The occupation of the wildlife refuge in Oregon is finally coming to an end. The FBI has arrested some of the militia members and will move to remove the rest of them after over a month of damage to the area. Applaud the end of this costly and harmful farce.
After a second year of acting nominations going entirely to white people, the Academy has announced a new plan to vastly increase the number of female voters and members of color. The actions were voted on unanimously and will take effect in the upcoming years. Let the President of the Academy know that you approve of the new, more inclusive measures.
After a popular television show, The Daily Show, scrutinized a racist town seal, the town of Whitesboro has decided to finally change the seal to a more inclusive and less offensive one. Applaud The Daily Show for taking the necessary steps to cover the issue, criticize it and reveal the controversy to the national public.
President Obama has granted federal assistance to a Michigan city that has suffered from water contamination for almost two years now. Applaud the Obama administration for reacting quickly to the governor’s request for federal assistance to end contamination and ensure the residents of Flint have clean water to drink.
After a hazardous gas leak forced residents from their homes, new legislation will make sure the gas company is held responsible. Let’s show the California Senate we support having the polluters pay for damages, not the people.
New legislation will require convicted animal abusers to register with the county, leading to greater awareness in the community and preventing the sale or transfer of ownership of animals to these abusers. Applaud New York City for implementing this act and protecting innocent animals from further abuse.
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.
An American journalist has been released following imprisonment in Iran. Thank the Department of State for their efforts in securing this innocent man’s freedom.
The Jersey shore is taking action to prepare for the rapidly rising sea levels caused by global warming. Applaud their decision to better prepare New Jerseyans for the environmental changes to come.
Elementary school students are improving in the classroom because of the Board of Education’s decision to add more recess time, four 15-minute segments of recess a day. Thank the Board of Education for making this decision to enrich the lives of young students.
The Campbell Soup company will now show GMO ingredients on their products’ labels. Applaud their decision to be more transparent in what consumers are eating and drinking.
Women in Oregon now have over-the-counter access to birth control. This monumental law strengthens the argument for women’s healthcare and basic rights. Sign this petition to show your support for this decision.
Major grocer Whole Foods Market has stopped selling rabbit meat. Thank the company for taking this reasonable decision and urge it to go further by decreasing its sale of other meat items.
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.
Sales of sweetened drinks in Mexico have fallen by 12 percent after a 20 percent tax was added. Praise the successful initiative for encouraging citizens to make healthier choices.
Two of Cecil the lion’s alleged killers will likely be prosecuted, as the court has refused to dismiss the case even though one of the accused requested that charges be dropped. Thank court officials for taking the investigation seriously and for doing their best to ensure anyone involved with this horrible and pathetic crime is punished.
Too many innocent children and families have been maimed, mutilated, and killed by explosive weapons targeting civilian areas. Don’t let these human rights violations continue.
Disastrous floods, droughts, and extreme weather caused by climate change will hit many of the world’s poorest people the hardest. Support giving crucial climate aid to the communities who need it most.
President Obama is using his executive authority to enact common sense gun safety. Applaud Obama for taking a stand against senseless gun violence.
A human rights activist sentenced to a year in prison for peacefully protesting utilities rate hikes and the mysterious death of a journalist has been released following reductions to his sentence. Sign the petition to praise Myanmar for this positive step.
Over 30,000 9/11 first responders suffer from illnesses caused by their presence at ground zero. A new law will finally give them the health coverage that they deserve. Praise Congress for passing a long-term health plan to save our first responders.
Logging, uranium mining, and other dirty industrial projects threaten waterways that flow into the Grand Canyon. Protect this precious area from pollution before it’s too late.
Scammers are cheating Americans out of tens of millions of dollars by using online dating sites. Tell major sites to take action and crack down on online dating fraud.
Homeless children are being targeted by the horrific sex trafficking industry, but enacting a new law could help save them from this terrible fate. Speak up now to keep kids out of the hands of traffickers.
Giant heavy-duty trucks are major polluters and consumers of oil. Support requiring trucks to go farther on each gallon of gas, and help protect clean air and the global climate.
