The Facebook scandals just keep coming; every day we learn of a new way Facebook has put our communities’ safety at risk. First, we found out Facebook allowed Cambridge Analytica - a shady campaign firm working for Trump - to exploit the private personal data of 50 million people without their knowledge. Now we’ve learned that Facebook data is being used by ICE to track people. Enough is enough. Facebook needs to take responsibility for the numerous ways they continue to put our communities at risk. Only through a public audit of all of Facebook’s practices and programs can real systemic changes be identified that will make Facebook the type of platform where people can share photos without fear a white supremacists trolling them, talk about racism and Black experiences without fear of being put in “Facebook jail,” and keep up with our families over distance without worrying that our private information will be shared with nefarious companies. Demand a public audit of Facebook!

The King Amendment would prohibit any state or local government from passing animal protection legislation that goes beyond what has been passed by the federal government and other states. This would instantly nullify common sense animal protections that have been installed across the country and prohibit future animal rights legislation, as well. Representative Steve King (Iowa) has long been an enemy to animals, even supporting legalized dogfight watching. Big Ag corporations are working with Representative King to endanger the animals we love in our own homes. Animals are vulnerable and have no ability to petition Congress when they are being hurt. We urge Congress to reject this Amendment to the Farm Bill and support federal measures to protect the most vulnerable class of beings in our society, rather than target them.

Donald Trump is marching us toward war—or multiple wars—if his latest nominees and appointees are and indication. Mike Pompeo, Trump's pick to run the State Department, opposes diplomatic agreements including the successful Iran Nuclear Deal, supports torture, and received the top award from a known anti-muslim hate group. We cannot trust his judgement to run the U.S. State Department, whose main mission is diplomacy, not war. Gina Haspel has defended the CIA use of torture. We cannot trust her to run the CIA and protect human and civil liberties. John Bolton has a history of bad decisions that have contributed to massive loss of life. He was a booster for the Iraq War. More recently, he penned an op-ed on the case for war with North Korea. He just can't be trusted at all - yet Trump appointed him to National Security Advisor. Trump pushed out his secretary of state and national security adviser who had helped restrain Trump's desire for war. His new appointees would be far worse—putting us all at risk. As a first step to protecting the balance of power, blocking a reckless war cabinet, and preventing unnecessary and costly wars: The Senate and must reject Pompeo's nomination as Secretary of State.

When are teachers and support staff in South Carolina going to get organized to demand higher salaries and more funding for education? We teachers are not only underpaid compared to other professions, but do not have access to resources in the classroom to provide a quality education to all students. All the years we’ve spent in college preparing to educate future generations, as well as the countless hours we spend at home grading papers and preparing lessons, have been totally discounted by our legislators who only approved a 2% raise for next year. I’m a single parent living in Charleston, a very EXPENSIVE place to live, who can’t even afford to rent a place on my own. Sometimes I wonder why we are constantly reminding students of the value of education when teachers with one or two master’s degrees are struggling to provide for their families. I also wonder why our leaders ignore the fact that a higher investment in education will have a more significant economic growth as a nation. Last, I wonder how the state will handle teacher shortages when teachers are undervalued, unsupported, underpaid and overworked. Educators and students deserve better! Let’s take action! Change will only happen if we join our efforts to fight for a just cause!

We all know that John Bolton is a terrible dangerous choice for national security adviser. But the Senate doesn't get to confirm that role. It does, however, confirm secretary of state for which Trump has nominated someone even more dangerous: Mike Pompeo. Pompeo is a climate change denier. He's anti gay rights. He wants to rip up our diplomatic deals. He's defended the use of torture. If fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was the fire extinguisher that kept the Trump flame from engulfing us all, then Pompeo is the fuel that would make the Trump bonfire go out of control. He cannot represent us to the world. We can't stop Trump from appointing John Bolton—a man who pushed for the devastating Iraq War and who recently wrote the case for war with North Korea—as national security adviser. So our only chance to prevent Trump from assembling a war cabinet that would push us to war with Iran and North Korea and risk of ruining relationships around the world is to block Pompeo. Senator Rand Paul has said he won't support Pompeo—now if every Democratic and Independent senator does the same, we can say no to this bigot and no to Trump's reckless march to war.

We need to fight against crazies that promote violent agendas and gun advocacy.

Nearly every person who has a smartphone has been affected by pornography. Currently the option to block pornograghy on a phone plan is weak and normally non-existant. We want the freedom to choose to block pornography on our phone plans.

Cause he is dumb

Before my granddaughter suffered from this terrible condition and killed her son, I heard about this happening to other families. This could have been prevented if there was a program to follow up on new mothers after giving birth. The State of Arizona must realize PPS is a real condition and offer help and not punishment

It is Mr. Hogg today, but it will be you tomorrow. This kind of behavior is no longer acceptable. The world does not need the likes of Ingraham - they represent yesterday.

Recently, Florida DNC Delegate and Jacksonville Democratic Party State Committeeman Mr. John Parker has been accused by multiple Democrats of making racist statements about the black community on a number of occasions [1-2]. Additionally, the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida President Lydia Hudson has called for him to step down over his alarming comments and past behavior. Furthermore, Jacksonville Democratic Party Chair Lisa King's lack of response and leadership concerning the allegations of her husband Mr. John Parker has done nothing but "squandered the public trust" and trust of the majority of Duval Democrats as one media outlet explained [3]. Finally, we call on Ms. King and Mr. Parker to immediately resign their positions in the Duval and Florida Democratic Party so our party can begin to move forward with the hard work in properly representing the the black community in Jacksonville which comprises 55% of the the local Democratic Party. [1] https://newsone.com/3785837/black-democrats-john-parker-racism-complaint-duval-county-florida/ [2] http://floridapolitics.com/archives/260005-duval-democrats-in-civil-war-over-committeemans-alleged-racist-remarks [3] http://sunshinestatenews.com/story/too-late-duval-dems-john-parker-and-lisa-king-save-themselves

Police shootings', Police Brutality, I have seen police officers use their voices to intimidate people, to taunt people, to threaten people. This only serves to escalate any situation. It also causes a disdain for the law instead of respect. I have witnessed this first hand. Isn't part of enforcing the law keeping the peace?