and are more likely to be used if grocers do not offer a free, unlimited supply of plastic bags for their customers.

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The 7th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution and Article 1, Section 16 of the California State Constitution guarantees its citizen the right to a jury trial in civil cases, such as disputes between banks and borrowers, employees and employers, insurance companies and the people who bought the insurance, doctors and patients, etc. But both the California courts and the U. S. Supreme Court have eroded that right by allowing the bank, employer, insurance companies, hospitals, and doctors to create contracts that have provisions that require in the event of a disagreement the parties must go to arbitration.

In 2017, I was heavily invested in the campaign against Ajit Pai's repeal of the 2015 Open Internet Order, as I would rather not have Comcast, AT&T, Verizon and Charter have the power to decide winners and losers on the internet, which would happen after the repeal of net neutrality. After seeing Washington and Oregon pass their own laws, and the California State Senate advancing theirs, Illinois should start on creating a net neutrality law for our state, so that we can preserve the free and open internet that has thrived over the last two decades.

The National Football League’s new policy preventing players from protesting police brutality and racial injustice during the National Anthem isn’t just an insult to the First Amendment. It’s also a complete cave to Donald Trump and the virulent strain of white supremacy this White House emboldens every day. Two years ago, when Colin Kaepernick first took a knee on the field to protest racial injustice, I was proud to lead 14 of my colleagues in the New York City Council in taking a knee in solidarity with protesting players. When our protest got reported on the news, I received vitriolic hate mail in response. This is bigger than just football. For NFL owners to submit to Trump’s demands and stifle players’ ability to stand up for what they believe sends a terrible message to the entire country, and it’s morally reprehensible. That’s why I was pleased to see the New York Jets’ owner and CEO Christopher Johnson say that he would pay any fine that his players incurred for protesting, and support any players who feel the need to stand up and speak out. We need more NFL owners to speak out and do the same. I am starting a petition calling on all NFL owners to join in supporting their players’ right to free speech and peaceful protests. Can you add your name and then share it with your friends?

On the poster presentation day for the neuroscience department, I was sick with a 100-degree fever, chills, sweats, etc. I made my advisors aware of the situation and was reassured to "feel better and do not worry about it" and "do my best". Within the week between my defense and the due date for the printed thesis, my second advisor did not respond to my e-mails (upward of 15 now). Since I was unable to obtain his signature and I was sick for the poster session, my thesis was failed. I met with the committee to explain the circumstances. They agreed to pass my honors thesis on the contingency that I accept such a low grade that my GPA drop over .5, jeopardizing my plans to attend medical school. This penalization has yet to be justified. If I take an "independent study" however, my work will receive an A-.

The roads chosen here in Cook County already exist, no new roads will be built. If you, like myself, enjoy driving the way back roads to see and visit parts of the county few see join me and sign showing your support.

Terre Haute has been trying to attract Target to come to our city for many years. We have had several higher-end retailers leave recently, which leaves us very few places to shop and many people out of work. We are primed and ready for Target to come to town. They would make a huge impact on our community.

Update: Alejandra Juarez was deported on August 3, 2018. A bill has been introduced in the new Congress that will allow her to come home. Please sign our petition in support of the new bill. https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/bring-alejandra-home?source=c.em&r_by=18069385 Alejandra Juarez (Case # A077265754) is scheduled to be deported later this month. She has lived in the United States for more than twenty years and has not committed any crimes since her illegal entry as a teenager. She came to the United States in 1998 to escape violence in Mexico. Since then, she has learned English, married a United States marine, raised their first daughter alone for two years while he served in Iraq, and continued to raise two daughter who are both U.S. citizens. She is a valued member of her church where she assists with their ministry to feed the poor. Alejandra’s deportation will cause great harm to her children who were not even born when she came to the United States. Her oldest daughter Pamela wants to become a doctor and now faces the likelihood that she will graduate high school and start college without her mother, who has always been her biggest supporter, at her side. Pamela recently started working to save up money so that she can visit Alejandra in Mexico. Her youngest daughter Estela is too young to be without her mother, so Alejandra’s deportation will essentially deport her as well, even though she is a U.S. citizen and this country is the only home she has ever known. Please allow Alejandra to stay in the United States with her children.