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Supreme Court Justices Refuse to Adopt Code of Conduct Required of Other Federal Judges

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has recently refused to adopt the Code of Conduct for United States Justices that would require Justices of the Supreme Court to disclose any conflicts of interests arising between the Supreme Court and the cases in which they are involved. Without this type of accountability for those highest in the federal judiciary system, there will be a strain in the relationship between the court and the country it serves.

Get Arsenic Out of Organic Brown Rice Products

Organic foods are now identified as a potential source of arsenic. Organic brown rice syrup, found in unexpected products such as baby formula and energy bars, contains high levels of arsenic. The FDA must set an arsenic standard for food products to keep consumers safe from unknowingly ingesting the toxin.

Ban the Cruel and Futile Fox Penning in Virginia

Fox penning is a cruel sport in Virginia where foxes are trapped in enclosures and mauled alive by dogs. People consider watching this horrific sport entertainment; taking these cunning animals from the wild only to torture them for mere entertainment is a complete tragedy. Fox penning must be banned, it is completely futile and an example of how heartless humans can be.

Fight Idaho Legislature’s Proposal to Use Dogs as Wolf Bait

Idaho has recently passed a law which will allow farmers to use domestic dogs in order to lure wolves in to be killed. The dogs will be used as bait so the wolves, whose numbers are just beginning to recover, can be slaughtered. Let your voice be heard and protest this law which endangers innocent domestic and wild animals.

Free the Traveling Circus Dolphins in Indonesia

In Indonesia there are traveling dolphin circuses where these highly intelligent animals are inhumanely exploited. Often the innocent dolphins die due to the stressful conditions they live in, including spending a lot of time being transported in shallow pools in the back of trucks. These traveling dolphin shows must be shut down immediately and their merciless cruelty towards these sentient animals must be stopped.

Support Clean Energy and American Manufacturing

How much of a difference can 2.2 cents make? Ask your congressperson to explain America’s absolute concession of the wind energy sector to China and Germany by refusing to extend production tax credits. Supporting this federal program will increase customer access to renewable energy and boost the limping US employment recovery.

Urge Saudi Arabia to Release Man Faced With Death Penalty for Twitter Comments

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud ordered the arrest of 23-year old Hamza Kashgari for comments he made on Twitter about the prophet Muhammad. Kashgari now sits in a detention facility facing a charge of apostasy, which is punishable by death. Take a stand for freedom of expression and save a life by urging the king to release Kashgari.

Stop Toxic Chemical Spraying and Clear Cutting in Williams, Oregon

The Williams, Oregon area is being threatened by not only clear-cutting, but more importantly the toxic herbicides sprayed in advance of the clear-cut. These chemicals can easily leach into the surrounding water table which is the main source of irrigation for the entire Williams area. This cannot be allowed to happen. We must stop the spraying before this community and surrounding environment is completely destroyed.

Stop Forcing the Bible On Arizona Public School Students

A proposed law in Arizona would allow public and charter schools to teach a class only on the Bible without regards to other significant religions. Tell the Arizona state legislature to stop favoring the Christian religion, especially when it comes to public and charter school students.

Save Postal Service Jobs and Preserve Access to Mail Services

Access to postal services and thousands of postal jobs are threatened by Postal Service budget shortfalls. Congress is responsible for mandating requirements that put the Postal Service in this situation. Urge Congress to address the Postal Service budget shortfall and save American jobs.

Trans-Gender Violence Must be Included in Illinois Hate Crime Law

A proposed law in Illinois would ensure that violence against transgender individuals is treated as a hate crime by the legal system. We must let Governor Quinn know that everyone deserves protection and respect, even those who don’t fall into traditional gender roles.

Ireland Should Provide Women With Some Access To Abortion

Although the Irish Supreme Court determined twenty years ago that women have the legal right to an abortion if their lives are endangered, the ruling is not followed in practice. We must tell the Irish President that some access to abortion is long overdue for the women of Ireland.

Prevent Georgia from Banning Vasectomies

The Georgia Legislature is proposing a bill which would ban men from receiving vasectomies to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Speak up and protect the rights of men to make their own decisions regarding procreation.

Stop BCBG Fur Sales

Despite taking a pledge in 2008 to not sale fur items, BCBG had a number of rabbit-fur clothing items in their 2011 holiday collection. The use of fur for fashion is cruel and needs to be stopped. Tell BCBG to honor their pledge and stop the animal cruelty.

Keep Sexuality Education in Utah Schools

The Utah House recently passed a bill allowing schools to stop teaching sexuality education altogether. Teachers would also be unable to give any instruction on contraception, leaving students with no knowledge on safe sex whatsoever. Tell the Utah Senate that sex education is essential for teenagers to make safe, informed decisions.

Create Mobile Marine Reserves to Save Species From Extinction

Mobile marine reserves will protect highly mobile marine species such as sharks, turtles, and seabirds that are currently pushed to the brink of extinction by fisheries, climate change, and loss of habitat. Support the immediate creation of mobile marine reserves to protect these threatened marine creatures.

Stop Discriminatory Abortion Legislation in Virginia

In the ongoing battle for women’s reproductive rights, Virginia lawmakers are trying to pass legislation that would slash abortion funding for low-income women in the state. Express your concern and disgust to Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell, and urge him to pull his support for this highly discriminatory bill.

Use Fraud Foreclosure Settlement Funds to Help Homeowners in Ohio

Ohio plans to use funds from a foreclosure fraud settlement with banks to demolish vacant homes. Urge Ohio to instead use these funds to directly help homeowners and victims of foreclosure.

Nigerian Gold is too Costly in Human Life

Since 2010, Nigeria has witnessed the worst outbreak of lead poisoning in modern history with the deaths of at least 400 children and developmental damage to more than 3,500 children requiring urgent, life-saving treatment. With the price of gold now at record highs, human life and dignity remain priceless. Insist that Nigerian and international officials take responsibility for the toxic conditions that are poisoning villages and ecosystems.

Urge Afghanistan to Allow Humanitarian Aid to Citizens Displaced by War

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan as over half a million people displaced by war are struggling to survive. The Afghan government denies internal displacement is a problem or considers people fleeing war as ‘economic migrants.’ Afghanistan must act immediately to end the mass suffering of these ‘forgotten people.’

Promote and Support Eco-Friendly Sustainable Fashion

Fashion Week held in New York this February included designers showing their collections produced by ‘The Green Shows’, a company that supports ethical and sustainable fashion design. The Green Shows should be supported and encouraged to expand their efforts in spreading eco-friendly fashion beyond the affluent customer to retailers nationwide.

Save Lives by Funding the U.S. Geological Survey

The work of the United States Geological Survey protects the health and safety of Americans. Yet, due to budget cuts, important programs are being eliminated such as flood monitoring of rivers.Urge Congress to adequately fund the United States Geological Survey and prevent the next human tragedy before it occurs.

Musk: The Deadly Truth Behind the Common Scent

The musk deer, perhaps best known for its alluring scent, is in danger of being hunted into extinction. Without stricter regulations and harsher punishments for those found poaching the deer, the animal will not last much longer. International organizations must play a positive role in protecting and ensuring that these special animals do not become extinct.

Protest EPA’s Decision to Grant Offshore Drilling Rights in the Arctic

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has recently granted Shell the right to drill in the pristine Arctic region. Let the EPA know that this action will destroy one of the last untouched lands on our planet and must be opposed.

Stop FDA Approval of Dangerous New Diet Drug

The FDA recently approved a new diet drug known as Qnexa, despite having many negative side effects. The risks from taking this drug far outweigh the potential benefits. Tell the FDA that Qnexa should not be approved without further testing.

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