From the government shutdown to the debt ceiling, Tea Party Republicans have wreaked enough havoc on our country. Democrats must stand strong -- demand a vote on a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government -- and don't capitulate on Social Security, Obamacare, or other vital programs like SCRIE and Rent Stabilization in New York City.

ICE’s operations in Mount Prospect in October, 2025, highlighted glaring gaps in our Village’s responsibility to protect all of its residents from harassment, unlawful detention, discrimination, and family separation. ICE has been empowered to detain individuals simply based on the color of their skin, native language, and employment regardless of their citizenship. Our Village government has the power to do way more to prevent this unprecedented attack on our constitutional rights. We’re asking that the Village adopt the following policies: 1) Create civil immigration enforcement exclusionary zones through visible fixed signs on all village property including village hall, the library branches, schools, parks, fire stations, the police station, and other community centers.  2) Ban the use of face masks by all federal immigration enforcement agents within Village limits and require agents to furnish their badges, names, and credentials upon request, and be equipped with body worn camera. 3) Ban federal immigration enforcement agents from operating vehicles unequipped with license plates. 4) Ban civil immigration enforcement within Village limits without a signed judicial warrant. 5) Create a relief fund for residents who cannot work due to threat of being detained by ICE.

Although I understand the right to bear Arms in this country is part of our freedom which makes this country great! Lately I have seen gun violence escalated to new heights. In the recent years while we are combating terrorist abroad we have had a number or terroristic acts in our homeland being committed by American Citizens against other Americans. The latest weapon of choice for theses assailant is the Bushmaster or the AR-15 which is a modified version of the M-16 used by the Army that is currently being sold in gun shop. Ask yourself this question why do we need high powered assault rifle in our homes ? Can we as a society make choices that are better for our children in the long run? Are we accepting the NRA response to the Connecticut shooting? How many more have to die before we take action against the gun lobbyist? I urge you to sign this petition Timeline of Mass shootings since 2009 to the most recent. On December 24, 2012 A sniper ambushed and killed firefighters in upstate New York who was responding a fire. The assailant left a suicide note stating that his intention was to killed as many people as he could. Source: CNN On Friday morning Dec 14, 2012, 27 people were reportedly shot and killed at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, CT. According to sources, 18 of these casualties were children. This is the second mass shooting in the US this week, after a gunman opened fire in an Oregon shopping mall on Tuesday, killing 2. ABC News reports that there have been 31 school shootings in the US since Columbine in 1999, when 13 people were killed. The rate of people killed by guns in the US is 19.5 times higher than similar high-income countries in the world. In the last 30 years since 1982, America has mourned at least 61 mass murders. Below is a timeline of mass shootings in the US since the Columbine High massacre. December 11, 2012. On Tuesday, 22-year-old Jacob Tyler Roberts killed 2 people and himself with a stolen rifle in Clackamas Town Center, Oregon. His motive is unknown. September 27, 2012. Five were shot to death by 36-year-old Andrew Engeldinger at Accent Signage Systems in Minneapolis, MN. Three others were wounded. Engeldinger went on a rampage after losing his job, ultimately killing himself. August 5, 2012. Six Sikh temple members were killed when 40-year-old US Army veteran Wade Michael Page opened fire in a gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Four others were injured, and Page killed himself. July 20, 2012. During the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, CO, 24-year-old James Holmes killed 12 people and wounded 58. Holmes was arrested outside the theater. May 29, 2012. Ian Stawicki opened fire on Cafe Racer Espresso in Seattle, WA, killing 5 and himself after a citywide manhunt. April 6, 2012. Jake England, 19, and Alvin Watts, 32, shot 5 black men in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in racially motivated shooting spree. Three died. April 2, 2012. A former student, 43-year-old One L. Goh killed 7 people at Oikos University, a Korean Christian college in Oakland, CA. The shooting was the sixth-deadliest school massacre in the US and the deadliest attack on a school since the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre. February 27, 2012. Three students were killed by Thomas “TJ” Lane, another student, in a rampage at Chardon High School in Chardon, OH. Three others were injured. October 14, 2011. Eight people died in a shooting at Salon Meritage hair salon in Seal Beach, CA. The gunman, 41-year-old Scott Evans Dekraai, killed six women and two men dead, while just one woman survived. It was Orange County’s deadliest mass killing. September 6, 2011. Eduardo Sencion, 32, entered an IHOP restaurant in Carson City, NV and shot 12 people. Five died, including three National Guard members. January 8, 2011. Former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ) was shot in the head when 22-year-old Jared Loughner opened fire on an event she was holding at a Safeway market in Tucson, AZ. Six people died, including Arizona District Court Chief Judge John Roll, one of Giffords’ staffers, and a 9-year-old girl. 19 total were shot. Loughner has been sentenced to seven life terms plus 140 years, without parole. August 3, 2010. Omar S. Thornton, 34, gunned down Hartford Beer Distributor in Manchester, CT after getting caught stealing beer. Nine were killed, including Thornton, and two were injured. November 5, 2009. Forty-three people were shot by Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan at the Fort Hood army base in Texas. Hasan reportedly yelled “Allahu Akbar!” before opening fire, killing 13 and wounding 29 others. April 3, 2009. Jiverly Wong, 41, opened fire at an immigration center in Binghamton, New York before committing suicide. He killed 13 people and wounded 4. March 29, 2009. Eight people died in a shooting at the Pinelake Health and Rehab nursing home in Carthage, NC. The gunman, 45-year-old Robert Stewart, was t...

Many Constituents of Washington Township, Morris County, NJ are highly concerned with the dangerous health risks involved with implementing 5G in our small area. We are concerned over the health risks to our community and especially our children. We are asking that our town officials look into the matter further regarding health risks before implementing ordinances.

"To ensure that students with disabilities and special needs have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities along side their peers while receiving the appropriate accommodations when needed."

Austin wants great neighborhood public schools that are safe and welcoming, are fully funded and have teachers who are well-prepared, are well-supported, and have manageable class sizes and time to collaborate. We want our schools to be centers of our communities and ensure that children and families have access to wraparound services to meet their social, emotional and health needs. We want curriculum that focuses on teaching and learning, not testing, and that includes art, music and the sciences. We want to put the public back in public education. The top-down policies of the last decade have not worked. It's clear that austerity, competition, division and hyper-testing have not and will not help our students. Top-down edicts, sanctions, mass school closures and denigrating teachers will not move the needle in the right direction. Our children and our schools deserve better. We want a new direction for our schools. Teachers, students, parents, community organizations, civil rights advocates and faith leaders recently met in Los Angeles and together endorsed "The Principles That Unite Us." I urge you to sign on to these principles. We need our leaders to stand with us, united around a common vision for our schools. You can read more about the principles here: www.reclaimpublicednow.org/principles

Support for the 24-Unit TND Project at 43rd and Mission Road – Economic Benefits Without Taxpayer Burden. Dear Wyandotte County Commissioners and fellow community members: I am writing to express my strong support for the 24-unit Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) project at **43rd and Mission Road**, a site that has remained vacant for over two decades. This project offers significant economic and community benefits while aligning with the county’s strategic goals for growth and revitalization. Please see a link to our community presentation by clicking here. • No Taxpayer Burden – Funded Through LIHTC • One of the key advantages of this project is that it will be financed using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), meaning there will be no financial burden on local taxpayers. The LIHTC program allows private investment in affordable housing developments without the need for public funding, making it a fiscally responsible solution to address the county's housing shortage. No Industrial Revenue Bonds  that might short-change the county and city tax rolls. • Immediate and increased Property Tax Revenue • The revitalization of 43rd and Mission Road site will generate immediate and increased property tax revenue. For over 30 years, this property has contributed little to the county's tax base, but the new development will bring significant value, benefiting both the local government and public services. This increase in property taxes will further contribute to the county's ability to fund essential services and improvements.  • Boost in BPU Revenue • As new residents move into the development, there will be a corresponding increase in **utility usage**—particularly for water and electricity—resulting in additional revenue for the **Board of Public Utilities (BPU)**. This project not only provides housing but also contributes to the financial health of local utilities. • Revitalizing Long-Neglected Property • The corner of 43rd and Mission Road has remained an underutilized asset for far too long. By transforming this vacant lot into much-needed affordable housing, the project will breathe new life into the area, supporting the county’s broader vision of urban revitalization while efficiently utilizing existing infrastructure. The staff recommended TND zoning will allow for efficient use of the land and promote sustainability and walkability in the neighborhood. The project could also draw attentional attention to the cross-town light rail plan for the 43rd Street corridor.  This project provides a unique opportunity to address Wyandotte County’s pressing need for affordable housing, increase property tax revenue, and boost utility revenues—all without placing any additional burden on taxpayers. I respectfully urge the Commission to approve and support this transformative development. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, Eliot Arnold Beachwood Holdings, LLC

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We support the candidacy of Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair Keith Ellison to lead the Democratic Party. We condemn the smear campaign against him.

We, the taxpayers, can no longer pay out massive settlements for negligent law enforcement officers. A mandate on malpractice insurance is absolutely necessary in order to: (1) ensure accountability; (2) encourage best practice; and (3) deter misconduct.