We are all high school students who believe that students should not have to constantly question their safety at school. There are ways that we can combat gun violence, but because many government officials receive money from the NRA, they dismiss school shootings as unsolvable tragedies.

McDonald is highly qualified for the role of Chief Justice, having served CT in all three branches of our state government. When originally appointed as a Justice, McDonald received broad bipartisan support and has since served Connecticut with honor and distinction.

On Monday, February 12, 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared before a gathering of the National Sheriffs' Association and said, "The office of sheriff is a critical part of the Anglo-American heritage of law enforcement. We must never erode this historic office." Sessions' dog-whistle was heard loud and clear by all who understand that: (1) white supremacists have quietly infiltrated law enforcement; and (2) the American 'grand jury system' favors law enforcement officers in fatalities. Enough is enough! Police are rarely subjected to criminal liability but cities often settle on civil damages which are paid by us, the taxpayers. This has to change! Here are some recent examples of what police misconduct settlements cost taxpayers in big cities across the nation: (1) Walter Scott (North Charleston, South Carolina): $6.5 million; (2) Freddie Gray (Baltimore, Maryland): $6.4 million; (3) 12-year-old Tamir Rice (Cleveland, Ohio): $6 million; (4) Eric Garner (Staten Island, New York): $5.9 million; and (5) Sandra Bland (Waller County, Texas): $1.9 million. Malpractice insurance is key! It is past-proven for many professionals (i.e., doctors and lawyers). This proposal would shield taxpayers while shifting liability to the insured and insurer. In exchange for coverage, insurers can demand that police departments implement new policies and training, and dismiss problem officers. Congress, cities, counties or states could cover the cost of basic insurance but any premium increases due to misconduct must be the individual officer's responsibility (emphasis added). Ultimately, negligent law enforcement officers would pay more through expensive premiums. So what are going to do about it? First, by signing and sharing this petition, we are telling Attorney General Jeff Sessions to: (1) stop wasting our time and money with his divisive rhetoric; and (2) implement a policy mandating malpractice insurance for all law enforcement officers. Second, contact your state and local government officials via phone, fax or, e-mail to remind them that we are not going to take these dog-whistles lightly in this midterm election year. We are what D-E-M-O-C-R-A-C-Y looks like! Sincerely, Denita C. Latta

Because Cobb students deserve a right to stand up for what they believe in and for the students that witnessed the school shooting in Parkland, Florida!

Anyone who understands that any 'carry' law (carrying a concealed firearm) is only likely to have innocent people shot needs to step up and tell our legislature that doing so without a permit is only begging for a disaster.

I believe that accusing a company of challenging conservative principles when in actuality they are doing what is best for their business is awful. The Georgia Republican party is attempting to hold corporations hostage for the ransom of promoting the agenda of a lobby group. Regardless of your political affiliation, government was never intended to be used as a weapon for lobby groups

National Geographic is one of the top circulating magazines in the US with around 42 million magazines mailed annually--each and every issue wrapped in plastic. The Polybags used, made of polyethylene #4, is a common plastic, recyclable with grocery bags made of the same or similar (#2) material. But, according to the National Geographic article titled "A Whopping 91% of Plastic Isn't Recycled"-well, you get the gist. This "environmental" magazine has published dozens of articles on the hazards of plastic bags--there is no room for this level of hypocrisy in our country's 8th largest circulating magazine. So let's encourage them to set a precedent and to stop mailing their publication in plastic bags.

This is the ad I received on the top of my Google search: NRA Membership - Official Site | Defend The 2nd Amendment | NRA.org‎ Admembership.nra.org/‎ Join the National Rifle Association. $40 Off Best Membership Rate and Free Gift. The NRA is not vested in defending our rights. They are vested in the greed of guns. Countless innocent people die daily from gun violence. Tragically, we can no longer go to the movies, school, the mall, or music festivals without the fear that a mass shooter is going to kill or maim us. We are no longer free, thanks to the NRA. Google should not accept money from and support such a deplorable organization. We cannot rest until our children are protected and can go to school without worrying about being the next mass shooting victim.

I simply would prefer to go to Disney or somewhere actually fun rather than Dave N Busters.

The New York Times reports that the Kushner family real estate company obtained $500 million in loans from Citigroup and the private equity firm Apollo, both of whose executives met with Kushner at the White House last year. And the Washington Post reports that at least four countries -- United Arab Emirates, China, Israel, and Mexico -- have discussed ways they can manipulate Kushner “by taking advantage of his complex business arrangements, financial difficulties and lack of foreign policy experience.” Kushner cannot be permitted to remain in the White House.

**UPDATE: The "Department of Homeland Security" deported Joel Colindres on Wednesday, January 31st. Please sign in hopes to reunite Joel with his family, safely here in the US. Joel is not a criminal. Joel is/was a hardworking, taxpaying father of 2 small children. He is/was the kindergarten soccer coach, the favorite son-in-law of his combat wounded veteran father in law. Joel never posed a threat to anyone. He has no criminal record. Joel fled violence and death threats in Guatemala in 2004. He sought asylum in the USA. Because of a clerical error, Joel's court date notification was mailed to the wrong address in the wrong state. Joel never received that notification- which set his life course in motion. Joel is happily married to a US citizen and has an approved I-130 and Visa sponsorship thru his wife. Rather than hear his asylum case or allow him to finish the Green Card process through his valid marriage, the "Department of Homeland Security" forced him to take a one way nonstop flight to Guatemala, the very place he fled. Please follow Joel's family's struggle on the Facebook page "Save Joel Colindres." ICE has made the cruel decision to break this family- but they're going to fight to keep it together. They will continue to fight for justice for Joel!

To make learning in the CSW easier and more comfortable.