Human-Bear Conflict is a Human Problem Not a Bear Problem Trash is the number one reason that bears are in our urban areas.  Residents of Glenwood Springs deserve to have the tools needed to reduce human-bear conflict and to keep both residents and bears safe.

Why Recess Matters: • Boosts Cognitive Function: Recess provides a mental break that sharpens focus and enhances learning, leading to better academic performance. • Develops Social Skills: Unstructured playtime is essential for practicing cooperation, negotiation, and conflict resolution—skills crucial for their future success. • Improves Emotional Well-being: Physical activity during recess helps reduce anxiety, manage stress, and promotes overall happiness, which is particularly important as students face increasing academic pressures. • Promotes Physical Health: Regular play during recess combats childhood obesity and supports a healthy lifestyle, setting the foundation for lifelong well-being. • Increases Attendance Rates: Schools that prioritize recess see better attendance and more engaged students, leading to a more vibrant and effective learning environment. Recess is essential for the holistic development of our children. We believe that every student at Manhattan Charter School deserves the benefits of daily recess. By reinstating recess for 5th-grade students, we can better support their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. We respectfully request that the administration take immediate action to restore this critical part of the school day for our 5th graders.

Professor Ligsay is warm-hearted and kind person. She always puts her students first, no matter the circumstances. She is always working in our best interest and trying to make us the best nurses she possibly can. She does not move with ill intent and touches hearts in every classroom she enters. Please sign this petition and leave any kind-hearted words about Ligsay below. 

Creating these opportunities for families raising deaf and hard hearing children would mean every family member has a place to safely express themselves with other individuals who are in a similar situation.  Our deaf and hard of hearing children can improve their comprehension of spoken language by just adding a visual. Our deaf and hard of hearing children can build confidence in using their voices. Our deaf and hard of hearing children can grow up with more self worth due to stronger relationships with their families.  Florida Hands & Voices is a parent- professional collaborative nonprofit particularly interested in encouraging the benefits of unbiased support to families raising deaf and hard of hearing children.

 When one thinks of a pristine, natural river, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many in northwestern Michigan, that would be the Jordan River. From its remarkable scenic vistas in the hills of its headwaters, to the eagles and ospreys along the wide, marshy spreads of its mouth, the Jordan River fits that description perfectly. In fact, it was designated as Michigan’s first Natural River in 1972. Paddlers on the Jordan River can enjoy an entire day floating over the river’s crystal-clear waters, surrounded by endless balsam firs, birches, and cedars. Nay a trip has ever been made without sighting elusive fish under the ripples, timid wildlife behind the brush of the banks, and majestic birds flying the river corridor.  Hikers in the Jordan River Valley can stretch their legs in the 18+ hilly miles of the Jordan River Pathway, managed by the Department of Natural Resources and North Country Trail Association. Wild leeks cover the ground as the trail winds through upland forests of white spruce, maple, beech, and ash. The trail descends fast clear streams and hillsides to go through lowlands of black spruce, balsam fir, and white cedar with black, organic soils and chirping frogs. It goes along the River, along tributaries, natural springs coming out of the hills, and along a flooding caused by beaver dams.  Although the upper sections of the Jordan River have some current and ripples in the water, the river slows and spreads out near the mouth. This area, called the Jordan River Spreads, contains hundreds of acres of marshes and wetlands; basically a freshwater estuary. Herons, egrets, and other waterbirds wade through the rushes, sedges, and cattails of the expansive emergent marshes. The City of East Jordan is located just outside of the Spreads. 

Signing this petition is crucial for several reasons: 1. **Preservation of a Beloved Game**: "Harry Potter: Magic Awakened" has captivated a large and dedicated player base with its unique blend of magic and strategy. By signing the petition, you show your support for preserving a game that has brought joy and a sense of community to its players. 2. **Continuation of Community and Connection**: The game has fostered a vibrant community where players connect, collaborate, and share their love for the Harry Potter universe. Signatures on the petition reflect a collective desire to maintain these valuable connections and continue participating in a thriving community. 3. **Advocacy for Player Investment**: Many players have invested time and money into "Harry Potter: Magic Awakened." Supporting this petition demonstrates that you value these investments and wish to see them respected by ensuring the game's future. 4. **Encouraging a Viable Solution**: By showing strong community support, the petition can encourage NetEase Games to consider acquiring the servers and continuing the game. This collective action increases the likelihood that the game will find a new lease on life under a capable steward. 5. **Influence and Visibility**: A well-supported petition has the potential to attract attention from key decision-makers and media outlets, amplifying the message and increasing the chances of a favorable outcome. Your signature is a crucial step in advocating for the continuation of "Harry Potter: Magic Awakened" and ensuring that the passion of its player base is heard.

For more than 50 years, Title X has funded family planning clinics across the country, ensuring access to critical health services, including birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing, and more.  This is part of a broader effort to implement the Project 2025 agenda, which threatens not only abortion access, but birth control and reproductive health care more broadly, across the country.  Now, the Republican-led House Appropriations Committee has approved a plan to defund Title X in 2025. Soon, all House representatives will have a chance to vote for or against this radical policy change. Add your name to the petition to urge your representative NOW: Don’t defund Title X! 

Meteorologists are warning that we’re on track for another record-breaking season—just like 2020—when multiple hurricanes and tropical storms formed on the same day. Decades of climate research is clear: Big Oil’s emissions are raising sea surface temperatures, making storms more destructive than ever. Hurricane Beryl shattered records as the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic. It knocked out power for millions of people in Texas, during a deadly heatwave that claimed dozens of lives. The costs are staggering—up to $32 billion in damage—yet the fossil fuel industry continues to dodge responsibility for their role in creating these climate-fueled disasters. They profit, we pay. Some states have already taken bold action. In May, Vermont passed the Climate Superfund Act, becoming the first state in history to force Big Oil to pay for the damage their emissions have caused. And they aren’t alone. New York has passed its own Climate Superfund Act, and more states are following their lead. Now, it’s time for Congress to step up and pass federal legislation that will force these billionaire polluters to pay for the climate disasters they’ve fueled. American taxpayers are crushed by the costs of rebuilding homes, communities, and lives, all while Big Oil pollutes our planet and rakes in record profits. It’s time they’re held accountable. Sign the petition to demand Congress pass the Make Polluters Pay Act and force Big Oil to take responsibility for the destruction they’ve caused!

Please, join our campaign to protect Salt Springs because together, we can ensure the preservation of this natural sanctuary for future generations. By standing united, we amplify our voice, making it more likely that authorities will address our concerns, protect the environment, and maintain the beauty and integrity of our community’s cherished landmark.

This message is crucial because it highlights a severe injustice and failure within our legal and social systems, jeopardizing the safety and well-being of a vulnerable child. N.A.G.A aka Nelson, who has already endured unimaginable abuse and trauma, was wrongly sent back to the very people who trafficked and exploited him, despite clear evidence of his victimization and the protections to which he is legally entitled. The message underscores the critical need for accountability and reform in handling cases of child trafficking and abuse. It brings to light the failures of various authorities, including the Department of Family and Protective Services, law enforcement, and the judiciary, in safeguarding Nelson's rights and ensuring his protection. Nelson's story is a poignant reminder of the real-world consequences of bureaucratic negligence and legal missteps, and it calls for immediate action to rectify these injustices and secure a safe future for him. By sharing Nelson’s plight, we draw attention to the broader issues of human trafficking and the importance of upholding the rights of survivors. It advocates for systemic changes to prevent such egregious failures from recurring and reinforces the need for a compassionate, informed approach to child welfare and human trafficking cases. Nelson deserves not only our attention but our action to ensure that he is safe, loved, and given the opportunity to heal from his past trauma. #savingnelson 

As residents of Baltimore City, we all deserve to live in a community where safety and justice are upheld. Unfortunately, the alarming rise in brutal assaults committed by juveniles threatens the well-being of our neighborhoods and the peace of mind of our families. These violent crimes leave lasting physical and mental scars on victims and their loved ones, creating a climate of fear and insecurity that no one should have to endure. By signing this petition, you are standing up for the rights of assault victims who have been left to fend for themselves. You are demanding that juvenile offenders be held accountable for the serious harm they inflict on our fellow residents, OUR FAMILIES! It is not enough to offer rehabilitation without justice—victims deserve to see those responsible for their suffering face appropriate criminal charges that reflect the severity of their actions. Moreover, this petition calls for a stronger, more visible police presence in our communities. The current lack of officers on our streets means that many crimes go unanswered, leaving victims isolated and vulnerable. We need a city where our police force is adequately staffed and equipped to protect us, where we can rely on timely responses when our safety is threatened. Joining this petition is more than just adding your name to a list; it is a powerful statement that we, as a community, will not tolerate violence, especially when it targets our most vulnerable. It is a call for a safer, more just Baltimore—a city where we can all live without fear. Together, we can make our voices heard and demand the change that our city so desperately needs. Join me in supporting this petition to ensure that all residents of Baltimore are protected and that victims receive the justice they deserve.

The amount of animals in the streets, the conditions of the animals, the amount of abuse, the daily dumping of dogs by backyard breeders, the lack of animal welfare education, the lack of affordable pet care, the lack of law enforcement and laws for helping the animal crisis, and the exponential growth of the stray populations are issues that fall to the responsibility of the government of Puerto Rico. The killing contracts that Puerto Rico has engaged in for decades have provided inadequate solutions and have promoted Puerto Rico world-wide as an inhumane place. The more that people who are not numb to the situation come to the island and see the crisis, the more the reputation of Puerto Rico will harm tourism and the economy. Puerto Rico is also known for the corruption that exists at every level of government and in the majority of cases, government officials commit crimes of corruption when granting contracts, including contracts for killing. Unfortunately, as the public records and news stories show, municipalities do not monitor, inspect, or oversee contractors involved with animals and those contractors, being driven by money, abuse and neglect the animals and break laws.