Oppose Anti-Semitism at Pride March
Marchers carrying Jewish Pride flags were asked to leave Chicago’s “Dyke March.” Voice your opposition to this exclusionary move.
Animal Welfare
Justice for Rabbit Mutilated and Killed in Video Posted on Social Media
A video shows a teenager shoot a rabbit with a BB gun before sadistically mutilating the animal with hedge clippers. Please add your signature to demand that the suspect is punished so this innocent animal gets the justice it deserves.
Environment
Don’t Strip Grizzly Bears of Endangered Protections
Yellowstone’s grizzly bears may soon face hunting and other threats from humans. The shooting will begin soon so please sign the petition demanding the Trump Administration not strip grizzly bears of their protections.
Success
Success: Alliance Formed to Combat Sexism in Advertising
U.N. Women and several big companies have joined together to form an alliance against sexism in advertising. This is a big step for the advertising world, which has continued to rely on gender stereotypes and hypersexualization for years. Sign this petition to thank the Unstereotype Alliance for tackling this issue.
Human Rights
Oppose Anti-Semitism at Pride March
Marchers carrying Jewish Pride flags were asked to leave Chicago’s “Dyke March.” Voice your opposition to this exclusionary move.
Petitions:
Justice for Rabbit Mutilated and Killed in Video Posted on Social Media
A video shows a teenager shoot a rabbit with a BB gun before sadistically mutilating the animal with hedge clippers. Please add your signature to demand that the suspect is punished so this innocent animal gets the justice it deserves.
Dogs Allegedly Starved and Covered in Fleas Deserve Justice
Eleven dogs were reportedly denied food and clean water, leading to the death of two. The dogs were allegedly covered in fleas and lived in deplorable conditions. Demand justice for these innocent dogs.
Address Deadly Air Pollution in the United Kingdom
Over 40,000 people die from toxic air pollution each year in the United Kingdom. The British high court has twice ruled the government’s current plan does not go nearly far enough to address this crisis. Sign the below petition to ensure public safety by instituting aggressive pollution reduction measures.
Protect Journalists and Activists from Deadly Militants
Human rights advocates in Bangladesh have found themselves to be targets of threats and violence. The government, however, does not attempt to protect them. Sign the petition and demand that the nation’s government do more to defend the rights of its citizens.
Charge Officers Accused of Using Rape as Punishment
A group of journalists and activists say they were sexually assaulted by D.C. police after being arrested for protesting. Demand the police department charge officers allegedly responsible.
Restore Women’s Right To Withdraw Consent
Women are not allowed to withdraw consent after sex begins due to an outdated North Carolina law that has existed for decades. This is a cruel and misogynistic law, and a state senator is working to have it repealed. Sign this petition to support this endeavor and protect the rights of women.
Don’t Strip Grizzly Bears of Endangered Protections
Yellowstone’s grizzly bears may soon face hunting and other threats from humans. The shooting will begin soon so please sign the petition demanding the Trump Administration not strip grizzly bears of their protections.
President Trump: Keep Campaign Promise to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Prescription drug prices are projected to rise 11 percent in 2017. President Trump promised during his campaign to lower the cost of medications, but a draft executive order could actually result in higher drug prices for many Americans. Sign the below petition demanding President Trump fulfill his campaign promise to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for price increases.
Trump: Clarify False Claims From Iowa Rally
Donald Trump made several false claims at a recent rally in Iowa. Demand that he acknowledge and correct these statements.
Stop Trump From Reviving Cuba Embargo
President Donald Trump wants to roll back your freedom to travel to Cuba, and revive the failed embargo. Sign this petition to demand he back down.
Oppose Harmful Senate Healthcare Bill
The Senate’s healthcare proposal will funnel money from the poor to the rich. Add your name to oppose this unfair bill.
Sri Lanka: Stop Forcing Underage Girls to Marry
Girls as young as twelve are being forced into arranged marriages. Religious community leaders have been given the power to decide the minimum marriage age for women. Demand the abolition of underage marriage.
Help Developing Countries Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change
Developing nations are most at risk from the worsening impacts of climate change. Industrialized countries were built through decades of burning fossil fuels which also warmed the planet. Sign the below petition calling on wealthy members of the United Nations to fulfill their moral duty to support developing countries’ adoption of renewable energy and preparation for future climate change impacts.
Do Not Prevent Immigrants from Receiving Welfare
Legal immigrants may be barred from receiving any kind of public assistance for five years after arriving in the country according to President Trump’s proposal. Demand that immigrants be allowed to receive welfare.
Justice for Dying Dog Abandoned in the Rain
A dog suffering from a large open wound and end-stage renal failure was abandoned and forced to spend the night in the rain without shelter. Demand justice for this innocent animal.
Betsy DeVos: Protect The Rights And Safety Of Sexual Assault Survivors
Betsy DeVos refuses to comply with a vital law put in place to protect and support survivors of on-campus sexual assault, particularly LGBT survivors. Her lack of compliance will allow schools to dismiss reports and possibly take the side of assailants. Sign this petition to demand DeVos keep to this law.
Rebuild Memorial for Murdered Muslim Teen That Was Set on Fire
The memorial for a murdered Muslim teenager was set on fire and destroyed. Demand the replacement of this memorial to an innocent girl.
Sean Spicer: Apologize For “YouTube Stars” Comment About Reporters
Sean Spicer has insulted the press yet again by suggesting that some White House reporters “want to become YouTube stars” and ask “snarky” questions. Demand that Spicer apologize for this rude characterization.
Stop Trump From Gutting Housing Funding for the Poor
President Donald Trump’s budget will reportedly slash federal funding to programs aimed at putting roofs over the heads of the homeless. Sign this petition to demand these awful cutbacks be shelved.
Stop the Looming Bee Apocalypse
Bees are vanishing around the world because of toxic pesticides known as neonicontinoids. China, the second largest producer of food in the world, has not restricted the use of these poisons at all. Demand the Chinese government do more to save the bees.
Protect Nepal from Floods and Water Shortages Caused by Climate Change
The Himalayan country of Nepal, which depends on mountain glaciers as a source of water, is projected to suffer freshwater shortages and floods due to global warming. Urge the government of Nepal to safeguard its water supply and protect its municipalities from floods now and into the future.
Opossum Allegedly Trapped and Drowned Deserves Justice
An opossum was reportedly trapped in a cage and drowned in a flooded trashcan. Shocking video footage showed it still clinging to the sides of the cage after its death. Demand justice for this innocent animal.
Stop Selling Endangered Fish for Food
Endangered fish are being captured and sold in grocery stores. Sign the petition and demand that tougher regulations be enacted to prevent the endangered species from being sold as food.
Save the Rare Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo
The Sumatran ground-cuckoo is a nearly-extinct bird native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. With only 40-700 individuals of this species left in the wild, it is clear that more needs to be done to protect them for posterity. Call on the Indonesian government to protect this unique species.
