I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
Meal kits widely available in school lunch programs are in the crossfire for their potential inclusion of unhealthy and harmful substances. Demand the agency overseeing Lunchables vet their safety before serving them to children.
Single-use plastics are taking a devastating toll on every aspect of our environment. Demand needed changes in the manufacturing and distribution of these dangers.
A dog was allegedly drowned in a heinous act of animal cruelty reportedly committed by a pet parent. Call for justice delayed but not denied.
America’s prison water is a reservoir for harmful toxins that pose a serious and lasting threat to health. Call for a clean-up of this insidious hazard.
One of Africa’s most historically destabilized regions is on the verge of another political crisis. Demand more stability and better leadership for Somalia’s vulnerable populations.
Two dogs were the fatalities in a reported officer-involved shooting, but the controversy remains. Demand answers in this case where the full set of facts is allegedly being withheld.
American students are ill-equipped to make the financial decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. Demand a broader focus on financial literacy for youth.
Blackmail involving the sexual exploitation of minors is an increasingly dangerous threat. Demand stronger legal safeguards against crimes with horrific repercussions.
Elephants are at high risk of injury and death from preventable train collisions in railway-laden India. Demand investment in systems to protect these endangered animals.
A canine survivor of horrendous neglect has found his forever home after nearly 600 days of waiting. Celebrate the happy ending to this one-time horror story.
A heart pump relied upon by thousands of critically ill patients could pose a serious health risk. Urge a recall of this possibly dangerous product by the agency tasked with safeguarding American health.
Arizona is the latest ground zero for the criminalization and demonization of reproductive rights. Call on state leaders to end the country’s most draconian abortion ban.
Multiple dogs were rescued from a residence that was allegedly the subject of numerous animal welfare complaints. No legal action has seemingly been taken against the person presumably responsible for these animals. Call for a full investigation and related charges if wrongdoing is found.
A new mining threat could upend a thriving swamp ecosystem, undermine protections for a wildlife refuge, and unleash millions of tons of harmful carbon emissions every day. Demand a veto from state leaders for this long-term ecological risk.
Continued attacks on social security could undermine its benefits for hard-working Americans. Call for thoughtful reforms that will not worsen the lives of recipients.
An Australian icon of the skies is being targeted for death. Urge an end to the culling of magpies.
High-speed internet could soon be out of reach for millions of low-income Americans. Call for the continuation of a program that can help the most at-risk consumers stay connected.
An apparent altercation between a pet German Shepherd and a delivery driver ended with the dog’s death. The facts of the case are still in dispute. Demand an investigation to get to the truth.
Contraception and reproductive rights are facing a new line of attack thanks to an archaic law. Call for a repeal of this insidious targeting of freedom.
A ship’s collision with a major bridge resulted in tragedy, but this horrific event may have been prevented with better infrastructure. Demand stronger protections for America’s aging bridges and for the travelers who depend on them.
Volcanos are becoming an ever-increasing threat to the environment and to public safety. Demand more investment in lessening the likelihood of a devastating disaster.
Dozens of farm animals were rescued from alleged rampant neglect and cruelty. Call for strict legal accountability if the suspects are found guilty.
Smart technology is coming to America’s firearms. Demand leaders support an effort that could curb preventable gun injuries and deaths.
Americans are working in sickness and distress in massive numbers, fearing for their livelihoods. Call for a restoration of quality work-life balance.
Millions of human beings in Haiti are on the brink of famine. Urge American leaders to stop retracting a helping hand.
