I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
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.
If not for the alleged negligence of a building owner and of city officials, lives and livelihoods could have been saved in an Iowa apartment collapse. Demand any responsible parties be held to full legal account.
A dog was allegedly kicked violently and hung from his leash by the very person who should have taken care of him. Demand a punishment be sought befitting the reported crime.
One of the nation’s most prominent religious organizations has taken another major step backwards in gender equality. Demand the Southern Baptist Convention end its war on women pastors.
The vibrant world deep within the ocean teems with otherworldly and beautiful life. Demand leaders protect this biodiversity from the dangers of deep-sea mining.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has yielded yet another humanitarian catastrophe after a dam the occupiers are accused of destroying burst. Communities are in immediate danger of sickness and death, and the long-term health consequences could be even greater. Demand the Red Cross stop ignoring its pledges to lend a helping hand in the worst crises.
A young girl died in the custody of border patrol, and her death may have been prevented with better healthcare protocols. Urge more empathy and compassion in the care of struggling refugees.
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.
Several wildlife in one of the nation’s most prominent national parks have died or been endangered as a reported result of reckless tourists. Demand America’s leading national park agency do more to safeguard these at-risk animals.
A swan was decapitated, eaten, and her offspring taken, allegedly at the hands of three teenagers. Call for more expansive charges to address this reported act of animal cruelty.
Politicians who are determined to die on the hill of culture wars are now attempting to control how people dress. Call for an end to this thinly veiled attack that is adversely impacting LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace.
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.
Greyhound racing is an industry reportedly entrenched in abuse, drugging, and rampant exploitation. Applaud efforts to save young greyhounds from this horrific fate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Another nation has affirmed the right of matrimony to same-sex couples. Applaud the formal legalization of gay marriage throughout Mexico.
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