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.
Fox News has removed Bill O’Reilly from his role as host and commentator on “The O’Reilly Factor” after multiple women stepped forward with sexual harassment accusations. Thank the company for taking O’Reilly off the air so he can no longer bully and harass fellow reporters.
Press Secretary Spicer has apologized for his insensitive and false comment that Hitler did not use chemical weapons during the Holocaust. Support this apology as a first small step toward making things right.
A federal judge has blocked the cruel execution of seven prisoners in Arkansas, where the governor was attempting to use the state’s supply of a lethal injection drug before it expired. Commend Judge Kristine G. Baker for her ruling in favor of human life and dignity.
The police officer who allegedly shot an unarmed behavioral therapist trying to help his autistic patient, while he lay on the ground with is arms in the air, was arrested and is facing charges for his actions. Support the decision to hold the officer accountable.
Taiwan has recently issued a ban on the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat in addition to stronger general animal protection laws. This is a huge step forward for Asia’s understanding of animal welfare. Sign this petition to thank the president of Taiwan for helping to make this possible.
A federal judge has ruled that a Texas voter ID law was designed to discriminate against minorities. Applaud this decision and show your support for reform of discriminatory voting laws.
A federal lawsuit demanding information about an anti-Trump Twitter account has been dropped. Applaud Twitter for protecting the privacy and free speech of its users.
White supremacist Steve Bannon has been removed from the National Security Council. Applaud the removal of this unfit adviser.
The web company Angie’s List has pulled ads from Bill O’Reilly’s Fox News talk show after multiple women accused the television commentator of sexual harassment. Thank the company for putting women’s rights and safety before their own financial bottom line.
Google has added a “fact-check” tag into its search results, a major step in the ongoing process of filtering out fake and misleading news and facts. Support this step and urge that this progress continue moving forward.
President Trump’s second attempt at a travel ban designed to limit the immigration of Muslims has been placed on hold indefinitely. Praise the judge that enforced this hold, which protects innocent immigrants and refugees against the institutionalization of bigotry.
A city had plans to trap and kill coyotes as a means of population control. Thankfully, concerned citizens spoke up and now these animals will no longer be senselessly killed. Sign this petition and praise the city for ending its plan to kill these innocent animals.
