Correct your reporting to acknowledge that the U.S. is directly involved in Saudi Arabia's famine-inducing war in Yemen.

We, the undersigned, demand the preservation of the rights of the people of the District of Columbia to self-government, autonomy, and full representation in Congress. The recent actions taken by Congress to strip D.C. of its home rule and self-governance not only undermine the fundamental principles of democracy and equality but also violate the rights of the people who call the District home. These measures perpetuate the disenfranchisement of the nearly 700,000 residents of D.C., who pay federal taxes, serve in the U.S. military, and contribute to the nation's economy, yet are systematically denied voting representation in Congress and the full right to self-governance. We stand in opposition to the following harmful bills, which would diminish D.C.'s autonomy, disenfranchise its people, and obstruct the ability of local leaders to serve the community’s needs. 1. The District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act This bill severely limits the power of the D.C. Council by establishing an unnecessary and undemocratic congressional review process for local laws. By imposing a 60-day congressional review period for all D.C. legislation, removing the Council’s ability to extend emergency laws, and giving Congress a line-item veto of local legislation, this bill reduces D.C.’s ability to self-regulate and impedes its responsiveness to the needs of the residents. D.C. deserves the ability to govern itself without constant federal interference. 2. The District of Columbia Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safer (DC CRIMES) Act (H.R. 4922) This bill seeks to impose regressive and punitive policies that override local decision-making in the criminal justice system. By treating youth offenders as adults regardless of the offense and restricting local authority to shape criminal justice reforms, this bill undermines the ability of D.C. to pursue progressive reforms that align with the District’s values and priorities. Youth deserve to be treated with fairness, not subjected to policies that criminalize them unjustly. 3. The District of Columbia Bail Reform Act This bill would alter D.C.'s pre-trial release system, making it more punitive and less just by requiring mandatory detention for defendants charged with certain offenses and expanding the use of cash bail. These measures would disproportionately harm vulnerable communities, particularly Black and brown residents, and undermine D.C.'s efforts to establish a fairer, more equitable justice system. Pre-trial detention should not be punitive but should aim to balance safety with fairness. 4. The District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act This bill would lower the age of eligibility for juveniles to be tried as adults, exposing more young people to adult sentencing and incarceration. The repercussions of this policy would be devastating, particularly in a District already grappling with high levels of incarceration. We must prioritize rehabilitation over punishment for young offenders, offering them a chance at redemption, not subjecting them to adult criminal penalties. 5. Other Bills Attacking D.C. Home Rule These include bills that would repeal important justice reforms, impose restrictions on local police oversight, alter how the District’s Attorney General and judges are appointed, and introduce further limitations on the local government's ability to govern effectively. These bills are designed to dismantle critical components of D.C.'s local governance and prevent the District from enacting laws that align with the needs and will of its people. The people of D.C. deserve to have their voices heard without federal intrusion. These bills represent a direct assault on D.C.’s home rule, a right that D.C. residents have fought tirelessly to preserve. It is a grave injustice for the people of D.C. to be denied the full rights of citizenship, including self-governance and fair representation.  Demands: 1. The immediate withdrawal of any and all bills that seek to undermine D.C.'s autonomy, home rule, and self-representation. 2. Full recognition of D.C.'s right to govern itself without undue interference from Congress or the federal government. 3. Equal representation for the people of the District of Columbia in the U.S. Congress, including the right to vote on national legislation and to have voting members represent their interests. The District of Columbia is not a colony. It is a city that has long played an essential role in our nation’s history and continues to contribute to the national conversation. We stand united in defending the rights of the people of D.C. to determine their own future and to be fully represented in Congress. It is time for Congress to acknowledge the fundamental rights of D.C. residents. We call on you to act in the name of justice and equality. Protect the rights of the people of Washington, D.C. and stand with us in defense of democracy. REFERENCES H.R.4922 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): DC CRIMES Act. (2025, September 16). https://www.congress.gov/index.php/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4922     U.S. Congress. (2025). District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act    U.S. Congress. (2025). District of Columbia Bail Reform Act    U.S. Congress (2025). District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act H.R.5143 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): District of Columbia Policing Protection Act. (2025, September 15). https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5143

In order to support their financial goals for 2013, Aventura Mall stakeholders/tenants are petitioning The Mall to open its doors to the public at 12:00AM on Friday, November 29, a.k.a "Black Friday". Aventura Mall is the Nation's 3rd largest mall, located in Aventura, FL. This particular retail holiday shopping season (traditionally measured from November 29, 2013 through January 01, 2014) is about 1 week shorter than most years on recent record. In the presence of a recovering economy, and in light of the lost number of shopping days available, Aventura Mall and their tenants stand to gain exponentially from the increased hours of operation. Opening at 12:00AM also matches the operational plans & competitive marketing campaigns of other local retailers and shopping malls.

Whereas, our forefathers never intended elected officials to make a career out of being a politician, and Whereas, we believe 12 years is long enough for anyone to put forth their ideas and test them before the rest of congress, and their constituents, and Whereas, new ideas are essential for growth, and Whereas, most American's do not get a lavish pension after only working 12 years, and our elected officials can, as a last resort, collect Social Security, just like we have to, and Whereas, our elected officials can put some of their salary in a retirement plan during their tenure, We petition that all elected Congressional Officials be allowed to run for only two consecutive terms of 6 years each, and will not receive a pension upon leaving office.

I submit that I reside within the Henry County Schools boundaries, and I support the start-up of Mosaic School of the Arts Charter School, Inc. (MSOTA), a 9-12 free public charter school. I understand that this school will be a tuition-free school of choice located within the Henry County School district and is proposed to start up August 2013. The mission for Mosaic School of the Arts Charter School, Inc. is to provide a high quality arts based college preparatory and skills driven curriculum for students to graduate and succeed in college and their prospective fields. The MSOTA will use a 9-12 fine arts and academic curriculum, focusing on the visual and performing arts relating to the content in every subject area. Our vision is a school community where learning takes place for all.

Forrest City, AR, is named after Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, despite his having no ties to Arkansas. Seeing as how he was the founder of the KKK, it's time to move on past pretending like the name is not a nod to racism and bigotry.

Governors from California, New York, and Washington have launched a coalition committed to the carbon reduction efforts called for under the Paris Agreement, which has been joined by a total of 12 states and Puerto Rico. We need Kansas to step up and join this coalition to make the world a better place.

Phoenix NBC Channel 12 has reported that Jeff Flake's US Senate campaign made robocalls over the weekend to registered Democrats and gave them the wrong polling place location. We are calling on Ken Bennett, Arizona Secretary of State, to investigate these potentially fraudulent voter suppression tactics immediately.

On January 12, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program and open it to U.N. inspectors—another major step to end the crisis. But Congress is threatening to derail this critical progress with harsh new sanctions, a move that could permanently kill the deal. Tell the Senate to oppose S. 1881 and keep negotiations on track.

WE, the undersigned, purusant to Article V of the U.S. Constitution hereby petition the members of Congress to amend the Constitution so as to restrict members of Congress to no more than 12 years in office which would relate to 2 terms as Senator, 6 terms as Represntative or one term as Senator and 3 terms as Representative.