Underage marriage is currently legal in all but seven US states. This gives sexual predators an opportunity to hurt vulnerable children without repercussions. Demand an immediate stop to this unthinkable human rights abuse.
The indictment of former President Trump on criminal charges has unleashed a torrent of obstructive and destructive behavior by his allies in Congress. Remind these politicians that they are serving all the American people, not one man.
Pangolins, the only mammals in the world covered in scales, are also the most trafficked animal due to their supposed medicinal properties. Demand strict laws and conservation efforts to protect them.
Fireworks displays in national parks harm wildlife with noise pollution and debris, while posing a significant fire risk. Call on the National Park Service to ban fireworks and promote eco-friendly alternatives.
The live animal trade in wet markets spreads zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19. Call for strict hygiene standards and humane alternatives to protect animal welfare and public health.
Street dogs in India face physical abuse, poisoning, neglect, and suffer from malnutrition and diseases. Sign this petition to support protection for these vulnerable animals.
Crucial emergency alerts may soon be lost to drivers of new vehicles that lack AM radio. Demand the traffic agency tasked with saving lives protect this life-saving service.
Animals experience immense suffering when they are captured, trapped in fluid filled pouches, and placed in trinkets and keychains while still alive. This for-profit cruelty must be stopped. Sign to urge lawmakers to ban this practice and protect animal welfare.
Protecting migratory animals and their habitats is crucial for maintaining a healthy and balanced environment. Demand action be taken to promote conservation efforts and to preserve the areas where these important species thrive.
Elephant riding is one of the most inhumane and exploitative practices in the tourism industry, causing the animals physical and psychological abuse, malnutrition, and chronic health problems. Take a stand against this cruelty.
Pesticides are contributing to the decline of bee populations, which could have a devastating impact on our food supply and ecosystems. Demand their use be restricted to protect pollinators.
Dogs, goats, pigs, and other animals are violently mutilated or endure other trauma during military training exercises. Demand an end to this abuse.
Rattlesnakes are being forced from their dens, exploited, and slaughtered by the thousands for the amusement of human spectators. Demand an end to deadly rattlesnake roundups that trade in barbaric cruelty.
Shark finning is a cruel, destructive industry that causes immense suffering and threatens the survival of shark species. Take action to stop the sale of products containing shark fins.
Politicians who refuse to take meaningful action on gun violence have blood on their hands. The state where the latest mass shooting took place now wants to make it even easier to buy and carry these deadly weapons. Call on these so-called leaders to stop arming dangerous killers.
Orca whales suffer severe physical and emotional distress when held in captivity. Their barren and confining tanks are torturous for these intelligent mammals. Urge those in power to end this inhumane imprisonment.
Mountain lions are in danger of extinction due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Their survival is essential to preserving the ecosystem. Demand those in power take action to protect this species and promote environmental conservation.
After a prime minister was indicted on charges of breach of trust, bribery, and fraud, his ruling party allegedly tried to illegally influence his ongoing trial to keep him in office. Thanks to protestors, this violation of justice has been prevented. Acknowledge this important success of the judicial system.
The sale of illegally imported chameleons threatens public safety and wildlife. Demand a crackdown on this inhumane trade.
Exotic snake smuggling is a cruel and illegal trade that is harming both animals and humans. It not only endangers those who encounter the snakes, but also disrupts ecosystems. Urge the US Fish and Wildlife Service to take action and prevent this illegal activity.
The hunting and killing of endangered wolves is threatening their survival and jeopardizing the balance of the ecosystem. Demand a ban on wolf hunting and conservation measures to protect this important species and maintain the ecological health of Montana’s wilderness.
Hundreds of ancient trees along a historic road are at risk of being cut down due to the construction of a series of bridges. The only way to save them is to name them as historical landmarks. Demand the administration act now before it’s too late.
Too many of the eggs made available to consumers are produced from long-standing animal cruelty. Battery cages subject egg-laying hens to cramped and dirty living conditions that they must endure their entire lives. Demand a swift ban on these instruments of inhumanity.
Wild animals are being targeted with traps that kill indiscriminately by crushing them to death or catching them in cruel leg-holds. Demand an end to this inhumane practice that threatens both wildlife and innocent pets.
Inhumane detention centers once widely condemned for their scarring impact on children may be making a comeback. And the very people who criticized them most loudly could be responsible. Call on the nation’s leaders to stop playing politics with the lives of desperate refugees.
