Thousands of records of animal cruelty were removed from the USDA web site, impeding efforts to hold abusers accountable. The USDA has faced a huge outcry from concerned citizens and in response they’ve re-posted some of the records. Sign this petition to praise them for this step in the right direction.
The Deputy Attorney General has appointed a special counsel to oversee the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Appointee Robert Mueller is well-respected on both sides of the aisle, has an unblemished reputation as an investigator and a demonstrated willingness to challenge the executive branch. Sign the below petition applauding his selection.
Three men who kicked, punched, and beat cows have been sentenced to jail. Applaud this move, which sends a message that animal abuse on farms will not be tolerated.
A cooking festival in China has banned dog meat after many petitions and pleas to stop the barbaric practice of slaughtering pets for the festival’s main dishes. This is a step in the right direction that will hopefully shut down the pet meat trade for good. Sign this petition to thank China for putting animal welfare first.
Protections for people and wildlife living near oil wells have been saved from a Republican attack. Praise this decision, which is monumental in the fight against climate change.
The 2017 black bear hunt has been cancelled. Sign this petition to praise those responsible for saving hundreds of Florida black bears.
Plans for a controversial underground natural gas storage project near major drinking water sources has been abandoned. This came after a years-long grass roots opposition movement which saw over 400 people arrested for civil disobedience. Sign the below petition applauding their commitment and perseverance.
Roughly 900,000 U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico will still get the medical care they need, thanks to a deal reached in Congress that was opposed by President Trump. Sign this petition to thank the members of Congress who stood up to the president to ensure continued healthcare for Puerto Ricans during a time of economic crisis.
Limits on methane emissions will remain intact thanks to three Republican senators who voted against the repeal of these limits. This is extremely important in the face of the Trump administration’s every effort to destroy the environment. Sign this petition to thank Senator John McCain for helping to turn the vote the right way.
An apartment complex took down the cruel “body-gripping” traps it was using to control the squirrel population. Sign this petition and praise the apartment complex for making this compassionate change.
Arts funding, including money for PBS and NPR, has been saved from potential cuts. Add your name to applaud this protection of the arts.
Thanks to the hard work of animal rights campaigners, Tallahassee, Florida has just created a publicly available registry of animal abusers. Let’s take a moment to welcome this victory.
A passenger was forcibly and violently dragged off a United Airlines flight, sparking public backlash. The company has finally accepted full responsibility for what occurred and has promised to make the necessary changes. Sign this petition to thank United Airlines for stepping up.
The white officer who allegedly shot and killed an unarmed black teenager has been fired and will be charged with murder. Support these moves to hold this man responsible, and not allow racism and police brutality.
The National Security Agency (N.S.A.) will cease the collection of Americans’ emails and text messages that simply discuss or mention suspicious surveillance targets. The practice is one of the most controversial parts of the N.S.A.’s warrantless spying program, and its end represents a significant development in American surveillance policy. Sign the petition to express that you are satisfied with the decision but are still alert to how the N.S.A. will collect our data in the future.
Donald Trump tried to use an executive order to withhold funding from sanctuary cities that protect immigrants from deportation. Applaud the U.S. judge who blocked this order.
Thanks to the Indonesian president, orangutans are getting a helping hand. These special primates have received further protection from habitat loss due to palm oil companies in the Leuser ecosystem and other parts of Indonesia. Sign this petition to praise the dedication to the preservation of this species.
For years, animals were being tortured and killed for trauma training. Thankfully, human simulators will now replace live animals. Sign this petition to praise the decision to end this unnecessary abuse.
The Trump administration’s attempt to block funding for sanctuary cities has been temporarily halted by a district judge. Applaud the activist community who fought for this ruling against overreaching, unconstitutional measures that would ramp up deportation of vulnerable immigrants.
A Republican attempt to ban Howard Zinn books from public schools has been defeated. Sign this petition to praise lawmakers for taking a stand for free speech.
The last remaining abortion clinic in Kentucky will continue to operate, despite a vicious battle on the right to choose from the state’s governor. Applaud that there will be at least one place in the state where the women of Kentucky can choose what to do with their bodies.
An article about President Trump’s golf course was removed from the State Department’s website due to immense backlash. Sign this petition to thank the department for removing the article and ensuring that ethics laws are kept.
Sharing nude pictures of servicewomen online without consent is now officially illegal under Marine and Navy Law. The decision comes after this abhorrent practice was discovered to be commonplace. Praise the fact that service members can now be held accountable, and express that you will not stop fighting until servicewomen are treated with total respect.
Arkansas’ plans to carry out an unprecedented spate of executions has been thwarted by a series of court decisions, much to the relief of human rights groups. Sign this letter to thank the courts for upholding justice.
The eight executions scheduled for a period of only 11 days in Arkansas have been stayed by a court ruling. Sign below to support the blocking of this dangerous and irresponsible execution plan.
