Since December 31, 2011, Patrick Allocco, a concert promoter, and his son, Patrick, were abducted at gunpoint and have been unable to leave the country of Angola when the performer NAS and opening act Jemiah Jai failed to appear for a New Year's Eve and New Year's Day concert. We the undersigned musicians, promoters, production crews, actors, actresses, film directors, film production crews, agents and managers call upon the Governments of Angola and the United States to facilitate the following: 1. The immediate release and safe return of Patrick Allocco and his son, Patrick 2. Safe passage for any performer and his or her representatives to Angola. 3. Legal and proper issuance of Visas and no confiscation of passports by Immigration Officials. Until such remedies are implemented the undersigned shall effectively boycott the country of Angola.

Justice should be done for the killing of Trayvon Martin

Limit all political contributions to candidates, parties, and groups to $100 per citizen so everyone's voice is equal.

The Mashpee School Committee needs to be assured that Superintendent Hyde has the support of the majority of Mashpee parents.

Stop the violence

Uniquely qualified to address South Sudan's housing crisis, Rep. Steve King has the humanitarian teachings of the Roman Catholic Church required to enable effective administration of US Foreign Aid to South Sudan. Besides, he and his family will just love serving in Jonglei, South Sudan.

Show your support for Center Pocket Billiards Café, a locally owned family business. By relocating to Bowie, MD, we will contribute to the economic development and growth of Prince George’s County, MD.

Circuit Court Judge George Sexton hands down suspended sentences to two dog fighters who pled no contest for running what is suspected to be the largest dog-fighting operation ever discovered in Tennessee. If this two men do not break the law, and comply with their probation terms, the sentence will most likely be dismissed. Hearings for Gary Phelps and Arsenio Williams, the other two other men charged in the case, are also pending. For more information go to: http://bslnews.org/2014/08/21/judge-suspends-sentences-for-two-dog-fighters-call-to-action/

Stop H.B. 3520 from renaming part of US 75, Central Expressway in Dallas, after George W. Bush.

Mr. George Davison needs to stop enticing hard working people out of there money for services not rendered.