Recent Petitions
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Ban the Exportation of Asbestos from Canada February 3, 2012 09:02
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Save Recently-Discovered Indian Tribe from Losing Their Culture, and Potentially More February 3, 2012 08:02
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Mars: Stop Hurting Children and Switch to Fair Trade Chocolate February 3, 2012 08:02
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Protect Beachgoers From Contaminated Ocean Water: Demand Tougher Beach Pollution Regulations February 3, 2012 07:02
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Stand With Ethnic Minorities Demanding Recognition In New Libya February 3, 2012 07:02
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Protect Threatened Native Hopi Cultural Site February 3, 2012 07:02
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Tell University of Connecticut’s UCTV That Rape is Not a Joke February 3, 2012 07:02
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School Hid Evidence of Child Molestation From Parents February 3, 2012 07:02
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Members Of Child Pornography Ring Must be Harshly Punished February 3, 2012 07:02
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Caring Employee Should Not Have Been Fired For Feeding Hungry Cats February 3, 2012 07:02
Post Tagged with: "california"
School Hid Evidence of Child Molestation From Parents
A Los Angeles school teacher was arrested this week after it was discovered that he had molested dozens of students. The teacher, who is now behind bars, had been under investigation for over a year before parents were notified. We must protect the rights of parents to be informed about crimes committed against their children.
Don’t Reduce Holding Time Before Euthanasia for Animals in California Shelters
California’s Governor Jerry Brown has plans to repeal a law that requires animal shelters to hold onto animals for up to 6 days before putting the animal down, providing prospective animal adopters (along with people whose animals have gone missing) more time. If the law were repealed, it is estimated that thousands of animals will be put down without even the opportunity to be adopted.
Tell Oakland Occupiers to Stop the Violence Before their Message is Lost
The Occupy Oakland Movement once again turned violent recently, resulting in the arrests of over 400 protesters who attacked police and vandalized city property. The actions of the aggressive, destructive minority within the Occupy Movement serve to undermine the message of the Movement and alienate potential supporters. Urge Occupy Oakland members to revamp their strategy before the Movement decays into anarchism without purpose.
LGBT People Cannot Be Erased From Our History Books
The an anti-gay religious group is preparing to challenge a law that requires California schools to teach students about LGBT people. This extremist religious group must be told that LGBT people are a part of our history and cannot be erased from history books.
Ignorance Among Scholars – Repeal the Electronic Cigarette Ban at University of California Campuses
The University of California’s recent announcement of a broad ban on tobacco products on UC campuses goes to far. It includes e-cigarettes, a product no more harmful than the permitted nicotine gums and patches. These devices can actually aid in smoking cessation, and the UC Board of Regents must remove this counterproductive part of the ban.
Stop Potential Coyote Trapping and Death in Carson, California
Coyotes have been drawn into the city of Carson, California due to pet food being left outside. The city will soon be deciding if the coyotes will be trapped and relocated or potentially killed due to this human error. It is vital that the citizens of Carson understand that neither of those options are viable or humane solutions. Proper pet food and garbage disposal practices are the real solution.
Demand Slower Commercial Shipping Speeds to Save Whales
Collisions with large commercial ships are a primary threat to whales off the coast of California. These waters are home to several endangered species of whales that face their greatest threat from these large ships. It’s time to impose a mandatory speed limit of 10-knots to protect whales from deadly ship strikes.
Legalize Hemp Cultivation in California: An Herb of Many Virtues
Industrial hemp is an incredibly useful plant which is useless as a recreational drug, yet the United States federal government treats it as if it were the same as marijuana. The ban on its cultivation is completely irrational, and California, which has previously defied the federal ban on medical marijuana, should once again step forward and allow the farming of this sustainable and versatile crop.
California State University Must Cap Presidential Pay
The California State University Board of Trustees must place a cap of presidential salaries. They instead want to use an unfair policy to determine new, higher salaries based on comparisons to universities that are much more financially capable, and allow the consequences to fall onto students who are already paying more and more each year. Let’s tell the trustees to repeal this decision in the name of fairness to California State University students who deserve the chance to afford a degree.
Stop California Policies That Hurt Struggling Community College Students
Amidst the financial crisis in California, the state is looking to cut community college costs and increase completion rates. However, the proposed changes will end up denying access to community college for students who need it most. These dramatically unfair policies will help financially well-off students and hinder graduation for part-time, lower-income and adult students. These unfair policies can not be permitted.
ID Errors And Judicial Laziness Place Hundreds Of Innocent Californians In Jail
Over the past five years, nearly 1,500 innocent Californians have been wrongfully accused and imprisoned by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, with many spending several days in jail due to criminal identification mistakes. It is ridiculous that innocent people are being arrested when methods are available that can accurately identify wanted criminals, such as the nine-digit identification code that links criminals to their fingerprints. Judges must be forced to take the extra step and include this code in every issued warrant in order to stop the false incarceration of innocent by-standers.
Reduce Wasted Food In California’s Restaurant Industry
California needs to expand recycling and composting efforts and require restaurants to compost all excess food leftovers and scraps. Composting reduces the amount of waste that a business must pay to dispose of. Compost can also be used as fertilizer to grow new produce. Let’s make it mandatory for restaurants in California to compost all food which they do not sell in order to reduce waste and inspire a sustainable community.
Tell Gov. Brown that California’s Schools are Not a Bargaining Chip
California State Governor Jerry Brown plans to cut $4.8 billion from public school funding if voters do not pass his tax increases being placed on the November ballot. California’s educational system is already crippled from cuts in previous years, and the automatic trigger cuts implemented at the start of the year have already damaged the home to school transportation system. Rather than forcing voters to agree to another tax increase, Gov. Brown should require businesses to pay their fair share.
Save the Giant Sequoia National Monument from Loggers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a plan that would open up the Giant Sequoia National Monument to logging. These majestic trees have been growing for thousands of years, but if this plan goes through, they could be facing their last days. Tell the Secretary of Agriculture to protect the magnificent Giant Sequoias.
Tell the Governor of California That Sleeping Is Not A Crime
California law effectively makes it illegal to sleep anywhere in the state if you are homeless. This law criminalizes homelessness and is unconstitutional as it interferes with citizens’ basic human right to sleep. Criminalizing an innocent behavior while providing no alternative is cruel and unusual punishment and its time we change this discriminatory law.
Don’t Allow the Federal Government to Stop California From Regulating Carbon Emissions
A federal judge has blocked the state of California from enforcing a statewide mandate for low-carbon fuels. The mandate would not only lower carbon emissions, but would also set the standard for other states to follow suit and enact their own environmental laws. Call upon the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse the ruling and start allowing California to rehabilitate the environment.
Save Wetlands From Being Turned Into a Golf Course
California’s Sharp Park Wetlands are currently under threat to be pumped out in order to create a taxpayer-funded golf course. This not only threatens another of the few remaining California Coastal Wetlands but also endangered species such as the California Red-Legged Frog. This cannot be allowed to happen, lend your voice to protect these wetlands and the animals that call it home.
Tell California Not to Close 70 State Parks
Due to budget cuts, 70 of California’s state parks are slated to close by next summer. Tell California Governor Jerry Brown that depriving future generations of access to these beautiful wild spaces is not the answer to his budget woes.
Save America’s Oldest, Most Respected Animal Sanctuary From Bankruptcy
One of America’s oldest, largest, and most respected animal sanctuaries, Wildlife WayStation is in grave danger of going bankrupt. Because of the current recession, Wildlife WayStation’s severe drop in donations is seriously jeopardizing the remaining 420 endangered animals it provides refuge for. Save Wildlife Waystation from going bankrupt and protect the final frontier of animal conservation.
Give Voice to the Voiceless: Keep Serial Killer Behind Bars
When convicted in 1971, Juan Corona was one of the worst and most famous serial killers in America. But if on his seventh bid he is finally awarded parole he will essentially go free. There are no relatives or friends of the victims expected to be at the parole hearing, most likely because his victims were migrant workers. Add your voice in their place and demand this monster remain in prison.
Demand UC Berkeley Chancellor Hold Campus Police Accountable for Brutality Against ‘Occupy’ Protestors
Peaceful ‘Occupy’ protestors on the UC Berkeley campus were met with extreme police violence and brutality. Demand that the university Chancellor take responsibility and hold the police guilty of these abuses accountable.
Protect San Diego Coastal Sage Scrub-lands From Further Destruction
San Diego is destroying one of its more unique natural resources. The Coastal-Shrub areas of San Diego are host to a variety of endangered species, yet the city continues to develop and destroy this dwindling ecosystem. I urge you, stop the city from demolishing more Coastal Shrub-land in the name of urban development.
Save the San Francisco Bay Tidal Marshes
A recent study determined that current efforts are insufficient with regards to preserving San Francisco’s tidal marshes. We demand more resources and efforts be placed into California’s marshlands to protect these invaluable resources.
Demand UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi to Step Down
UC Davis police broke up ‘Occupy’ protesters under orders of Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. However, campus police abused their authority and resorted to excessive force and violence. We demand that Chancellor Katehi be relieved of her duties effective immediately.
Demand More Funding for High-Speed Rail in the U.S.
Congress has removed $8 billion from funding a nationwide high-speed railway. A high-speed railway would provide numerous jobs and a cheap, yet reliable transportation option for millions of Americans. We must urge Congress to rethink their decision.
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