A cat and a guinea pig both died from apparent acts of animal cruelty. These victims’ lives were then demeaned even further when they were disposed of in trash bags. Demand the perpetrator of these horrific crimes be held fully accountable when identified.
One hamster was apparently doused in hot liquid while others were reportedly beaten with objects while they cried out in anguish and pain. Demand justice for these animals.
Sixteen dogs were reportedly forced to fight each other and lived in cages with piled up feces and urine. Demand justice for these innocent creatures.
New York City is battling with a century old drainage system that leaves apartments under water, floods subway systems, and turns streets into rivers. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams has just provided new sewers and water mains to his home neighborhood of southwest Queens. Demand that he turn his eye to the rest of the city and make a plan to fix the entire sewer system.
Tsunamis are an under-recognized but deadly threat to coastal communities near and far. Demand more expansive funding for the technologies and warning systems that could stop these disasters from becoming insurmountable crises and tragedies.
Dogs and cats at risk of inhumane experimentation have been granted legal protection in Virginia. Applaud a welcome win for animal welfare.
The supposed defenders of personal liberty and small government are once again trying to assert their control over their constituents’ bodies. Demand Oklahoma’s governor veto a proposed near-total ban on abortion.
An unidentified man was reportedly caught on video beating his dog at a gas station. Help secure justice for this innocent animal.
Seals are being attacked by salmon farmers with explosives, darts, and lead shot. Demand the government stop the attacks on seals by greedy and inhumane farmers.
Tonga’s volcano eruption has endangered food supplies and put the well-being of every citizen at risk. Demand the country’s leadership stop refusing essential aid.
After a century and more, lynching has finally been recognized as a federal hate crime. Applaud the decisive condemnation of these horrific murders and the pursuit of justice for victims taken by prejudice-fueled violence.
The food millions of people eat contains dangerous amounts of disease-causing chemicals. Demand action against this hidden threat to our health.
One of the Senate’s most influential members is once again derailing critical climate action with misleading, ill-informed rhetoric. Urge Senator Joe Manchin to cut his ties with fossil fuel special interests for good.
A teenager lost his life after falling from an amusement park ride, and safety violations could have possibly played a role in the tragedy. Demand accountability in this incident and similar cases where recreation turns deadly.
A dog was allegedly shoved inside a closet and left behind by the owners before they moved from the residence. The poor creature was reportedly severely matted and malnourished. Demand justice for this innocent animal if the suspects are found guilty of such inexcusable abuse and neglect.
Amazon is facing its second unionization attempt in two years and responding with anti-union propaganda. One Staten Island location is battling unfair union busting efforts from upper management. Demand that the multibillion-dollar company allow their workers to freely exercise their right to unionize and fight for better work conditions.
A man who was found guilty of torturing and skinning seven dogs to make fur coats may be released from prison early because the dogs are only considered “personal property.” Demand this man not be released from jail early.
The European Union is helping pay for the continued slaughter of roughly 250,000 bulls annually. Urge them to cease subsidies of bull-breeding farms immediately.
A summer program that helps New York State youth explore and learn more about the arts without financial burden has been cancelled. The governor has not come out with any details about why it was suspended, and it is not clear if the program will resume. Call on Governor Hochul to resume this essential program for the arts.
YouTube has become the last man standing in Russia’s war on media and truth. Demand the influential platform resist calls to sever its availability to the Russian people.
The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was intimately involved in attempts to overthrow the 2020 election. Demand that Justice Thomas recuse himself from hearing cases relating to the insurrection that his wife supported.
A four-month-old puppy was stolen from an animal care center by a man in a clown mask, in an ordeal caught on camera. She had just received surgery and needed medicine to fully recover. Demand authorities enforce stronger security measures.
Senator Ted Cruz criticized Supreme Court Judge Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s alleged support of critical race theory. Using a children’s book as evidence, Cruz challenged Judge Jackson’s qualifications on racist and politically motivated grounds. Demand that Cruz immediately apologize for his inappropriate, irrelevant and racist tirade.
A promising tool in the fight against climate change, habitat loss, deforestation, and much more could soon be decommissioned and destroyed. Demand NASA halt its plans to throw away this invaluable environmental aid.
Crucial details of a devastating oil spill have finally been revealed to the affected communities. Thanks to demands of the residents, they have been reassured that their health is not at risk. Thank the Environmental Protection Agency for listening to residents and revealing the details the affected community deserved.
