I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
The bussing of refugees by two governors is creating a burden on taxpayers and compounding a humanitarian crisis. Cynical politics is once again taking a devastating real-world toll. Demand a more humane and less exploitative approach to the plight of these people.
The Colorado River and its critical water supply is quickly vanishing due to climate change and mismanagement. Demand leaders stop arguing and start working on a productive rescue plan.
Protesters in the United Kingdom are reportedly being deprived of their right to free speech in the wake of the queen’s death. Urge authorities to uphold democratic ideals during this grieving period.
The rapidly melting Doomsday Glacier could cause catastrophic flooding across the globe. Demand leaders address the climate crisis before it’s too late.
Individuals convicted of animal cruelty pose an imminent danger to other living beings. Demand lawmakers enact tougher restrictions that will better protect at-risk animals.
Survivors of the September 11th terrorist attacks, including many first responders, are still battling chronic and serious health conditions. Their funding lifeline may soon vanish without immediate action. Call for aid for these still-suffering heroes.
Pro-choice advocates have secured important recent wins in the fight for reproductive rights. Applaud these victories and what they convey about American beliefs regarding privacy and freedom.
Dogs are being baked alive in overheated cars. These agonizing deaths could be prevented with stronger punishments for reckless pet caretakers. Demand stricter laws against leaving pets in hot cars.
Consumer privacy, and national security, may be under constant attack at Twitter. A whistleblower claims the company is doing nothing to solve its security breaches. Demand they face the music of a comprehensive investigation.
Bears and other animals are being subjected to horrific injuries and slow, painful deaths because of bow hunting. Urge a ban to this cruel and inhumane practice.
Forgiven student debt may come with a major price tag attached if some states follow through on a new tax. Demand amendment of murky laws that could cancel out key financial and educational benefits.
Out-of-control prescription drug prices will be reined in thanks to significant new Medicare reforms. Applaud this win for Americans burdened by excessive healthcare costs.
Video doorbells have become a part of pop culture, and they’ve also become a serious threat to privacy. Demand Amazon stop breaching trust with their consumers.
Residents of Mississippi’s capital currently have little to no access to drinking water. Years of ineptitude and inaction by state leaders helped create this crisis. Demand these politicians finally invest in their constituents’ future.
Agricultural burning is believed to have lit the flame to a major wildfire in Peru. The practice broadly threatens environmental wellness and public health every day. Demand leaders extinguish the flames of this dangerous farming technique.
Financially distressed Americans often struggle to provide proper food and veterinary care for their pets. Demand the top organization devoted to animal welfare make addressing these clear and present dangers a priority.
Thousands of species could go extinct in the next few decades without immediate intervention. Demand a committed investment in rewilding at-risk habitats and ecosystems.
An Italian immigrant was reportedly beaten and killed in front of witnesses. Demand prosecutors treat this hateful alleged act as a hate crime.
A river that runs between Germany and Poland has become a fish graveyard. Tons of the dead animals have been discovered, with their likely killer being human-dumped toxins. Demand leaders protect this valuable natural commodity from an ongoing menace.
UPS delivery workers have endured heat-related health problems in alarming numbers. Demand their employer stop a widescale dereliction of duty of care.
Pet rabbits are being assaulted and abandoned at an alarming rate in the United Kingdom. Demand stronger protections for these animals at risk from human carelessness.
The abuse and imprisonment of dissidents continues unchecked in the Saudi Kingdom. A woman just received 34 years in prison for Twitter posts. Demand American leaders stop acquiescing to and ignoring these escalating human rights violations.
A popular walrus was euthanized in Norway through no fault of the animal. Now, entire communities of walruses could once again be endangered because of oil and gas drilling. Demand politicians finally prioritize living beings over fossil fuels.
Sheriffs in two different states have been charged with aiding and abetting sexual violence. Demand law enforcement localities face repercussions for their abuse of community trust.
Reality TV personality Ceaser Emanuel is accused of beating and abusing his dog. A video appears to validate the charges. Demand this man be held fully accountable if he is found guilty.
