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.
A home improvement project shouldn’t expose you or your family to dangerous chemicals. But right now you can walk into The Home Depot and buy paint strippers containing chemicals tied to more than 50 deaths nationwide and which are linked to liver and lung cancer. Urge Home Depot to stop selling products containing these deadly chemicals.
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.
A young immigrant man protected under an Obama-era program granting legal status to children born to illegal immigrants in the United States was freed after 46 days in a detention center. He was kept in jail despite no proven criminal background and a legal status to live in the United States. Praise the decision to release him until next immigration court hearing and get energized to fight for his stay in the country.
LGBT employees are protected from workplace discrimination under the Civil Rights Act after a ruling by a federal appeals court. Support this decision to preserve and respect human rights.
The North Carolina “bathroom bill” has been repealed. Applaud this step toward eliminating discrimination against transgender American citizens.
The dangerous practice of fracking is being banned in Maryland. Sign this petition to thank the governor for promising to support this ban and protect the people of his state from pollution.
Taiwan recently banned the euthanasia of stray animals. Now, animals in shelters can no longer be put to death because they remain unclaimed. Applaud the Taiwan parliament for standing up for animal rights.
Support for renewable energy development has been significantly increased in Maryland thanks to a recently passed bill. The bill requires at least 25 percent of total energy in the state to come from renewable sources by 2020. Sign the below petition supporting this legislation.
Massive cuts to the education and medical research budgets in favor of the construction of a border wall that Trump requested will not be included in the 2017 spending bill. Support this Congressional action, which is in the best interest of the country.
Water service pipes contaminated with lead in Flint, MI will be replaced over the course of a few years thanks to a lawsuit from local advocacy groups. Sign this petition to thank those who worked hard to get clean water for the residents of Flint.
The Philippines’ senate unanimously approved ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement. This keeps the country on track to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent by 2030. Sign the petition praising the Philippines commitment to combating global climate change.
Rangers have successfully arrested numerous poachers thanks to new technological devices that they received from the World Wildlife Fund. Thank the WWF for helping to put an end to this horrific crime and for further doing whatever possible to ensure that animals continue to thrive.
Paul Ryan and other House Republican leaders decided to pull their proposed health care bill. The replacement proposal would have increased the number of uninsured people and the price of premiums – besides dismantling life-saving health programs. Applaud the decision to pull this bad health care bill.
Uber dismissed the head of its engineering efforts for failing to disclose a sexual harassment claim from his previous job. The dismissal of a top engineer is a solid indication that the company is working to change the systematic problem of sexism and sexual harassment within the organization. Sign the petition to praise the company’s efforts toward a more equal and respectful workplace.
German police are investigating Volkswagen to determine who installed emissions manipulation devices after tens of thousands of VW vehicles were caught cheating on emissions tests, releasing 40 times the allowed amount of toxic emissions into the atmosphere. Support these steps to hold the responsible parties accountable.
