Recent Petitions
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Applaud Former Football Star for Coming Out as Gay May 18, 2013 02:05
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Praise Progressive New Animal Protection Initiative May 18, 2013 02:05
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Keep Gray Wolves Under Federal Protection May 18, 2013 02:05
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Praise New Child Care Safety Regulations May 18, 2013 02:05
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Thank Vermont for Promoting Food Ingredient Transparency May 18, 2013 02:05
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Veto Anti-Islamic Bill May 18, 2013 02:05
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Support Affordable, Sustainable Urban Housing Programs May 18, 2013 02:05
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Demand that School Allow Transgender Student to Wear Appropriate Graduation Gown May 18, 2013 02:05
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Demand Compassionate Release of Cancer-Stricken Prisoner May 18, 2013 01:05
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Don’t Permit Untested Pesticides in Consumer Products May 17, 2013 02:05
Recent Articles
Reject Proposal to Clear Millions of Acres of Vegetation
A plan to clear 38 million acres of land will not have any positive impact on the prevention of wildfires. Urge California to reject this proposal in order to protect our environment from unnecessary destruction.
Demand that Corporations Prioritize Building Safety
A recent building collapse in Bangladesh killed hundreds of people because its safety was never approved. Corporations owning factories that are hazardous to work in refuse to implement better safety inspections because it will cost them more money. Demand that they step up and protect workers’ lives.
Protect Great White Sharks
The recently legalized practice of killing great white sharks that swim into the coastal line of Australia will have a devastating impact on the environment. The Australian government needs to stop this practice in order to protect the coastline’s fragile ecosystems.
United States Postal Service: Stop Shipping Live Animals
Last year, one thousand baby chickens died in United States Postal Service transport during 105 degree weather. Instead of tightening the guidelines for shipping live animals, the USPS is now allowing shipment of all live birds under 25 pounds, along with bees, scorpions and small cold-blooded animals. Urge the USPS to stop shipping live animals now.
End Brutality Against Animals in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has been making news headlines after a video circulated of police abusing a stray dog. Investigation has since revealed rampant neglect and cruelty throughout the city. It must be stopped immediately.
Don’t Let Coca-Cola Advertise on Chicago’s Recycling Bins
In exchange for funding, Chicago will soon roll out thousands of new recycling bins branded with images of Coca-Cola products. Tell Mayor Rahm Emanuel that recycling bins should not double as billboards for unhealthy soft drinks.
Protect Compression Divers in the Philippines
Compression diving in the Philippines, known as pa-aling, is one of the most dangerous fishing methods in the world. These divers descend over 40 meters deep without adequate safety equipment. Demand that these men are provided with proper equipment in order to survive.
Force Coca-Cola to Remove Toxic Chemical From Powerade
A chemical in Powerade has been linked to a number of serious health issues, including neurological impairment and decreased fertility. Urge Coca-Cola to remove this chemical from Powerade until further research on its health effects can be conducted.
Don’t Expand Landfill Into Pristine Wetlands
A landfill in South Carolina is trying to fill more than 14 acres of freshwater wetlands in a nearby protected forest. This blackwater swampland serves as a reference point for similar ecosystems because it has been allowed to remain in pristine condition. Don’t let this ecosystem be tainted by a harmful and pointless landfill.
Protest the Use of Lion Bones in Chinese Medicine
Lion bones are being used in Chinese medicines, and their skeletons are fetching huge prices from trophy dealers. This is leading to an increase in lion hunting and is harming lion populations. Demand that China stop using lion bones in traditional medicines.
Don’t Allow Pro Sports Franchises to Make Unfair Profits
Currently, most professional sports franchises are tax-exempt, meaning they don’t have to pay federal income taxes on any earnings. Executives of these franchises make up to to one hundred times what executives of non-profits make. Demand that these pro sports leagues be treated like the for-profit organizations they are.
Commend Los Angeles for Renewable Energy Pledge
Los Angeles has approved a plan to end the use of coal by 2025. The proposed plan aims to shift utilities away from coal usage and toward natural gas, wind energy and solar power. Commend Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for taking steps toward an environmentally sustainable future.
Condemn Michigan High School for Protecting Rapist
A high school student in Michigan was sexually assaulted by a fellow classmate and athlete. When she reported the attack to school administrators, she was told not to file a police report in order to protect her attacker’s future athletic prospects. Condemn the high school that so completely failed to help this victim, and demand that an apology be issued to her and her family.
Applaud Environmental Activists for Their Commitment to Fighting Hydrofracking
Three activists chose to serve jail time rather than pay a fine for trespassing after a peaceful protest against a natural gas storage project on Seneca Lake. These activists have stated their continued commitment to the fight against hydrofracking, and should be applauded for their brave acts.
Provide Comprehensive Sexual Education in West Virginia High School
A public high school in West Virginia recently invited a faith-based abstinence-only speaker for a controversial assembly packed with inaccuracies, fear-mongering and a one-track agenda. Please sign this petition and demand that this high school provide comprehensive, accurate sexual education.
Don’t Legalize Discrimination Against Gay People
A group of state senators in Washington are attempting to allow businesses to legally discriminate against LGBT people under the guise of freedom of religion. This is a thinly veiled attack on the freedom and equality of the LGBT community. Demand that discrimination not become legal.
Tell Florida Senator to Support Visas for Muslim Students
Senator Marco Rubio recently remarked that he would not necessarily be against limiting visas to Muslim students. This is a discriminatory response that should not be tolerated. Sign this petition to demand an apology and a rethinking of these remarks.
Ensure a Fair Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in the United States has not been increased for three years despite inflation. Congress, pressured by the public, is now debating raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Demand that Congress give the economy a boost by putting money in the pockets of working people.
Protect Romanian Horses from Slaughter by Putting them Back on Public Roads
Romanian horses have been severely devalued by laws banning them from public roads. A result of this is that thousands are being sold to slaughterhouses to fuel the illicit horse meat industry. Only by repealing those laws and putting these animals back on Romanian roads will they be saved from being being butchered for meat.
Let Middle School Girls Choose Their Own Style of Dress
Recently, a middle school in New Jersey banned girls from wearing strapless dresses at a formal dance. The reason given is that strapless dresses are ‘distracting’ to the boys. Tell the school to lift this limiting and sexist ban.
Preserve Beautiful Desert Mountain Range as a National Monument
New Mexico is home to mountain ranges that set a beautiful landscape, harbor unique species, and boost the tourism economy. However, development in the region threatens to destroy this fragile and vulnerable natural resource. Preserve these unique mountains by making them part of a National Monument.
Reject the Release of Genetically Modified Mosquitos
A plan to release 10,000 genetically modified mosquitoes into the wild could have unknown consequences on both humans and the ecosystem. Urge the Food and Drug Administration to reject this proposal in order protect our environment and citizens.
Demand That Harvard Medical Send Primate Test-Subjects to Sanctuaries
Harvard Medical School is closing down its infamous Primate Research Center, but instead of sending laboratory primates to safe homes, the Center is sending them to other labs for continued research. Demand that these primates are harassed no more and finally sent to sanctuaries.
Stop Corporation from Patenting an Ancient Natural Cure
One of the world’s largest food corporations is in the process patenting the fennel flower, a natural remedy used in the Middle East and Asia for over a thousand years. A for-profit corporation cannot be permitted to patent and control a traditional cure, and it must be pressured to drop these patent plans.
Commend College Athlete for Donating Bone Marrow
A 21-year-old Division I athlete chose to end his college athletic career early in order to save a man’s life. Sign this petition to praise the young athlete for donating his bone marrow and saving a man’s life.
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