Tiffany White, Author at ForceChange

Success: Ticket Sellers Eliminate “Hidden Fees”

Hidden fees can hit the pocketbooks of consumers hard, particularly during uncertain economic times. Applaud victories against this deceptive practice.

Stop Letting Malnourished Communities Suffer While Dumping Excess Milk

Millions of gallons of milk are being needlessly destroyed. Demand better methods for preserving and distributing this food source.

Stop Killing Wild Horses With Inhumane Roundups

Wild horses are being killed by the dozens on Nevada’s ranges under the guise of corralling and roundups. Demand the federal management agency responsible for this grossly mismanaged practice take a more humane and less deadly path forward.

Hugh the Manatee, Dead at 38 From Alleged Negligence, Deserves Justice

A 38-year-old captive manatee was apparently killed by injuries inflicted by another captive manatee, and the company that houses and cares for these animals has reportedly been assigned blame by a federal agency. Urge this agency to follow up on its damning findings with decisive action.

Stop Politicizing and Threatening National Security

The U.S. Armed Forces is going without key leadership because of a politician’s culture wars. Demand the senator responsible for blocking over 250 military nominations and promotions stop putting national defense at risk.

Don’t Let School Become Training Ground for Next-Gen Nazis

The conditions that led to one of the darkest periods in world history are simmering once again in Germany’s schools. Call on national leaders to stop the rising ranks of Nazi sympathizers.

Demand Equal Congressional Representation in Black Communities

State politicians have willfully violated a Supreme Court order to ensure equal voting rights for minority voters. Call for a rebalancing of the scales.

Stop Forcing Impoverished Communities to Live in Sewage

Residents in an Alabama community have literally been living in their own waste for years, and their health and quality of life has suffered as a result. Demand the state department who let these deplorable conditions continue prioritize this violation of human rights.

Dogs Allegedly Left to Cook to Death in Overheating Truck Deserve Justice

Ten dogs reportedly died from extreme heat they endured while trapped in an allegedly inhospitable vehicle with no air conditioning. Call for a more robust investigation into this deadly event.

Don’t Euthanize Innocent Dingoes Because of Reckless Tourists

Australia’s already-struggling dingo population is being targeted for euthanasia and culling because of arrogant and selfish tourists. Demand better protections for animals at risk from intruders in their homes.

Success: Mental Health Gets a Lifeline

People in mental health crisis have a new lifeline in the form of the 988 national hotline. Applaud this important support service for America’s hidden epidemic.

Success: Global Leaders Commit to Ending Plastic Pollution

The war on plastic pollution may soon have decisive new generals at the international level. Applaud promising developments on a global plastics treaty.

Success: Trump Indicted for Espionage and Obstruction

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.

Success: Crucial Emergency Alerts for Drivers Preserved

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.

Success: Trophies Taken Away From Big Game Hunters

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.

Success: Greyhounds Better Protected From Blood Sport Abuses

Greyhound racing is an industry reportedly entrenched in abuse, drugging, and rampant exploitation. Applaud efforts to save young greyhounds from this horrific fate.

Success: Electric Cars Aim to Zap Pollution

A top environmental agency will rein in a top pollutant and climate change driver: auto pollution. This is a major boost for clean energy. Applaud the plan to get behind electric vehicles.

Success: Putin Charged With War Crimes for Allegedly Kidnapping Ukrainian Children

The first arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin has been issued for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Applaud this welcome win for justice and human rights.

Success: Drinking Water To Be Protected From Hazardous Forever Chemicals

The U.S. will finally begin removing some of the greatest threats to its drinking water. Commend the proposed end of disease-causing forever chemicals in the water supply.

Success: COVID-19 Vaccine Remains Cost-Free

One of the world’s most effective weapons against COVID-19 will remain accessible to all Americans. Applaud Moderna’s decision to halt a vaccine price hike that would have prioritized greed over public interest.

Success: Famed Islands Thrive Thanks to Rewilding

The rewilding of the Galapagos Islands has helped restore plants, animals, and ecosystems previously thought lost. Applaud these successful efforts at reviving one of the world’s richest natural paradises.

Success: Pope Speaks Out Against Unjust Imprisonment of LGBTQ+ People

Pope Francis has sent a powerful message about the mistreatment, imprisonment, and execution of LGBTQ+ populations. Applaud this spiritual leader’s appeal for inclusivity and empathy.

Success: Honeybees Protected From Deadly Disease

The honeybees that keep our ecosystems functional have been struck by a deadly disease. Celebrate approval of a protective treatment that could save their lives and the balance of nature itself.

Success: Agreement Reached on Biodiversity Protection

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.

Success: Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage Recognized as Civil Rights

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.

Articles written by: Tiffany White