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.
The Washington State Parks Department has dropped plans for a privately owned RV park that would have harmed local wildlife by driving them away from planned animal highway bridges. Applaud the director for choosing to keep animals safe.
After a 57-year-old Indian man was allegedly thrown to the ground and temporarily paralyzed, the officer responsible was fired and a case has been opened against the town’s Chief of Police and a Captain. Show your support for the federal judge bringing justice to a victim of police brutality.
The ingredients of a corporation’s tampons will now be listed on their website and packaging after a woman lost her leg due to toxic shock syndrome when she used a tampon labeled ‘natural.’ Applaud this decision that will make the ingredients of this corporation’s tampons and pads transparent to all consumers.
A woman accused of leaving her two elderly dogs outside in a New York blizzard finally turned one over to the Guardians of Rescue. Help us thank the rescue organization for providing special care to Prince who is old and extremely ill.
Oil baron David Koch has left the board of a natural history museum. As a hugely influential climate denier, he posed a threat to all the evidence of climate change that a natural history museum provides. Applaud the activists who pressured him to step down.
Minors will be prevented from suffering in solitary confinement and missing out on essential rehabilitative programs thanks to President Obama’s recent executive order. Thank the president for his decision to protect the well-being of these young offenders.
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.
Lego recently announced the addition of a wheelchair-bound minifigure to its ‘Fun in the Park’ line. Sign the petition and applaud Lego’s celebration of diversity.
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 second year of acting nominations going entirely to white people, the Academy has announced a new plan to vastly increase the number of female voters and members of color. The actions were voted on unanimously and will take effect in the upcoming years. Let the President of the Academy know that you approve of the new, more inclusive measures.
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 has granted federal assistance to a Michigan city that has suffered from water contamination for almost two years now. Applaud the Obama administration for reacting quickly to the governor’s request for federal assistance to end contamination and ensure the residents of Flint have clean water to drink.
After a hazardous gas leak forced residents from their homes, new legislation will make sure the gas company is held responsible. Let’s show the California Senate we support having the polluters pay for damages, not the people.
New legislation will require convicted animal abusers to register with the county, leading to greater awareness in the community and preventing the sale or transfer of ownership of animals to these abusers. Applaud New York City for implementing this act and protecting innocent animals from further abuse.
A neglected dog is getting a second chance at life after being saved from the barren mud pit he was confined to. Sign this petition and thank the local police department for taking this matter so seriously and for saving the dog.
An American journalist has been released following imprisonment in Iran. Thank the Department of State for their efforts in securing this innocent man’s freedom.
The Jersey shore is taking action to prepare for the rapidly rising sea levels caused by global warming. Applaud their decision to better prepare New Jerseyans for the environmental changes to come.
Elementary school students are improving in the classroom because of the Board of Education’s decision to add more recess time, four 15-minute segments of recess a day. Thank the Board of Education for making this decision to enrich the lives of young students.
The Campbell Soup company will now show GMO ingredients on their products’ labels. Applaud their decision to be more transparent in what consumers are eating and drinking.
Women in Oregon now have over-the-counter access to birth control. This monumental law strengthens the argument for women’s healthcare and basic rights. Sign this petition to show your support for this decision.
Major grocer Whole Foods Market has stopped selling rabbit meat. Thank the company for taking this reasonable decision and urge it to go further by decreasing its sale of other meat items.
In 2015, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced that they would be retiring all their elephants in 2018. However, the plan has changed and now all the elephants will be retired in May 2016. Sign this petition and thank Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for recognizing that these highly intelligent animals deserve happiness sooner rather than later.
Sales of sweetened drinks in Mexico have fallen by 12 percent after a 20 percent tax was added. Praise the successful initiative for encouraging citizens to make healthier choices.
Two of Cecil the lion’s alleged killers will likely be prosecuted, as the court has refused to dismiss the case even though one of the accused requested that charges be dropped. Thank court officials for taking the investigation seriously and for doing their best to ensure anyone involved with this horrible and pathetic crime is punished.
