I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
Humanity is turning more of the world into barren, arid deserts. Demand leaders invest in reversing the desertification trend that is upending ecosystems, fueling food insecurity, and driving worsening weather patterns.
Four puppies died and several more were traumatized as a result of a cruel act of abandonment. Call for apprehension and maximum punishment of the guilty party.
Hispanic contributions to the American economy are being stifled by a lack of investment in promising business opportunities. Demand an end to discriminatory financial roadblocks that are hurting livelihoods and the bottom line.
Millions of hurricane survivors are suffering while their elected representatives campaign for reelection. Demand Congress return to Washington and fund urgently needed disaster relief efforts.
A grieving father could soon be executed for a crime he may never have committed. Demand leaders with the power tip the scales of justice in favor of life and truth.
Clean energy could get a significant upgrade with the help of natural bacteria. Demand investment in this important ally of green technology.
Repeat offenses of animal cruelty are made possible by deficiencies in the legal system. Call for protections that will keep convicted abusers from striking again.
Mental health is finally earning its central place in America’s healthcare system. Applaud recent wins that advance the goal of mental wellness for all Americans.
Consumers of popular diabetes and weight loss drugs are alleging serious and possibly life-endangering side effects. Call on the nation’s top pharmaceutical regulatory agency to protect Americans from this reportedly deadly medicine.
The closure of a massive puppy farm has sparked calls for a total ban on the practice in Tasmania. Urge leaders to follow through with this important piece of animal welfare protection.
Another innocent person has been freed from death row. Demand one of the only developed nations in the world to still legalize capital punishment end these barbaric miscarriages of justice.
African penguins could become extinct by 2035 without essential safeguards. Demand leaders stop ignoring the oncoming ecological crisis.
Hungry school kids have become the latest tools for greedy financial businesses to squeeze more money from hard-working families. Demand an end to detrimental hidden fees in the school lunchroom.
A man allegedly left a horse and pony on his property to die of starvation. Call for just punishment in the event of a guilty conviction.
Inmates battling severe mental health conditions often face a battle for their lives during incarceration. Call for humane and mandated medical treatment of America’s mentally ill prisoners.
A high-profile arrest and a major announcement from a popular social media platform have bolstered efforts to enhance online protections. Applaud the rise of crucial safeguards in social media.
Animal conservation efforts may take a major hit if hunters are successful in their bid to attain status as a protected ethnic minority group. Demand a legal blockade to this exploitive effort that belittles true fights for equality.
Seven kids have reportedly died from largely preventable causes on the football field in one month’s time. Demand lawmakers take steps to ensure children have just as many life-saving protection as pros.
Voters in Florida are being harassed and manipulated in a government-coordinated effort to deny them their voices on Election Day. Demand an investigation into this obstructive and possibly illegal effort.
As big mammal culls continue raging across Europe, Sweden has refused to halt a controversial annual cull that will kill one-fifth of its rapidly dwindling brown bear population. Demand leaders take steps to end the legalized slaughter.
Firefighters risk their lives every day, and often the tools meant to protect them are causing them the most harm. Applaud successful efforts to eliminate the threat posed by forever chemicals.
A dog days away from being put to sleep was rescued, but she carries a legacy of unspeakable abuse in the dog fighting world. Demand authorities find and hold accountable the individuals responsible for Olive’s suffering.
Legal Haitian immigrants have been thrust into the national spotlight because of a hateful and racist conspiracy theory advanced by prominent politicians. Call on one of the authors of this chaos to make amends for placing a target on his own constituents.
Domestic abusers are weaponizing technology to maintain control over their victims. Demand lawmakers do more to end the use of smart technology in domestic violence.
A deadly conflict in Africa has been worsened by the indirect participation of one of America’s allies. Demand leaders stand against supplying arms to perpetrators of war crimes.
