I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time, and in this case the felony federal charges carry with them serious implications for national security. Show your support for the equal application of law regardless of political privilege.
If not for the alleged negligence of a building owner and of city officials, lives and livelihoods could have been saved in an Iowa apartment collapse. Demand any responsible parties be held to full legal account.
A dog was allegedly kicked violently and hung from his leash by the very person who should have taken care of him. Demand a punishment be sought befitting the reported crime.
One of the nation’s most prominent religious organizations has taken another major step backwards in gender equality. Demand the Southern Baptist Convention end its war on women pastors.
The vibrant world deep within the ocean teems with otherworldly and beautiful life. Demand leaders protect this biodiversity from the dangers of deep-sea mining.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has yielded yet another humanitarian catastrophe after a dam the occupiers are accused of destroying burst. Communities are in immediate danger of sickness and death, and the long-term health consequences could be even greater. Demand the Red Cross stop ignoring its pledges to lend a helping hand in the worst crises.
A young girl died in the custody of border patrol, and her death may have been prevented with better healthcare protocols. Urge more empathy and compassion in the care of struggling refugees.
AM radio, a source of life-saving emergency messages, will live on after all in at least one major auto manufacturer, and perhaps every new vehicle in the country. Applaud the preservation of a crucial source of communication and information for drivers.
Several wildlife in one of the nation’s most prominent national parks have died or been endangered as a reported result of reckless tourists. Demand America’s leading national park agency do more to safeguard these at-risk animals.
A swan was decapitated, eaten, and her offspring taken, allegedly at the hands of three teenagers. Call for more expansive charges to address this reported act of animal cruelty.
Politicians who are determined to die on the hill of culture wars are now attempting to control how people dress. Call for an end to this thinly veiled attack that is adversely impacting LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace.
Afghan women are not only being shunned and dismissed in their own country, but on the world stage as well. Demand soccer’s top federation give female athletes the respect and acknowledgement they deserve.
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is spotlighting the need for strong guardrails and shields against bad actors in the corporate world, the tech world, and beyond. Demand politicians stop trying to destroy these critical protections.
Two dogs died, and another fell seriously ill, after neighbors allegedly poisoned them out of vengeance. Demand the most severe legal punishment if these suspects are found guilty.
War-torn Tigray has endured tremendous loss, not only in its communities but in the environmental allies that sustain them. Demand world leaders who have ignored this devastating conflict for too long step in and lend a helping hand.
Soldiers who were not born in America, and yet serve it all the same, are not receiving the healthcare to which they are entitled. Demand leaders stop stalling on giving these military heroes the help they need.
Florida politicians are busy creating a true cancel culture, especially when it comes to American education. Now they are attempting to erase diversity, equity, and inclusion from colleges and universities. Demand the state’s education leader fight for a learning experience free from political obstruction and interference.
Animal shelters are responsible for the care of at-risk animals, and too many are failing at their responsibilities. Demand stronger standards and accountability for these self-appointed guardians of animal welfare.
Reproductive restrictions are having devastating impacts on millions of women. The latest attack even seeks to block women from obtaining information and aid from afar. Call on politicians to rein in these authoritarian assaults on autonomy.
Animals from snails to whales are at risk of going extinct because of the rapidly changing climate. Many species urgently need new habitats. Support an ambitious plan to move the most endangered to more hospitable locations.
Mothers in Egypt are losing guardianship of their children because of an outdated and deeply misogynistic law. Demand the scales of justice be balanced for these women.
Politicians are seemingly trying to disenfranchise young voters who are coming to the polls in ever-increasing numbers. Demand an end to the attempted political neutralization of an entire generation.
Wolfdogs are being abandoned or euthanized in large numbers because of lax or non-existent breeding standards. Demand an end to this death by design.
Trophy hunters will soon lose one incentive to put endangered animals in harm’s way. Applaud the potential elimination of body parts imported for profit and sick photo opportunities.
Mental illness is an epidemic among the already-vulnerable homeless population. Demand more investment in behavioral health plans that help, not hurt, these struggling individuals.
