Success: Turkish Academics Freed
Four Turkish academics imprisoned for signing a call for peace have been freed. Help us applaud their release and push for greater protections for the human rights of residents and citizens of Turkey.
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Success: House Requires Warrants for E-mail Surveillance
Personal information and private data are now more secure thanks to the passing of legislation that requires authorities to obtain a warrant before accessing any sensitive electronic materials. Thank the U.S. House for passing this progressive and important bill.
Success: Discriminatory Religious Freedom Resolution Will Not Become Law
Missouri was recently a battleground state as politicians advanced an anti-LGBT “religious freedom” amendment. We won a bipartisan victory for equality when Republicans and Democrats in the state house joined forces to defeat the amendment.
Success: San Francisco Guarantees Fully Paid Leave For All New Parents
All new parents will now be guaranteed fully paid leave in San Francisco. This progressive law is the first of its kind in the country. Thank the city’s Board of Supervisors for passing it.
Success: Tiny Houses Will Be Returned to Homeless
Tiny houses that were donated to the homeless in Los Angeles were confiscated by the city earlier this year. Now they are being returned after protests from the tiny house supporters. Praise the city council for listening to the protesters and deciding to return the houses.
Success: Rhino Horn Trade Will Not Be Legalized
South Africa has decided not to propose an end to the ban on the international rhino horn trade, a move that would have left rhinos even more vulnerable to poachers. Sign this petition to applaud the country’s decision to maintain the ban, and urge further action to protect the rhino from extinction.
Success: NBA to Move All-Star Game Over NC “Bathroom Bill”
The passage of the “bathroom bill” in North Carolina is the reason why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has vowed to move basketball’s biggest annual event from the state. Sign the petition and join NBA Commissioner Silver in telling the North Carolinian government that the “bathroom bill” will not be tolerated.
Success: Governor Restores Voting Rights to Felons
More than 200,000 reformed convicts have regained their right to vote thanks to an executive order from Virginia’s governor. Thank the governor for taking such a progressive stance and restoring such an essential right to these citizens.
Success: Harriet Tubman to Replace Andrew Jackson on $20 Bill
Harriet Tubman will be replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill in a significant victory for gender equality. Applaud the Treasury Department for removing a violent racist from America’s currency in favor of a courageous woman who freed thousands of slaves.
Success: Georgia Governor Vetoes Anti-LGBT Law
Governor Nathan Deal stood up on behalf of the people of Georgia to reject virulent anti-LGBT legislation. Celebrate this stand against discrimination.
Success: Ortho Will Eliminate Bee-Killing Pesticides From Products
Garden-care giant Ortho brand will eliminate all bee-killing pesticides from its products by next year. Thank the company for making a decision that will protect critical bee populations.
Success: Tennessee Governor Prevents Bible From Becoming State Book
An unconstitutional bill that would have made the Holy Bible the state book of Tennessee was struck down by a veto. Thank the governor for blocking this legislation and protecting religious equality.
Success: Zookeeper Finally Charged With Animal Cruelty
An animal trainer and zookeeper was caught on tape whipping a tiger until the animal defecated in fear. After an investigation, this alleged animal abuser is now charged with five counts of animal cruelty. Sign this petition to thank all the efforts put forth to investigate this zookeeper and his alleged abuse toward animals.
Success: Victoria, Australia Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana is now legal in Victoria, Australia thanks to progressive efforts by the state’s government. Thank the Victorian Premier for his government’s commitment to protecting and ensuring the health of its citizens.
Success: Dogs in Hot Cars May Now Be Rescued
Pets and children left alone in hot cars may now be rescued in Florida. Thank the governor for making this much-needed adjustment to the law making it easier for good Samaritans to help animals and people in distress.
Success: Inhumane, Dangerous Poultry Plan Abandoned
Plans for poultry deregulation were on the table in the United Kingdom. Thanks to the many voices protesting this dangerous decision, the government has decided to abandon this course of action. Applaud the success of ending the privatization of health standards in the poultry industry.
Success: Final State Ban on Same-Sex Adoption Deemed Unconstitutional
Mississippi was the last state to have a ban on same-sex couples adopting children. A federal judge has struck down this law, deeming it an infringement of constitutional rights. Take time to applaud Judge Daniel P. Jordan III for upholding the constitutional rights of gay and lesbian couples in the U.S.
Success: Plan to Let Animal Agriculture Industry Self-Regulate Abandoned
Plans to scrap current animal welfare regulations in the UK have been abandoned. Thank the government for repealing this dangerous proposal and urge them to strengthen welfare standards to ensure better protection for the millions of helpless animals who suffer in meat, dairy and egg production.
Success: Activist Released and Allowed to Return Home
Gustavo Castro Soto, the sole witness to the murder of an environmental activist, has been released from illegal detention and allowed to return to Mexico. His release comes after domestic and international pressure including a ForceChange petition. Join us in applauding his release.
Success: French Slaughterhouse Shut Down
A slaughterhouse came under fire after an activist group released footage of employees violently abusing animals. Since then, public outcry and petitions have demanded justice for these animals and the slaughterhouse was shut down. Praise management and officials for taking this action.
Success: Country Club Stops Raccoon Slaughter
A country club was planning on killing a large group of raccoons that lived on the grounds. After public outcry, the organization decided to use a more humane form of animal control. Sign this petition and thank the country club for its compassionate choice.
Success: Campbell’s to Stop Using BPA
Renowned soup manufacturer Campbell’s has vowed to eliminate a dangerous chemical from its soup cans. Praise the company’s dedication to a cleaner and healthier product.
Success: Governor Vetoes LGBT Discrimination Bill
Georgia’s governor recently vetoed a bill that would have given faith-based organizations the right to deny services to and refuse to hire people from the LGBT community. Celebrate with the Human Rights Campaign and praise Governor Deal for standing up against discrimination.
Success: International Court Recognizes Rape as a War Crime
An international court has acknowledged rape as a war crime in the recent conviction of an ex-politician from the Congo. Applaud the International Criminal Court (ICC) for recognizing rape as a crime against humanity.
Success: County Animal Shelter Manager Resigns
Two animal shelter administrators have resigned in the face of public allegations that improper enforcement of procedures resulted in the deaths of hundreds of pets, including a 22-year-old dog. Thank them for accepting responsibility for their wrongdoing.
