Urge EPA to Close Pollution Loophole
The ‘startup, shutdown, malfunction’ pollution loophole allows industrial facilities to pollute horrible toxins into the air. Tell the EPA that it should end this exemption in order to protect the health and safety of communities across the country.
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Remove Dangerous Additive From Organic Products
Carrageenan has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and colon cancer. The additive is currently up for renewed approval for use in organic products, and the National Organic Program has recommended approving its use in organics for another five years. This is unacceptable as studies show clear health risks associated with this additive. Carrageenan must be banned in all organic products.
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Demand Baltimore Crack Down on Animal Abuse
Animal cruelty standard improvements continue to lag in Baltimore. This is solely because Baltimore city agencies aren’t cooperating with a new anti-animal cruelty commission. Sign this petition and urge the agencies to respect its own city’s efforts to reduce animal cruelty.
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Support Continued Funding for Low-Income Health and Education Programs
A recent budget proposal has suggested cuts that could eliminate vital educational programs benefiting struggling low-income families. Urge Congress to continue to fund these programs providing this crucial resources to low-income families.
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Animal Welfare
Demand Baltimore Crack Down on Animal Abuse
Animal cruelty standard improvements continue to lag in Baltimore. This is solely because Baltimore city agencies aren’t cooperating with a new anti-animal cruelty commission. Sign this petition and urge the agencies to respect its own city’s efforts to reduce animal cruelty.
Environment
Urge EPA to Close Pollution Loophole
The ‘startup, shutdown, malfunction’ pollution loophole allows industrial facilities to pollute horrible toxins into the air. Tell the EPA that it should end this exemption in order to protect the health and safety of communities across the country.
Human Rights
Thank Pentagon for Transgender Veteran Equality Efforts
The Pentagon recently created a process by which they recognize transgender veterans’ gender reassignments, making it easier for them and their spouses to receive benefits. Thank the Pentagon for taking an important step towards transgender equality in the military.
Government
Investigate Wrongful Termination of Woman Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
A CEO was fired after informing her company that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She believes that she was discriminated against because of her diagnosis. Demand that her firing be investigated.
Recent Petitions
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Urge EPA to Close Pollution Loophole May 21, 2013 02:05
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Remove Dangerous Additive From Organic Products May 21, 2013 02:05
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Demand Baltimore Crack Down on Animal Abuse May 21, 2013 02:05
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Support Continued Funding for Low-Income Health and Education Programs May 21, 2013 02:05
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Support New Economical and Efficient Solar Panels May 21, 2013 02:05
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Applaud Angelina Jolie for Raising Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness May 21, 2013 02:05
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Investigate Wrongful Termination of Woman Diagnosed with Breast Cancer May 21, 2013 02:05
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Thank Pentagon for Transgender Veteran Equality Efforts May 21, 2013 02:05
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Condemn Destruction of Neighborhood Parks May 21, 2013 02:05
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Commend Environmental Commission for Protecting Endangered Shark May 21, 2013 02:05
Recent Articles
Urge EPA to Close Pollution Loophole
The ‘startup, shutdown, malfunction’ pollution loophole allows industrial facilities to pollute horrible toxins into the air. Tell the EPA that it should end this exemption in order to protect the health and safety of communities across the country.
Remove Dangerous Additive From Organic Products
Carrageenan has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and colon cancer. The additive is currently up for renewed approval for use in organic products, and the National Organic Program has recommended approving its use in organics for another five years. This is unacceptable as studies show clear health risks associated with this additive. Carrageenan must be banned in all organic products.
Demand Baltimore Crack Down on Animal Abuse
Animal cruelty standard improvements continue to lag in Baltimore. This is solely because Baltimore city agencies aren’t cooperating with a new anti-animal cruelty commission. Sign this petition and urge the agencies to respect its own city’s efforts to reduce animal cruelty.
Support Continued Funding for Low-Income Health and Education Programs
A recent budget proposal has suggested cuts that could eliminate vital educational programs benefiting struggling low-income families. Urge Congress to continue to fund these programs providing this crucial resources to low-income families.
Support New Economical and Efficient Solar Panels
A professor at the University of Buffalo has developed an organic solar cell that would be cheaper to manufacture and also more energy efficient. These liquid cells could make alternative energy an option for home owners across the country. Sign the petition in support of this professor’s important work.
Applaud Angelina Jolie for Raising Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness
Actress and activist Angelina Jolie recently had a preventive double mastectomy to decrease her chances of breast cancer. Thank her for going public about her surgery to promote awareness.
Investigate Wrongful Termination of Woman Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
A CEO was fired after informing her company that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She believes that she was discriminated against because of her diagnosis. Demand that her firing be investigated.
Thank Pentagon for Transgender Veteran Equality Efforts
The Pentagon recently created a process by which they recognize transgender veterans’ gender reassignments, making it easier for them and their spouses to receive benefits. Thank the Pentagon for taking an important step towards transgender equality in the military.
Condemn Destruction of Neighborhood Parks
Urban park spaces are not only beautiful tracts of unspoiled land – they provide essential social, recreational, and community spaces. New York City’s Flushing Meadows serves as a stellar example of the importance of these spaces, serving numerous working-class immigrant communities. Condemn Mayor Bloomberg’s plans to build a stadium in the heart of this vital urban parkland.
Commend Environmental Commission for Protecting Endangered Shark
A national environmental commission recently improved protection regulations of several shark species in the Indian Ocean. The protection of sharks is essential not only for the marine ecosystem but for the survival of humans. Thank this environmental commission for setting a higher bar for shark protection worldwide.
Stop Teachers from Bullying Students
A recent study has shown that teachers bully students more frequently than we might think. Demand that teachers stop bullying students.
Let States Label Genetically Modified Food
The biotechnology corporation Monsanto is trying to abolish states’ rights to label genetically modified organisms in food. This would be a gross violation of states’ rights to legislate and consumer rights. Urge Congress to act on behalf of the people, not in the interest of large companies.
Don’t Shut Down Underfunded School District in Michigan
A school district in Michigan has been forced to shut its doors due to lack of funding, forcing nearly 500 children out of school. Without additional funding, the district may not reopen in the fall. Urge Michigan to allocate funds to these badly needed schools.
Replace Candy Rewards for Children with Healthier Alternatives
For years parents and teachers have given children sweets and candy as a reward for good behavior. For the sake of children’s health and well-being, encourage parents and teachers to replace these unhealthy rewards with healthy alternatives.
Condemn Abercrombie and Fitch For Stating It Does Not Want Plus-Size People Wearing Its Clothes
The CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch recently stated that he does not want plus-size people wearing Abercrombie and Fitch, as they do not fit the brand’s intended market of ‘cool, sexy and attractive’ people. Condemn Abercrombie and Fitch for its offensive approach.
Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines in Illinois
High-capacity gun magazines allow killers to open fire on innocents with alarming speed and efficiency. Join parents of Sandy Hook victims in urging Illinois to ban these magazines.
Commend CEO of Spanx for Pledging to Donate Half Her Fortune
The creator of women’s shapewear brand Spanx has pledged to donate at least half her fortune to charity. Sign this petition to praise and thank Sara Blakely for her willingness to donate her wealth for philanthropic causes.
Raise Awareness to End Dangerous Eating Disorder
Diabulimia is a life-threatening eating disorder in which individuals with type-1 diabetes do not take their insulin in order to lose weight. Raise awareness about this dangerous disorder to end diabulimia.
Condemn American Apparel For Sexist Advertising
American Apparel has just run sexist advertising for a unisex shirt in Sweden. The advertisements show male models fully clothed and female models nearly naked. Sign this petition to condemn American Apparel for this obscenely sexist advertising.
Require Manufacturers to Remove Dangerous Toxins from Children’s Products
Several major retailers sell children’s products that contain dangerous toxins. Demand that they remove such items from their shelves, and start producing safer products for children.
Applaud Agreement to Save Pacific Northwest Waterways
For many years, Seattle and its surrounding area have been dumping billions of gallons of raw sewage into nearby waterways. The damage to local aquatic environments has been great, but a recent agreement with the EPA will require Seattle to reduce this dumping by close to one hundred percent. Sign this petition and applaud Seattle and the EPA’s hard work in drawing up a plan to save the area’s beautiful waterways.
Thank Colorado for Protecting Dogs From Police Brutality
Colorado recently passed legislation requiring police to complete specialized training on recognizing dog behaviors and responding with nonlethal control methods. Please sign this petition in support of protecting dogs against unnecessary police brutality.
Don’t Let Pipeline Further Destroy Sacred Native American Land
The proposed route for the Keystone XL pipeline threatens hundreds of indigenous sacred spiritual sites and major sources of drinking water. Native American land has already been exploited by oil companies for years. Don’t let the pipeline project exploit it further.
Urge the Boy Scouts to Accept Gay Scouts and Leaders
It’s time to end the Boy Scouts of America’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy. Tell the National Council of Boy Scouts that it should vote to change its discriminatory policy and allow gay Scouts and leaders.
Don’t Penalize Ohio Universities for Helping Students Vote
Ohio Republicans are attempting to penalize public universities for providing students with the necessary documentation for voter registration. The pending provision would force universities to charge all students in-state tuition if they help students register to vote. Take a stand against this attempt at voter suppression.
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