Success: Virginia Finally Bans Child Marriages
Children under the age of 18 will no longer be forced into marriages, thanks to a new law in Virginia. Applaud the enacting of this progressive and badly-needed legislation.
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Success: Transgender Soldiers Now Allowed to Openly Serve
Thanks to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, transgender people are now allowed to serve openly in the U.S. Armed Forces. Sign this petition to thank him for taking this step toward transgender equality.
Success: Dog Caged Without Exercise for Two Years Finally Set Free
A gentle dog caged by police for over two years without exercise has finally been released and rehomed. Thank decision-makers for finally taking this laudable step and urge them to act quicker in future cases so that no more dogs suffer the treatment this animal endured.
Success: Live Animals No Longer Used for Medical Training
The last university in the U.S. to still use live animals for medical training has finally ended the practice. Now, countless animals will be spared from unnecessary pain and death. Sign this petition to thank the university for ending this practice.
Success: Activist and Young Son Released From Prison
An activist jailed along with her toddler son has been released on “humanitarian grounds.” Sign the petition to applaud this step forward for human rights.
Success: Permits to Build Oil Sands Pipeline Revoked
Permits to build a pipeline that would carry oil sands oil across First Nations lands have been revoked. Applaud the decision to stop the pipeline and uphold environmental and Indigenous rights.
Success: Suspicious Police Shooting to Be Probed by Special Prosecutor
After shooting and killing a young man, Chicago police officers allegedly presented false testimony and attempted to threaten witnesses. In light of these suspicious activities, a special prosecutor has been appointed to probe the incident. Applaud this brave attempt to uncover the truth and bring justice to the young man who was tragically killed.
Success: Starving Horses Rescued and Owners Charged
Over 40 horses have finally been rescued from a farm where they had been abandoned to starve. Praise the decision to save these horses and charge the people responsible with cruelty to animals.
Success: U.S, Canada, and Mexico Commit to Clean Energy
President Obama has reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico to change to 50 percent renewable energy by 2025. Celebrate these new efforts in the fight to protect the environment, and urge the government to continue combating global warming.
Success: Volkswagen to Pay $14.7 Billion in Emissions Cheating Scandal
Volkswagen has agreed to pay more than $14 billion as punishment for an emissions cheating scandal that caused extensive environmental damage. Celebrate this encouraging step toward making amends for such blatant law-breaking.
Success: Prosecutor Fired for Racially Charged Comments About Orlando Shooting
A Florida attorney who made offensive comments about the victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre has been fired for his insensitive and racially charged remarks. Applaud the removal of such a vile and hateful man from his position of influence.
Success: Policy Intensifying Childhood Poverty Will Be Repealed
A welfare reform policy that increased childhood poverty has been repealed thanks to the work of activists. Applaud that this damaging policy will no longer exist and that more families will get the aid they need.
Success: Season’s Bear Hunt Canceled
Florida black bears will be safe from hunters this year thanks to caring commissioners and advocates. Thank the amazing people who fought to stop the senseless killing of these spectacular animals.
Success: Abusive Zoo Finally Closes
An abusive and neglectful zoo is finally closing down after the police led an investigation into the reported atrocities. Sign this petition and thank the police for taking this matter seriously and bringing about the closure of this awful zoo.
Success: Assisted Dying Law Passed
The Canadian Senate passed legislation legalizing doctor-assisted death for people living with terminal illnesses. Applaud the decision to give people a say in how they live and die.
Success: Wildlife Conservation Center Saved From Closure
A valuable, non-profit animal conservation center has been saved from closure. Sign this petition to applaud the approval of a 20-year permit that will enable the organization to continue its rescue and rehabilitation work.
Success: Unsafe Nuclear Power Plant to Be Shut Down
Two California nuclear reactors located over several fault lines will be shut down. This will protect public health and help reach California’s green energy objectives. Praise those whose negotiations made the closure possible.
Success: Ivory Sales Banned in the U.S.
Virtually all sales of ivory from African elephants will now be banned in the U.S. Praise officials for this vital action that is essential to protecting elephants from illegal poaching and extinction.
Success: Philadelphia Becomes First Major City to Implement Soda Tax
Philadelphia has become the first major U.S. city to institute a tax on soda and other unhealthy beverages. Applaud the passage of this progressive new measure.
Success: Lenient Judge Removed from New Case
A judge who gave a convicted sex offender an insufficient sentence has been removed from a similar case. Applaud the decision to prevent this man from issuing further unfair rulings.
Success: Net Neutrality Preserved
Net neutrality, the concept of an internet with equal accessibility for everyone, has been upheld in a landmark ruling. Praise this decision, which will preserve an open internet.
Success: National Aquarium Releases Dolphins to Sanctuary
The National Aquarium has recently announced that it will be releasing all eight of its bottlenose dolphins to a seaside sanctuary. Now these dolphins will be able to swim in the sea, feel the tides, and interact with wild dolphins. Sign this petition and thank the National Aquarium for making the compassionate decision.
Success: Egg Industry to Phase Out Mass Killings of Male Chicks
A major egg production cooperative has vowed to stop the culling of male chicks, a cruel practice in which the young animals are ground up, gassed, or suffocated. Praise this move, which will set a precedent for egg producers all over the world.
Success: Medical Marijuana Legalized
Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana, meaning millions of Americans can now receive much-needed treatment from the drug. Applaud the passage of this progressive new law.
Success: Minimum Wage Raised to $15 an Hour
The District of Columbia has become the latest city to raise the minimum wage to $15. Thank the city’s politicians for their efforts to provide a fair living wage for all hard-working citizens.
