The family values of The Voice are important to the viewers who devote their time to the show. Miley will degrade the integrity of the show and cost the show viewers.

Major League Baseball's All Star Game will be televised by Fox Sports this July 17. The Fox Network has consistently aired and promoted the twisted narrative and outright lies of the Trump Administration. Let the clubs, players, sponsors and fans know that America does not condone Fox Network and it's de facto State Run Television.

On March 17, 2018, a coal silo collapsed at PNM’s San Juan Generating Station (“San Juan”) Unit 1 and caused an explosion and fire. Coal is highly flammable. Thankfully no one was injured. San Juan County fire & rescue crews responded to the incident. The Unit 1 explosion has caused that unit to be inoperable. Only one of PNM units – Unit 4 – is currently operational. PNM shut down Units 2 and 3 in December 2017 as a result of regional haze violations. On July 3, 2017, PNM filed an Integrated Resource Plan with the PRC, concluding that its “Most Cost Effective Portfolio” for the future operations of PNM includes the full retirement of San Juan in 2022. As a voter in New Mexico I urge the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) to reject any further financial investment in and life extension of the San Juan coal plant given that: 1) Electricity produced at San Juan is currently more expensive than electricity purchased on the wholesale market by about double (according to PNM’s own testimony); 2) The cost of solar and wind power have continued to decline. New Mexico has some of the most productive solar and wind resource potential in the United States, which significantly improves the amount of energy generated for every dollar of capital investment; 3) Coal is the single greatest driver of climate chaos and in 2017 climate-related disasters caused a staggering $306 billion in total damages in the US, making last year by far the most expensive one on record for disasters in the country. Reducing carbon emissions from existing power plants is fundamental to mitigating against the worst impacts of climate disruption; 4) New Mexico is experiencing extended drought and coal-powered production is water intensive, and the San Juan coal plant consumes billions of gallons annually. Solar and wind use little to no water; 5) Coal-fire power production generates coal ash waste, which is a highly toxic material known to cause cancer and health defects. San Juan produces more than half a million tons of coal ash annually; 6) San Juan Unit 1 began operating in 1973, making the plant 45 years old. It requires constant capital improvements and pollution controls just to continue operating and to do so “safely”; 7) Investments in solar and wind (rather than extractive resources) will help our economy, will create jobs, are better for our environment, climate, and health; 8) Investments in solar and wind will help meet anticipated accelerated state renewable energy requirements; 9) More cost competitive solar and wind provide operational flexibility and energy security; and 10) Environmental and economic justice principles require that no further investments be made at San Juan which will exacerbate environmental and health hazards that disproportionately impact Native communities. I urge you to reject any further investment in PNM’s San Juan coal plant and demand corporate accountability.

We urge congress to immediately pass federal legislation that removes all mandated wages, taxes, and other compensation for any worker that voluntarily engages with a mentor (person or company) to learn a new career skill for up to a maximum of 120 days in a 365 day period. It would require a mutual letter of agreement defining what the value is to each party and the duration. This position could not be a replacement for a employee that was laid off within the last 90 days.

We, the undersigned, applaud the White House and the Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the initiation of the 12 Cities Project. However, there is an urgent need to initiate the next steps towards eradicating HIV/AIDS. The evidence is clear: The Southeast has the highest rates of both new HIV diagnoses and HIV deaths, as well as poor social determinants of health. We therefore request that resources be targeted to develop models of integrated HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment for rural, midsize, and urban communities typical of those in the Southeastern region of the United States.

Disaster Overview • On August 9–10, 2025, Milwaukee and surrounding areas—including Wauwatosa, West Allis, and multiple suburbs—endured an unprecedented flash flood event, widely recognized as a 1,000‑year flood.(Wikipedia,AP News, Axios) • Rainfall totals reached staggering heights: • Northwest Milwaukee saw over 14 inches in just 24 hours.(Wisconsin State Climatology Office, AP News) • The Milwaukee airport area recorded about 6.9 inches, with even higher amounts in suburbs.(AP News,Wisconsin State Climatology Office) • Rivers—including the Milwaukee, Root, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic—crested at record levels, with the Milwaukee River rising more than 4 feet above flood stage.(AP News, Wisconsin State Climatology Office, Wikipedia) 2. Impact Across Communities • Infrastructure and Events Disrupted: • The final day of the Wisconsin State Fair was canceled, and the USA Triathlon Sprint and Paratriathlon Championships were scrapped.(AP News, Wikipedia) • One Brewers game proceeded despite major road closures and incapacitated parking facilities.(AP News, Wikipedia) • Emergency Response: • The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to over 600 calls, including water rescues, gas leaks, and flooded basements.(AP News, Wikipedia) • A teenager was rescued after being swept 100 yards downstream by floodwaters.(AP News, Wikipedia) • Housing and Power: • Thousands were displaced. Temporary shelters were opened at Holler Park and Washington Park Senior Center.(Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, AP News, OnMilwaukee) • Roughly 47,000 residents lost power, with broader counts later estimating that approximately 2,000 to 14,000 homesremained offline.(Wikipedia, AP News, New York Post) • Financial Impact: • 150 emergency personnel conducted damage assessments on about 2,400 properties, with preliminary damage estimates exceeding $23 million—more than twice the threshold required for FEMA disaster assistance.(WUWM,Milwaukee County, Wikipedia) • State and Local Government Actions: • Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Governor Tony Eversdeclared states of emergency.(New York Post, AP News, Wikipedia, WUWM) • Governor Evers authorized National Guard deployment.(WISN, Spectrum News 1) • A request for FEMA preliminary damage assessment has been formally submitted.(WUWM, Milwaukee County) 3. Community Needs and Recovery Efforts Immediate Needs: • Safe, insured housing and temporary shelter for displaced families. • Clean-up and mold remediation support, as well as junk removal and item disposal.(Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Milwaukee County) Ongoing Recovery: • Structural repairs and rebuilding of homes, businesses, and essential infrastructure. • Mental health and emotional support for survivors. Resources Already Mobilized: • Emergency shelters: Holler Park and Washington Park Senior Center; Marshall High School serving additional housing needs.(WUWM, Milwaukee County) • Free junk removal: Power Moves Relocation offering limited help, plus City drop-off fee waivers.(Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, OnMilwaukee) • Free storage: U‑Haul providing 30 days of self-storage/U‑Box services at multiple locations.(Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, OnMilwaukee) • Health and safety guidance including mold prevention and sewage hazard advice.(WUWM) • Community relief coordination via Crisis Cleanup profiles, United Way donations, Feeding America, and SEWI COAD partnerships.(Milwaukee County) 4. Why FEMA Must Act Now • Residents are suffering severe losses—homes, livelihoods, and safety disrupted. • The $23M+ damage already exceeds FEMA’s eligibility criteria for disaster funding in Wisconsin.(WUWM) • Federal resources are critical to support recovery, rebuild infrastructure, and mitigate future risks. We, the undersigned, respectfully urge FEMA to: 1. Promptly authorize a full disaster declaration and release funding through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) and Public Assistance (PA) programs. 2. Deploy FEMA teams immediately to assess damage, distribute aid, and coordinate recovery logistics. 3. Provide long-term support for infrastructure repair, housing stabilization, and flood mitigation measures. 4. Ensure transparent communication and timely response so affected residents know what assistance is available and how to access it. Our community is resilient—and with FEMA's support, we can recover stronger than before.

Opting Out of High-Stakes Testing September 16th, 2011 By Donald Bartalo ([email protected]) A petition to be delivered to: Governor Andrew Cuomo, the New York State Senate and Assembly, and the citizens of the State of New York. We the undersigned parents/guardians, exercise our Free Speech Right as found in Article 1, Section 8 of the New York State Constitution: “Every citizen may freely speak, write and publish his or her sentiments on all subjects.” The subject that we have chosen to speak out against is standardized testing. The State of New York, along with many states across the United States, has a complex system of standardized tests that are given to all public school students in grades 3-12. The scores from these standardized tests are used for everything from measuring student achievement, determining grade retention and high school graduation, comparing school districts on a statewide report card, and evaluating teachers and principals. To quote from the New York State Education Law (Article 7-A, 340-4): “A test subject means an individual to whom a test is administered.” These test subjects are our children. There has never been a time in the history of the State of New York when so many standardized tests are being administered to so many test subjects who attend New York State public schools. There is every reason to believe that the New York State Education Department and the Board of Regents will continue to be enthusiastic about the use of high-stakes standardized testing. We believe, however, just the opposite. We believe that the overuse of standardized testing has become so harmful to our children, teachers, and principals that we need to opt our children out of standardized testing. This is a drastic step, but the time has come for drastic measures. We, the undersigned citizens, support parents/guardians in their beliefs about standardized testing and their effort to opt their public school-aged children out of standardized testing.

For the last several years, the New York state budget has been balanced by sacrificing our public education system. School districts across western New York have run out of money due to the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) and continue to cut faculty, support staff and programs year after year, with no end in sight. Please vote to protect the rights of your youngest constituents this week as you work to finalize the state's budget. Provide western New York schools with the funding levels they had in 2007-2008, before billions of dollars were taken away from education to correct the economic collapse.

The Colorado Department of Public Safety just released new information showing that Colorado's new gun safety laws are working. In just the first few months, the new law requiring criminal background checks for most transfers of guns in Colorado has stopped dozens of criminals from illegally obtaining guns. And every bit as important, thousands of law-abiding citizens are continuing to buy and sell guns with minimal inconvenience. Commonsense gun safety in Colorado is a success. We thank our progressive Colorado legislative majority for standing strong, in the face of vicious personal attacks, to protect our communities from gun violence.

To: Fox Business News: According to news reports, the Saudi government may have murdered Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi. We urge you to take the following immediate actions: 1) End your sponsorship and participation in Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative conference, following the lead of the New York Times, CNBC, CNN, and others. 2) Stand up for freedom of speech in Saudi Arabia and call on the Saudi monarchy to reveal what happened to Khashoggi and where he or his body currently is. 3) Take a stand against the Saudi government's brutal bombardment of thousands of civilians in Yemen.