A vital part of Alaskan wilderness may finally receive federal protection from oil drilling and development, thanks to newly proposed legislation. Applaud the senators responsible for this bill and show support for its passage.
The use of force by Chicago police will be investigated by the Department of Justice in order to combat incidents of police brutality. Applaud this step towards improving the policing system and fighting back against police brutality.
The U.S. military is opening up all positions to women when some were previously only open to men. Applaud this step towards gender equality.
A woman who threw her dog from a moving car will serve time in prison. Her dog sustained life-threatening injuries and nearly died. Praise the judge for his decision to grant justice for an innocent dog.
The Costco supermarket chain has refused to sell potentially dangerous genetically modified salmon. Thank corporate leadership for their decision to protect both consumers and wild salmon populations.
Women may now have more grounds for abortion, thanks to a ruling by the High Court in Ireland. Applaud this win for women’s rights.
Two indigenous activists, including one that has been the subject of a previous petition here at ForceChange, have been released after spending over a year in “preventative detention” on charges likely motivated by their human rights work. Sign the petition and commend Mexico on the men’s release.
After revealing slave-like working conditions and other human rights abuses on pineapple farms, a labor rights activist was arrested and targeted by the Thai government. Don’t let this whistleblower be sent to jail.
It’s time to come together and save the planet from global warming and climate change. Speak up to call for a strong global climate agreement.
Whales and dolphins are being put at risk by deadly explosions set off during Navy training exercises in their habitat. Urge the Navy to safeguard marine life by staying out of these sensitive areas.
Dangerous, dirty oil tankers have no place in sensitive wildlife habitat. Protect coastal ecosystems and the people and animals who depend on them by keeping oil tankers out.
Gay and lesbian couples can still be evicted from their homes or fired from their jobs merely for expressing their sexual orientation. Speak up to end this discrimination.
Catastrophic climate change threatens our environment, economy, and security. Tell world leaders to support a strong global agreement to stop climate change now.
Walruses, polar bears, whales and other sensitive wildlife are threatened by Arctic oil drilling projects. Help protect the pristine Arctic from the drills once and for all.
Tens of millions of people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, a deadly terminal illness that is now the most expensive disease in the U.S. Help eliminate Alzheimer’s for good.
The Gambia has banned female genital mutilation, which leaves many women and girls with life-long health and sexual problems. Applaud the ban of this dangerous practice and the protection the ban will have for girls across the Gambia.
Chimpanzees at the National Institutes of Health will no longer be used for research testing and will be moved to sanctuaries. Applaud this positive move for animal rights.
Soy sauce company Kikkoman has put an end to testing its products on animals. Applaud the company’s decision and urge them to ensure this move away from animal testing is definitive.
The popular soy sauce company, Kikkoman, has put an end to their cruel animal testing practices. Sign this letter and thank the company for listening to the public, being innovative, and sparing hundreds of lives from unnecessary pain and death.
Eighteen wild beluga whales will no longer be imported from Russia to the Georgia Aquarium. Applaud this win for the animals and those who have worked to protect them.
A mother has been charged with manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter. The infant died after her mother left her and her siblings home alone while she went out clubbing. Join us in praising law enforcement for holding this mother accountable for her actions.
Canada will accept another 25,000 Syrian refugees for relocation from major host countries Lebanon, Turkey, and Jordan. Praise the move, which will target those in the greatest need of medical care or financial and social aid.
Thousands of shorebirds are at risk of being killed by a disastrous oil spill if a new oil terminal in their habitat gets build. Protect these helpless birds and other wildlife from the threat of a toxic catastrophe.
Women are paid more than 20% less than men for the same amount of work. Demand equal pay for women now.
A black former civil rights attorney has been hired as interim president of the University of Missouri campus system, which has recently been under fire for failing to protect black students from racism. Applaud this positive hire that will help tackle racial issues on campus.
