An official at the L.A. Sheriff’s Department has resigned after facing public backlash for racist and sexist comments. Applaud the department’s decision to cut ties with this ignorant and offensive man.
Personal information and private data are now more secure thanks to the passing of legislation that requires authorities to obtain a warrant before accessing any sensitive electronic materials. Thank the U.S. House for passing this progressive and important bill.
More than 200,000 reformed convicts have regained their right to vote thanks to an executive order from Virginia’s governor. Thank the governor for taking such a progressive stance and restoring such an essential right to these citizens.
Harriet Tubman will be replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill in a significant victory for gender equality. Applaud the Treasury Department for removing a violent racist from America’s currency in favor of a courageous woman who freed thousands of slaves.
Governor Nathan Deal stood up on behalf of the people of Georgia to reject virulent anti-LGBT legislation. Celebrate this stand against discrimination.
The President shall appoint new justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to the Constitution. Tell Senate Leader Mitch McConnell to do his job and allow a Supreme Court appointment.
Years spent waging failed wars have left us no safer than before, and created conditions that give rise to terrorist groups. Support real solutions to global conflict and an end to failed military policies.
The standoff between law enforcement and angry, armed ranchers in Oregon is finally over. The FBI and local police successfully brought nearly every rancher into custody with little violence. Applaud their peaceful handling of a potentially dangerous situation.
President Obama used his executive power to create a new policy that will require companies to report any pay discrepancies for their employees based on gender or race. Applaud the President for moving closer to closing the wage gap.
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 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 is using his executive authority to enact common sense gun safety. Applaud Obama for taking a stand against senseless gun violence.
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.
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.
Four people in Mexico are now permitted to grow and smoke their own marijuana for recreational use for the first time. Applaud this step towards opening the door to broader drug reform that could help end the violent war on drugs in Mexico.
