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Success: Justice System Says ‘No More’ to Politicized Targeting of International Students

International students are being unfairly targeted and their lives being upended because of American leaders’ anti-immigration, inflammatory rhetoric. Support the legal blockades standing in the way of attacks on freedom of speech.

DOJ: Stop Giving Legal Cover to Environmental Destruction

The Department of Justice is busy filing lawsuits on behalf of fossil fuel conglomerates instead of doing its job of protecting and safeguarding communities. Call for an end to American justice’s wholesale assault on environmental justice.

Don’t Skyrocket Prices on Consumer Goods

Consumers have suffered another significant blow in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. Call for an end to a battle battering Americans with the least purchasing power.

Stop Dumping America’s Hazardous Waste on Neighboring Nations

America is literally dumping its hazardous waste into the backyards of its neighbors. Call for an end to reckless actions endangering kids and communities around the world.

Stop Striking Horses in the Name of Competition

A Kentucky Derby-winning jockey was suspended after whipping his horse excessively. Call for more protections for horses literally whipped into a winning frenzy.

Stop Using Brain-Dead Woman as Human Incubator

A brain-dead woman is being artificially kept alive for months because of one state’s strict dictates regarding abortion. Call on lawmakers to help end a grieving family’s suffering and to avert more preventable tragedies.

Stop Funding Flooding and Other Fossil Fuel Destruction

A flood of financial investments in fossil fuels is leading to literal floods, displacement, and other real-world destruction. Demand divestment from these dangerous resources.

Success: Another Tool Emerges to Save Endangered Wolves From Extinction

A wolf species with only a handful of representatives in the wild may have taken a significant step away from imminent extinction. Applaud the work of scientists who have helped provide red wolves a needed lifeline.

Don’t Force Afghan Allies Back into Oppression and Persecution

The Taliban still poses a deadly threat to Afghan refugees, yet American leaders want to put these faithful allies to U.S. troops back in danger. Urge a major course correction of this heartless policy.

Starved Puppy Allegedly Abandoned in Freezing Weather Deserves Justice

A freezing puppy was reportedly abandoned in a cage, with bones protruding from his body. Call for appropriate legal measures when a suspect is apprehended.

Don’t Let Auto Races Endanger Kids’ Health

Leaded fuel is a known public health hazard that is still being allowed to harm children and other exposed individuals. Call for an end to the use of this toxic substance at regional racetracks.

Don’t Sever Lines of Communication for Rural Media Consumers

Public communications outlets – and the important services they provide – are under political attack. Demand elected leaders keep public television and radio intact.

Heal Lingering Scars of Institutionalized Racism and Segregation

Institutionalized racism thrived in South Africa for decades because of inexcusable leadership failures. Call on the region’s current leaders to turn a new page on holding the authors and enablers of apartheid accountable.

Plant More Trees in City Targeted by Alleged Vandal

A suspected act of botanical vandalism should be a wake-up call for a city with sparse green refuges. Urge leaders in Los Angeles to up their tree and plant quota.

Don’t Let Animals Become Collateral Damage of Mental Health Collapses

Abused animals need prompt rescue and maximum protection from their abusers. Demand lawmakers create a better framework for safeguarding the most vulnerable living beings.

Show Value of Partnerships in Politics

An experiment in shared governance is unfolding in Austria, and the stakes are high. Demand politicians stay true to their pledges for a united coalition.

Save National Monuments From Ruthless Mining and Drilling

Protected lands and their inhabitants are once again in peril from an administration focused on catering to special interests. Demand full preservation of America’s national monuments.

Stop Taking Chainsaw to Non-Profit Health and Human Services

Crucial medical research and services have been frozen at the behest of America’s leaders. Stop healthcare from becoming the latest casualty of the unelected Department of Government Efficiency.

Puppy Who Reportedly Almost Lost Leg After Being Thrown From Porch Deserves Justice

A man who allegedly nearly beat a puppy to death was charged with a misdemeanor by seemingly lax prosecutors. Demand stronger legal sanctions against deadly animal cruelty.

Don’t Violate Autistic Kids’ Privacy

Autistic Americans could be the first demographic to have medical privacy compromised, but they would not be the last. Stop federal disease registries before they start.

Stop Shooting Koala Bears From Helicopters

Over 700 koala bears were recently shot from helicopters by the Australian government. Demand an end to this slaughter.

Stop Imprisoning People Without Cause or Due Process

Americans are still being targeted without proof, rounded up, and shipped to dangerous foreign prisons. Call for an immediate restoration of due process.

Don’t Destroy 9/11 Survivors’ Lifelines

The September 11 terrorist attacks left an enduring legacy of chronic illness in their wake. Call for America’s leadership to stop endangering survivors’ chances for long and healthy lives.

Stop Giving Animal Abusers Free Legal Passes

Admitted animal abusers are taking plea deals and facing no real consequences in one town. Demand legal leaders honor their oath to pursue justice for every victim.

Don’t Erase Contributions of American Icons

History and science are being wiped away from American data portals at an alarming rate. Call for an end to authoritarian overreach and information suppression.

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