Hundreds of women and girls in Peru have disappeared, likely victims of pervasive domestic violence only worsened by the COVID-19 lockdown. Demand urgent reforms in legislation and law enforcement that can strike at the heart of this dangerous epidemic.
President Trump has ordered a ban on the WeChat app, a popular messaging tool amongst Chinese Americans. For many, the app is the only way to stay in contact with friends and family that live internationally. Sign this petition to urge President Trump to allow the use of this important communication tool.
Back the Blue Florida, a pro-police group, painted a huge mural on a Tampa street without proper permitting or permission from the city. One of the organizers then went on to state that they moved forward without permits because Black Lives Matter has done the same, but the city confirmed otherwise. Demand the immediate removal of this vandalism.
The devastating explosions in Beirut have killed dozens, injured thousands, and caused massive homelessness, all due to the abandonment of an explosives-laden merchant ship. Demand an immediate investigation to find those responsible for the pain and destruction caused in Lebanon.
Indigenous Brazilians have been killed and tortured by military police, according to recent reports and evidence. This seemingly inappropriate use of power against an already suffering population must be stopped. Demand that federal authorities step in to protect these people’s lives.
Apparel industries around the world are complicit in one of the most revolting human rights violations since the last world war. Millions could be wearing cotton produced from the slave labor of China’s Uighur people. End this enabling of mass torture and abuse.
The U.S. Border Patrol raided a humanitarian aid camp for the second time, taking medical documents and arresting undocumented immigrants. Humanitarian aid camps deserve support, not destruction. Demand that the Border Patrol stop with these cruel raids.
The National Archives in Seattle, which contain numerous undigitized historical documents valuable to indigenous groups, are going to be closed. This would make it even more challenging for indigenous groups to access and preserve their history and heritage. Demand that the archives be saved.
Current and former employees at The Ellen DeGeneres Show have spoken out about a toxic work culture that includes racism, sexual harassment, and intimidation. Other celebrities, such as Ashton Kutcher, have been defending DeGeneres and, therefore, undermining the voices of the victims. Demand that Kutcher stop speaking out of turn and encourage an investigation.
Presidential candidate Joe Biden has promised to end restrictions to safe, affordable abortions, thus protecting the health and independence of millions of women. However, he hasn’t released a plan for how he intends to do this, leading many to doubt his sincerity. Demand that he outlines a clear plan to end cruel and unfair abortion laws.
Thousands of acres of Native American ancestral lands will be returned to their first inhabitants in California. This should be celebrated. Applaud the reversal of this long-ago wrong and needed victory during a time of such deep racial, ethnic, and cultural divides.
The Department of Homeland Security has been terrorizing protesters in several big cities, inciting violence and making arrests without probable cause. Yet while the U.S. Postal Service and other important agencies have been cut off from funding, they have received bailouts. Demand that the government utilize coronavirus funding to support necessary, beneficial services to the American public.
Violent federal forces were removed from Portland, with conditions. While the fight to protect free speech is not over yet, it’s a victory for the safety of protesters in Portland. Thank Oregon lawmakers for pushing to remove federal forces, and encourage them to continue to protect protesters.
Twelve McDonald’s locations were found in violation of federal child labor laws. Demand that the fast food chain hold its franchises accountable.
Child marriages are on the rise in parts of Asia, hand-in-hand with skyrocketing rates of gender-based violence. Demand an end to this demeaning, dangerous practice and a new beginning free from oppression for Asia’s sons and daughters.
The Creek Nation of Oklahoma recently won a major victory in the Supreme Court to recognize the sovereignty of their land, but there is still a major threat looming to their rights to self-govern: Congress. Ensure that lawmakers won’t step on the rights of the Creek Nation and other Native Americans.
Disabled Americans live in poverty because their employers can pay them less than minimum wage, sometimes at an average of $2.15 per hour. Sign this petition today demanding that disabled employees are guaranteed equality.
The fossil fuel industry, which drives rampant environmental racism and climate violence, is also funding militarized police foundations, according to a recent investigation. In particular, Chevron, one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, funds police departments in several U.S. cities. Demand Chevron stop supporting violent police foundations.
Millions of Americans may soon lose their homes because a moratorium on evictions is set to end very soon. With COVID-19 on the rise, many could die without the safety of shelter. Demand that the government ensure that people enduring economic hardship due to the pandemic will not lose their places to live.
Violent crimes against indigenous populations are on the rise in Colombia…crimes allegedly committed by the country’s armed forces. Two recent reported rapes of minors are the latest evidence of systemic injustice. Urge the reform of these broken military and justice systems.
Crucial benefits for millions of jobless Americans are set to expire, despite the fact that the coronavirus still surges, and unemployment rates remain high. Along with abandoning vital weekly aid, a new Republican relief package would also slash eviction protections and food assistance. Demand an extension on the $600 weekly aid in order to protect Americans.
Indigenous Brazilians whose homes were destroyed in a catastrophic mining accident are without clean food or water, being forced to travel for hours away from their ruined homes just to feed their families. For years, the company that owns the mine in question has reportedly ignored their conditions. Demand that they use their wealth to provide immediate assistance to the devastated tribes.
A journalist and activist who was seemingly tortured and imprisoned for alerting the world to human rights violations has died behind bars without his family to comfort him. Hold the government of Kyrgyzstan to account and demand an investigation and an apology.
Hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children are being forced to sleep in tents due to the inaction of the French government. Outdated interview methods have labeled them as adults, thus denying them access to aid. Demand that these young people be granted the protection they need to survive.
Andre Thompson and Bryson Chaplin were shot by an Olympia police officer in 2015. Despite almost losing their lives, they were charged with a crime while the officer kept his job. Sign this petition now demanding that the investigation be reopened.
