Family planning and health care for people nationwide will be saved thanks to a new rule proposed by the Obama administration. Commend this rule and the protection of affordable health care clinics across the country.
A permit for a key section of the Dakota Access Pipeline has been revoked and the federal government has agreed to formally meet with the Native American tribes that have been protesting its construction. Applaud this move and demand further action to definitively end the project.
The Mayor of Oakland has announced the firing of four officers and the suspension of seven more in connection to the sexual exploitation and trafficking of a minor and the ensuing cover-up. Applaud this move and demand that the officers responsible face charges.
In the wake of the recent 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Oklahoma, state regulators have ordered the closure of 37 wastewater disposal sites. These sites, where wastewater is injected deep into the ground, have been linked to an increase in seismic activity. Applaud these closures.
For years, a festival where revelers would fight to rip off a duck’s head has been allowed to continue. Thankfully, government officials have finally put an end to this savage event. Sign this petition and thank officials for sparing innocent ducks from unnecessary pain and death.
The giant panda population is recovering at a rapid rate thanks to government protection of the animals’ habitat. Commend the preservation of these valuable creatures and encourage further protection.
An innocent man was tasered by cops who were issuing a warrant for another man but failed to ask this man for his ID. The police chief has since apologized to this innocent victim and suspended the cops responsible. Thank him for acting in the name of justice.
The city of Spokane will no longer celebrate the achievements of a genocidal slave trader after the city council voted to re-brand Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Commend the city for taking this progressive action and recognizing the unjust suffering inflicted upon Native Americans.
After increasing the price of EpiPens to unaffordable levels, the company behind the life-saving drug has agreed to offer copay vouchers and produce a generic option. Thank the company for taking steps to protect the lives of people with severe allergies.
The highest court in France has ruled that laws banning the body-covering swimwear known as the “burkini” violate guaranteed rights and freedom. Applaud this ruling that prevents governments from dictating what women can wear.
Sexist taxes on tampons, pads, menstrual cups and other menstrual products have been lifted in New York. Applaud the fact that people with periods will no longer have to pay this unfair tax on items that are necessities.
After public outcry, an appeals court has halted the execution of a man convicted of a murder that he did not commit. Applaud this decision, and demand his sentence be commuted.
Cougars have returned to Tennessee after being driven out by over-hunting and habitat loss. Applaud the rigorous environmental regulations that have allowed these precious creatures to not only survive, but thrive.
The Department of Justice has recommended the shutdown of all private prisons. This will reduce substandard medical care and overcrowding and allow for a more humane quality of life. Praise the Department of Justice for its historic decision.
Chinese authorities have proposed a plan for a national panda park after numerous calls for the animal’s protection. Applaud their admirable efforts to ensure that this species will be preserved.
Endangered species are recovering at a record rate thanks to proactive government protections. Applaud these extremely encouraging statistics and thank the officials responsible for protecting these vulnerable animals.
An indigenous rights activist imprisoned based on allegedly fabricated evidence has been released. Applaud the decision to finally release him and urge authorities to protect the rights of activists rather than persecuting them.
A gentle dog taken from his owners by city authorities has finally been returned home. Thank the council for releasing him and urge them to overturn archaic breed-specific legislation so that no more dogs suffer the trial this one endured.
The breeder responsible for letting a young puppy suffer from dehydration, malnourishment, skin infections and maggot-infested sores has been charged with animal cruelty. Praise this decision and urge authorities to ensure all cases of animal abuse are severely punished by law.
Police have identified, arrested, and charged the man allegedly responsible for beating his horse to death. Sign the petition to applaud their hard work and dedication to not only justice for human lives, but justice for animal lives as well.
The FDA has stepped up to the plate and announced they are re-evaluating their archaic policies on blood donation that singles out gay men. Congratulate the FDA for finally listening to the voices of the American people.
The Ice Bucket Challenge was once thought to be a joke and counterproductive to actual medical fundraising. As it turns out, it helped raise the money necessary to figure out the cause for ALS. Thank the team behind Project MinE for its work to figure out the gene responsible for ALS.
The President of Minor League Baseball has spoken out against the use of monkeys and all other animals in MiLB’s events and promotions. Thank him for being a voice of compassion and reason.
Orangutan populations are finally increasing at a major national park. Thank the people responsible for helping to make this a reality.
A federal court has ruled that voter ID laws that undermined voting rights of African American communities are unconstitutional. Applaud this victory for voting rights.
