Pass a resolution against TrumpCare, underscoring the destructive impact it would have on Illinois.

The East Side Coastal Resiliency Plan, (ESCR), is one of many critical life-saving infrastructure projects needed to protect the lower east side, including New York City’s Housing Authority (NYCHA) and low-income affordable housing residents, vulnerable populations along the waterfront. The City of New York has begun implementing ESCR earlier this year beginning at Stuytown Cove (Project Area 2**), but recent lawsuits to stop flood protection for NYCHA and adjacent affordable housing developments in Project Area 1* have slowed the process of raising East River park, which would make way for a resilient new park expected in 2026. This leaves the future and livelihoods of over 28,000 Lower East Side NYCHA and area residents unprotected. Frontline, resident leaders have been critical in the public design process. These negotiations ensured: phased construction, open space and park mitigation throughout the greater neighborhood, the preservation of the Lower East Side Ecology Center, and a total of 1,800 new trees planted in the community. The Lower East Side’s NYCHA and affordable housing residents are still grappling with the consequences of Hurricane Sandy, and the recent Hurricane Ida demonstrates that climate change is our greatest threat, especially to low-income communities of color. Therefore, and as a matter of environmental justice, the immediate continuation of ESCR’s flood protection in Project Area 1 to protect NYCHA and affordable housing’s Lower East Side Waterfront is the only acceptable option. *Project Area 1- is located in Manhattan's Lower East Side between Montgomery Street and East 15th Street, including the East River Park. **Project Area 2- encompasses work between East 15th St. and East 25th St. including Asser Levy Playground, Stuyvesant Cove Park, Murphy Brothers Playground, as well as local streets around the Con Edison facility.

Update 2/1/2026: CorePower has promised compensation increases for teachers by March 2, but our Studio Experience Team (SET) colleagues have NOT been included in these wage increases. The instructors and studio cleaners who started this petition strongly believe that we ALL RISE TOGETHER. Please sign this petition to stand with SET workers, our frontline cleaners who have NOT been included in progressive wage increases. ------ CorePower teachers and SET cleaners believe that CorePower can offer a fairer wage to their frontline employees, and that studios, including mats, need to be deep cleaned 4x a year. CorePower charges approximately $31 for a drop-in class. While CorePower executives line their pockets, instructors are expected to create and teach a class, manage a register, and build CorePower communities on minimum wage. Shouldn't instructors share in the wealth they're creating? We're proposing a wage increase to $30/hour plus $1 for every attendee after 10 attendees, similar to other boutique fitness studios like Club Pilates.   Yoga is great for a healthy mind and body, but CorePower studios are dirty, dingy, and people are getting ringworm from mats that may never see a deep cleaning. SET team members are expected to clean up human feces and clean studios that are perpetually running out of cleaning supplies, particularly antibacterial and antimicrobial sprays and wipes. Shouldn't a core part of the CorePower experience be a clean, fungus-free studio, staffed by cleaners who are well-paid and have the necessary supplies to do their job? People put their bare hands and bare feet on these floors. We're proposing a wage increase to $20/hour for our SET team and a commitment to:  -deep cleaning corporate studios 4x a year -fixing whatever supply chain nonsense results in studios going weeks without cleaning supplies, including bleach. 

Please consider signing this petition to present to the Rochester Public School District and Rochester Public School Board of Education.  The Rochester Public School District has recently made the decision to combine the two sections of third grade Spanish Immersion program at Riverside Central Elementary into one single section/classroom. Currently, there are 34 students enrolled in the second grade Spanish Immersion program who intend to continue into third grade for the 2025-2026 school year, with one student on the waiting list. The district has decided to cap enrollment at 34 students and has closed enrollment for the third grade Spanish Immersion program, making it very unlikely they would open a second section. By closing enrollment for the second-grade class, the district is doing a great disservice to native Spanish-speaking children in our community, many of whom join the program at various grade levels.    School staff, parents, and students are not in favor of larger classrooms for students! The teacher’s union has a target goal of capping classroom sizes to 28 students per 3rd grade classroom. Overcrowded classrooms negatively affect both students and teachers. When there are too many students in one room, it becomes harder for teachers to give each student the attention they need. This can lead to students falling behind, especially those who need extra help. Learning in a packed classroom can also be distracting. Noise levels go up, space is limited, and students often feel less motivated. It’s harder to participate in discussions or ask questions when there are so many people trying to speak. For teachers, managing a large class can lead to stress and burnout. It becomes more difficult to create effective lessons, grade fairly, and maintain classroom discipline. One of the key narratives in the November 2024 Referendum (Ignite Student Learning - 2024 Referendum) was to protect class sizes and strengthen academic programs. Rochester Public Schools need to keep its word!   Why is this important? To protect public education. 

We, the National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives, strongly object to the Trump Administration’s revival of Schedule Policy/Career, Rule 14171 (formerly known as Schedule F), now in effect as of March 9, 2026, which threatens the scientific integrity, independence, and functional capacity of the federal workforce. We support efforts to improve government effectiveness and accountability. However, the revival of Schedule Policy/Career is not a reform that strengthens performance — it weakens the professional civil service protections that enable evidence-based policymaking. By reclassifying career civil servants in policymaking and advisory roles as at-will employees, Schedule Policy/Career undermines long-standing protections designed to insulate science and evidence-based decision-making from political interference.  Federal scientists and policy experts play a critical role in safeguarding public health by ensuring that funding opportunity announcements (FOAs), regulatory guidance, clearance processes, and programmatic workstreams are grounded in the best available evidence. Now that Schedule Policy/Career is in effect, it is already beginning to chill scientific inquiry, discourage dissenting or evidence-based perspectives, and create incentives for self-censorship among experts whose responsibility is to inform policy objectively rather than politically. This erosion of independence risks distorting research priorities, delaying or suppressing guidance, and compromising the credibility of federal programs relied upon by states, communities, researchers, and service providers.   At a time when the nation faces complex and interconnected public health challenges, weakening the professional civil service will slow innovation, disrupt continuity, and undermine trust in government institutions. Scientific integrity depends on a workforce that can conduct analyses, issue guidance, and manage funding and regulatory processes free from partisan pressure. Schedule Policy/Career moves—and is already beginning to move—the federal government in the opposite direction—substituting political loyalty for expertise—and in doing so, places public health, safety, and effective governance at risk. We urge Congress to act swiftly to reverse or meaningfully limit the implementation of Schedule Policy/Career through legislative and oversight authority and to reaffirm its bipartisan commitment to protecting scientific integrity, a merit-based civil service, and evidence-driven policymaking across the federal government.

To: Williamsport City Council and the City of Williamsport Codes Department Attention: Adam Yoder, Council President; Derek Slaughter, Mayor; and Barry Islett/Gary Knarr, Codes Administrator/Zoning Official Date: March 19, 2026 Subject: Formal Petition Regarding Zoning Compliance and Operation of the South Reach Road Facility Please find attached a formal petition signed by residents and taxpayers of the City of Williamsport regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility located on South Reach Road. As the Lead Organizer for this initiative, I am submitting this document to formally request that the City Council and the Codes Department exercise their municipal authority to review the legality and community impact of this facility. While the site has been framed as a "short-term" administrative office, the undersigned citizens believe the current usage may exceed the scope of its original permit and zoning designation. Primary Areas of Concern • Zoning and Land Use: Potential violation of the city’s Industrial or Commercial zoning districts if the site is functioning as a de facto detention or high-volume transit hub. • Public Safety & Infrastructure: The strain on city-funded police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) without a clear cost-sharing agreement. • Community Character: The long-term impact on the South Williamsport business corridor and neighboring residential stability. Formal Requests for Action We specifically request that the City Council and Codes Department: 1. Conduct a Zoning Audit: Perform an immediate inspection to ensure the facility's operations strictly adhere to the Certificate of Occupancy and the Williamsport City Code. 2. Public Hearing: Schedule a formal session to allow residents to voice concerns regarding the facility’s impact on local infrastructure. 3. Legislative Resolution: Introduce a city resolution affirming that Williamsport resources shall not be diverted from municipal needs to support federal enforcement operations. 4. Permit Review: Evaluate whether the facility’s current use (e.g., busing/transit) requires a Special Exception or a "Change of Use" filing that has not yet been obtained. We request that this petition be entered into the official public record of the next City Council meeting and that a written response be provided regarding the city’s intent to enforce local ordinances at this location.

The problem is that many college students struggle to pay for college because college costs rise each year because of inflation and the rising costs of living. A solution for this problem would be to expand Federal Pell Grants. First of all, I will talk more about the problem and explain what students must do to be able to pay for college if they don’t get help from federal funding. Many students must get jobs to help them pay for college, which makes it even harder for students to keep up their grades. According to an article posted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics from August 19, 2024, about 44.3% of college students were employed in October 2023. 39.6% of full-time students were employed and 77.7% of part-time students were employed. This is almost half of all college students who are employed while also having to juggle their work for each class and keep up their grades. Many students must get loans to help them pay for college because they can’t afford it themselves. According to an article by the US News from October 21, 2024, it states that in 2023 59% of college graduates had taken out student loans. The average total debt of graduates that took out loans in 2023 was $29,374. This shows that over half of college students need to take out student loans and then they end up having thousands of dollars to pay back after they graduate. Next, I will talk more about what causes most students to struggle to afford college. Each year college gets more expensive, especially at UIndy. I know each year they send out an email with updated prices and each year it goes up. According to emails sent out by the UIndy president, each year tuition and other expenses go up. One email from March 18, 2024, stating that the standard room rate, the 14-meal plan, full-time undergraduate tuition, and university fees were all going to increase for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This means that if a student had to pay all of these fees, they’d have to pay an extra $1,372 the upcoming year. Then another email sent out earlier this year on February 14, 2025, states that full-time undergraduate tuition, university mandatory fees, standard double room rate in Warren and Cravens Halls, and the 14-meal plan are all going to increase for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. This totals to about $1,348 in increases. According to the FAFSA website, the maximum amount a student could receive from a Federal Pell Grant is $7,359 for the 2025-2026 school year but it has been this amount for at least the past two years even though college expenses continue to rise. Federal Pell Grants should increase to account for inflation and rising costs so that low income students can afford all of the rising college expenses. Finally, I will explain why expanding Federal Pell Grants could be a solution to this problem. Expanding Federal Pell Grants will help college students be able to more easily pay for college. Federal Pell Grants should at least be increased to account for inflation because that is one reason why college tuition and other college expenses continue to rise. This could also allow students to pay for college without needing to work while being in college. This could also help students have more financial stability and not have to worry about taking out student loans. Many college students worry about how they are going to pay for college and expanding Pell grants could help them be able to afford college without having to stress. According to Congress.gov there is a bill called the Pell Grant Sustainability Act that was introduced in the House on February 27, 2025. This bill would raise the maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to account for inflation each year. Federal Pell Grants need to be expanded to keep up with the raising costs to enable lower income students to be able to attend college. All in all, expanding Federal Pell Grants to account for inflation and rising costs will help with the problem of students being unable to pay for college. In conclusion, the problem is that many college students struggle to pay for college which leads to them having to work and go to college at the same time which can cause added stress for these students. Many students also must take out student loans to pay for college which leads to them being in a lot of debt when they graduate college. The cause of this problem is that each year college tuition and other college costs rise. Even though college expenses rise each year, federal funding for college students has stayed the same. A solution to this problem is to expand Federal Pell Grants to account for the inflation that has caused the rising costs of college.

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

Every day, content creators show up. We entertain. We educate. We build communities. And platforms like TikTok cash in—billions of dollars a year. In 2026 alone: over $23 BILLION in revenue. What do creators get? $0.40 to $1 per 1,000 views. Let that sink in. We are the product. We are the workforce. But we are not paid like it. Let’s be clear about how the money works: TikTok may not pay creators directly for each video or each view—but the platform does make money from the attention those videos generate. Ads are placed around the content. More views = more time on the app. More time = more ad revenue. Companies don’t spend billions on ads for empty platforms. They invest because of real creators making content people actually watch. No creators = no content. No content = no audience. No audience = no ad revenue. As part of the sale of TikTok, the U.S. government is set to receive $10 billion. This figure comes from a broader deal valued at about $14 billion, with $2.5 billion already paid upfront and the rest to follow in installments. At the same time, creators are labeled “independent contractors,” which means: • We pay our own taxes • No minimum wage protections • No benefits • No safety net • No stability Meanwhile, there’s growing talk that AI can replace creators. Let’s be honest: AI didn’t build these platforms. Creators did. AI isn’t the culture. We are. AI isn’t authentic. We are. We are the blueprint. We are the voice. And that cannot be replaced. This isn’t just unfair—it’s exploitation. And this is not a partisan issue. Fair pay is not political—it’s fundamental. No matter what side you’re on, workers deserve to be paid fairly. Momentum is already building. Ro Khanna has introduced H.Res.1005—a proposal aimed at addressing protections and fairness in the digital economy. But one bill isn’t enough. We need more lawmakers—from both parties—to get behind it, strengthen it, and introduce additional legislation that protects creators and ensures fair compensation across the industry. Leaders from both parties—including Yvette D. Clarke, Maxwell Frost, Peter Welch, Madeleine Dean, Nathaniel Moran, and Josh Hawley—have already started speaking out. Now it’s our turn to be louder. We demand: 🔥 Fair pay for creators 🔥 Transparency in how we’re paid 🔥 Real labor protections in the digital age This is about more than views. This is about livelihoods. This is about fairness. If creators stop, the platforms stop. Sign. Share. Speak up.

No Presidential Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell We write to the United States Congress with one clear demand: Do not support, recommend, or remain silent in the face of any effort to pardon, commute, or grant clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell. Stand unequivocally on the side of justice and the survivors of one of the most heinous child sex trafficking operations in American history. THE FACTS In December 2021, a federal jury convicted Maxwell on five counts including sex trafficking of a minor. She was sentenced to 20 years. The Second Circuit upheld her conviction. In October 2025, the Supreme Court declined to hear her appeal, exhausting every legal avenue. She is exactly where the law said she should be. WHY WE ARE PETITIONING NOW Some House Oversight Committee members support pardoning Maxwell in exchange for testimony. Her attorney says there is a good chance of a pardon. Trump has not ruled it out. This is unacceptable. Maxwell already invoked the Fifth Amendment when subpoenaed by Congress, refusing every substantive question. A pardon in exchange for testimony she already refused is a corrupt bargain. As Rep. Krishnamoorthi wrote to the DOJ: "It is unacceptable that DOJ would be engaging at all with such an outrageous request." THE VOICE OF A SURVIVOR Annie Farmer, one of Maxwell's own victims and a trial witness, asked Congress: “"My sister Maria Farmer risked everything to report Ghislaine Maxwell, and I was asked by our government to be a witness against Maxwell at trial. Could you live with knowing that you have chosen to put a felon who recruited, groomed, and threatened underage girls and young women above survivors?"” We stand with Annie Farmer and every survivor. WHAT WE DEMAND We call upon Congress to publicly oppose any pardon for Maxwell, communicate that opposition to the White House, reject any testimony-for-pardon deal, pursue full Epstein network accountability, and center survivors in every decision. As Rep. Robert Garcia stated: "She is a sexual abuser who facilitated the rape of women and children. This is a shameful way to treat survivors." Rep. Anna Paulina Luna confirmed "the votes aren't there" for a pardon. Hold that line. Oppose this pardon. Protect the survivors. Defend the rule of law.