I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
Millions of Americans are in imminent danger of eviction as a moratorium on the practice expires. Minorities, low-income citizens, and women will suffer most. Demand immediate action to stop this looming nightmare scenario.
The death penalty has become a stain on a civilized society that claims it values life. Discrimination and lethal misuse have long plagued this instrument of cruel and unusual punishment. Demand President Biden keep his pledge to prohibit the American government from killings its own people.
A husky was allegedly abandoned on a Texas roadside by his caretakers. The young dog’s heartbreaking chase after his apparent abandoners was caught on video. Demand the suspects face a fitting punishment.
Missouri is placing more value on guns than on the safety and the lives of its citizens by restricting state officials from enforcing federal laws. Urge power-hungry politicians to reassess their priorities in the wake of a nationwide gun violence epidemic.
A man allegedly shot a kitten, then had his friend sweep the cat into the street to be run over. This innocent animal died from her injuries. Urge full accountability for all involved parties in this shocking and deeply disturbing case.
Northern Ireland is the latest center of dispute between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The region’s consumers are set to bear the brunt of the burden of these continued fights. Urge cooler heads to prevail and a unified plan of action to emerge.
Dozens of wild animals were seized from the private zoo featured in the controversial series Tiger King, and the new owners now face accusations of trafficking and animal cruelty. Demand punishment that truly fits the alleged crimes.
Credit is too often the death blow to consumers wanting that long-sought-after big purchase. Individuals with the ability to pay should not be defined by one number. Demand the replacement of credit scores with a more inclusive and accurate system for lenders and borrowers.
College testing has become an exclusionary process that prevents countless otherwise-qualified students from reaching their full potential. Demand a deemphasis on SAT and ACT tests that hinder educational opportunity for disadvantaged populations.
A non-sensical proposal for souped-up showerheads has been eliminated. Applaud this re-prioritization of water conservation and environmental wellness over reckless wastefulness.
Britney Spears’ struggle to liberate herself from the legal control of her father has shone a harsh spotlight on conservatorships and their potential abuse in America. Help restore fairness and equity to this controversial process.
A 9-week-old puppy was burned alive when an arsonist threw her into the flames he lit, according to reports. Sign this petition to demand the stiffest punishment possible for this alleged crime.
America’s homeless are swept away and forgotten by leaders. Homeless sweeps deprive these already-at-risk human beings of their safety, their belongings, their dignity, and sometimes even their freedom. Demand the U.S. extend a helping hand and not a closed fist to one of its most ostracized and demonized populations.
Minors are suffering and dying from preventable illnesses through no fault of their own. If these youth are of sound mind and body, they should be allowed to make their own critical medical decisions. Demand mature minors receive unfettered access to COVID-19 vaccines and other potentially life-saving healthcare.
An Exxon lobbyist was caught on tape admitting to the company’s efforts to oppose climate change legislation. Sign this petition to demand politicians stop taking their orders from Big Oil when it comes to the health of our planet.
A dog and his owner were reportedly shot in a dispute. Unfortunately, the dog did not survive the alleged attack. Sign this petition to ask for the strictest penalty under the law if the accused is found guilty.
Haiti’s people are suffering in the wake of another political earthquake. A president and accused dictator has been assassinated, and the country still struggles with the repercussion of authoritarian rule. Demand a deemphasis on military intervention and a commitment to helping rebuild a badly fractured democracy.
Snakes are being rounded up and killed in a cruel slaughter disguised as a friendly competition. In the process, hunters are invading protected habitats. Urge an end to this killing for sport.
Widespread genocide may have been taking place in North America as recently as the 1970s. More mass unmarked graves of indigenous children are uncovered by the week, shedding light on some of Canada’s darkest events. Demand answers for grieving communities and a nation calling for accountability.
Livestock are abused and exploited by the agricultural industry. Demand action to protect farm animals from Big Ag’s abuse.
America’s songbirds are succumbing to a mystery ailment at an alarming rate. Demand the nation’s foremost wildlife authority invest full resources in solving this deadly puzzle.
The Olympic Games are set to be a spectacular display of athletic talent, unity…and oppression. Athletes are prohibited from protesting critical human rights issues or grave violations. Demand the committee responsible for this archaic rule stop denying these representatives a fundamental freedom.
Voting rights in the U.S. are under attack at levels not seen since the Civil Rights Movement. America’s top lawyer wants to take on these injustices. Applaud his stand against voter suppression and disenfranchisement.
A secretive United Nations agency is undermining international climate goals. This agency has been corrupted by the shipping industry and is working against climate change regulations. Demand this agency be reformed so it is no longer a promoter of climate change.
If certain politicians get their way, Americans may never fully know the events and the motivations of the January 6 attack on the People’s House. Continued Republican obstruction could endanger the U.S. once again and imperil democracy. Call for an end to these cover-ups in plain sight.
