Lolita the orca has been in captivity since 1970 and has been alone since 1980. The Miami Seaquarium recently announced it will keep Lolita in her tiny tank and continue her shows. Demand Lolita be released to a seaside sanctuary where she can live out the rest of her days happily among other orcas.
A global clothing retailer has made the decision to stop supporting the cruel fur trade by banning the use of angora fur in its clothes. Sign this petition to thank Dynamite for making such a progressive decision.
SeaWorld has stated that all of its parks will end the captive breeding program. This means that the current generation of orcas at SeaWorld will be the last. Sign this petition and thank the Humane Society of the United States for all the hard work it has put into making this idea a reality.
President Obama signed a law banning the importation of products made by slave or forced labor into the U.S. Applaud President Obama for taking a stand against forced labor and slave labor.
Every three months, angora rabbits on fur farms have their fur plucked or sheared from their bodies in order to be used in clothing. Many retailers have decided to end the use of angora fur. Sign this letter and thank this international fashion brand for ending its use of angora fur.
Lego recently announced the addition of a wheelchair-bound minifigure to its ‘Fun in the Park’ line. Sign the petition and applaud Lego’s celebration of diversity.
A neglected dog is getting a second chance at life after being saved from the barren mud pit he was confined to. Sign this petition and thank the local police department for taking this matter so seriously and for saving the dog.
In 2015, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced that they would be retiring all their elephants in 2018. However, the plan has changed and now all the elephants will be retired in May 2016. Sign this petition and thank Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for recognizing that these highly intelligent animals deserve happiness sooner rather than later.
President Obama is using his executive authority to enact common sense gun safety. Applaud Obama for taking a stand against senseless gun violence.
The use of solitary confinement in New York state prisons is being overhauled. Applaud this progress towards treating those who are incarcerated more humanely.
Registration of certain drones will now be required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Applaud this safety measure that will combat drone-related dangers and crime.
Animal agriculture and meat consumption’s effects on climate change were discussed at the recent Paris climate change talks. Applaud this significant discussion and push for more of them in the future.
A federal judge has denied Texas’ request to prevent Syrian refugees from resettling in the state, thus allowing nine refugees to seek protection in Texas. Applaud this step towards helping these vulnerable people and showing them compassion.
Parental leave benefits now apply to hourly workers at Netflix, helping the workers who need it most. Sign this petition to applaud that Netflix’s hourly workers will now have more benefits to help them during this important time in their lives.
Syrian and other refugees fleeing violence in their home countries will now be welcomed in Los Angeles. Applaud this step towards helping these vulnerable people in their attempt to escape deadly terrorist violence.
North Korea has pledged to fight deforestation and lower its greenhouse gas emissions. Applaud this step towards protecting our planet.
A Yale lecturer who defended offensive and racist costumes, like blackface and Native American headdresses, has resigned. Applaud her decision and the fact that she no longer holds a powerful position to spread these racist views.
The use of force by Chicago police will be investigated by the Department of Justice in order to combat incidents of police brutality. Applaud this step towards improving the policing system and fighting back against police brutality.
The U.S. military is opening up all positions to women when some were previously only open to men. Applaud this step towards gender equality.
Women may now have more grounds for abortion, thanks to a ruling by the High Court in Ireland. Applaud this win for women’s rights.
The Gambia has banned female genital mutilation, which leaves many women and girls with life-long health and sexual problems. Applaud the ban of this dangerous practice and the protection the ban will have for girls across the Gambia.
Chimpanzees at the National Institutes of Health will no longer be used for research testing and will be moved to sanctuaries. Applaud this positive move for animal rights.
Eighteen wild beluga whales will no longer be imported from Russia to the Georgia Aquarium. Applaud this win for the animals and those who have worked to protect them.
A black former civil rights attorney has been hired as interim president of the University of Missouri campus system, which has recently been under fire for failing to protect black students from racism. Applaud this positive hire that will help tackle racial issues on campus.
LGBT employees are now protected from discrimination in Ukraine thanks to the passing of a new law. Applaud this progress for LGBT rights in a country that has long struggled with government-sponsored homophobia.
