Petition for compulsory legislative action in Liberia. Since cessation of hostilities in 2003 Liberians have not taken definitive measures to prevent a repeat of another civil madness. The absence of war in Liberia currently, which is only due primarily to the presence of UN Troops on the ground, does not equate to peace. To believe otherwise is a complete illusion. Unlike Sierra Leone, Rwanda and other countries where in the post-conflict period maximum attention has been given to tackling the root causes of the violence in order to ensure deterrence; Liberia, on the other hand, has done just the opposite. Those who orchestrated the mayhem are now ruling the country and dictating the pace of reconciliation. This is no way to restore peace following a brutal war where more than 250,000 civilians were murdered and almost the entire population uprooted. Also, while these very mayhem orchestrators are a tiny minority having more than enough to live comfortably, the vast majority of the population has nothing to live for; it is impossible for there to be sustainable peace. The vast majority of Liberians live on less than one dollar a day; undoubtedly, there is a need for change in the way Liberia is governed. As we can all see today, Liberia's just ended elections has produced a grieve cause for concern. Liberia is about to turn yet again into a one-party state, knowing full well this produces dictatorship, dictatorship causes rebellion; rebellion leads to war; and war means bloodshed!!! Evil has overtaken Liberia and is again prepared to destroy everything in sight. Liberians need a form of relief from the people who have terrorized their country for the past 25 years and dehumanized the population. Crimes sponsored, committed, or masterminded by handful of individuals cannot be blamed upon an entire nationality... In this case, Liberians!! The need for post-war justice is a step toward lasting peace, stability and prosperity for Liberia. Liberia needs a war crimes tribunal or some credible legal forum that is capable of dealing with atrocities perpetrated against defenseless men, women and children during the country's brutal war. We want you to think about what is about to happen in that part of the world. Stand for justice in Liberia! Let those who caused the deaths of over 250,000 innocent people not be allowed to walk freely. Without justice, peace shall remain elusive and investment in Liberia will not produce the intended results. We demand compulsory legislative action in Liberia. We ask the United States of America to save Liberia at this time because this is the right thing to do!!! Bernard Gbayee Goah, President, Operation We Care for Liberia

Pass the DREAM Act This Year! Greetings Our Saint Rita of Cascia Parish along with The Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education of the Archidiocese of Chicago, Illinois is focusing our prayer and fasting on Pope Benedict’s teaching in “Migration and the New Evangelization.” We should be mindful that the baby child Jesus was a refugee who, along with the Holy Family, fled the terror of Herod into Egypt (Mt. 2:14‐15). In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus instructs us to welcome the stranger: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt. 25‐35). We are writing to you to express the urgent need to pass the DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) that will help those young individuals that have demonstrated a commitment to hard work and a strong desire to be contributing members of our society. The DREAM Act is a bipartisan proposal, which would create a pathway to citizenship for thousands of young students who were brought to the United States years ago as children. These children have grown up in our communities and include honor roll students, star athletes, talented artists, homecoming queens, and aspiring teachers, doctors, and U.S. soldiers. Even though they were brought to the U.S. years ago as children, they face unique barriers to higher education, are unable to work legally in the U.S., and often live in constant fear of detection by immigration authorities. Our immigration law currently has no mechanism to consider the special equities and circumstances of such students. The DREAM Act would eliminate this flaw. By enacting the DREAM Act, congress would legally recognize what is de facto true: these young people belong here. If congress fails to act this year, another entire class of outstanding, law-abiding high school students will graduate without being able to plan for the future, and some will be removed from their homes to countries the barely know. This tragedy will cause America to lose a vital asset: an educated class promising immigrant students who have demonstrated a commitment to hard work and a strong desire to be contributing members of our society. A more educated workforce, which contributes to our tax base, is precisely the economic stimulus we need in these hard times. I urge you to support the DREAM Act and to help these young students. Our Saint Rita of Cascia Parish will continue to pray and fast for all of you, members of Congress, State Legislators and The President Barack Obama to come to a more compassionate understanding of immigration issues. Respectfully yours, The Parishioners of St. Rita of Cascia Church-Chicago, Il

Dear Honorable Leader; I am writing to you to ask you to please pass the George Floyd Justice Policing Act in Congress. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is the first-ever bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, end racial profiling, change the culture of law enforcement, empower our communities, and build trust between law enforcement and our communities by addressing systemic racism and bias to help save lives. The Justice in Policing Act would: 1) establish a national standard for the operation of police departments; 2) mandate data collection on police encounters; 3) reprogram existing funds to invest in transformative community-based policing programs; and 4) streamline federal law to prosecute excessive force and establish independent prosecutors for police investigations. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was a 46 year old, African-American man who was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by a white police officer, by the name of Derek Chauvin. Floyd had been arrested after a store clerk alleged that Floyd made a purchase using a counterfeit $20 bill. Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face-down in a street. Two other police officers, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane, assisted Chauvin in restraining Floyd. Lane had also pointed a gun at Floyd's head prior to Floyd being put in handcuffs. A fourth police officer, Tou Thao, prevented bystanders from intervening. Despite Floyd telling Chauvin that he couldn’t breathe and pleas from bystanders, Chauvin refused to lift his knee from Floyd's neck, and Floyd suffocated to death. Racial attitudes of law enforcement has led to police brutality and racial profiling, along with the murders of high profile cases such as Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Philando Castile, etc. According to the Pew Research Foundation, “black adults are about five times as likely as whites to say they’ve been unfairly stopped by police because of their race or ethnicity (44% vs. 9%), according to the same survey. Black men are especially likely to say this: 59% say they’ve been unfairly stopped, versus 31% of black women.” We want to prevent tragedies like George Floyd's murder and to end police brutality of black people. By getting, this bill passed will help make that happen. Here is the link to the language of the bill. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1280/text?s=3&r=2&q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22george+floyd%22%5D%7D

Background In NYS Supreme court justices must retire at the end of the year in which they turn 70 years old; however, retired justices may serve until the end of the year in which they turn 76 years old if they are certified as competent every two years. In November 2020, such a process became a bitter point of controversy after the Office of Court Administration ("OCA") Board forced out 46 older judges by denying them certification. Under current law, the Office of Court Administration ("OCA") board still has discretion over a judge’s certification or recertification, even if they find the judge’s services are necessary and the applicant has the mental and physical capacity to fulfill their role. Source: New Slate of Older NY Judges Seek Approval to Stay on Bench | New York Law Journal. The Problem By denying the certification of 46 elected Supreme Court justices, OCA revealed its true motive- to eliminate “certification” altogether of ELECTED Supreme Court justices seeking to remain on the bench past the age of 70 as evidenced by its statement in the March 2021 judiciary budget proposals. (See pages 90 & 91) We the people live in a democracy where we are governed by our Constitution. We live in a democracy not a dictatorship. We the people have fought, sacrificed and died for the right to vote. Any action or conduct whether governmental or private that seeks, whether intended or not to suppress that right of the people to exercise its will through the franchise, must be met with an unquestioned lawful resolve opposing any such action or conduct. The Office of Court Administration (OCA) through its action and conduct in denying the certification/recertification of duly “Elected” Supreme Court Justices, has in effect suppressed the will of the people to decide who is best suited to preside as Supreme Court Justices in their respective counties. This right of the people in NYS to “Elect” Supreme Court Justices is rooted in our NYS Constitution: “The justices of the Supreme Court shall be chosen by the electors of the judicial district in which they are to serve ...” Art VI Sec. C. Although judges in NYS upon reaching the age of 70 are required to retire, Supreme Court Judges under the NYS Constitution can continue as Supreme Court Judges up to the age of 76 as certificated judges provided that, first there be a need for their continued service and second that they be mentally and medically fit to continue serving. [ACT VI, Sec 25(B)]. In denying the certification/recertification of 46 elected Supreme Court Judges OCA, while seeking to replace them with “handpicked” appointed judges”, is blatant in its attempt at suppressing the will of the community in deciding who is best suited to serve as a judge.

To the Honorable Governor, Members of Congress and Senate, the Florida Legislature, and the Charlotte County Administration, We respectfully submit this letter on behalf of the Englewood, Florida, community regarding the prolonged closure of the parking lot and beach access points at Englewood Beach, Chadwick Park. As of today, it has been over seven months since the park was initially closed due to damage from Hurricane Milton, and nearly two months since any visible progress has been made—aside from the limited reopening of a single beach access point and 25 parking spaces at the south end of the park on April 2nd. Since then, there has been no presence of workers, equipment, or materials on-site to suggest that repair efforts are ongoing. We also wish to highlight that all other beach areas north and south of Englewood Beach—including 7 miles of Boca Grande beaches and 5 miles in Venice—have been fully reopened, while this stretch of coastline, measuring approximately 1,500 feet (including a 900ft boardwalk) remains largely inaccessible.  It is believed by many in this community that this disregard and ongoing closure is both intentional and malicious.  Englewood Beach is more than just a stretch of sand and sea—it’s the epicenter of our community. For families, it’s where memories are made: kids learning to swim, grandparents watching sunsets, friends gathering for picnics, and neighbors bonding over morning walks. For young people, it’s a safe and healthy space for recreation and social connection. This is EXTREMELY important as thousands of local kids will be out of school on May 29th and not have this space available to them.  For older residents, it’s a place of peace, reflection, and daily routine. Economically, it supports small businesses, attracts tourism, drives local real estate and sustains local jobs. When access to the beach is restricted, it doesn’t just close a gate—it disrupts the heartbeat of a coastal town and impacts the physical, mental, and financial well-being of all who call Englewood home.  These impacts are reaching a critical point and emergency intervention is needed from you now!    We are urgently requesting immediate intervention and action to open the beach parking lot and beach access points.  We respectfully call upon you—our elected leaders—to advocate on our behalf and ensure that this vital community asset is restored without further delay. Englewood cannot afford to wait any longer.  It should be known that the beach parking lot is clear and access points would only need sand to make access safe.   Respectfully, Englewood Florida Community

I urge you to please protect the environment, scenery, and heritage at the 1760 site of Barstows Two Oaks Shipyard, 54 Old Shipyard Lane, Hanover, MA. This property is on the North River, includes wetlands, is part of a contiguous stretch of wilderness that is potentially a wildlife corridor, and is an estimated Priority National Heritage & Endangered Species Habitat. The land also includes artifacts from the 1760 historical shipyard. Today, a developer seeks to build on this property under loopholes in the Protective Order for the North River, the Massachusetts Rivers Protection Act, and the Town of Hanover Zoning Bylaw that could leave this property unprotected. We ask that the Town of Hanover and North River Commission apply the same or greater level of scrutiny to this very unusual and impactful residential project as they have applied to so many small home improvement projects in the town. Sincerely, Caleb Estabrooks & Elizabeth Johansen Beth & Todd Lalli Alan & Carole Meskil Kathy & Ray Miller Andrew & Jaime Sullivan

I've heard this from nurses, an people in General. That the people that don't need help get all the help there is, but the ones that really need Help don't.

Demonstrate to the United Nations that the United States is in a state of crisis.

Send a message to Governor Jerry Brown to regulate Bottled Water in California during the worst drought this state has ever seen.[2]

Ban hydraulic fracturing in the state of Colorado, on all public and private lands.