No Jail Time for Abbott Headbutter
Australian prosecutors want to jail a man for up to a decade for giving a former prime minister a sore lip. Sign this petition to demand charges be dropped.
Animal Welfare
Justice for Pelican Found Dead
A dead pelican was found bound in wire and electrical tape. The circumstances behind the death are as of yet unknown, but it is suspected that the bird was intended to be sold or traded, which is illegal. Sign this petition to demand justice for this innocent bird.
Environment
Save Madagascar’s Fragile Ecosystems From Invasive Species
Madagascar is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots. But now an invasive toad is threatening Madagascar’s native species. Sign this petition to demand funding to eradicate these dangerous invaders and protect Madagascar’s endangered animals.
Success
Success: Gucci Promises to Go Fur-Free
Luxury brand Gucci has promised to stop using animal fur in its products in a huge victory for animal welfare. Support this decision to stop supporting the fur industry and to instead stand for animal rights and human compassion.
Human Rights
Justice for Slain Afro-Colombian Leader
Afro-Colombian community organizer Jose Jair Cortes is suspected of being assassinated. Demand that his killer(s) be found and brought to justice.
Petitions:
Justice for Pelican Found Dead
A dead pelican was found bound in wire and electrical tape. The circumstances behind the death are as of yet unknown, but it is suspected that the bird was intended to be sold or traded, which is illegal. Sign this petition to demand justice for this innocent bird.
Justice for Dog Starved, Dehydrated, and Left for Dead
A dog died horrifically after she was denied food, water, and medical care. The dog suffered with malnutrition so severe that her bones showed through her skin and she was too weak to walk. Demand justice for this poor dog.
Puppy Allegedly Beaten and Dragged Down Driveway Deserves Justice
A puppy suffered serious injuries after he was allegedly beaten, strangled, and dragged down a driveway. The puppy reportedly coughed up blood and sustained multiple painful fractures throughout his body. Demand justice for this innocent puppy.
Don’t Let Shelters Kill Pets Without a Waiting Period
A South Carolina animal shelter’s policies on euthanasia allow it to be an immediate option for certain animals who arrive there, resulting in the needless deaths of many healthy and innocent animals. Demand that this shelter change its policies to require a waiting period for all shelter animals before they can be euthanized.
Shut Down Fur Farm that Allegedly Kills Protected Wolves
A business in Minnesota allegedly kills animals protected under the Endangered Species Act to sell their fur once they become too big to be featured in the petting zoo. Demand that this cruel and illegal practice be stopped.
Save Madagascar’s Fragile Ecosystems From Invasive Species
Madagascar is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots. But now an invasive toad is threatening Madagascar’s native species. Sign this petition to demand funding to eradicate these dangerous invaders and protect Madagascar’s endangered animals.
Protect Rare Shellfish From Extinction
A rare and unique shellfish is facing extinction due to harvesting and importing. It’s become a trinket to tourists. Sign the petition and demand that it be protected as an endangered species.
Applaud Ban on Elephants in Circuses
Circus performances involving elephants will no longer be welcome in the state of New York thanks to a new law. Sign this petition to express your thanks for this measure that will help put an end to the cruelty and abuse that circus elephants face.
Justice for Slain Afro-Colombian Leader
Afro-Colombian community organizer Jose Jair Cortes is suspected of being assassinated. Demand that his killer(s) be found and brought to justice.
Save Endangered Hummingbird
The population of hummingbirds is declining rapidly, with nine species in particular on the brink of extinction. Hummingbirds play a vital role in our ecosystem, and their loss would create a ripple effect that would negatively impact the planet as a whole. Sign this petition to help save these birds from dying off completely.
Fire Teacher Accused of Telling Spanish Students to ‘Speak American’
A teacher in New Jersey lashed out at her Spanish-speaking students with a racist remark, and reports indicate this isn’t the first time she has done so. Demand that she be removed from the classroom.
Justice for Small Dogs Allegedly Forced to Live in Filthy Barn
Nearly 30 dogs were found living in a filthy barn without adequate shelter. Demand that the people responsible are punished.
Stop Imprisoning Elephants at Zoo After Bong Su the Elephant Euthanized
Bong Su the elephant has tragically been euthanized because of his crippling arthritis, likely caused by years of endless pacing in his cramped zoo environment. This is yet another sign that zoos are no place for these intelligent and sensitive creatures. Sign this petition to call for the end of the inhumane exploitation of elephants in captivity and justice for Bong Su.
Arrest Cops Accused of Rape
Two NYPD detectives have been accused of raping an 18-year-old. Demand they face justice if found guilty.
Stop Maryland’s Black Bear Hunt
Maryland’s annual black bear hunt threatens to take the lives of hundreds of bears. This species is vital to our ecosystem, and we cannot afford to let it come anywhere near close to dying out thanks to this event. Sign this petition to demand the hunt be cancelled and outlawed.
Punish Man Accused of Throwing His Girlfriend’s Puppy Against a Wall
A man allegedly threw his girlfriend’s dog against a wall, breaking the dog’s leg. The man reportedly became upset with the dog after the dog urinated on the bed. Demand justice for this innocent dog.
Stop Subjecting Citizens to Brutal Forced Labor
Hundreds of thousands of citizens are being forced to endure brutal forced labor by their own government. Sign the petition and demand that forced labor be brought to an end and these citizens be released.
Stop Silencing Animal Welfare Advocates With ‘Ag-Gag’ Law
Animal abusers are currently protected under a potentially unconstitutional law in Iowa that prohibits animal rights advocates and employees from filming or photographing unsafe or inhumane conditions on factory farms. Sign this petition to challenge the agricultural industry’s desire to keep potential abuse out of the public eye and demand that this law be overturned.
Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
The wild greater sage-grouse, an iconic western bird species whose numbers are dwindling every day, is threatened by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s plan to revoke conservation efforts. The conservation agreement took years to build and finalize, but one memo from Zinke could undo it. Sign this petition to demand Zinke keep the agreement in place.
Ban Cruel Coyote Killing Contests
An upcoming coyote killing contest in Nevada is a gruesome example of wildlife killing competitions that are inhumane and extremely ecologically dangerous. Demand that these competitions be banned.
Demand Trump Apologize for ‘Disrespecting’ Fallen Soldier
The mother of a fallen soldier has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of disrespecting her son and family. Demand Trump apologize immediately.
Wallabies Shot and Killed in Mass Slaughter Deserve Justice
Dozens of wallabies were found dead in a remote area of Australia, the victims of a violent massacre at the hands of an unknown culprit. These animals appear to have been shot and bludgeoned and then allowed to rot. Sign this petition to demand justice for these innocent creatures.
Starving Dogs Found Choking to Death in ‘Zombie House’ Deserve Justice
Two dogs were found starving, and one was chained so tightly that he could have choked to death if rescuers hadn’t arrived. The dogs were locked in a “zombie house” without food or water. Sign this petition to demand justice for these poor dogs.
Protect Rare Lizard Habitat from Fracking
The rare sagebrush lizard is threatened with extinction due to mining for the fracking industry. Sign the petition and ask that their habitat be protected.
