A divisive group, consisting primarily of people from outside of Hudson, have formed "The Citizens for St. Croix Valley". They promote messages that do not represent the spirit of the residents of Hudson. This group fosters fear of Muslims, GLBT people, have mischaracterized educational programs to promote learning about world religions as promoting Sharia law and in general, encourage hate of "others".

The National Rifle Association has a financial chokehold on much of Congress. It’s one of the main reasons why, in the wake of mass shootings such as the ones in Las Vegas, Orlando, San Bernardino, and Sandy Hook, we remain unable to pass reasonable gun laws. Thus far, in the wake of the Las Vegas tragedy, two representatives–Representatives Tim Ryan (Ohio) and Tim Walz (Minnesota)–have donated previous NRA contributions to gun violence protection groups. We are asking our Tea Party Congressman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), who has received $9,590 from the NRA in contributions, to do the same. Please sign!

The National Rifle Association has a financial chokehold on much of Congress. It's one of the main reasons why, in the wake of mass shootings such as the ones in Parkland, FL, Sutherland Springs, TX, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Bernardino, and Sandy Hook, we remain unable to pass commonsense gun laws. Last year, two members of Congress–Representatives Tim Ryan (Ohio) and Tim Walz (Minnesota)–have donated previous NRA contributions to gun violence protection groups. Will you tell your representative in Congress they must return or donate all donations received from the NRA during their political career and commit to not taking another cent from them in the future? I don't want to take guns away from law-abiding citizens who are stable, mentally healthy members of the community. I want sensible background checks at gun shows and online as well as banning weapons of war, such as bump stocks, AR-15's, etc. from being sold to just anybody on the street. We need this to save lives!

My husband, Moussa Mahaman, is being held at Buffalo Federal Detention Facility awaiting deportation back to the country of Niger. He has an extended American family who loves him dearly and is now suffering the imminent loss of a husband, step-father, and Baba (grandpa). Please speak out to help us stop this unjust removal of Moussa.

Email: [email protected] Tri-lingual immersion school in Spanish, Mandarin and English that promotes healthy, plant-based diet, eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyles and a environment that nurtures children with special needs and differences to be compassionate to one another while achieving their highest potential. If this sounds like something you would want to see in Pinellas County, regardless if you have children or not, please sign our petition here: Please also help by donating here: Every bit counts! Also, please share with friends and family to do the same! To become a volunteer (even small, help from home volunteer opportunities) Please email [email protected] Respect, Tolerance and Acceptance Understand and celebrate differences in ethnicity, religion, special needs, skin tones and beliefs. Treat others as you would like to be treated Show patience and respect Develop Global Competencies Kindness and Compassion Thoughtful words and actions Value all beings Nurture friendships and relationships Show others that you care Be accepting and inclusive of difference, build confidence in children who with special needs. Citizenship Make ethical decisions and choices Use your energy in a positive way Cooperate with others to improve your world (community, state, country, world, environment). These Core Values will be defined, taught, modeled, practiced and reinforced in several ways throughout the school year. KING Charter School Khushi, Immersion, and Natural Garden It is no coincidence that our school’s name is KING. As a school that has a strong focus on love and compassion, we find Martin Luther King Jr. a powerful messenger of this important lesson. As a person who wanted love and peace for all, we are inspired by his actions and way of achieving goals. KING also breaks down to further describe our school. “K” is for Khushi, the Hindi word for happy. While we all want what is best for our children and often times we find this getting high test scores, ultimately, we want happy children. We also feel that using a word from one of the most populated countries in the world reflects our commitment to diversity. Having understanding of other cultures helps eliminate ignorance’s and fears creating more peace, thus more “khushi” kids! “I” for immersion reflects our program that is taught in Spanish, English and Mandarin. If one really wants to create peace, then one needs to communicate. Being able to speak these three languages fluently opens the door to speak to over 3 billion people on our planet! Furthermore, communication and understanding one’s language helps bridge the differences between cultures thus, helping to create common ground and peace. “N” and “G” Natrual Garden refers to our goal to not only provide children with as much nutritious food as research indicates that children who do have balanced diet filled with fruits and vegetables tend to be healthier and happier, but it is also our mission to teach children the importance of being responsible citizens who minimize their carbon footprint. Our little growing minds will bloom into responsible members of our society and planet!

We Kansans will no longer stand for this obstruction of data by an executively appointed branch of the Kansas government with its own body of regulations and adjudicating powers that supersede or circumvent outside state agency oversight, including our First branch of government. We the People will once again be represented in the regulations of the KCC by enacting Legislative control over the entirety of KSA 74-601 to 74-631.

The Trump administration has done everything it can to ignore climate change and promote a dangerous expansion of fossil fuel production. Governors are stepping up to take the kind of leadership on climate change missing in Washington. Governors Cuomo, Inslee, and Brown launched the U.S. Climate Alliance when Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Fifteen governors have signed on. Governor Wolf is not among them. As COP 23 convenes in Germany, it's time for Governor Wolf to join with his colleagues and add Pennsylvania to the U.S. Climate Alliance. Read more about the U.S. Climate Alliance here: https://www.usclimatealliance.org/

On October 23rd, 2017, the District 39 Board of Education unanimously voted on a formal statement of recommendation to the District 39 administration that "it should no longer be the practice of the district that grades for extra-curricular activities, including band, be a part of school report cards." In this statement and subsequent discussion that followed the vote, the Board has expressed a desire to alter the instrumental music program and remove its successful curricular structures, assessments, and overall accountability. We ask that before the board take any further action, they provide research to support their position. To view the board's statement and discussion, go to 2:35:00 at this address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrlwvjRDkig&feature=youtu.be.To see just a sampling of research that a quality band and orchestra program is beneficial, go to this address: https://evancanel.wixsite.com/musicadvocate

Westbridge Rd. is an access road that should have a center strip like Canyon Falls Drive for safety reasons. As a two-lane access road, it is highly irregular not to have a center stripe to clearly define each side of the road.

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In Memphis, 16- and 17-year-olds drive, participate in the labor force, and be tried as adults. Yet, we cannot vote to influence any of the systems that personally affect us: school, jobs, and laws. Extending voting rights will allow us to influence these systems and enter the political sphere. Increasing youth involvement and understanding in the political process will help establish a more informed community, showing that youth are present and here to get involved. People are ready to extend these rights to youth. Since 2000, there have been numerous legislative bills proposed in over twenty US states to extend the voting age. So far, two Maryland cities, Takoma Park and Hyattsville, have extended these rights to 16- and 17-year-olds in local elections. Extending voting rights to 16- and 17-year olds in Memphis is a huge step towards a more inclusive city. Please sign this petition to voice your support for youth representation in the political process in Memphis.

My daughter is in the guardianship of my sister and brother-in-law who are alienating me from her life. We have a Termination of Guardianship Trial on December 18th, 2017. I have done everything and anything that has been asked of me by the guardians and they are still fighting to return my daughter to my custody and care.