I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
A pair of three-month-old puppies were strangled and hung from a tree. The person responsible is still at large and likely a danger to other animals. Demand these innocent creatures get the justice they deserve.
Biodiversity got a big win at a global conference, where Earth’s habitats and species received solid pledges of protection from 195 nations. Commend this hard-won agreement for Mother Nature.
Americans with disabilities are being refused essential assistance because of an outdated book. Demand the country’s leading agency for disability benefits modernize and meet the urgent needs of all vulnerable populations.
Millions of low-income Americans could lose their only healthcare link if a proposed widespread Medicaid enrollment cut happens on schedule. Demand leaders stop the ticking clock counting down to uncertainty and chaos.
Thousands of people were injured in the past year, too many fatally, by mass gunfire. Urge leaders to keep a stronger check on the bullets in the barrel.
A volcanic eruption could have destroyed the world’s premier barometer for measuring and understanding climate change. Demand better protections for work that could help protect the planet.
An aquarium and a zoo were recently the sites of mass animal casualties, including 1,500 fish who asphyxiated on a hotel floor and 4 chimpanzees shot to death. Demand an end to the abuse of animals held for profit.
The will of voters could be tossed away because of unclear laws vulnerable to manipulation. Demand Congress ensure that election results, and democracy itself, stand strong.
A caretaker was apparently captured on video kicking and punching his defenseless dog. Demand justice for this innocent animal.
Afghan allies who sought refuge in America after its withdrawal from their country may be sent back into the grip of a regime that could kill them. These brave people deserve to be protected. Demand U.S. leaders rediscover their humanity and grant these individuals security and sanctuary.
A major scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion could one day create clean and inexpensive energy on a wide scale. We must invest more in this technology with the potential to save our planet from climate change.
Ukraine’s president wants to share a message with the planet, but World Cup leaders won’t allow it. Demand these influencers allow a plea for peace.
The poorest UK citizens could soon lose important benefits that boost their quality of life and their ability to be fully participating consumers in the marketplace. Demand leaders reject an idea that would only favor the rich.
Teenager workers have allegedly been overworked and placed in dangerous situations at McDonald’s and several other prominent businesses. Demand labor leaders better protect the country’s most vulnerable employees.
Marriage equality is now a federally protected right in America, regardless of any court’s opinion. Applaud the passage of a measure that safeguards same-sex and interracial unions.
Special interest groups that want to derail environmental progress are being invited to and influencing critical climate talks. Urge an end to destructive lobbying at the world’s expense.
A small dog was abandoned in such terrible shape that the animal had to be euthanized. Demand justice for the victim of this heinous crime.
Amazon has reportedly been raking in tens of millions of dollars in tip money intended for workers. Tell the company to stop its apparent deception of consumers and employees.
Powerful fossil fuel lobbyists are being financially rewarded for their climate policy obstruction. Demand a change of course for the continent that is helping underwrite environmental destruction.
Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company reportedly cut open lab monkeys’ skulls, resulting in their suffering and death. This animal cruelty cannot go unpunished. Demand a full investigation and accountability in this disturbing case.
An infection-preventing COVID nasal vaccine long sought after by scientists will soon be on the market in China. However, a lack of funding means this advanced disease-fighting development is not an option in America. Urge leaders to reinvest in ending this still-deadly pandemic.
Dark money and political networks that operate in secrecy are tainting the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. Demand transparency from the nation’s highest authority on the law.
Lab-grown meat could save countless animals from slaughter while also appeasing those who eat meat. Applaud the move that made this promising process one step closer to reality.
Koalas, gliders, and other endangered wildlife could soon have their homes destroyed if the coal industry gets its way. The proposed development could also further stoke the raging fire of global warming. Demand leaders stop catering to these destructive special interests.
The U.S. government just prevented the prosecution and punishment of the man suspected of ordering the sadistic murder and dismemberment of an American journalist. Condemn this horrifically misguided decision.
