Tiffany White, Author at ForceChange

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.

Congress: Stop Putting Ex-President Trump Above the Law

The indictment of former President Trump on criminal charges has unleashed a torrent of obstructive and destructive behavior by his allies in Congress. Remind these politicians that they are serving all the American people, not one man.

Don’t Deprive Drivers of Radio Emergency Alerts

Crucial emergency alerts may soon be lost to drivers of new vehicles that lack AM radio. Demand the traffic agency tasked with saving lives protect this life-saving service.

Stop Celebrating Mass Slaughter With Rattlesnake Roundup

Rattlesnakes are being forced from their dens, exploited, and slaughtered by the thousands for the amusement of human spectators. Demand an end to deadly rattlesnake roundups that trade in barbaric cruelty.

Put Kids First and End Permitless Carry for Guns

Politicians who refuse to take meaningful action on gun violence have blood on their hands. The state where the latest mass shooting took place now wants to make it even easier to buy and carry these deadly weapons. Call on these so-called leaders to stop arming dangerous killers.

Save Hens From Lifetime of Inhumane Confinement

Too many of the eggs made available to consumers are produced from long-standing animal cruelty. Battery cages subject egg-laying hens to cramped and dirty living conditions that they must endure their entire lives. Demand a swift ban on these instruments of inhumanity.

Don’t Traumatize Kids With Deplorable Detention Centers

Inhumane detention centers once widely condemned for their scarring impact on children may be making a comeback. And the very people who criticized them most loudly could be responsible. Call on the nation’s leaders to stop playing politics with the lives of desperate refugees.

Celebrate Women’s History on the History Channel

A television channel meant to provide informative and educational accounts of history is virtually ignoring the accomplishments and legacy of women. Demand the History Channel better reflect the past and present of all people.

Protect Eye Drop Users From Infection and Potential Death

Eyedrops have apparently been linked to a harmful bacterial outbreak that has, in the worst cases, caused blindness and death. Demand regulators do more to safeguard consumers from this potential threat.

Prevent Global Water Crisis With Infrastructure and Conservation

Water is in ever-depleting supply, and clean and safe water is experiencing an even more critical shortage. Demand international leaders help sustain the planet’s lifeblood.

Dogs Gunned Down in Yard Deserve Justice

Two innocent dogs were shot while playing in their yard. One of these animals died as a result. Demand justice in this horrific case of deadly animal cruelty.

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.

Success: Cruelty-Free Meat Alternatives Promoted by Major Food Agency

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.

Success: Potentially Innocent Man Granted Stay of Execution

A doomed inmate whom evidence suggests may have been wrongfully convicted now has another chance to fight for his freedom and his life. Applaud the reprieve given to Richard Glossip.

Success: Marriage Equality Reigns Supreme

Another nation has affirmed the right of matrimony to same-sex couples. Applaud the formal legalization of gay marriage throughout Mexico.

Success: Cannabis Possession No Longer Punished With Prison Time

Cannabis users will no longer be branded federal criminals because of their personal and health choices. Support the reevaluation of marijuana possession as a crime worthy of incarceration.

Success: Rights of Unionizing Workers Supported and Upheld

In the battle between megacorporation Starbucks and its employees, the underdog workers are scoring needed victories with unionization and employee benefits. Applaud these wins for workers’ rights.

Success: Draconian Abortion Bans Blocked

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.

Success: Medicare Recipients to Benefit From Cost Cuts

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.

Articles written by: Tiffany White