Recent Petitions
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Condemn Unfair Supreme Court Ruling Against Small Farmer May 24, 2013 02:05
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Approve Medical Marijuana Access in Illinois May 24, 2013 02:05
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Protect Vulnerable Fish Species From Extinction May 24, 2013 02:05
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Keep Politically-Driven Organizations From Achieving Undeserved Tax Exemptions May 24, 2013 02:05
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Demand Cleanup of the Susquehanna River May 24, 2013 02:05
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Applaud Court Ruling Reducing Water Pollution May 24, 2013 02:05
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Permanently Close Polluting Battery Recycling Plant May 24, 2013 02:05
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Eliminate Sales of Livestock Feed Containing Hazardous E. Coli May 24, 2013 02:05
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Stop Deforestation and Clean Up Pollution in Malaysia May 24, 2013 02:05
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Call for Resignation of Brash Attorney General May 24, 2013 02:05
Recent Articles
Don’t Let Canada Drill in the Arctic
Canada has recently decided to start oil drilling in the arctic region. Drilling and oil activity have already caused great damage to the arctic – it is too risky and environmentally dangerous to continue. Demand that the Canadian government change it’s plans for arctic drilling.
Protest Cuts to Foreign Aid in Favor of Air Show
An Indiana Congressman has suggested that we cut foreign aid in order to continue show performed by an aerobatic Navy stunt team. Denounce Representative Buschon for recommending that we stop helping countries in need in order to entertain the American people.
Protect the Right of Communities To Say “No” to Fracking
Lone Pine Resources, a U.S. company, is trying to undermine the Canadian province of Quebec’s right to protect its citizens from the controversial practice of ‘fracking’ for gas. Tell Lone Pine to drop its intimidation tactics, and respect the rights of communities that say no to fracking.
Release Witness From Indian Prison
A man from Bangladesh set to testify against the government for war crimes was abducted and forced to cross the border into India. Since crossing the border, he has been detained in Indian jail past his sentence and been subject to ill treatment. Sign this petition and demand that the Indian government release him into the care of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Protest Coal Trains in Washington State
Recent proposals for expanded coal train routes threaten to spread pollution through the Pacific Northwest. Coal is a danger to public health and the pristine environment in Washington State. Reject the permits for the three proposed terminals in Washington.
Provide Teenagers Mental Help Without Parental Consent
Oregon is considering to allow teenagers access to mental health without parental consent. It is important to encourage the governor to support this effort and bring attention to an important issue that remains unaddressed in most states.
Demand Local Festival Eliminate Cruel Pig Scramble Event
An Illinois local festival plans to hold a pig scramble event, a cruel game in which pigs are confined, chased, and tackled, often resulting in severe bodily harm. Demand that this inhumane event be removed from the festival.
Oppose Legislation that Would Increase Animal Suffering
Iowa State Representative Steve King has recently proposed a Farm Bill amendment that would increase animal suffering. Urge King to revoke this amendment in favor of a more humane solution.
Commend Pasadena Rose Queen for Participating in Gay Pride Parade
The Rose Queen will participate in an LGBT pride event in Long Beach, California, but not in an official capacity. Tell the Tournament of Roses that the Rose Queen should officially participate in the future to promote tolerance and respect of the LGBT community.
Demand Government Return Secretly Seized Associated Press Phone Records
The U.S. government seized two months of Associated Press phone records in violation of the First Amendment. In order to protect the freedom of the press, we demand the phone records be returned and all copies destroyed by the government.
Condemn Police for Excessive Force and Unlawful Entry
Police in California violated citizens’ fourth amendment rights by forcefully entering their home without probable cause. They then proceeded to taser the individuals in the home, despite the presence of children. Sign this petition to demand that action be taken against the officers involved in this incident.
Stop Further Destruction of Mayan Pyramids in Belize
Contractors in Belize have destroyed a Mayan pyramid that was constructed in approximately 250 B.C.E. This is not the first destruction of such a significant monument in Belize, and it most likely will not be the last. Sign this petition to urge Belize to pursue stricter standards regarding punishment for such destruction.
Commend Columbia University for Attempting to Change Discriminatory Fellowship
New York’s Columbia University has a fellowship that can only be awarded to white students from Iowa. These restrictions are extremely outdated and offensive. Praise the University for filing an affidavit to get the restrictions lifted.
Save Butterflies from Harmful Memorial Event
Butterfly release events, in which butterflies are shipped long distances and then set free as a memorial gesture, are torturous for butterflies. Most butterflies die in transit or shortly after release. Urge New Hampshire hospice facilities to find a humane alternative to butterfly release events.
Demand More Humane Living Conditions for Livestock
Animals in factory farms usually live in terribly over-crowded, restricted, unsanitary environments. Animal welfare is at stake. Please help to improve laws regarding the living conditions of livestock.
Encourage Environmentally Sustainable Urban Planning
Protecting our environment requires sustainable, denser, transit-oriented urban planning, not the sprawling suburbanization of the last century. Tulsa, Oklahoma was recently named America’s “most parking-scarred downtown,” and faces many of the same planning challenges as other American cities. Support Tulsa’s recent efforts to ban new surface parking in downtown, and encourage their plans for denser, mixed-use infill development.
Fight Against Cruel Production of ‘Delicacy’ in New York
Foie Gras is a ‘delicacy’ created by the cruel force-feeding of ducks and geese. The production process tortures and diseases these animals, but is not labeled as the product of a diseased animal. This labeling failure violates New York law, and presents an opportunity to decrease or stop foie gras sales in the city. Sign this petition and demand proper labeling of foie gras or discontinuation of its sale in New York.
Support Nondiscrimination Protection of LGBT Adoptive and Foster Parents
Congress recently reintroduced a bill that would ban discrimination against LGBT people who wish to adopt or become foster parents. With an estimated 104,000 children currently awaiting adoption in the United States, it is imperative that qualified LGBT people be allowed to provide loving homes to these children in need. Tell Congress that this bill must pass.
End Payouts to Corrupt Pakistani Leaders
Pakistan has received huge sums of U.S. aid money, but much has been lost to corrupt, high-ranking officials. Pakistan must be aided not with direct payouts, but other means that can more overtly benefit the general population. Please lend your voice in urging an end to direct cash aid to Pakistan.
Protect Ecuador’s Forests from Destructive Mining
Mining companies threaten to build a large scale copper pit mine in Ecuador, right in the middle of one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. Protect Ecuador’s forests from destructive mining and preserve the habitats that can survive nowhere else.
Demand Release of Video Evidence Involving a Police Beating
David Sal Silva, a father of four children, was recently beaten to death by California police in front of several witnesses. The officers involved claim that Silva became aggressive, and they had to use force to subdue him – including the use of a police dog. Several witnesses were able to film the incident, only to have police procure warrants to enter their homes and seize the recording devices containing the footage.
Support a Global Agreement to Reduce the Aviation Industry’s Carbon Emissions
Carbon emissions from the aviation industry are significantly contributing to global climate change. Support an international policy to reduce these carbon emissions.
Support First Vegetarian Public School
A public school in Queens, NY recently became the first in the nation to implement a permanent, all-vegetarian lunchroom menu. Support this school in making healthy choices on behalf of its students.
Demand Japanese Mayor Apologize for Comments on Wartime Prostitution
The mayor of Osaka, Japan recently denied that women during World War II had been forced into sexual slavery for the Japanese military. He then went on to say that these women had been ‘necessary’ for the morale of the troops. Demand that he apologize for these extremely insensitive comments.
Prevent Mega Dams in the Amazon Rainforest
Mega dams threaten to destroy precious portions of the Amazon Rainforest. Protect the natural resources of the Amazon Rainforest and preserve the rights of indigenous people. Stop the construction of dams in the Amazon River.
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